” Christian Today > Iraqi Children Afflicted By Scars After Witnessing Acts Of ViolenceWorld Vision International have released a report entitled 'Trapped! The disappering Hopes of Iraqi Refugee Children' revealing the terrible pyschological scars Iraqi children are suffering from witnessing acts of violence and death first-hand. The report coincides with World Refugee Day that took place yesterday.
It has illustrated 43 percent of children have witnessed acts of violence and 39 percent have had someone close die due to violence. It highlights that educationa and healthcare are key to helping these children cope with the trauma.
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
New report reveals Iraqi Children Afflicted By Scars After Witnessing Acts Of Violence
Iraqi orphans neglected by those whose job it is to care for them
US troops recently came across an orphanage where the children had been left for dead, tied to their beds.
Sergeant Michael Beale told CNN News:
"I saw children that you could see literally every bone in their body that were so skinny, they had no energy to move, no expression."
The store room however was full of food and clothing for the children. Read more here:Patrol discovers horrific abuse of Iraqi orphans Iraq Guardian Unlimited
Sergeant Michael Beale told CNN News:
"I saw children that you could see literally every bone in their body that were so skinny, they had no energy to move, no expression."
The store room however was full of food and clothing for the children. Read more here:Patrol discovers horrific abuse of Iraqi orphans Iraq Guardian Unlimited
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
