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Carolyn Van Houten / The Washington Post

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Ten years after the fall of its caliphate in the Middle East, the Islamic State has quietly rebuilt its forces in an arid and rugged region of northern Somalia. Through a masterful investigation, the Washington Post has shed light on the scale of this struggle in the remote provinces of one of the world's poorest countries. Carolyn Van Houten, a photojournalist for the American daily newspaper, was able to follow Somali soldiers and document their hunt for Islamic fighters in caves recently discovered in Puntland.

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Visa pour l'Image: Current events around the world

Every year since 1989, the international festival of photojournalism, Visa pour l'Image Perpignan, has reviewed the events of the previous year, covering social issues, conflicts and the state of the world viewed via a variety of subjects and from different points of view.

The program includes: exhibitions, evening screenings, round tables, workshops, portfolio reviews, school weeks, the chance to meet photographers, awards and grants.

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