Browsing both al-Jazeera and the BBC, I found an interesting article on the conflict in Syria. The Syrian government has agreed to a four day ceasefire during the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha; they reserve the right to respond to attacks from the insurgents and to prevent terrorist groups from arming themselves or getting reinforcements.
This really got me thinking about the state of Middle Eastern conflicts. For months, all we've heard is of this unceasing, unrelenting conflict between various forces in the Middle East. However, this may be a start to peace not only for the conflict in Syria, but throughout the region. The UN-Arab League envoy that negotiated the peace also believes that this can be the beginning of regional peace. The UN also promises to send aide if the ceasefire is successful, another beacon for a successful resolutions to regional conflicts.
- Bryce
This really got me thinking about the state of Middle Eastern conflicts. For months, all we've heard is of this unceasing, unrelenting conflict between various forces in the Middle East. However, this may be a start to peace not only for the conflict in Syria, but throughout the region. The UN-Arab League envoy that negotiated the peace also believes that this can be the beginning of regional peace. The UN also promises to send aide if the ceasefire is successful, another beacon for a successful resolutions to regional conflicts.
- Bryce
I also read this article on al-Jazeera (which has since updated to report that the violence has failed to cease in some areas), and I was confused as to how a ceasefire might lead to peace. Is the sheer lack of violence enough to stop people from fighting for their freedom in the long run?
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