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Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by omenka(m): 6:20am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Good morning. This piece is meant for those of us who happen to be too naïve and ignorant to criticise the current government for saying they are "open to negotiations with Boko Haram". I read on the thread concerning the subject matter the comments of some members in response HungerBad's comment especially that of Emeritus85 who stated "but Americans don't negotiate with terrorists". The only reason why people think American government doesn't negotiate with terrorists is because Hollywood made them believe they don't, whereas American government in reality might have engaged in negotiations and talks with terrorists, rebel groups and other non-state actors more than any other government on earth. Just recently, a deal was reached between Washington and the Taliban for the release of a US soldier who's been held in captivity: he nation's top military leaders offered their unanimous support for last month's return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdah from Taliban captivity in exchange for the release of five Taliban-affiliated detainees at Guantanamo Bay rebutting critics who said the swap wasn't worth it, or that it would set a dangerous precedent.This isn't Hollywood, this is reality! Let us go a step further. A couple of years back, Israel, the closest US ally, (so close a US Congressman referred to her as "America's 51st state!" agreed to a prisoner swap with Hamas, a group labelled as terrorist group by both countries, that saw to the release of over 1000 Palestinians for 1 Israeli soldier, Gillard Shalit. Though Israel, we agree, is a sovereign state, anyone conversant with her relationship with the US would know the deal wouldn't have been made without some form of nod from Washington: www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/10/20111017221258366393.html At the risk of making the post verbose, I'd like to refer you guys to this link which is a compendium of some of the deals that have been brokered between the US and some violent/terrorist groups : foreignpolicy.com/2014/06/03/the-u-s-does-negotiate-with-terrorists/ The US does negotiate with terrorists when it suits them to do so. The cost of an endless war is too much for a state to bear, hence they are constantly in search of ways to arrive at a peaceful resolution of such situations in the shortest time possible. It is the norm across the world. Nigeria isn't an exception. In the past, Jonathan's administration had sought out ways of negotiating with Boko Haram, the only problem was that time and again, their negotiations fell through: Nigerians were ecstatic on October 17 when the federal government announced a ceasefire deal with Boko Haram. If it had been true, years of ruthless killing of several thousand citizens would have been halted - suddenly - and the over-200 Chibok girls kidnapped seven months ago would have been freed. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/11/nigeria-fake-ceasefire-with-b-20141111103442243308.html. edition.cnn.com/2014/10/17/world/africa/nigeria-boko-haram-ceasefire/ Who has forgotten the overtures made by Obasanjo, with approval from the government, at bringing the group to a round table?? These are but incidences that were public knowledge- what about all that happen behind the scenes? It is only fair that we support this government in finding a lasting solution to this problem which seems to have defied a military approach for too long. We can sit behind out computers and criticise all we want but those who suffer a direct impact of the group's activities, including the families of our fallen heroes, understand the imperatives of solving the crises once and for all (I know some would call me a hypocrite, but I never criticised Jonathan's government's desire to negotiate). We can't shoot or bomb our way out of this situation- if talking can solve the problem, so be it. Remember, the cost of peace is the price for a war not fought. Cc: Lalasticlala. 20 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Nobody: 6:20am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Allem(m): 6:20am On Jul 04, 2015 |
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Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by vizboy(m): 6:20am On Jul 04, 2015 |
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Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by vizboy(m): 6:21am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Allem: Space Bookers 1 Like |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by kenny091(m): 6:25am On Jul 04, 2015 |
We do not negotiate with terrorists. 63 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by HungerBAD: 6:25am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Omenka thank you very much. 3 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by donholy28(m): 6:26am On Jul 04, 2015 |
I thought d olodo said he will crush them in one month...and later again he said d same thing....is negotiation now part of crushing? 122 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Cutehector(m): 6:26am On Jul 04, 2015 |
No comment.... |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by shakazuldadon: 6:26am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by omenka(m): 6:27am On Jul 04, 2015 |
