South Sudan: Innocent Murle killed in Jonglei conflict
A Jie warrior with scars designed to look like AK-47s. He and his friend prepare for battle with the neighboring Murle tribe. Previous generations had scars representing wild animals and abstract symbols of power. Now, guns and satellite phones are common showing how deeply guns have become a symbol and tool for holding onto power.
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