A Stolen Childhood and Enforced Silence by a Drone’s Bullet

Nov 03 2024
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A bullet from a drone struck the face of young Burooj Mahfouz, silencing her voice and laughter in an instant. She can no longer eat normally, and her diet is now limited to mashed food and liquids. She now communicates through sign language, after once speaking fluently and enjoying a childhood filled with play and learning like other children.