Peace has no boundary, no limit, and no one dislikes enjoying it, indisputably. It has been well entertained among/between human beings since the advent of communal life. Even people themselves can build it and spoil it, too. If the yolk of peace is at the palm of citizens in a given country, nothing will be beyond the capacity and willingness of the respective populace to come up with a peaceful atmosphere in all circumstances.
Without a shadow of a doubt, Ethiopians have had a longstanding and well-entrenched coexistence, harmony, and firm fraternity. That is why they have been leading a stable life at every corner of the nation, though there are some sorts of irregularities here and there this time.
Taking the well-acculturated and firmly cemented brotherhood and sisterhood scenario into account, the Ethiopian government has urged everyone, all citizens of the nation, especially this time, to work from dawn to dusk with a view to restoring peace and security, thereby building a stable and prosperous nation, which can be confidently overtaken by the new/next generation. Yes, peace is the priceless social asset that needs to be well nurtured and taken care of, and creating a peaceful atmosphere among the community and in the minds of every citizen has to be taken as culture. If truth be told, and as the reality on the ground across the globe would have it, no one gets bankrupt from the field or ground from which peace is reaped; perhaps those who have run activities and benefited much out of war and conflict, conflict entrepreneurs in brief utterances, might have reservations in this regard.
The world over, Africa and other developing parts of the universe, individual countries like ours, be they are developed/advanced or emerging and or budding states, have to wholeheartedly embark on peace and peace initiatives for the sake of the wellbeing of human race everywhere in the globe.
In principle, the world was created to be wisely exploited and used by human beings; however, the self-centered nature, egocentric feature, power monger spirit, inclination of fond of luxury and supreme satisfaction at the expense of others, the highly rampant sense of nepotism, among others, have confidently attributable to lack of peace and tranquility.
All these realities of realm have to be well treated, nurtured and carried out in tune with the law and legal procedures of a given nation. Cognizant of the fact that peace everything, like tantamount the air people breathe, the food items human race has been taking and the necessity that has to be fulfilled to lead a happy life, nations have to sing for peace and provoke citizens to work for peace all the time and at all circumstances.
Since Ethiopia is not exception in this regard, peace has long been a talk of each and every day and the government has been doing all its best towards creating a unwavering and serene nation.
The Ethiopian government has time and again called on those who are undertaking armed struggle residing in the bush. Some have taken the call for peace as a positive stride and have readied themselves for discharging their respective responsibilities as properly as possible to come up with a steady and affluent nation.
On account of the presence of long-lasting culture of creating mechanisms for non-violent resolution in their country as stated earlier, Ethiopians are expected to entertain peaceful means to address any form of disparities in an enlightened conduct. No doubt, peace deal can revive mechanisms for resolving conflicts without violence. That is why some factions which are in a state of fight with the federal government have come to the right track and be willing to work with the latter to ensure peace and security in the country.
Unequivocally, the Ethiopian government is willing to conduct close talks, hold dialogues and conclude peace accord with anybody who does have queries and reservations with a view to making the state much more stable, prosperous and confident.
As the culture of living in synchronization, through sense of fraternity, brotherhood and amity, social cohesion is of paramount importance in having a productive generation, be it the existing one of the posterity to come, working for peace should not be left only to the government, line ministries, commissions, authorities, even security forces and bureaux as the issue itself has highly demanded the combined effort of all.
True, peace is age, social status or gender blind, everyone takes it and assimilates with the entire body as they have done on oxygen. Despite the presence of skirmishes here and there across the nation, which were meant to compromise the rule of law, and exacerbate loss of lives from both sides, a reign of peace has to be well installing the throne following peace deals and genuine agreements.
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 relentlessly working towards that 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 thrilling 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 needs to be made applicable towards creating a stable and lively nation these days. 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.
The positive strides commenced to instill the reign of peace have to be well duplicate and put widely into practice to help Ethiopians have a well intertwined harmonious way of living. No doubt, singing about peace is of significantly useful in attracting harmony, fraternity, amity and durable tranquility.
The government has also been diligently working towards hugging brothers and sisters in the bush to root an everlasting peaceful culture. Undeniably, the government is expected to take remarkable swift action in restoring peace and tranquility across the nation, and so are those adding fuel to fire to the conflicts, be they are recurrent or sporadic ones. 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, amity over enmity, embracing over pushing apart so long as well all have one beloved country—Ethiopia.
It is also well recognized that peace talks that seek to end armed conflicts should be undertaken in several parts of the nation since the peace sowed at the grassroots level would have a permanent repercussion on stability and serenity fashion. This is not said out of the blue, but with convincing grounds. Peace is sowed and even rooted out by the general public and nothing escapes from the sight of them. In sum, since building trust and listening to grievances coming out of every direction is quite important for bringing about a steady national climate. This in turn helps find creative solutions that give guarantees to all the parties and allow them to imagine a common future via employing lasting peace. Citizen’s slogans every time need to be peace, peace and peace as it is the source of every piece of action whatever it may be. Therefore, peace actors should constantly search for entry points to create opportunities for building peace instead of waiting for the perfect conditions. Here, the international community should, therefore, urgently make more efforts to halt the massive production and circulation of weapons if every country needs to be peaceful and stable as well as they have to work for confidently ensuring as peace is a process, and requires significant commitment.
In the era of dynamically trekking universes, a lack of stability, prevalent conflict, and the spirit of amassing undeserved profits at the expense of the masses are seriously attributable to a shortage of peace. Thus taking care of individual, communal, and societal well-being can help citizens lead a happier and more fulfilling life. In this article, Ethiopians have to explore the benefits of a peace and tranquility mindset and how it can positively impact their lives and the prosperity of their country. Yes, peace is about developing a positive outlook on life and accepting things as they are. When citizens have a peace and tranquility mindset, they don’t get bogged down by negativity or stress; instead they focus on the positive aspects of their life and try to find solutions to any problems they may encounter. Peace and tranquility encompass various states of calm and serenity that result from fulfilling one’s spiritual journey and understanding existence. When peace and tranquility are calculated in terms of countries, they are states of harmony, security, and well-being that are characterized by a lack of conflict and violence, as peace is a state of harmony and tranquility and is often used to describe a lack of conflict and freedom from fear of violence. It is also essential for the thriving of individuals, communities, and nations at large, and peace and tranquility foster a sense of security, well-being, and mutual respect.
In a nutshell, peace has always been amongst human beings’ uppermost values—for some, even supreme and absolute. Besides, it is recurrently said that there never was a good war or a bad peace. The prevalence of peace needs to be manifested through indicators of peacefulness in Ethiopia, like low crime rates, minimal incidences of terrorist acts and violent demonstrations, harmonious relations among/between citizens and with neighboring countries, a stable political scene, and a small proportion of the population being internally displaced or refugees. That is why Ethiopia is singing peace songs now and then.
Editor’s Note: The views entertained in this article do not necessarily reflect the stance of The Ethiopian Herald
BY MENGESHA AMARE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2024
