The 5-year-old boy who unified humanity before he died

The World

Host Marco Werman tells us about the 5-year-old Moroccan boy Rayan who captivated the hearts and eyes of his country as he was trapped in a well for several days. He did not survive, but as one Middle East scholar said, Rayan showed us that regardless of creed or ethnicity, we will stand together.

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