Egypt – Revolution Non-Violence Political Action For True Liberation
February 1, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
Egypt unrest from continuous foreign intervention in political and military affairs has claimed many civilian lives post Mubarak period and until now.
United States military aid $1.2billion to Egypt to protect strongest ally Israel’s interests in the region at entire Arab population expense through oppression, persecution and poverty is challenged by victims having reached optimal endurance.
The western nominated heads of state and political system under democratization pretext witnessed in Egypt and elsewhere serve U.S., Israel and Gulf repressive regimes alike rather than citizens deprived of life with dignity and liberty over decades due to hegemony intrusion.
Egypt revolution having achieved phenomenal success in removal of hegemony representative former dictatorship President Hosni Mubarak followed by western betrayal pursues true liberation.
The western powers dominance in Middle East for economic pursuits and strategic advantage along with their defiance and vehement opposition to global peace, freedom and security is the fundamental problem confronting Egypt and rest of humanity.
Considering incumbent Presidency and ruling power i.e. Muslim Brotherhood Freedom and Justice party measures on constitution and political representation not reflective of mainstream reality,
The mains street struggle persists seeking positive and desirable change without western or regional influence in the decision making process.
First and foremost, protesters are urged to renounce violence refraining from harming self and others including damages to private and public property.
Secondly, unlike western backed and sponsored current Muslim Brotherhood leadership and opposition viz. IAEA ex-chief Mohammed El Baradei to rein control over Egypt governance,
Solidarity movement from citizens across the spectrum transcending all barriers under genuine leadership of Ayman Abd El Aziz Nour – a political dissident having been imprisoned by previous regime and participated in Tahrir square revolution in the overthrow of predecessor is imperative to demonstrate seriousness in emancipation cause against hegemony.
Subsequently, the decisive, strong and unified opposition constituting Egypt nationals and natives engagement in dialogue with incumbent on peaceful transfer to republic rule comprising new constitution, inclusive political representation barring discrimination and prejudice against minority and marginalized groups across country and,
The economic reforms enumerated below for collective benefits overriding selective gains bridging the widening gap between rich and poor are important for meaningful political achievement.
Reiterating multidimensional actions paramount for political stability and economic recovery.
Accordingly, Egypt national defense as well as political structure on republic oversight under democratically elected executive and legislative branch respectively with appropriate checks and balances for transparency and accountability critical prohibiting foreign interference at regional or global level in sovereign rule.
Addressing widespread corruption would promote efficiency and national progress while keeping foreign involvement at bay.
Economic reforms based on national resources, incentivized capital infusion from domestic, regional and/or overseas sources without extreme conditionality compromising sovereignty avoiding euro zone financial terms leading to dire consequences and,
Instead deals involving mutually beneficial bilateral or international trade agreements targeting job oriented growth in public and private sector is prudent for economic revival.
Given economic adversity experienced among significant population, promoting micro lending to small business and skilled work force unable to find gainful employment due to lack of opportunity emulating successful models in other developing nations would improve living standards alleviating suffering and crimes in society.
Maintaining goodwill and peaceful relations with Gaza residents and other neighbors would be fruitful for economy.
Adherence to calmness and proceeding with rationality on common aspirations is necessary for secular democracy, economic and social equality.
Initiatives focused on discourse, legitimate demands and transformation to democratic republic devoid of external power engineered fundamentalism, radicalism and authoritarianism crucial for the dawn of new era.
Wishing Egypt society triumph in peaceful transition to people power realizing revolution dream shared among martyrs and activists on January 25, 2011.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Syria – Israeli airstrike against Syrian Scientific Research Center is Israel’s Self-Immolation
January 30, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
Israeli regime airstrike against Syria’s scientific research center is Israel’s self-immolation.
According to reports Israeli military intrusion has killed at least two and injured five so far.
The world has tolerated Israel, United States and allies terrorism, atrocities and war crimes for too long due to lack of accountability.
The latest wanton provocation is an imminent disaster to belligerent state showing no respect for life or international law.
History is testimony to the fact that tyranny reaching the height of tolerance expedite perpetrators disastrous fatal ending in the crimes against humanity.
None are invincible and Israel along with United States are no exception in this regard considering brutality committed by them including attacks against their own citizens in American soil on September 11, 2001.
Furthermore, Israel abusing ally position also responsible for United States and EU sinking economy and alarming suicides among United States military personnel fighting Israel’s delusional geopolitical aspirations never to come into fruition.
Israel and any nation regardless of economic and military not barring nuclear status collusion in misadventures would lead to isolation and continuous defiance resulting in losing sovereignty to the point of no return.
Henceforth, Israeli regime and allies war mongering policies and terrorism is best abandoned exercising restraint over catastrophic actions with inevitable ramifications for the state of Israel and other death squad sponsors against Syria.
Israeli raid targeting Syria is yet another desperate times seeking desperate demise that could easily be averted by war architects and so-called think tanks misleading the regime in Tel Aviv and counterparts in Washington.
