Children have turned the disused Goma Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo into a makeshift playground.
Airport or playground? In the Congo, both —
Children have turned the disused Goma Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo into a makeshift playground.
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After years of war, and a volcanic eruption in 2002, many planes have been abandoned at the airport.
Airport or playground? In the Congo, both —
After years of war, and a volcanic eruption in 2002, many planes have been abandoned at the airport.
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Photojournalist Michael Christopher Brown took advantage of a brief security vacuum to visit the abandoned airport.
Airport or playground? In the Congo, both —
Photojournalist Michael Christopher Brown took advantage of a brief security vacuum to visit the abandoned airport.
Michael Christopher Brown/Magnum Photos
In addition to playing make-believe on the abandoned site, Brown says the kids go through the aircraft for spare parts to later sell on the street.
Airport or playground? In the Congo, both —
In addition to playing make-believe on the abandoned site, Brown says the kids go through the aircraft for spare parts to later sell on the street.
Michael Christopher Brown/Magnum Photos
On the day he visited, the children gave him a tour of the airport. When he tried to revisit later, he was denied access, and almost arrested.
Airport or playground? In the Congo, both —
On the day he visited, the children gave him a tour of the airport. When he tried to revisit later, he was denied access, and almost arrested.
Michael Christopher Brown/Magnum Photos
Today, there is a wall built around the airport, limiting access to foreigners and locals alike. He can't tell if children are still allowed to play at the site.
Airport or playground? In the Congo, both —
Today, there is a wall built around the airport, limiting access to foreigners and locals alike. He can't tell if children are still allowed to play at the site.
Michael Christopher Brown/Magnum Photos