Wednesday, October 12, 2016

What is happening? What can we do?

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VICTOR IVAN on 10/11/2016

The overall picture that emerges from the January 09, 2015 revolution and the events that have already taken place and are taking place as a result of this change can be summarised as follows.

First of all, the January 09 revolution defeated the corrupt and oppressive regime that was in power. It brought an air of some relief to the country. it saved the country of the most likely threat of international sanctions being imposed against it. It also prevented the country of the possibility of being plunged into a dreadful situation. The policies of the new government towards the minority ethnic groups were more tolerant. It has created an atmosphere in which the minority ethnic groups could live free of fear. However, there is no sign that clearly reflects the governments’ intention or the capacity to go for larger reforms that are needed to overcome the major crisis the country is faced with. The consequences of this situation might eventually lead to intensification of the existing crisis thereby plunging the country into a more serious crisis.