‘Sexually assaulted by the terrorist who guarded me’: Released Hostage Amit Soussana speaks at UNSC
The haunting words of Amit Soussana, a released hostage, echo in my mind as I grapple with the profound implications of his testimony at the UN Security Council. To hear a survivor openly recount being sexually assaulted by the very terrorists who guarded him is a harrowing reminder of the depth of human depravity. The trauma experienced by hostages at the hands of their captors cannot be overstated, and yet, we find ourselves in an age where such testimonies face skepticism and outright denial from pockets of society.
Listening to Amit’s story stirs a cocktail of anger and sadness in me.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker