Taliban try to kill 14 year old girl

I think it entirely possible Greatnan - I think statistics like this need to be handled with care.

Malala is being brought to Uk for rehabilitation. Here's hoping that she will eventually recover from this terrible attack.

JessM Indeed, devoutly to be wished. Meanwhile, all the other girls in Afghansitan…

She is being brought over by the Pakistani military. She is still in a very serious condition. Sounds as if she still needs a lot of surgery. Let's hope she isn't suffering irrecoverable brain damage. Poor kid.

Malala is coming to the UK and will get specialist medical care under the NHS, not only for her injuries but to help her cope with the trauma.

It is quite unbearable, and, like a coward, I have avoided reading too much about this. It is the complete impotence of all of us to do a thing about this terrible travesty of humanity - what can these people be thinking of? They must be totally brainwashed. Hence, I say again, (and duck) my total fear of the power of religions to be used for destructive ends. This is all truly appalling and beggars beleif.

I think the Pakistani government are footing the bill actually (according to BBC) as well they might.

So proud of the NHS that our doctors were on the spot and we can help. I'm trying to find a way to make a donation which would be relevant to the child or the hospital. If any one knows i would love to hear about it.

I suspect she is going to the QE in Birmingham because they have a lot of expertise in surgery and rehabilitation of soldiers shot and wounded in Afghanistan. I met someone who works there in theatre who was telling me about it. I think Malala would want a donation to a charity that supports the education of girls in Muslim countries. Any ideas folks?