Aras Abid Akram’s parents, three brothers, seven sisters and other family members died when Iraq bombed the city of Halabja on March 17, 1988. He makes daily visits to the mass grave where his family is buried. Please note: The photos that follow contain graphic depictions of the effects of chemical warfare.
Richard Sennott
Star Tribune
Published February 28, 2003
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