The verdict in the ICC on Charles Taylor is significant on two accounts. One, it is the first time we have a head of state on trial for crimes under IHL. Second, is a pointer towards an evolving world conscience that seeks to obtain justice for everyone! From Nuremberg to Charles Taylor, we have come a long way, but as Robert Frost says we " have miles to before" we "sleep" in the comfort and knowledge that the world is a safer place for innocent citizens!
Nations, particularly the powerful and rich, at times behave like individual humans who are powerful and rich - show scant regard to the lives and concerns of people elsewhere. Unlike the world of chengiz Kahn and Attlia where the sword decided everything and the winner was always right, today the six billon citizens of the world earnestly seek to set aside violence and find peace and opportunity to to live life with dignity. Every effort, therefore of nations, unions and individuals need to unite towards this purpose. Irresponsible governments and leaders must be brought to book and held accountable for their actions so that governance across the world is truely 'for the people, by the people and of the people'!
Nations, particularly the powerful and rich, at times behave like individual humans who are powerful and rich - show scant regard to the lives and concerns of people elsewhere. Unlike the world of chengiz Kahn and Attlia where the sword decided everything and the winner was always right, today the six billon citizens of the world earnestly seek to set aside violence and find peace and opportunity to to live life with dignity. Every effort, therefore of nations, unions and individuals need to unite towards this purpose. Irresponsible governments and leaders must be brought to book and held accountable for their actions so that governance across the world is truely 'for the people, by the people and of the people'!
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