Broken Hallelujah

From the ditch, Fatima witnessed a horrific avalanche of violence that will haunt her for the rest of her life.



In the early morning hours of July 12, Sudanese foot soldiers and mounted warriors began grabbing the screaming children and throwing them one by one into a raging fire. While this was happening, one of the male villagers ran from his hiding place to plead for the lives of the children. It was a fatal error. In no mood for mercy, the fighters quickly subdued the man, who was subsequently beheaded and chopped into seven pieces. All six of the children, including an eight-year old girl, a five-year old girl, and a three-year old boy, were burned alive.



This attack occurred about 10 days after the Government of Sudan committed to Secretary of State Colin Powell and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan that it would halt the reign of terror of the militia in Darfur and provide security throughout the region. more »



There's a sad, but reasonable explanation why you won't see any African men pictured in Sudan refugee photos. Living in a country filled with pet psychics, animal liposuction and suntan butlers, my small worries sure pale in comparison to hers.