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Somalia Portraits
Ayan Muhyadin, Nurse
Somalia Report presents a new series of portraits of Somali citizens. With photographer Jason Florio, Somalia Report spent time with the people of Mogadishu to learn more about their daily lives.
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Ayan Muhyadin, Nurse
"I was born in war, I work in war and I live in war. I have never known peace. At the clinic I mainly treat gunshot wounds and urinary tract infections. When I leave the clinic, I cover myself up, leaving only my eyes visible. I don't want Shabaab to target me because I work for the government. In my free time, I like to get on Facebook, read Tom and Jerry comics, and watch TV. 'Prison Break' is my favorite show." Ayan Muhyadin, 19.