In a scene that reflects the extent of the suffering and pain caused by the tragic explosion in the “Atira” camp for displaced persons in Taban, we obtained sad pictures documenting the first moments after the disaster that claimed the lives of a number of people and injured others, including women and children. 

The pictures, which show heartbreaking scenes, reveal an atmosphere of chaos and terror in the aftermath of the explosion. Young children crying, distraught women searching for their loved ones among the rubble, and corpses covered with simple blankets amidst the scattered rubble. The faces of survivors bear a mixture of shock, sadness and fear, as paramedics strive to save the injured amid difficult conditions.

One of the pictures shows a wounded child on a stretcher, his eyes filled with tears and fear, while the ambulance crew tries to provide first aid to him amid screams and tears. Another photo shows a woman trying hard to pull her child out of the rubble, her face wet with tears and pain squeezing her heart.

These pictures illustrate the scale of the human tragedy suffered by displaced people who fled the scourge of war in search of safety, only to find themselves victims of the remnants of war. It reminds us that these displaced people, who have lost their homes and security, continue to face new dangers at every moment.

In light of this pain that the pictures reflect, the importance of humanitarian and relief efforts to provide support and assistance to the victims and those affected is highlighted. These pictures also confirm the urgent need to remove the remnants of war and secure camps and residential areas to ensure the safety of the displaced and protect them from such disasters.

As we watch these sad pictures, we cannot help but remember that behind every picture is a story of pain and suffering, and that continuing work to ensure the safety and security of these displaced people is a humanitarian duty that requires the combined efforts of everyone.