Wasplaats van het interneringskamp te Makassar 1945 - 1946

This black and white photograph, taken by the Anefo (Algemeen Nederlands Fotoagentschap) in 1945-46, captures a poignant moment at the Makassar internment camp in Indonesia. The image shows a group of women and children bathing in a makeshift shower facility constructed of bamboo, highlighting the harsh conditions endured during the Japanese occupation of Indonesia. The photograph provides a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the resilience of those who survived.