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Tragic Testimony: A Survivor's Story Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring The Fateful Night: November 24, 2021 Imagine the biting cold of the English Channel, the dark waters a cruel contrast to the twinkling lights of safety beyond reach. This was the harsh reality for Issa Mohamed Omar, a Somali national who survived one of the most deadly tragedies in recent maritime history. Reliving the haunting events during…

In a harrowing scene, students and educators recounted their frantic attempts to save lives amidst the chaos of a mass shooting at the Risbergska adult education center in Örebro, Sweden. This tragic incident, which the Prime Minister has termed a "dark day" in the nation's history, left a deep scar on a community unprepared for such an event. Initial investigations reveal little about the assailant, a 35-year-old unemployed man described by media outlets as a recluse. Authorities have indicated that there is no evidence to…

As the sun reluctantly rose over Goma, painting the sky in hues tinged with both hope and despair, the air was thick with an unsettling silence. Was this the calm after the storm or merely an interlude before the next tempest? The Red Cross team moved purposefully, carrying the staggering weight of grief as they began the solemn task of laying to rest the victims of clashes between the M23 rebels and the Congolese army. At the ITIG Cemetery, shadows of bereavement stretched long over the ground that holds more stories than…

In a poignant confrontation of South Africa's troubled past, families of victims who suffered during the apartheid era are taking a bold stand against the government. They have initiated a lawsuit, grounded in deep-seated anguish and a yearning for justice, claiming that the state has failed to prosecute the political crimes committed during this tumultuous period. The lawsuit, presented in the Pretoria High Court, demands around $9 million in damages. It also calls for a comprehensive inquiry into the political…

Wildfires continue to rage around Los Angeles, wreaking havoc on the homes of several celebrities, among them Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, and Paris Hilton. As fierce winds fan the flames, California firefighters are engaged in a relentless battle. Their efforts are strained, with homes destroyed, roads choked, and tens of thousands forced to flee. By Wednesday, the fires raged on without repentance. In a poignant statement made that day, Crystal and his wife, Janice, lamented the loss of their cherished residence in Pacific…

In a dramatic turn of events, over 400 individuals trapped by a powerful earthquake in the Himalayas' foothills have been rescued, according to Chinese authorities. The relentless search for survivors is now into its second day, as more than 30,000 local residents have been relocated to safety. The tremor, with a magnitude of 6.8, struck in Tingri, situated approximately 80 kilometers north of the iconic Mount Everest. This fierce quake was one of the region's most intense shakes in recent memory, sending shockwaves across…

In a groundbreaking moment for New Zealand, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued a heartfelt apology to individuals who suffered abuse while under state care. This acknowledgment of the "unimaginable pain" experienced in child welfare homes and psychiatric facilities marks a significant step towards reckoning with a dark chapter in the nation’s history. The recent public inquiry revealed that approximately 200,000 vulnerable New Zealanders faced abuse throughout various decades of state care, labeling these findings…

The Catholic Church is facing an urgent call to unify its policies regarding compensation for victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy, according to the inaugural report from the Vatican's child protection commission. For years, the institution has grappled with widespread scandals and disheartening revelations concerning sexual misconduct by its clergy members and the subsequent attempts to cover it up. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors asserted, “Acknowledging and compensating victims is a…

In Guinea, six months after the coup that overthrew Alpha Condé, the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution has decided to carry the vote of the victims of the old regime. A first meeting took place at the organization's headquarters yesterday,…

The victims and the families of the victims of the massacres in the early 1980s finally heard. In a statement following further discussions with traditional leaders, the Zimbabwean government said the victims could be exhumed and buried with dignity according to custom. It was a promise from the president that went back to 2019.…