Neither Israel nor United States and western powers not excluding Saudi, Qatar and Turkey despotic regimes can afford cataclysmic outcome in escalating Syrian conflict.
The consequence of ill-advised terrorist, militancy and mercenaries deployment by them in Syria is already reflected in dying economy and crumbling kingdoms respectively notwithstanding Imperialism imminent collapse relieving the world from tyranny and oppression.
Israeli and United States signaled aggression is counterproductive and proceeding towards unnecessary assault against Syrian interests would be apocalyptic for aggressors underestimating appropriate response.
Syria is a sovereign state and pose threats to none in the region or worldwide unlike Israel, United States and coalition being existential opponents to peace and global security.
Israel survival in Middle East and credibility is largely dependent on terminating violence and repression against Palestinians in the occupied land of Palestine and neighbors viz. Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Libya.
Most importantly, Israel coming in terms with reality on Palestinian statehood recognition is no longer an option but necessity for own future..
The current military engagement against Syria is reprehensible and more than worthy of condemnation leading to economic, financial, travel and technology sanctions on the state of Israel.
Muslim community across the globe are urged to come together in solidarity and boycott Israel by pledging to Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) program operative against world’s worst violator of peace and diplomacy.
The global society and Muslim population in particular concrete measure against Israel and collaborators would set precedence in categorical denouncement of superpower syndrome denying innocent victims normal life with dignity.
Please remember inaction to injustice is complicity and synonymous events to be experienced by all for ignoring collective responsibility urgently required to stop presumptuous ambition on global dominance.
Wishing people and leadership in Syria phenomenal success in reverting calamity upon those inflicting damage and destruction.
Dawn of brilliant light to dispel darkness in and around beleaguered Syria and Palestine.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Egypt – Political Stability and Economic Reform
January 28, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
Egypt unrest since the dawn of western launched Muslim Brotherhood headed by President Mohamed Morsi has led to internal turmoil.
United States military aid $1.2 billion subjugating Egyptian military and political system rather than investment for economic development while respecting Egypt sovereignty favors oppression.
President Mohamed Morsi undemocratic steps adopted prior to referendum on Egypt constitution and false promises calling for ex-President Mubarak retrial only to be retreated with contradictory release of Mubarak era members accused of torture and human rights violation on bail arouse skepticisms against government.
Furthermore, former head of military judiciary Adel El-Morsi from Mubarak regime even appointed to Shura council, the Upper House of Parliament delegated to regulate forthcoming lower house national election reflect continuation of Mubarak legacy.
Additionally the President guarantee to safeguard revolution activists apparently not translated into action like several other assurances related to political rights, economy and social issues considering Muslim Brotherhood majority in legislative and executive branch, the public concerns are legitimate.
New constitution replacing the recently approved charter meeting national requirements inclusively i.e. political freedom for all, workers rights, union and labor protection including marginalized demography is imperative.
Most relevantly there is no reference in the constitution on Egypt military being national armed forces presumably granted autonomy but only to be controlled by foreign powers with United States military funding aimed at suppressing democracy.
Accordingly, Egypt national defense as well as entire political structure to be directly governed by republic under democratically elected executive and legislative branch respectively with appropriate checks and balances for absolute transparency and accountability barring foreign interference at regional or global level in sovereign rule.
Economic reforms based on national resources, incentivized capital infusion from domestic, regional and/or overseas sources without extreme conditionality compromising sovereignty avoiding euro zone financial terms leading to dire consequences and,
Instead deals involving mutually beneficial bilateral or international trade agreements targeting job oriented growth in public and private sector is prudent for economic revival.
Given economic adversity experienced among significant population, promoting micro lending to small business and skilled work force unable to find gainful employment due to lack of opportunity emulating successful models in other developing nations would improve living standards alleviating suffering and crimes in society.
Maintaining goodwill and peaceful relations with Gaza residents and other neighbors would be fruitful for economy.
With respect to political stability – people choice candidacies as opposed to foreign powers nominees paramount for positive change across the spectrum beginning at the local to national domain.
Yet another major factor posing impediments to political overhauling is widespread corruption.
Again the problem is not characteristic to Egypt alone, it is a worldwide epidemic with variable degree.
Nonetheless addressing the issue that is draining national treasury with effective anti-corruption laws is critical for revenue.
Last but not the least, national assets and income recovery from overseas bank accounts held by previous regime for divestments in economy is equally important in the graft containment if not eradication strategy.
In Egypt the opposition leader Ayman Abd El Aziz Nour imprisoned for political dissidence from 2005 to 2009 by former dictatorship President Hosni Mubarak and hospitalized for sustaining injury during peaceful protest on January 28, 2011 is committed to human rights, constitutional reform limiting Presidential powers and opening Presidential elections to multiple candidates.
People in Egypt would enormously benefit from choosing a local resident leader like Ayman Nour for having demonstrated loyalty to the people through self-sacrifice and continue to pledge support for Egypt liberation.
