Alexandra Boulat: A Tribute

After the collapse of a pyramid scheme, many Albanians who lost their savings rioted, leading to the collapse of the government and outright anarchy. Boulat covered a group of citizens who overran an army barracks.

Albania, 1997
Because of a pyramid scheme, many Albanians lost their savings. They rioted, leading to the collapse of the government and outright anarchy. Boulat covered a group of citizens who overran an army barracks.

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