The Children of the Iraq War Have Grown Up, but Some Wounds Don't Heal

 

Article title: The Children of the Iraq War Have Grown Up, but Some Wounds Don't Heal

Source: The New York Times

Date: 20 March 2023

URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/world/middleeast/iraq-war-anniversary-youth.html

Summary:

  The Iraq War, which began in 2003 and lasted for nearly decade, had a profound impact on the lives of many children in Iraq. Many of these children experienced trauma, loss, and displacement as a result of the conflict. Now, as they have grown up, some continue to struggle with the emotional and psychological scars left by the war.

  One of the most significant impacts of the war on children was the disruption of their education. Schools were often damaged or destroyed during the conflict, and many children were forced to flee their homes and communities. As a result, many Iraq children missed out on years of schooling, which has had long-term consequences for their future prospects.

  Some of the long-term effects of the Iraq War on children include post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. 

  Overall, the Iraq War continues to impact the lives of many children who lived through it. While some have been able to overcome their trauma and build successful lives, others continue to struggle with the lasting effects of this conflict.

Reaction: 

  After reading the article carefully, I came to understand the feelings of the Iraqis at war, how much they suffer and lose everything in the blink of an eye. Not only did they lose, but they also suffered psychological consequences. They even lose their loved ones and lost important organs such as arms, legs, and eyes, which caused them to miss out on many opportunities in their lives whether they failed to complete their studies or something else. If something like this happened to me and in my country, I think I wouldn't be able to handle it because it's too cruel for one person to face such things. so we know that the war is not the best answer to bring freedom or that establish any independence, it is only cruel and the result after the war is not able to improve many things. 

Question:

・I wonder if the journalist who covers this story has called on the Government aid or not?

・Have those affected by the war been healed? If so, from whom and what agency did they receive?

・Would writing news like this not affect the minds of generations that have hate or not?