சூடான்: கேள்வி - பதில்

Would there be any possibility of establishing truth and reconciliation commission in Sudan? — Rajesh KC

சூடானில் நடைபெற்ற கொலைகள் சம்பந்தமாக ஒரு உண்மையை கண்டறியும் விசாரணை நடக்குமா?

I see little chance of establishing a truth and reconciliation commission unless it is part of a comprehensive peace agreement to end the conflict in Darfur. — President Carter

I think the north would be very reluctant to have such a commission, and the south’s priority is moving on with independence. Beyond that — and this feels like heresy — I don’t know that there’s much evidence that truth and reconciliation commissions are a particularly great way to spend money. The South African commission was a huge success, yes. But other examples of post-war reconciliation, such as Mozambique and post-Biafra Nigeria, have been based on forgetting the past rather than inspecting it. I wonder if the most effective route to peace and stability isn’t investment in jobs, rather than in a truth and reconciliation commission. Let me know if you disagree, as I’m sure many of you will. — Nicholas Kristof

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எரித்திரியா, சோமாலிலாந்த், டார்பூர் - இவைகள் பிரியுமா?

What do you think the regional implications are for secession? Eritrea seceded from Ethiopia in 1993 and has been at war with them twice since over minor border issues, similar to Abyei. Somaliland in the former Somalia is looking to secede from the defunct state and gain international recognition. What about the national implications? Could Darfur eventually secede from Sudan? What about lesser known groups within Sudan and in the larger region, how can they be convinced that secession is not the answer to problems they may be facing – or should they be allowed the right to secede? — jforauer

The Carter Center was deeply involved in negotiations that ultimately led to the secession of Eritrea from Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, who overthrew the former dictator Mengistu, was strongly in favor of Eritrea’s independence. Historically, Eritrea had enjoyed the status of a separate entity. Somaliland has been making orderly and relatively peaceful progress toward separation from the rest of war torn Somalia, and has elected political leaders without serious disputes. These two cases have relatively positive support from the larger African and international community.

The general presumption at this time is that the grievances of the people of Darfur and other parts of Sudan could be addressed by providing greater autonomy and resources for these regions. — President Carter

The traditional view in Africa was that all colonial borders had to be accepted, rather than open a Pandora’s Box. The creation of Eritrea and perhaps now South Sudan are undermining that view. I think Somaliland deserves status as an independent country, although recognition will have to come initially from African counties rather than Western powers. I bet that the South Sudan independence may give a boost to hopes (probably unrealistic) in the Ogaden for independence from Ethiopia. And who knows what will happen in Darfur and the east of the country. — Nicholas Kristof

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பாலஸ்தீனம் அங்கீகரிக்கப்படுமா?

If we are prepared to accept a new country in Sudan, wouldn’t we therefore logically follow that by accepting a new country in Palestine? —Orange

A.The ultimate status of the Palestinian people, supported by the international community, is to govern their own independent state, with the border with Israel being the line established prior to the 1967 war. Modifications to this delineation would be made by common agreement between Israel and Palestine by swapping small areas of land on a 1:1 basis. — President Carter

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