Diaspora, Africa – (African Boulevard News) – Survivors of Karma massacre are recounting their harrowing tales of how they escaped the deadliest attack on civilians in recent times. On May 1, 2023, over 140 people were killed and 200 injured in the tiny village of Karma, located in the conflict-ridden region of central Africa. According to a human rights group, the number of deaths is more than double the official toll of 60 dead.
The attack, which has been attributed to a faction of rebels operating in the region, was carried out in the early hours of the day when most of the village was asleep. The attackers, wielding machetes and guns, went from house to house, killing indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze. It was a scene of chaos and terror that has left the survivors traumatized.
One of the survivors, Maryam, a mother of three, recounted how she and her family narrowly escaped death by hiding under their bed as the attackers came into their home. “We heard screams and gunshots outside, and we knew they were coming for us. We hid under the bed, and they didn’t find us.” Maryam and her family eventually fled into the bush, where they stayed for days without food or water until they were rescued by troops.
Another survivor, Ibrahim, a farmer, was not so lucky. He lost his wife and two children in the attack and barely escaped with his life. “I saw my family being butchered before my eyes. I tried to fight back, but they overpowered me. I pretended to be dead, and they left me alone,” he said.
The Karma massacre has drawn condemnation from across the world, with several countries calling for an investigation into the attack. The United Nations has also called for an urgent response to the worsening conflict in central Africa. The region has seen an escalation in violence in recent years, with several armed groups vying for control of the territory and its natural resources.
As the survivors of the Karma massacre try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, the world is watching, and the pressure is mounting on the authorities to take action. They deserve justice and protection, and it is the duty of the international community to ensure that their voices are heard.
In conclusion, the Karma massacre is a tragic reminder of the human cost of conflict and the urgent need for peace and stability in central Africa. The survivors are the living proof of the atrocities committed, and their voices must be amplified. It is time for the world to come together and take action to end the violence and bring about lasting peace in the region.
