Dear Friends of Iraq, A stunning painting of a mother and child in the Al-Amiriyeh Shelter in Iraq has been made by a young American artist, a member of the Bruderhof Communities. This painting symbolizes the grief and suffering of the Iraqi people, especially the mothers and children, not only when the shelter was bombed, but also under the sanctions. It was painted in memory of the innocent civilian victims who were murdered when the American Forces bombed Al-Amiriya Shelter in Baghdad on February 13, 1991. The grief of those who mourn the loss of their loved ones and the pain of those who still suffer under the sanctions cry out to Heaven. She painting symbolizes, with white doves, the souls of those who were martyred. It is a call for the end of the cruel and unjust sanctions. A large printing of post cards of this painting will be made and it is hoped that hundreds, if not thousands, of these postcards will be mailed to Kofi Anan to arrive prior to February 13, the anniversary of the bombing. If you would like to participate please let me know how many cards to send to you. If you can contribute to help cover the costs of printing and the mailing let me know. With very best wishes, Mark L. Clement
