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LEGACIES OF CONFLICT

Explore the intersecting stories of migrants from war-torn countries and recent veterans of overseas service, reflecting the range and depth of experiences in conflict and life post war.

Select a country to start your journey

Afghanistan

In the last 500 years Afghanistan has been invaded by over 5 different empires or states. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

Australia

Australia has involved itself in many conflicts since Federation. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

Burundi

The Hutu and Tutsi people had lived together in relative harmony since the 1400s. Post-war Belgian laws divided the Hutu and Tutsi. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

East Timor

Timor was colonised by the Portuguese in 1702. The island was split into East and West Timor in 1859. Indonesia invaded in 1975. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

Iraq

Ancient Iraq has been called the cradle of civilisation, the origin of the Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian empires. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

Myanmar

Myanmar, formerly Burma, has existed in some form since the first century. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone became a British colony in 1808. In the First World War Sierra Leoneans were recruited by the British Forces. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

South Sudan

The history of Sudan spans back to Ancient Egypt, where the Sudanese kings ruled for a period after the New Kingdom. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

Syria

Syria is one of the oldest civilisations on earth and has been part of 12 different empires. Explore the personal stories of those involved in recent conflict.

Reviewed 15 April 2021

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