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A couple speaks in a park in the centre of Bangui, Central African Republic, on February 13, 2014, on the eve of Saint Valentines day, amid an ongoing crisis in the country. The impoverished Christian-majority country descended into chaos in March 2013 after a coup by the mainly-Muslim Seleka rebellion overthrew the government, sparking deadly violence that has uprooted a million people out of a population of 4.6 million. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR / AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR
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In this poignant photograph captured by Fred Dufour, we witness a moment of love and resilience amidst the ongoing unrest in the Central African Republic. The image portrays a couple engaged in conversation, surrounded by the serene ambiance of a park in Bangui. It is February 13,2014, on the eve of Saint Valentine's Day, and despite the country being engulfed in crisis since March 2013, love still finds its way into people's lives. The Central African Republic, an impoverished nation with a Christian majority population, has been plagued by violence following a coup led by the mainly-Muslim Seleka rebellion. This political upheaval has resulted in deadly clashes that have forced one million individuals out of their homes within a population of 4.6 million. However, against this backdrop of turmoil and displacement emerges an intimate moment between two individuals who refuse to let despair define their existence. Their connection symbolizes hope and resilience as they seek solace amidst chaos. Fred Dufour's powerful composition serves as a reminder that even during times of immense hardship and uncertainty, human emotions endure. Love transcends boundaries imposed by conflict or societal divisions; it becomes an anchor for those seeking comfort and stability amid adversity. This photograph encapsulates both the fragility and strength inherent within humanity – reminding us that love can flourish even when faced with unimaginable challenges.
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