Op-Ed: How Should Afghanistan Help to Stop Segregation Between Ethnic Groups
By Vivian Nemenyi
I have read about the awful war and the hatred between the many ethnic groups in Afghanistan. Neighbors fight against one another, simply because the other is a minority group, looked down upon by others. I believe that these ethnic conflicts could be resolved if the government were to step in and help out instead of corrupting. I don’t believe Afghanistan can go on like this if there is constant war and fear in the nation.
Ever since the invasion by the Soviet Military union, the people have been controversial, fearing one another. They have attacked their neighbors, harming each other like wild animals. I believe if these different ethnic groups came together, then there would be a peace. One way they could come together is if the government were able to notice the disaster. For one thing, people, such as the Hazaras, are tormented because they look very Chinese, due to their whereabouts of their ancestors. If schools were to teach that these people are no different then Pashtuns and Uzbeks, there would be no issue circling around racial discrimination.
The government should be able to notice the pain and terror that is currently happening in Afghanistan. Many of these ethnic conflicts also circulate around the controversy of different religions. There are two main religions, Sunni and Shi’a Muslims. Pashtuns believe that the Sunni Muslim religion is superior to the Shi’a Muslims. If teachers and preachers alike taught that they should not hate their enemies, and should get along with each other, there would be peace among the Muslims. Lastly, following up on the bombs and war that continues in Afghanistan, it seems as if the government pays no heed to stop and protect the people.
Many people are sent to refugee camps in Pakistan, were they stay in fear of the explosives in their country. If the government were to do something about this constant threat, it would be safe for the people to roam the street. Every day in Afghanistan, Men, women, and children loose limbs stepping on landmines, which are hidden from a naked eye.
As you see, I believe that if government took a head to the issues in Afghanistan, schools, teachers, and preachers could take control and speak and teach of the peace that could happen in Afghanistan instead of corrupting the young minds. They could teach of how their nation would not be filled violence an hatred and peace would end the constant war. Ethnic groups would live by each other in a somewhat peaceful community and the streets and no one would fear their life again. I hope one day, all this detestation and distress among the people will end one day, and they will understand that peace and unity will end their suffering.
I have read about the awful war and the hatred between the many ethnic groups in Afghanistan. Neighbors fight against one another, simply because the other is a minority group, looked down upon by others. I believe that these ethnic conflicts could be resolved if the government were to step in and help out instead of corrupting. I don’t believe Afghanistan can go on like this if there is constant war and fear in the nation.
Ever since the invasion by the Soviet Military union, the people have been controversial, fearing one another. They have attacked their neighbors, harming each other like wild animals. I believe if these different ethnic groups came together, then there would be a peace. One way they could come together is if the government were able to notice the disaster. For one thing, people, such as the Hazaras, are tormented because they look very Chinese, due to their whereabouts of their ancestors. If schools were to teach that these people are no different then Pashtuns and Uzbeks, there would be no issue circling around racial discrimination.
The government should be able to notice the pain and terror that is currently happening in Afghanistan. Many of these ethnic conflicts also circulate around the controversy of different religions. There are two main religions, Sunni and Shi’a Muslims. Pashtuns believe that the Sunni Muslim religion is superior to the Shi’a Muslims. If teachers and preachers alike taught that they should not hate their enemies, and should get along with each other, there would be peace among the Muslims. Lastly, following up on the bombs and war that continues in Afghanistan, it seems as if the government pays no heed to stop and protect the people.
Many people are sent to refugee camps in Pakistan, were they stay in fear of the explosives in their country. If the government were to do something about this constant threat, it would be safe for the people to roam the street. Every day in Afghanistan, Men, women, and children loose limbs stepping on landmines, which are hidden from a naked eye.
As you see, I believe that if government took a head to the issues in Afghanistan, schools, teachers, and preachers could take control and speak and teach of the peace that could happen in Afghanistan instead of corrupting the young minds. They could teach of how their nation would not be filled violence an hatred and peace would end the constant war. Ethnic groups would live by each other in a somewhat peaceful community and the streets and no one would fear their life again. I hope one day, all this detestation and distress among the people will end one day, and they will understand that peace and unity will end their suffering.