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OPINION: We need to talk about racism in the aid sector

Casual racism, implicit bias and jobs offered over beer. Two humanitarian workers reveal the ugly side of the international aid sector.

By Anonymous . and Tindyebwa Agaba
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After seven years of hard work in difficult locations we have some things to say about racism in the humanitarian aid profession. 

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German soldier wearing United Nations helmet at a camp in Mali, April 2016. Image: Michael Kappeler/DPA/PA Images. All rights reserved.

Before we begin, some background

Back in September a 25 year old aid worker was killed after being held captive for several months in north-east Nigeria.

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