They are too young and unconscious to know. Still unaware of ideologies, religion, politics and human beliefs. They have already lost loved ones, homes, a leg and a safe childhood but will follow the path and will of their grownups blindly.
Whatever side of the frontline, whether born by jihadists in the former Caliphate, brought up amidst freedom fighters in Rojava, living on either side of the fence of the Al-Hol Camp or bound to a hospital bed, they all have one thing in common: They are children born into and shaped by war in Syria facing a dim and unknown future.
Independent journalist and photographer covering war and conflict for a wide range of Danish and International media outlets in e.g. Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Among others Newsweek US, Jyllands-Posten, Politiken, Amnesty Denmark, Middle East Eye etc.
Awards PX3, 2020 (Prix de la Photographie Paris):
Silver, Press/Feature Category.
Shortlisted, State of the World.
Curator selection.
IPA, 2020 (International Photography Awards):
First Place Winner, War/Conflict Category.
TIFA 2020 (Tokyo International Foto Awards):
Silver, Editorial Conflict Category.
Bronze, Editorial Political Category.
Honorable Mention.
MIFA, 2020 (Moscow International Foto Awards):
Silver, Editorial Conflict Category.
Honorable Mention.
