Often, and as in the clients experienced, children were manipulated into believing and knowing who the enemies of war were and that violence was an answer or solution to the warfare. Use of terminologies further enforcing the notion of who is control and who is the enemy. Once violence was introduced as a means of securing food and supplies for survival, Ishmeal begins associating his own people as civilians and his the soldier maintaining order. Later, this confusion extrapolates feelings of guilt when the realization of their actions. As discussed during the intervention section these conditions require therapy to be more individualized, rather than structural and greater care taken to the reintegration process both by the child and the community in which they transition into (Vindevogal, 2011, Bentancourt et al.,…
In his article, “In South Sudan, City of Hope is Now City of Fear,” Jeffrey Gentlemen expounds upon the idea that leading politicians “manipulate” and “exploit” ethnic divisions. Reporting a first hand account of Diu Tut, a member from the Nuer tribe, Gentleman exemplifies the South Sudanese citizens’ fears of death from government forces. In his story, Tut explains his fear of exiting a South Sudanese displacement camp because of his Neur background, a heritage that is being heavily persecuted by the Dinka affiliated government forces of Kiir (1). Accordingly, the civil war has strengthened the division between the Nuer and Dinka tribes, as each of these tribes have taken stances in supporting either the president or vice president, respectively. Another instance of human oppression in South Sudan is the experience of Elizabeth Nylet, a mother who faces the hardships of living through the raging civil war. Waake Simon Wudu records Nylet’s experience in the article,“Waiting for Food, Hoping for Peace in South Sudan,” characterizing the common struggles of hunger, disease, and insecurity among citizens. Wudu emphasizes food shortages; the low ration of 28 kg shared among Nylet’s family of seven leads to a three month fast (3-4). Residents of South Sudan struggle through appalling conditions and are in need for life necessities. Because the government prioritizes power over the well being of citizens, kleptocratic corruption is prevalent in repeating failures of international peace efforts, diminishing the hope of citizens. Essential rights will continuously be stripped from citizens due to fear and manipulative government…
Have you ever considered that war not only takes lives away from home, but also malnourishes those who stay? A famous black preacher, Martin Luther King Jr., wrote a well-developed article concerning the connection between war and the loss of the poor. However, the purpose of this article is not merely to argue for the author, nor against him. Rather, its rationale is to explain how his article develops. The article first takes readers through an exordium, where it addresses the problem with an emotional aspect. Then, it reveals the irony of the situation while attacking its opponents’ vile doings with vigorous, concrete evidence and logical explications. Finally, it eventually brings them to a halt while clearly stating what should be done…
The idea of war brings up many questions about life and death, suffering, and consequences. While many people may see war as something that affects people as a whole, such as nations or a persecuted group, war further impacts every individual, whether or not they are directly involved. War limits freedoms and individualism, and in most cases people find themselves with less rights than during peacetime. People base their choices not on what they feel, and more on what they have to do to survive. Soldiers and civilians alike are influenced by war in different ways, however, these tie together when the overall effects of war are examined.…
War is very serious to them and not something to be taken lightly. “The adults no longer hid the subject of war from [the children]” it was their reality and was discussed (Deng 48). The Lost Boys view war as something that leads to horrible consequences. These consequences included but were not limited to rape, death, and loss of sanity (Deng 97,175, 206). For the Sudanese people “war had ruined a lot of things.…
Throughout media, war is portrayed as a number. Graphs, statistics, and kill counts are often directly related to war; but, war is much more than a number. War is and emotional event. Rarely, individuals see accurate representations of the emotional brutality of war. However, Ismael Beah`s experiences, explained in chapters 1-7 of his book, “A Long Way Gone”, display the emotional hardships that caused Ishmael to grow up quickly.…
Amnesty is a great thing, whether it's a parking ticket or a trespassing ticket. But at some point, amnesty should not be given. The cold blooded killers, child soldiers, are an example of criminals that should not get amnesty. Child soldiers, should be prosecuted for their crimes. The reasons for their prosecution are very simple: they have committed horrific crimes, had a choice not to fight, and are a threat to national security.…
