Feb 2, 2022 (Nyamilepedia) — Peace could be the only option if communities and individuals in conflict fully understand the consequences of their actions. Peace is a result of change of heart and mind, especially from both sides or initiative from one side. It’s possible when letting the pass go and open new page, new ideas and embrace each other. There is no winner in any conflict, both parties loses political influence, innocent souls, material resources, developmental opportunities, dignity and respect.For instance, communities and individuals in Conflict across the Country ends up trading accusations, gossiping and backbiting against each other.
They Draft charges against each other, share bad infomation (negative parts) of one another on various social media platforms and other press outlets. For example, Artists in conflict proposes songs in musical lyrics and spreadout in audio tracks, communities (farmers and pastoralists) in conflict writes petition (position) papers condemning the other side and label them negative players, Adults (women and men) in conflict revealed their bad parts to public in writings and live videos on Facebook pages, politicians, members of civil Society and Organised Forces are in conflict, they accuses and denies each other through News Headlines and Press Conferences. And any other media making clarification or try to come up with clear information on such matter, immediately face severe consequences, victimise or banded from its activities. As a result, the business will be totally shutdown, company loses conductive revenue and consumers loses services.
These fierce Conflicts are risky, carries heavy human and material losses, especially when things went out of control, endager community social fabric, lost of trust, respect, dignity and political influence. Therefore, communities and individuals in Conflicts can simply make a full circle turn for peace and reconciliation without reservations. The communities or individuals that fully understand, “damages of Conflict are more than strengths”, keep distance from provocative activities. And if at all, communities or individuals are in conflicts, they don’t prolonged it. Conflicts always endanger, thus, communities or individuals must opt for peace, reconciliation and unity to achievement self-esteemed and actualization, respect and dignity, political influence and developmental opportunities.
Conclusion,
Peace initiative with open heart succeed and parties willing to negotiate must stop media propaganda, put the interest of their communities first, listen keenly to voices of their community members, accept peace and completely forget their differences. Such communities, can be more peaceful than ever before. The South Sudanese must sacrificed to make peace than making conflict with their opponents, open new pages, throw the past behind, apologise to each other the same way they trade accusations and completely pin down to null their social media (Facebook Accounts) archives.
Thanks,
The author, Ariik Kuol Ariik Mawien, holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development and Community Studies (2018/2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics (2013-2017) from Rumbek University of Science and Technology (RUST).
Worked with Catholic Radio Networks (CRNs) as News Anchor, Presenter and a Training Facilitator. Works as a Freelance Journalist with several Media Platforms within and outside the Country. Serves in accordance with Media Authority Law, Press Freedoms and Regulations governing access to public Information. In case of any need, he can be reached via contacts below:
Email: ariikkuolariik@gmail.com
Twitter: @AriikKuolAriik
Skype/WhatsApp: +211 (0) 923 650 380 or
Cell Phone: +211 (0) 928 187 790.
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