Moreover there is prominent commonality between leader Ayman Nour and Egyptian main street in many aspects having suffered persecution under Mubarak regime and participated in January 2011 political struggle could possibly relate to mainstream grievances on personal accounts.
Unlike United States, Britain and Israel dispatched President Mohamed Morsi from USA and Muslim Brotherhood members abstinence throughout revolution and opportunism to take control of power per western and Wahabbhist arrangement, leader Ayman Nour fought with people in Tahrir square in January 2011.
Notwithstanding present ruling power abuse in particular reminiscent of predecessor Mubarak repressive governance.
Any other preferences for political leadership like IAEA ex-Chief Mohammed El Baradei with excess western exposure and regional power intimacy would be susceptible to speculations among wary political factions and may not sustain power leading to destabilization within a short period in semblance with incumbency.
Therefore electing young vibrant leaderships such as Ayman Nour – national university law graduate with verifiable service to country would set precedence for future political aspirants considering a vast majority likely to obtain higher education from within the country due to individual situations, financial reasons and unique identity.
Egypt will be strong and stable under democratic setting represented by leadership dedicated to national progress devoid of foreign intervention either western or regional predominantly responsible for political mayhem as witnessed in post Mubarak period until now and similarly repeat events in Iraq.
People in Egypt could realize their political dream through unity and resilience instrumental to prevail against the power hungry external sources backed government.
President Mohamed Morsi decree granting unlimited powers to self and flawed constitution approved despite two thirds majority rejection is nothing but desperate times seeking desperate measures.
The message from Egyptian patriots is clear – President Mohamed Morsi is New Pharaoh to serve hegemony and must step down for any procrastination in departure would exacerbate political crisis having already claimed many lives.
Egyptian citizens should not be disheartened from the delay tactics and political maneuvering – not uncommon for authority unwilling to surrender especially amid their sponsors crumbling empire thereby confirming self-interest over national interest.
The shadow powers decline defeat – the destiny and their denial in this regard is the irony.
The pro-democracy demonstrators determined to succeed against all odds would initially conquer fear regardless in strict adherence to peace and non-violence – a formidable challenge against any force.
Likewise mass movement in Jordan, Bahrain, Yemen, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and UAE determined to abolish monarchy prolonged in the modern twenty first century would be wise to reject global elitists political appointments to exert authority in domestic affairs for easy access to natural endowments in Middle East via colonization and geopolitical dominance.
Republic empowerment not excluding women, minority and disenfranchised groups is the foundation for meaningful democracy.
Whether it is Jordan, Palestine – besieged Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem (Al Quds), Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and UAE…or Egypt – to rise to political awakening and restore inalienable human rights.
All are born to be free and not permanently confined to globalists agenda.
Any security or armed personnel violence against peaceful dissidents evidently self-detrimental for authorities and restraining use of force is highly recommended.
Similarly looting and vandalism is unacceptable jeopardizing non-violent civilian activism seeking real democracy. Those indulging in criminal offense should be apprehended allowing due process to save lives and prevent damages to private or public property.
People power as authentic caretakers of sovereign nation is the inevitable outcome and accepting reality would enable authority to leave in dignity.
Wishing pervasive tranquility in Egypt and rest of North Africa.
Best Wishes and Good Luck to fellow citizens in Egypt, Bahrain, Libya, Jordan, Yemen, Algeria, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Palestine…in their triumph over political tribulation.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Spiritualism – Islam Milad an-Nabi –Prophet Muhammad / Mohammad (PBUH) Birth Anniversary
January 27, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
Happy Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad / Mohammad (PBUH)! on Friday January 25, 2013 also known as Milad an-Nabi celebrated by followers of Islam around the world.
Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – the holiest and most revered religious figure epitomizes justice, peace and harmony.
With spiritual guidance from Almighty God Allah, the holy religion of Islam spread through Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and facilitated by Holy Scripture Quran enlighten mankind on the purpose of life and meaningful existence.
Synonymous to all other religions initiated and established by Supreme divine force,
Islam provides vision, hope and path to salvation i.e. purification from sins in order to live a guilt free life further enabling soul to rest in peace upon discarding physical body that is known as death or demise.
In conjunction with joyous birthday celebration of Islam’s favorite Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), many Muslim nations also observed ‘Muslim Unity’ week considering prevalent discord from western orchestrated violence throughout Muslim world.
Reviewing current situation worldwide with Middle East in particular, Islam is under siege and needs to be liberated from forces misusing the holy religion for regional and geopolitical dominance.
Besides adherence to strong principles demonstrating courage and integrity, there is an urgent requirement among Muslim community to display solidarity transcending sectarianism in recognition of all denomination not only within Islam but also extending to other faiths and non-religious groups in their society.
Strength lies in unity and peaceful means involving dialogue to resolve problems – the effective defense against foreign threats undermining sovereignty at every opportunity.
