The Day We Were Attacked by a Robber
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Step into the shoes of our incredible young women Scholars in South Sudan as they share their personal stories of an unforgettable day. From unfathomable heartbreak to profound joy, these authentic accounts offer a window into their lives and unwavering resilience. Join us on this powerful journey through their unforgettable days.
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These accounts are written in response to the essay prompt, “A day in your life you will never forget”.
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These stories were originally handwritten by the Scholars, and their names, the names of family members and places have been removed to safeguard the sensitivity of their accounts. The narratives have been transcribed and slightly revised by our staff for enhanced readability and comprehension.
This happened while I was at home with my parents one Friday evening. We were watching a movie when we saw seven people enter our compound. Three of them were armed with guns, and four carried sticks. My dad, shocked by what was happening, asked them what they were looking for. Before he could finish, they ordered us to lie down.
My brother refused, so one of the men with a stick hit him and told him to lie down again. They took all the phones from my parents and sisters. One of them approached my dad and stepped on his head, forcing him to stay silent.
Amid all this, my mum managed to escape. She ran through the fence but got injured in the process. When they realized she was missing, they tried to follow her but couldn’t catch her, so they returned. The four men without guns entered the house and began taking everything. Inside, they found my sister and demanded she show them where my dad kept his money. Fearless, my sister told them there was no money in the house. Frustrated, they decided to take everything they could—school bags with our books, clothes, and even my father’s important documents. Then they left.
When they were gone, our home was empty. They had taken everything. My dad is now jobless, with nothing to do. He reported the case to the police, but they haven’t taken any action. Eventually, he gave up.
Staff Update: Written in 2019 during her first year as a Mercy Beyond Borders (MBB) high school Scholar, she continued to build on her remarkable journey as the first in her family to receive formal education, ultimately graduating from high school in South Sudan in 2023.
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