The Boy Who Was Buried Alive and Survived in Nigeria
Australia for UNHCR
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When his village in Nigeria was attacked, 10-year-old Ibrahim witnessed his father’s brutal murder. Then the insurgents came after him. One of the insurgents took out his machete and struck the boy’s skull. “After he cut me on the head, I fainted,” recalls Ibrahim. “I could not move. I later dragged myself under a tree for shade. They came back again, they lifted me, they thought I was dead. They dug a hole and threw me in it and covered me with sand.” Today, several months after the dramatic incident, the large scar on his head is a painful reminder of what the boy had to endure. Read Ibrahim's story: http://rfg.ee/KLCx1 Subscribe to our Channel to stay up to date with the latest in refugee news and crises: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aus4unhcr UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, UNHCR has helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
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Published to Youtube on: 23/04/2015
Archived on: 08/10/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=hXsn1Y3OsqE