Human character personified in love, compassion and commitment towards peace as well as non-violence guarantee success leading to fulfillment of genuine aspirations in life.
Islamic countries cooperation promoting trade, financial aid and humanitarian assistance to oppressed, beleaguered and economically disadvantaged nations in Middle East, Africa and Asia would substantially improve living conditions for vast majority in abject poverty.
Non Aligned Movement (NAM) as an international body comprising global memberships assuming the role in passing resolutions with member nations general consensus is the only pragmatic approach for dealing with crises and dispute settlement.
NAM unlike UN has rotating Presidency without hierarchy such as P5+1 and second tier consisting 15 members council invariably undermined with superpower syndrome.
Moreover UN organization has lost credibility due to systemic failure in ending conflict in Syria resulting in enormous loss of lives and infrastructure destruction.
Freezing Israeli settlements expansion in the occupied Palestinian land and,
Subjecting nuclear states U.S. and Israel for international verification and sanctions against them for violation of international law in every respect.
UN Secretary General appointment, responsibility and decision making is in shadow powers control. The ideology driven policies are the reasons for status quo.
Nations are targeted with excruciating sanctions that tantamount to economic warfare in addition to military aggression.
The violators are rewarded while those in compliance of every UN resolution and international rules are consistently isolated with inhumane and arbitrary embargo not even exempting medicines and food supplies to victims of gross injustice.
Case in point – Iran, Syria, North Korea, Cuba and Haiti…among other developing nations subjected to crippling sanctions maintaining the tradition of slow and painful killings of respective nationality.
Above all, UNSC is the problem more than a solution to humanity today.
UN also responsible for sponsoring wars across the globe through UNSC primarily abused with veto power on critical matter viz. Palestinian statehood, Western powers illegal invasion and occupation of nations among many important issues contributing to world population plight.
United States, Britain, France and Germany prominently misuse UNSC for agenda under false pretexts threatening global peace and security.
Henceforth, NAM earns the reputation of being the legitimate international authority replacing UN specifically UNSC in enacting peace proposals and implementing recommendations on international affairs.
In conclusion, Islam’s holiness and likewise other religions sanctity cannot be tarnished with ignorance and impropriety.
God’s created religions are sacrosanct and will continue to dispel darkness exemplified in Prophet Muhammad / Mohammad (PBUH) mission as the shining bright light since time immemorial.
Best Wishers to people of Islamic faith and rest of the global society in pursuit of peace and happiness conforming to different religious teachings convergence on the message of universal empathy and benevolence for collective progress and prosperity.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Syria – Dire Humanitarian Crises from U.S. Imposed Economic Sanctions with Arab League and OIC Complicity
January 24, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
United States, Western Powers and Gulf Alliance imposed economic sanctions exacerbates civilian suffering in Syria confronted with foreign sponsored terrorism.
United States, United Kingdom and Gulf regimes viz. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain deployment of Al-Qaeda and al-Nusra front terrorists groups representing western powers in the nearly two year old conflict are directly responsible for grave humanitarian crises.
Due to western as well as Gulf regimes armed and funded terrorism the humanitarian efforts are challenged with widespread escalation of violence.
Humanitarian relief programs are further faced with setbacks from United States and EU trade barriers against victims in Syria where reportedly women are subjected to prostitution while children and elders are forced into begging in the wake of access denial to basic essentials and supplies in the beleaguered state.
Most importantly mazot (oil for cooking and heating in the extreme cold weather) is the primary demand and fuel scarcity driving many away from homes to locations in search of shelter with protection from heavy snowfall.
Not to mention thousands compelled to flee their villages, towns and suburbs now infested with western death squads on killing spree with bombings targeting civilian premises such as schools, hospitals, libraries, child care centers, sports stadiums and previously passenger airliner…among many public facilities and government buildings destroyed so far.
The infrastructure demolition is western and Gulf leaderships’ main interest to paralyze Syria besides crippling financial restrictions demonstrating brazen mentality and callousness against innocent citizens victimized in the brutal economic and military warfare.
United States and coalition convoluted scheme aimed at regime change contradictory to false claim on the aggression intended as liberation is the cause for Syrian plight having produced death toll at staggering 65,000 per UN figure and massive refugee problem for the aggressors like Turkey and Jordan even though significant number have fled to Lebanon and some traveling to North Africa.
The International conference by Russia scheduled in early February is a preliminary step in addressing the refugee status.
However, ending western and Gulf nations illegal occupation of sovereign state beginning with ceasefire, arms embargo on western and Gulf perpetrators aiding militancy combined with complete withdrawal of western backed terror networks on Syrian soil is paramount in saving lives and restoring national security.
Furthermore, UN legitimacy and existence as an international body is largely dependent on bringing Syrian war to conclusion in accordance with Geneva agreement binding on all participants and signatories to this accord.
UN failure in resolving western orchestrated violence in Syria would mean the irrelevance of organization as an international body facilitating alternative multinational consortium Non Aligned Movement (NAM) as the recognized global entity to preside over international matter provided NAM adopts diplomacy, dialogue and peaceful negotiations against military option in dispute settlement.
