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By Alessandro Ghebreigziabiher
Between Two Souths
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009
The News:
Carter says Gaza Palestinians treated like animals
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are being "treated
more like animals than human beings", former U.S. president Jimmy
Carter said on Tuesday.
On a visit to the
enclave, he condemned Israel's January bombardment of Gaza and its
continuing trade blockade, which he said forbids even children's toys.
"I
understand that even paper and crayons are treated as a security
hazard," he told Gazans at a local United Nations office. "I sought an
explanation of this when I met with Israeli officials and I received
none, because there is no explanation."...
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I am not an animal, because I make dreams I never forget.
I am not an animal, because I suffer just like you.
I am not an animal, because I love playing with the sea, dressed too.
I am not an animal, because I wish so much to survive the death.
I am not an animal, because I can’t stop crying for my destroyed house.
I am not an animal, because I need answers
when I am victim of an injustice.
I am not an animal, because when someone hurts me
it is hard for me to forgive.
I am not an animal, because I am especially afraid of my similar ones.
I am not an animal, nor are you...
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