Dispatches

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1. So upsetting, i feel sick just thinking about the torture and abuse these children have been subjected to. I have never seen anything like this before so it has really stuck with me.

   Posted by Hayley on 24/06/2009 12:55:35

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2. I am completely blown away with the story i saw on 4 corners and was so deeply moved. I can not believe these people truley belive these children are "WITCH" children, what kind of rubbish is that. this is disgusting. It really makes me want to do something and try to help these poor kids. My heart completely goes out to these children and the people helping them, god bless you.

   Posted by caitlin on 23/06/2009 07:05:40

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3. It is tragic to see children so terribly victimised and especially in the name of Jesus Christ, one who loved all humankind. Whilst anger is a reasonable and just emotion in this instance, it does little to alleviate the problem. With its mix of culture, religion and poverty, the situation of Nigerian children victimised as witches will require more than condemnation to improve the situation. The children and their communities need to be helped out of this quagmire. If we truly love children, I think that one practical move would be to provide support and practical resources to the like of Gary Foxcroft. We may be powerless to intervene but Mr Foxcroft is on the ground and is providing food and shelter to the victims. Money is always required to fix things. More resources will help him to achieve more. I thought that the introduction of legislation by the Nigerian Government was an important step in the right direction and I commend them for their efforts to improve these poor children's lives. PS Can someone give us the address of Mr Foxcroft, so that we may send funds?

   Posted by Eveline Goy on 23/06/2009 06:12:41

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4. It is completely beyond me how this could have happened, and it saddens and sickens me so much that people would do this to their own children and brothers and sister. How horrific.

   Posted by suz on 22/06/2009 13:34:41

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5. More proof that ALL religion (i.e. superstition) is irrational and inane.

   Posted by Rational person on 24/05/2009 01:38:36

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6. This is sick and hateful acts that are being disguised as works of God. God has mercy on his children and innocent children have nothing to do with the bad things that have been occurring with the economy or the welfare of there families. Last night I watched a document about the torture of these children and I hope that someone makes a change in there lives. I will do ANYTHING I can to help, but I’m only 17 so as soon as I’m graduated I want to go over there and help stop this cruelty.

   Posted by Hannah.Helena on 22/05/2009 14:41:41

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7. Please can you tell me what happened to the girl in the clip shown at the BAFTA's, it was very hard to watch but a brilliant thing to bring to light and make others aware of. I can't stop thinking about the girl in the clip who thought she was going to be killed with a machete. Please let me know what happened to her? Thanks.

   Posted by Pippa on 04/05/2009 20:58:05

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8. i can't believe anybody could be so cruel to these innocent beautiful children, i didn't see the documentary on channel 4 but when i saw them on the baftas i couldn't believe what i saw, this man Ben is a saint. i'm going to run the london marathon hopefully i'll be able to get 10 sponsors at £100 per mile. I have 2 already, all i need is for somebody from channel 4 or ben himself to contact me to accept me & to make it official, then we can hopefully make a nice school/home for these children. if all it takes is for me to run around london then I WILL DO IT.

   Posted by Aisha Toppar on 01/05/2009 18:35:39

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9. I echo ben's comments. I too saw that clip and it has haunted me ever since. I hope that the documentary will be rerun.

   Posted by alison n on 28/04/2009 17:39:02

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10. i saw the cilp at the end of the baftas with the little girl looking so scared thinking she was to be killed. can any one tell me what happened to her???? it was so disturbing. thanks ben

    Posted by ben on 27/04/2009 21:06:39

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