Cease the violence, embrace compassion.
Dear Friend,
Once a proud nation, now adrift and leaderless, their political power stripped away, they face a dire lack of healthcare and schools, and their fate is in disarray. However, they still belong to humankind, showcasing remarkable resilience with hearts of gold.
They once possessed a land, a flag, and a national anthem, recognised as a sovereign nation that the world once cared about. But something went terribly wrong in this tumultuous space, erasing their very existence without a trace.
Once, they extended their hands in generosity, welcoming refugees from all backgrounds, contributing to the tapestry of humanity. They offered homes and compassion, irrespective of creed, but regrettably, some turned against them in a most ungrateful act.
For the past seven decades, they have endured unimaginable torment, while global powers have exploited their suffering, all driven by profit and weaponry, veiled by religious rhetoric to conceal their true motives.
We stand here with our eyes tightly shut, attempting to balance two unjust scales, but this is not a clash of forces, not a mere cycle of attack and retaliation. It's a heinous crime against innocence, a war devoid of salvation.
This is a war on humanity, on women and children, on culture and nation, on lives they've striven to build. So why, in their dire circumstances, do we choose to remain silent? Can't we feel our own kin among the victims?
This is an earnest appeal to the core of humanity, urging us to come together and support those who are suffering. Let's work to restore their land, their homes, and save lives from further attacks. We should join hands for the sake of justice and help bring their lives back.
These are innocent souls, left with stones in their hands, their only desire being justice. If you're human, it's time to awaken, to break the silence. Speak up for the wounded, for lives that hang in the balance. Let's not forsake these souls in despair, for this plea for humanity is one we all share.
With prayer,
Suhail Ahmed AM
30 October 2023
