I can’t help but be moved by the people we encounter here. Their passion for change, their desire to break the cycle that they have been trapped in for 42 years is incalculable. It simple defies measurement. Ebrahim we met at the edge of Ras Lanuf. He’s 26 and wants Gaddafi gone. Under educated, unemployed, and unmarried, he speaks of trying to learn English so he can leave what he calls “this shit country”. He loves his country but cannot stand the Regime anymore. He wants change or death. He explains he was beaten while he was detained 3 weeks for speaking out about Gaddafi. He wants the freedom to speak his mind.
On 18year old Bushra, she is seeking answers to her uncles Mohammad’s death in Dec 1992. She now feels empowered to speak and have her voice heard.
Powerful voices, but will they be heard or will the sounds of gunfire drowned out there voice and will they be silenced once again? Force to live under a megalomaniac who has played most world leads for years in the interest of money and or oil. I guess we will wait and see.
1 comment:
Such powerful words, B...I know that this is why you do what you do and I am so very proud of your passion for your work...xoxo
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