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“Bitter Fruit”, Paul Fusco

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Bitter fruit, Paul Fusco

More than 1,800 American Service members have died since the beginning of the Iraq war. Why are their funerals held in secrecy?

Follow photographer Paul Fusco on an interactive journey of his visits to these funerals over two years. Hear him explain how he took the photos, and why.

This is a unique feature by Magnum Photos, brought to you by openDemocracy. For more interactive photo essays, visit Magnum in Motion.

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