Kanini Evans KariukiDear Madam,
A lot of greetings to you first. I take this golden opportunity to wish you a happy stay in Kenya during your official visit here, where you are expected for the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) talks, between US representatives and government delegations from various African countries.You are also expected to hold a meeting on Thursday with the Somali President H.E. Sheikh Shariff over the raging conflict in Somalia. As you know, the country has not had peace for the last 19 years, and since I am a concerned citizen of the world, besides being a media practitioner, I feel I should tell you what my
thoughts are on this issue.CIVIL WARSomalia entered a bloody civil war cycle that sadly culminated in the loss of hundreds of lives and internal displacement of millions, and exodus of refugees to neighboring nations, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.The unfortunate civil strife prompted man-made salvation which warranted the intervention of the American-led forces christened the Store Hope Mission, ordered by then President George Bush. The Somalis expected complete disarmament. They had prepared themselves to surrender voluntarily. But the Americans out rightly rejected the disarming of the Somali militia and public individuals. It was a golden opportunity for the Somalia peace, reconciliation and state stabilization.One thing appeared clear. It was apparent that the Americans were not ready to pacify Somalia....more..http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/112904
thoughts are on this issue.CIVIL WARSomalia entered a bloody civil war cycle that sadly culminated in the loss of hundreds of lives and internal displacement of millions, and exodus of refugees to neighboring nations, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.The unfortunate civil strife prompted man-made salvation which warranted the intervention of the American-led forces christened the Store Hope Mission, ordered by then President George Bush. The Somalis expected complete disarmament. They had prepared themselves to surrender voluntarily. But the Americans out rightly rejected the disarming of the Somali militia and public individuals. It was a golden opportunity for the Somalia peace, reconciliation and state stabilization.One thing appeared clear. It was apparent that the Americans were not ready to pacify Somalia....more..http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/112904
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