HungerBAD:Just thought to feed the house with some edible facts this morning. Cc: PassingShot, Illugunboy, Beremx, Demdem, Caseless, Clerverly, Obiagelli, Midolian, NgeneUkwenu, Egift, Modath, Aresa, Jarlons, Agarawu23, Soe et al. 5 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by talktimi(m): 6:29am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Work for your money op, I would have been surprised if you actually had a contrary view to the actions and decisions being taken by your paymasters. Ps: It's a done deal, boko haram are going to be integrated into the amnesty program by this administration 77 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by omenka(m): 6:29am On Jul 04, 2015 |
kenny091:That is what they say in the movies. Reality is a world different bro. |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by omenka(m): 6:30am On Jul 04, 2015 |
talktimi:Seen. |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by GOATandYAMtheory: 6:51am On Jul 04, 2015 |
donholy28:are u not the Olodo here? Give us a link to where Buhari said he ld crush Boko haram within a month. This nairaland is becoming tiring because of dick caps like you Great job, Omenka. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by stuff46(m): 6:52am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Everything about Apc is just excuses. 23 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by AnyibestDede(m): 6:57am On Jul 04, 2015 |
He should hv told Nigerians during his campaign that he was going to negotiate with boko boys not now. It's a pity there is no Tunde Idiagbon to help him this time 35 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by sunnyb0b0(m): 7:04am On Jul 04, 2015 |
GOATandYAMtheory: Here you go; “we know how they started and where they are now and we will rapidly give attention to security in the country. And I believe we will effectively deal with them in two months when we get into office.” - Buhari http://sunnewsonline.com/new/we-ll-crush-boko-haram-within-two-months-buhari/ 83 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Nobody: 7:04am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Nobody: 7:09am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Is Buhari dat daft?
Sassybae, I wanna say good morning, and let u know how pretty "thou art".
Pls don't mention back, if u do I may leave politics section for 2 weeks. 4 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by GOATandYAMtheory: 7:10am On Jul 04, 2015 |
sunnyb0b0:But he said 1month. And in the link you provided, I can only see two months. Is it that you bigots just can't wait to see Buhari fail? Why not pray he achieves his aim. 9 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by kromoto: 7:12am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Why pull GEJ down when he was making this effort in an even better way? Buhari has lost it. 41 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by sunnyb0b0(m): 7:13am On Jul 04, 2015 |
GOATandYAMtheory: If only you prayed for Jonathan to achieve his aim.... 73 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by GOATandYAMtheory: 7:16am On Jul 04, 2015 |
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Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Firefire(m): 7:17am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Firefire: Interesting... http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/boko-haram-names-buhari-5-others-as-mediators/ 42 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by ziccoit: 7:18am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Brb |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Nobody: 7:18am On Jul 04, 2015 |
GOATandYAMtheory:Don't know u ve bin monitoring me I get d blood of FFK |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by GOATandYAMtheory: 7:19am On Jul 04, 2015 |
sunnyb0b0:everybody prayed for Jonathan to be successful but he himself wasn't ready to be. He was busy drinking and flexing in Aso Rock. Dancing and gallivanting after every bomb blast. Man, you like it or not, Buhari won't be a failure like your paymaster. 3 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by funlord(m): 7:25am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Amnesty my ass! They all deserve 2 die and then go and rot in hell! _fuck boko haram and anyone who desires 2 negotiate with dem! Who will negotiate with god 2 bring back the lives of the many families whose lives dey have taken or destroyed? Govt? 4 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Maxymilliano(m): 7:27am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Buhari is not a superhuman afterall ... We were expecting the maitasine treatment to be visited on boko haram as promised and got it completely eradicated but alas, he had to make do with the devil's alternative; Negotiation . Dr. Stephen Davis, the Australian negotiator will be glad to show him the way. 2 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by sunnyb0b0(m): 7:30am On Jul 04, 2015 |
GOATandYAMtheory: We pray he finds his bearing and doesn't fail but so far, he has failed. 23 Likes |
Re: Boko Haram: In Defence Of Govt's Position To Negotiate. by Firefire(m): 7:33am On Jul 04, 2015 |
'What is Boko Haram?' Buhari watch from 1:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KqE0Qg8js Nigeria's Buhari vows to target Boko Haram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnNf6GDNptw CHANGE is here 38 Likes 6 Shares |
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