The image above is of widow Sakina Essop grieving over the body of her husband Abbas, hero of the Verulam (South Africa) mosque attack.

According to partial data compiled by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), Pakistan has recorded at least 71 fatalities (25 civilians, 29 Security Force (SF) personnel and 17 militants) in 2019 (data till March 17, 2019). During the corresponding period of 2018, there were at least 134 fatalities (36 civilians, 49 SF personnel and 49 militants). Through 2018, Pakistan recorded a total of 691 terrorism-linked fatalities. There were 1,260 such fatalities in 2017; 1,803 in 2016; 3,682 in 2015; 5,496 in 2014 and 5,379 in 2013. 

IUS Aid annually in conjunction with Hyderi Cup football tournament raises money for the families of those who have been affected by sectarian violence through our Martyrs Appeal. This year we continue to serve areas in Pakistan through Rehana Foundation.

Please donate generously.