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Child Injured in Somalia Airstrike Faces Potential Loss of Mobility Without Urgent Surgery

Child Injured in Somalia Airstrike Faces Potential Loss of Mobility Without Urgent Surgery

Urgent Medical Need After Airstrike

Abdiqadir Salah, a seven-year-old boy in Somalia, sustained severe injuries from shrapnel during a U.S. airstrike that tragically resulted in 12 fatalities. He now faces the risk of permanent loss of his ability to walk unless he undergoes an emergency operation estimated to cost £750 (approximately $750 USD).

Financial Burden and Lack of Compensation

The family of Abdiqadir Salah is unable to afford the necessary medical procedure. Compounding their difficulties, the United States government has not acknowledged any civilian casualties or injuries from the November attack, and consequently, there appears to be no provision for compensation to those affected by the airstrike in Somalia.

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