What is samar hassan?

Samar Hassan is an Iraqi girl who gained international attention after her parents and younger brother were killed by American soldiers in a checkpoint shooting in Baghdad in 2005. The incident was captured by a Reuters photographer and the powerful image of a traumatized Samar standing next to her dead family members went viral.

After the tragedy, Samar and her surviving family members were taken in by an American family and eventually relocated to the United States. Samar's story was featured in numerous news articles, documentaries, and interviews, shedding light on the impact of war on innocent civilians.

Samar has since become an advocate for peace and has spoken out about the need for dialogue and understanding between different cultures and nations. She has also shared her story to raise awareness about the human cost of conflict and the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.