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Hussien told Africa Lens that Kenyan soldiers and Somalis have also raided El Sod in the past. Horribly, he’s even seen some of his friends lose their lives in tribal wars that have plagued the area for far too long.
Life Goes On
No matter how unfortunate their situation may be or gets, life for the people that live in El Sod and work in the crater goes on.
Hussien remarks, “I first entered the boke-salt water- almost sixty years ago. I was 14 years old and we used to load the salt onto camels caravans that took it to Kenya. Today, the camels have been replaced by trucks, but apart from that, nothing much has changed.”
Men Aren’t The Only Ones To Work Hard
While the men break their backs and risk their lives for salt down in the crater, they aren’t the only ones doing hard work. The women who live in El Sod also have a role to play, and it’s by no means easy.
Besides taking care of the village while the men are away, they are also responsible for helping with the livestock, especially feeding them. The children also help. Just two of Hussien’s sons attend school, and the other four go down to the crater to help provide for the family.
The Cycle Continues
Considering that the people of El Sod have been mining down in the crater for generations, it doesn’t seem like it will stop anytime soon. With few children able to attend school, the cycle will continue. Hussien commented, “Once you start with the salt, you will die with it. Nothing will change here – ever.”
