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South Sudanese artisans make footwear from old tires.

As his country faces a severe economic crisis, shoemaker Emmanuel Achuil says demand for the rubber sandals has surged. Once serving a few customers every month, he now sells up to 20 pairs, priced around $4. 鈥淓ven when things get bad 鈥 no food, no jobs 鈥 this work doesn鈥檛 fail me,鈥 said Mr. Achuil, who hopes to expand his business and train others.听

Associated Press -