In Central Africa with the French legionnaire

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VIDEO. The photographer Edward Elias sign for "Obs" a report from the French legionnaires in CAR. He grabbed the harshness of their mission and also their blues times.

Since December 2013, France has deployed 1,200 soldiers in CAR as part of Sangaris operation. (Edward Elias / Getty Images)Since December 2013, France has deployed 1,200 soldiers in CAR as part of Sangaris operation.(Edward Elias / Getty Images)
Malaria, heat, homesickness, conflicts, tensions between Muslims and Christians ... In the privacy of their base camp for missions in high-risk, the photographer Edward Elias, 23, shared the daily in August last legionnaires French engaged in the operation Sangaris Central .
The photographer went to Bambari just months after his release from Syrian prison where he was held hostage. He reports strong shots. During their free time, men are faced with themselves. Some cry and isolate themselves, others can play, relax, read.
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