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As Colombia votes in a presidential runoff election on Sunday Colombians daily struggles in the aftermath of 50 years of conflict are captured by the Danish photographer Mads Nissen, who has documented the civil war in Colombia since 2010, in his book “We Are Indestructible”. Featuring the government army, guerrilla rebels and paramilitary groups, Nissen’s work provides a portrait of a war-torn country navigating the complexities of newfound peace. Here: The slum area Puente Nayero is home to more than 1,200 families, of which an estimated 95% have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to the conflict. With nearly 6 million displaced people, Colombia is one of the countries with most displacements in the world. The slum areas are dominated by paramilitary gangs who extort and oppress the local population. The citizens of Puento Nayero recently found the courage to kick the paramilitaries out and declare their neighbourhood a humanitarian zone. With the support from NGOs and a government program they are now striving to keep it safe. (Photo by Mads Nissen/Politiken/The Guardian/Panos Pictures)
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