Additionally, UN pledge to Syrian humanitarian aid around $590 million is well below expectations based on damages inflicted upon Syria by western and Gulf collusion estimated at least $3 billion and more considering the ongoing carnage across the nation.
UN having released mere 50% or less of $590 million with remaining funding forfeited is yet another factor revealing the organization’s lack of commitment and sensitivity to Syrian turmoil.
Arab league and Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) with Saudi regime influence not surprisingly contributed to Syrian calamity in complicity with western directed deliberate destruction of Palestinian refugee camp al-Yarmouk in Syria.
Henceforth, death and devastation could not simply continue and termination of all terror activities effective immediately is critical for humanitarian rescue services to prevent loss of lives and rehabilitate displaced population within and outside the country.
Subsequently, President Bashar Al-Assad and Islamic Republic of Iran enumerated comprehensive peace plan could be implemented with a national reconciliation committee encompassing all aspirations of Syrian people.
Meanwhile, international support is urgently required to alleviate deteriorating conditions affecting millions in war torn Syria.
Please donate affordable or generous amount to care for children, women and men deprived of necessities in the embattled state.
You may please send your donations directly to Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) truly dedicated to various humanitarian measures ranging from individual assistance to coordination with World Food Programs and World Health Organization (WHO) in Syria.
Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC)
Address:
Damascus-Abu Rummaneh-Opposite the Cultural Center
P.O. Box Damascus – Harasta 56
Damascus
Contact Information:
Tel: 00963 11 535 58 73/535 62 91/535 64 62/5356257
Fax: 00963 11 535 7171
Email: sarc@net.sy or info@sarc.sy
Best wishes to Syrian citizens and leaderships in overcoming trials and tribulations strengthening national ability in all frontiers.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Syria – United States Western and Gulf Allies War Crimes Against Syrian Civilians
January 22, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
On January 15, 2013, United States, Western and Gulf allies sponsored terrorists fired rockets at Aleppo University in Aleppo, the second largest city and commercial hub of Syria reportedly killing 82 students and wounding scores in the yet another massacre by them thus far.
Subsequently bombings in Daraa reportedly claimed several civilians with no regrets or acknowledgment from the western or Gulf terror masterminds misusing UNSC and UNHCR agencies for propaganda based on misdirected accusation.
Earlier in late November 2012, the criminal elements had stormed into elementary school murdering many innocent young children and teachers during school hours with no condemnation from the United States and alliance perhaps being the sponsor of worst crimes against humanity.
Again having destroyed 2362 schools, educational institutions, hospitals and passenger airliner are common targets for the United States, western and gulf partners operatives in war torn Syria.
These assaults against civilians are reprehensible and reflective of authorizing sources abhorrent conduct and criminality constituting war crimes considering the magnitude of casualties around 65,000 per UN report since foreign intervention nearing two years completion.
Syrian population continue to endure tremendous violence in the United States and coalition funded, armed and trained death squads deployment for annihilation and decimation of a sovereign state that never posed any threat to the aggressors or neighbors in the region.
Unless the leaderships unleashing terror with massive bloodshed are held accountable for their unconscionable act in Syria, the trend already spreading in Africa could soon visit the rest of the world.
The architects including authority in United States and remaining partners in crime are directly responsible for primitive practices especially against children, women and vulnerable population in Syria ignoring ramifications all around.
Not to mention the embarrassment to the nation they represent as the so-called heads of state with self-granted grand impunity in the foreign citizens slaughter.
Syrian conflict unnecessarily perpetuated at the expense of U.S. and western nations scarce tax dollars in the austerity era and,
Most importantly Syrian precious lives lost every hour in the senseless violence evidently backfiring for belligerent forces in the precipitous decline of economy heading towards banana republic status due to political leaderships misplaced priority neglecting respective domestic problems for engagement in wanton terrorism against sovereign state.
United States and EU seeking respite in burgeoning economic crises directly related to adopting peaceful strategy beginning with ceasefire in Syria and abandoning counterproductive course threatening survivability that should be the immediate concern to rational mind.
Contrarily, Syrian leadership and society in general demonstrate admirable courage, civility and integrity despite devastation inflicted upon them in the foreign invasion of their nation.
The martyrdom of every Syrian national would not be in vain and arc of justice indeed bend towards truth and innocence exemplified by Syria.
With sincere and heartfelt condolences to victims families and survivors in the horrific attacks not only in recent times but farther back the onset of western and Gulf regimes organized and implemented genocide against harmless Syria,
Wishing Syrian people, government and peace coordinators expeditious end to the conflict facilitating sovereign right to rebuild nation with glorious future.
Peace to all
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Central Africa – Democratic Republic of The Congo (DRC) Crisis Resolution
January 12, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
African continent endowments with rich minerals, oil and precious metals – gold and diamonds is a blessing provided native inhabitants were the beneficiaries unlike the status quo.
