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Re: In this time of conflict, one good news
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Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:26:08 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Pedro Silva writes:
> > There has been quite a discussion here about the Middle East situation, and
> > since IMO the situation is not due to be resolved anytime soon, I thought of
> > calling your attention to a bit of hope coming from elsewhere on Earth.
> > Angola's civil war will officially end tomorrow.
> > After 41 years of consecutive war (first for independence, then civil war),
> > most angolans will now experience peace for the first time in their lives. I
> > am glad this conflict has come to an end, for now this vast nation will be
> > able to benefit from its abundant resources, and improve the citizens'
> > living conditions. I am confident about this.
> > This is a positive thought, I know. But why not? Peace is possible, after all.
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> > Pedro
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> I heard the statements (1) made in the Angolan parliament last night on the
> BBC. I really hope that this does turn into a lasting peace. I was amazed to
> hear that the agreement established in 1994 is what this is all based on. It
> is astounding the difference one person (or the lack of one person!) can make.
It is, isn't it?
And to think Savimbi might have gained credits for establishing peace... Too
bad for him. :-/
> I assume this is big news in Portugal?
Yes and no.
Yes, because obviously we are an interested party in Angolan stability or
instability; But no, because peace sells less than war - and has less
footage to show on the TV in prime-time. :-(
The average man on the street is still too suspicious. Some of them
fought/lived there, so they are sort of skeptic about the possibility of
peace. They will "wait and see".
At least I'm happy. And I hope the Angolans may soon be happier too.
> Scott A
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> (1) Along with some quite impressive singing.
LOL!
Pedro
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| (...) I heard the statements (1) made in the Angolan parliament last night on the BBC. I really hope that this does turn into a lasting peace. I was amazed to hear that the agreement established in 1994 is what this is all based on. It is astounding (...) (23 years ago, 5-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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