Young children play an active part in conflicts around the world. The children face injury and death many are sexually abused. Those who do survive are seriously scarred emotionally from their experience.…
I can’t come to school or go to work without listening the international news. Every morning, rather than getting something to eat for breakfast I turn on the TV and flip through the channels between CNN, BBC or Aljazeera to watch the news about Syrian civil war. The Syrian civil war is an ongoing conflict that’s happening in current time. The problem started in early spring of 2011 within the context of “Arab spring” protest and nationwide demonstrations against the policy of the Syrian government. Although the United States of America has a policy of intervention and involvement in country like Syria, they should not do it because it could increase the civil war even more, it could make even more people immigrate and it will save the lives…
“In the last ten years, two million child soldiers have been killed, more than one million orphaned, more than six million left injured or permanently disabled, and more than 10 million diagnosed with psychological trauma” (Invisible Children). But that is only the beginning of this problem and it could get worse. Many young children find themselves in the army for various reasons. They commit many acts that are deemed as crimes. Some people think that they should be pardoned and some think otherwise. Even if people think that child soldiers should not receive amnesty, the child soldiers must be given amnesty because they are not responsible for their actions, they do not always have a choice, and because they have suffered a lot of pain and need help.…
The nation of South Sudan entered civil war in 2013. The war has caused mass starvation, displacement, and even exodus from the country. The war crimes taking place caught the attention of the UN and support from other nations, including support from War Child, is aimed towards those who have been affected by this war. (Mednick)…
Young readers will be drawn to this story because of the vivid picture it creates of a violent, war-torn world which they know exists but which they struggle to even imagine. This book presents the stark reality of what life can be like for young people growing up in a country where extreme poverty and bloody wars make their lives into a constant struggle for survival.…
Victims. We all know just how to play the part of a victim like the back of hands, yet we hesitate and point the finger at someone else when we’re questioned about who the victim truly is in our everyday lives. Think about this: perhaps we’re so privileged that we have the wool pulled over our eyes when it comes to identifying what a true victim is when we see one. You might be asking, “Well, what exactly is a victim?” Well, let me give you a debatable but worthwhile answer: child soldiers. I have a firm belief in the fact that child soldiers are victims seeing as their young and undeveloped minds are manipulated by experienced and cunning ones, they’re often exposed to toxic and unhealthy societies, and finally, they fit the very definition…
Wars are sometimes necessary to maintain and preserve our American values, way of life, liberty, and freedom. Most wars have been to preserve these American values, but some wars seem to have been fought other reasons. As American’s we fight to spread liberty and democracy. Our nation wants to prevent terrorism from happening in the United States.…
If God is good, why is there so much suffering and evil doing in the world today? Look at 9/11, why couldn’t God stop the terrorist’s from doing these awful things to our beautiful nation? At one point in our lives we all have experienced some sort of suffering, weather it may be the passing of a family member, getting robbed, not living in livable conditions, or just plain dislikes of your life. Through out our times of despair we ask our self “where was God when I suffered, Why didn’t he do anything about it?” the times we suffer we always cry out and ask for answers. Is their any reasoning for Pain and suffering? Timothy Keller touches on this subject in chapter two of his book “ The Reason for God”. Keller believes that these reasoning’s are unjustified and Evil and suffering isn’t evidence against god. For people today that go through the motions of life think that unjustified suffering is a “Philosophical Problem”. How can there be suffering if there is an all-powerful God? An undergrad English major, Hillary and her boyfriend speaks on the subject when interviewed by Keller. Hillary clearly states that she doesn’t believe in god “I just don’t believe in the God of Christianity “but her reasoning for it was that“ god allows terrible suffering in the world”. This is a perfect example of how people look at situations and expect God to do and be everything if he is so powerful.…