The enviably wealthy region with enormous resources enslaved and exploited for exact reasons through colonization evidently noted for annihilation and excoriation until now.
Many nations in Africa victimized from European imperialism – Britain and France in particular among other European imperialists such as Belgium with respect to Congo along with U.S. collaboration largely responsible for African plight and endless misery.
Imperialists and Globalists regrettably including authorities from religious domain basking in luxury and substantial wealth that could instantaneously alleviate mass poverty, hunger and disease deny humanity life with dignity.
The cabal comprising elite memberships with enthusiastic minions and stooges – the crime facilitators sharing shady past, fading present and blank future thrust policies hurting citizens with generational impact.
Although every African nation deserves world empathy and prompt action to mitigate population suffering synonymous to rest of the world,
Democratic Republic of the Congo has been subjected to horrendous experience ranging from ravaging civil wars leading to political instability, abject poverty, preventable health hazards and complete neglect of the society leaving children the worst victims in such conflicts anywhere in the world.
The crux of the problem in DR Congo this time around is the clashes between the so-called rebels otherwise referred to as M23 movement based on resistance commencement date i.e. March 23 when group of service men previously part of the Congolese Army per peace agreement in 2009 then defected due to Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) alleged mistreatment evolving into ongoing standoff yet to reach a viable peace agreement.
Further, the situation complicated with UN peacekeeping units withdrawal from the battle zone in North Kivu province enabled M23 capture of the capital Goma later retreated in compliance with peace accord.
UN peacekeepers dismal track record in protecting citizens during wars cannot be ignored.
For instance – the UN abandonment of Sri Lankan Tamils despite their plea to save them from Sri Lankan authorities brutal assault aided by New Delhi, Indian leaderships military and logistic support in 2009 other than hegemon loyalists ammunition dispatch resulting in thousands of innocent civilians especially children, women and senior citizens among casualties in the war crimes is not the only stigma against UN coalition force.
UN peacekeeping troops alleged rape of women in Rwanda and atrocities cause legitimate concern among nations imposed with military involvement regardless of organization whether UN, NATO or regional regiment.
United States, Britain, Israel, France and western powers ambition to invade foreign land for unlimited access to those countries treasure and bizarre expectation on economic stimulus through wars are implemented in three different ways –
Direct attack under false pretext in the so-called war on terror or humanitarian mission – viz. Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya.
Boost defense stocks with experimentation and exhaustion of inventory on people in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia alongside replenish Israel’s artillery for shelling on Palestine and Sudan.
Notwithstanding arming factions to continue bloodshed in Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Alternatively exporting terrorists and militants to target nations with biological weapons then justify military intervention in addition to crippling economic sanctions and arms embargo against that state.
Meanwhile, the western powers and Gulf allies as terror sponsors accelerate weapons delivery to militia laying groundwork for deaths and destruction witnessed in Syria, Mali and impending operation in remaining Africa and world over.
Western interference in Congo is no different having been a French colony until recently, internal turmoil is always favorable to hegemony for military incursion disguised as African Union or neighbor Rwandan army infiltration fomenting chaos in society sensitive to foreign influence on government action.
First and foremost, in any dispute settlement recognition of source contributing to the crises is imperative and then addressing them with invitation to all sides for participation importantly the abused and marginalized segments such as M23 in Congo and Tuaregs in Mali respectively often characterized as so-called rebels for their resistance against the abuser – usually the western backed governments facilitating military strikes on their soil like in Mali and DRC approval of UN proposal for drones in eastern Congo.
Unfortunately, the leaderships do not focus on dire consequences of foreign presence attributed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria decimation.
DRC has been adversely affected with western intrusions in arming groups depriving the nation from economic development even though the strategy applies throughout Africa, Latina America, Middle East and Asia.
The quagmire in eastern region of DRC as farther back in 1998 until today has claimed a staggering 5.5 million lives with children bearing the brunt of violence in the war torn nation.
According to UNICEF report over 600 schools destroyed in both North Kivu and South Kivu provinces and as a result around 240,000 students apparently missed weeks of schooling in the combat zone.
Whenever wars perpetuated rather than pursuing diplomacy and peaceful negotiations, the state is confronted with burgeoning political, economic, social, humanitarian and environmental issues exacerbating conditions in the immediate and long run.
The remedial measures to Congolese discord is for the government in Kinshasa to acknowledge M23 movement as part of the society and initiate dialogue with a serious commitment to redress allegations on FARDC abusive behavior and other grievances expressed by them.
Beginning with transparent investigations and accountability on the purported offense or crimes would build trust and eliminate hostility commonly emanating from isolation and slight of genuine trauma or tragedy.
Similarly extending peace initiatives to other disenfranchised demography would create inclusiveness epitomizing national integration crucial for political, economic and social progress.
Barring foreign assertions specifically military operations essential to safeguard national sovereignty otherwise compromised in the request for regional or international engagement with the exception of commerce trade and humanitarian necessities to resolve sovereign affair.
