Afghan

Hazara Girl, at the Bazaar

I snapped this photo at the Bazaar in Yazd. Yet another victim of the mess that is Afghanistan. Given her age, she could very possibly be a second generation refugee. I couldn't muster enough persian to ask and even if i did, I probably would not have been able to decipher the answer. The Hazaras are descendants of the Mongols and have been displaced from Afghanistan, most rcently by the Talibans. Most have sought refuge in Iran where they are not given citizenship nor an education even though most, like this little girl, are born in Iran. Most Hazara children wonder the Bazaar and city collecting scraps for sale. Its always more real and painful when you can put a face to a conflict, especially such a delicate face.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be displaced?