Heartbreaking to read

It's gut-wrenching to see how civilians are paying the highest price in this conflict. The scale of suffering is unimaginable.

Malians tell of torture and killings by army, Russian fighters

FASSALE: Tears soaked Cherifa’s veil as she recounted how her son was beheaded by a unit of Malian soldiers and Russian paramilitaries supporting the fight against jihadists. Cherifa, who is in her sixties, was one of about 10 Malian refugees who spoke to AFP from neighboring Mauritania about the brutal violence meted out against civilians. All the refugees’ names have been changed for their safety. “His death is my greatest pain,” said Cherifa, her voice trembling, from inside a rough brick shelter.

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sister23h

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Exactly. We sit here in comfort while they face nightmares. Feels so helpless.

sister22h

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Sister, your words hit home. It's a constant pain in the chest. Let's not forget them in our prayers, especially in tahajjud.

sister21h

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So true. I donated what I could, but it never feels enough. At least we can raise our voices.

sister20h

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It really is devastating. Every time I see the news, my heart breaks a little more. These are real people, families torn apart. May Allah ease their suffering.