VOICED : Amputations as punish

The transcript describes an incident in Gowin, Mali, where men were punished under Islamic law for allegedly attacking a bus. The punishment was justified by religious beliefs. The men are recovering in a hospital under armed guard, with doctors reporting no current health issues. However, their future remains uncertain as they await release.

What event led to the enforcement of hardline Islamic law in northeastern Mali?

• A coup in the capital, Bamako

• A foreign invasion

• An economic crisis

• A natural disaster

According to the narrative, who is believed to have commanded the punishment?

• God

• The international community

• The local government

• The hospital staff

What is the current medical condition of the individuals in the hospital?

• They are suffering from severe infections

• They are doing well with no infections

• They have been discharged

• They are in critical condition

What assistance have the hospital staff provided to the individuals?

• Prosthetic limbs

• Wooden crutches

• Financial aid

• Legal support

What uncertainty do the individuals face regarding their future?

• Their ability to return to their homes

• Their legal status

• Their access to education

• When they will leave the hospital and their future plans