Inside the Vibrant Hamar Weyne Fish Market, Mogadishu, Somalia


  • Photographer
    TARIQ ZAIDI
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention
  • Jury Top 5 Selection

    Nan Oshin through the images creates a coherent narrative with strong and evocative imagery

  • Date of Photograph
    2022

Hamar Weyne, Mogadishu's bustling fish market near the old port, is Somalia's fish trading nucleus. Daily, fishermen and porters converge to sell their catches, engaging in spirited bargaining with traders. With approximately 25,500 fishermen dependent on its commerce, the market drives significant economic activity. Despite Somalia's fishing sector remaining underdeveloped due to conflict and inadequate investment, Hamar Weyne persists as a symbol of resilience. It sustains Mogadishu's economy and its residents' livelihoods, embodying the city's unwavering fortitude amid adversity.

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