Congolese government consent to UN proposal on spy drones in the eastern terrain in the backdrop of UNSC biased approach encompassing typical censure of victims with diverse restrictions on representatives i.e. M23 leaderships in this context while colluding with perpetrators of crime against society is guaranteed to be a failure for incognito operatives instigating pervasive unrest.
Nations strength is largely dependent on collective responsibility and leaderships’ ability to deal with challenges from within and outside containing in the least and averting at best any potential threats to territorial integrity as well as rights to self-determination – the inalienable characteristics of independent identity.
All nations could utilize required knowledge and problem solving mechanisms in possession upon transcending barriers and working together in solidarity for national cause naturally yielding individual benefit.
Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Central African Republic (CAR), Sudan and states across the globe could adopt national resolutions to review and reform policies adequately meeting standards gaining broader consensus with conscientious departure from confrontational means and exclusivity towards holistic investments aimed at sustainable outcome.
On that pragmatic recommendation,
Wishing Democratic Republic of Congo in its entirety long lasting peace and prosperity.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Central Africa – Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Educational Crisis
January 12, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
The quagmire contributing to lack of economic development in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has not only resulted in the loss of staggering 5.5million lives thus far but also severely affected the future of children in that war torn nation.
Arguably, the preventable crisis in eastern region of Congo between M23 i.e. March 23 movement and western backed government in the capital, Kinshasa has been unnecessarily prolonged in semblance with Mali dispute involving the disenfranchised natives Tuaregs in the northern territory and the respective western installed government in Bamako facilitating pretext for western powers invasion in the current French air raids and U.S. drone strikes is the contemporary trend imposed on vulnerable nations around the world.
DRC in particular has experienced devastations in many aspects and sadly civilians pay the price with children being the worst victims of warfare.
The conflict in North and South Kivu provinces has destroyed livelihood and infrastructure not even sparing schools in both provinces used as temporary shelters for fleeing population seeking refuge.
According to UNICEF report – Over 600 schools are damaged in North and South Kivu territories and as a result around 240,000 students apparently missed weeks of schooling due to ongoing unrest in the eastern part of the country.
UNICEF is seeking $6 million (€ 4.6 million) for educational projects in two provinces protecting children from harm’s way.
This is undoubtedly a grave situation and often transforms into a breeding ground for violence leading to child soldier recruitment favoring major military powers arms industry.
World citizens are urged to kindly come forward with their generous donations in assisting UNICEF educational project in eastern Congo.
We cannot deny the children of DRC and elsewhere caught in the crossfire, a safe existence with basic requirements such as proper educational facilities and environment conducive for survival.
Please do not hesitate to demonstrate your compassion, the inherent quality of human beings to attend to those in dire strait.
You may visit UNICEF website and reach out to children in Democratic Republic of the Congo and please help them with their target goal – i.e. $6 million or (€ 4.6 million) for North and South Kivu school project.
Your generosity and kindness is much appreciated.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
West Africa – Mali French Military Intervention is Illegal Invasion of Sovereign Nation
January 11, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
France declaration on military intervention in Mali is illegal invasion and occupation in defiance of Malian population unanimous rejection to any foreign or regional troops deployment.
Mali citizens across the nation staged a peaceful protest with a banner that read loud and clear – “NO TO CONFISCATION OF MALI SOVEREIGNTY.”
The hegemony sponsored militancy with weapons delivery from Libya pre-arranged for this opportunity is yet another western manufactured crises to reestablish colonialism.
UNSC having no credibility whatsoever specifically used for authorizing military aggression and economic sanctions against target nations deserves world condemnation.
UNSC hierarchy not necessarily reflective of international perspectives and consent increasingly used as political avenue evading respective congressional or parliamentary approval more appropriately public dissent on military involvement anywhere in the world.
Furthermore, abandonment of UNSC and endorsement of Non Aligned Movement provided NAM current approach demonstrating fairness and objectivity maintained with recommendation to pursue peace and diplomacy to resolve issues while military option disavowed is the only hope for global security and defending national sovereignty.
UNSC resolution passed in December 2012 under false pretext to resolve Mali sovereign matter is replicating Syria, Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan resulting in loss of innocent lives and massive destruction.
Proceeding with imperialistic agenda is precipitating imminent collapse of globalist empire beginning with participants’ economy declining to banana republic status.
More details on this development will follow in due course.
Thank you for your patience.
Padmini Arhant
Spiritualism – Islam, Muharram Commemorating Shia Imam Hussain (PBUH) Martyrdom
January 5, 2013
By Padmini Arhant
The faithful followers of Islam – Shia, Sunni, Alawites, Druz and Sufism… are all children of Allah – Almighty God – the creator, protector and benefactor of life.
Shia Muslims gathered to perform Arbaeen ritual in the holy city Karbala in Iraq on the 40th and last day of mourning observed during Muharram honoring the great sacrifice of third Shia Imam, Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of Islam’s beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) maintaining the family tradition in humanitarian service.
