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Igbo proverb

Imi bewe, anya ebewe.

What hurts one part of a community affects others.

Literal translation
If the nose cries, the eyes cry too.
Explanation
The nose and eyes are close together; distress in one is felt by the other. The image speaks of shared feeling.
When to use it
When a neighbour's trouble is felt by others around them.

Source: Anyabuike, proverb 11.