The Sadness Behind the Central African Republic's Mango Trees

A sudden profusion of mango trees always indicates that a village was once there. At this time of the year most fruits are small, hard, and green. However, this year, the ground will be covered in a rotting yellow squelch, the aroma more sickly than sweet. Mango trees once meant a village was nearby, however now these villages are deserted thanks to violence in central Africa. Most people have been murdered or forced to leave. This June, many many mangos will go unpicked and wont be enjoyed.

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