A painful example that bullying is not just a problem felt here in the US.
Loujain Hussain and her family had to meet with the Abu Dhabi Educational Council (Adec) to determine whether or not she would be allowed to stay enrolled at her school. Loujain was a victim of bullying back in April. The 11 year-old was brutally beaten by a group of older students which ended up leaving Loujain in a coma for about three weeks. She suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and permanent damage to her left field of vision in both eyes.
Her school worries that if she comes back, they won't be able to take responsibility for her in the possibility another incident occurs. Doctors also say it's best if she starts over at another school for fear of bringing back traumatizing memories.
One of the Adec representatives states, "“A girl her age just wants to be around friends at her old school."
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