Bringing the reign of peace in the skies of Ethiopia is the number one priority of the reform government. It has been devising all possible mechanism to ensure peace and security since long back cognizant of the fact that peace is the keystone of every fruitful activity.
This commitment reveals itself when Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ph.D) called on all parties to resolve differences in round table discussions. Since then, countless parties that previously opted for violence as a means to achieve political goals heed to the call and put down their arms, and have become committed to present their respective queries to the concerned body. Such an affirmative stride has started bearing fruits as the stability of the nation has been well restored though there are minor irregularities here and there.
Despite the two-year war that was meant to uphold the rule of law, and the subsequent of loss of lives from both sides, a reign of peace has been achieved on the heels of the signing of the Pretoria agreement that was signed two years plus ago.
Today, the news of Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), whose senior commander signed a peace deal with the Oromia State government, has filled the air with hope and optimism in Ethiopia. That is not the only case, the group that calls itself ‘Kimant fighters’ has also been paving the boulevard to come to the right track as these factions agreed to voice their respective concerns in a peaceful means.
It is well recognized that a peace agreement would help stop violence, address the roots of conflict and revive mechanisms for non-violent resolution of conflicts.
Cognizant of the fact that successful peace deal creates an environment supportive of self-sustaining, attracts durable peace, prevents conflict from restarting, integrates general public, and addresses underlying structural and societal issues, the Ethiopian government has been working from dawn to dusk towards this end.
Unequivocally, the Ethiopian Government is duty bound to provide citizens with stable, serene and calm living area. That is why it is taking the lion’s share in inviting those who are warring here and there residing in the jungles. Yes, nothing is much more exciting than helping citizens breathe a sigh of relief. As the Pretoria Peace Agreement has enhanced a new culture of putting an end to conflicts by soliciting political solutions through round table discussions and close talks, the same fashion has been applied these days towards creating a stable and lively nation. This bold move amplifies the importance of a mature and resolute decision of the government to prevent future generations from inheriting a birthright of winners and losers characterized by loathing and ill will.
In sum, the positive strides commenced to instill the reign of peace have to be well duplicated and put widely into practice to help Ethiopians have a well intertwined harmonious way of living.
The government has also been diligently working with competing parties to develop an everlasting peaceful culture. True, the government is expected to take remarkable swift action in sustaining peace and tranquility across the nation.
Let Ethiopia learn from past scenarios and fetch cardinal lessons out of it with a view to coming up with a new generation who are fond of collaboration over confrontation and amity over enmity.
Yes, the aforesaid agreement of state government with armed forces would open wider doors to peace and confidently help Ethiopia address the long-heaped troubles.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 2024
