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LA VIDA ES SOBREVIVIR

Twenty percent of the immigrants in Spain are from Africa. Of those who are illegal, some manage to get cleaning jobs, others sell drugs. Some live on food that is thrown out in markets.

Abdulah (55) , Manuel Martin (45), and Musa (35) are from Senegal, met each other in Barcelona, Spain. Step by step they managed to built a portable building in the trains stop compound, behind elite buildings in Barceloneta neighbourhood.

In April 2008 a letter arrived and state that they had to move out from the building. At the very same day the authority came and demolish the building,

They were constantly targeted and moved by the police and end up living on the street. Abdulah, Manuel Martin and Musa decided to remain together.

This photo story has been published on ENTER World Press Photo. Please click here to view.

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