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Mohamed Ahmed, Milling Grinder Operator
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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Mohamed Ahmed, Milling Grinder Operator
"I am from Yakshid district of Mogadishu and have two kids that I like to spend time with after work. I have been working as a mill grinding operator for four years. I ride the bus everyday which costs $1 each way and I only earn $100 a month, but I really like my job. I work from 6am – 1pm everyday. I can't talk long because I need to get back to work. People need this food." Mohamed Ahmed, 30.