Historic evidence on Imam Hussain (PBUH) with family and 72 companions valiant battle against Yazid, representing tyranny in seventh century marked the day of Ashura providing mankind guidance on the distinction between good and evil.
Imam Hussain (AS) and members martyrdom was not in vain considering the courage and integrity to defend righteousness and just cause against aggression admirably exemplified with dignity.
Again Imam Hussain (AS) commitment throughout resistance is an incredible source of inspiration not only to people of Islamic faith but entire world.
In the contemporary era, fragmentation in society facilitates foreign invasion and occupation.
Imperialism and colonization would not emerge let alone succeed upon national solidarity and patriotism.
The main avenues for foreign usurpation or infiltration are treason and narcissism among certain factions in society or diaspora paving way towards national subjugation.
With respect to Muslims plight and attack on Islam, the problems unequivocally attributed to clannish dynasty rule alternatively subservience to external forces for individual gains such as power along with wealth amassment witnessed in despotic regimes and their oppression as well as persecution of own population.
Al-Saud Kingdom and Gulf allies Yemen, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Turkey and elsewhere Pakistan, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan…prominently serve western interests costing citizens lives and destiny not to mention the surrender of sovereignty at will.
Although such posturing is contradictory to Islam and spiritual descendants (PBUT) principles aptly demonstrated in respective dedication to mankind.
The trend continues with sectarianism and fundamentalism benefitting foreign invaders agenda of divide and conquer strategy.
Muslims world over especially in the war torn nations enduring extreme violence like in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Iraq and others under relentless foreign incursion or aided assault viz. Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are required to transcend barriers to unity i.e. remain unified in the demand for liberty and rights to self determination.
All are urged to solidify support regardless of sect, religion and delineations identifying one another as citizen of the country sharing common aspirations and individual dreams in life.
Nation’s strength lies in people power to rise to the occasion against challenges confronting them.
Accordingly, the situation affects the country at large allowing predators to exploit weaknesses within society fomenting unrest and turmoil to their advantage.
Reviewing ongoing conflicts with some nations struggling more than the other, hegemonic influenced discord is widely promoted in vulnerable and sensitive territories for easy access and dominance under crises resolution pretext.
While sponsoring terrorism and heinous crimes against innocent civilians through overt and covert operations ranging from direct involvement to proxy wars, the belligerence deterrence effective in unanimous dissent to foreign intervention in sovereign internal matter.
As for repressive governance reflected in brutal crackdown against peaceful protesters imposing ban on assembly curbing freedom of expression ominously prove departure from democracy and totalitarian rule.
Society tolerance to intolerance breeds injustice and embolden authoritarianism.
The atrocity against any particular segment like abandonment of Rohingyas in Myanmar or Palestinians and targeted killings of Shias in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq including Alawites in Syria with Saudi cleric decree to violate Syrian women rights constitutes sacrilege of Islam besides defiance to national and international law.
Those responsible for fellow Muslims and non-Muslims alike immense suffering invite grueling experience upon them invoking judgment in accordance with their action towards victims of abusive power and economic status.
Poignantly, clashes in Israeli and western societies for instance the orthodox vs. unorthodox or other distinctive traits defining individuality are non-existent or seldom occur limited to communication exchange unlike events witnessed in Muslim and non-western countries constantly related to identity oriented communal disputes viz. sect, religion and caste splitting communities with eventual impact on social fabric threatening national security.
The solution to endless strife is harmony and acknowledgment of each other as human beings prior to classifications that stokes sentiments against natural purpose.
Changing perceptions on diversity in the form of appreciation over denunciation would cultivate mutual respect and guarantee relative calmness relevant to peaceful co-existence.
Moreover, socio economic hierarchy whether religious denomination or caste systems wherever applicable are entirely human generated concepts revealing flagrant rejection of divine law indoctrinated on fairness, equality and justice.
In general, proper understanding, education and awareness combined with discernment in application of knowledge extremely important in the outreach to ostracized and marginalized demography duly qualified for basic rights and privileges otherwise only available to those claiming entitlements in the superficial segregation.
Social behavior conforming to inclusiveness and disavow exclusivity elevates human character delivering positive results on issues concerning personal and public dilemma.
Religious teachings and oracles are meant to dispel darkness and myths surrounding baseless arguments confined to thoughts collected on instinctive or impulsive reaction ignoring facts for hypothesis.
Finally, Muslims coming together in solid expression declining counterproductive ideology and dissipating powers malevolent practices lay the foundation for political, economic and social emancipation.
Remembrance of saints like Imam Hussain and progeny (PBUT) significant contribution is best depicted in emulation sowing seeds of love and understanding for flowers in full bloom permeating environment with serene beauty and fragrance.
Wishing Muslim brothers, sisters and rest of the world pleasant present comparable to enchanting perfume from garden of tranquility yielding a promising future.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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