Age of violence
Dear Sir,
The recent history of the Middle East has been one of ubiquitous wars and conflicts, leading to widespread destruction and devastation in the region. It is a tragedy.
There is no glory in battle worth the blood it costs, said Dwight D Eisenhower. But the Middle East seems unperturbed.
The conflicts in the Middle East must be solved diplomatically or we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of total annihilation. Time is running out.
Nations must be freed from tyranny. The world must realise that no arsenal is as formidable as the will and courage of the masses.
We must stop seeing war as an instrument of policy: history has proven over the past 1,000 years that those who live by the sword, perish by the sword.
Farouk Araie, [email protected]
African challenges
Dear Sir,
This is in reference to the article, “Hidden hunger remains pervasive in Africa” (Gulf Times, October 5).
Some African nations still suffer from abject poverty. Children are affected the most. Malnutrition is a major problem facing them. Children are unable to concentrate on their studies as they remain hungry.
Schools in a few African nations employ teachers from developing countries such as India, aiming to give their students quality education. But lack of nutrition hampers efforts to improve education.
Because of ethnic clashes, civil wars and unstable governments, African nations find it difficult to make progress with their campaigns to end poverty.
Contagious viral diseases such as Aids, malaria and Ebola add to their challenges.
Peace and stable governments are vital to programmes to end poverty and improve the standard of living.
C Robinson, [email protected]
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