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By: Unsung Heroes of Madagascar: sacrificing freedom, safety and the country’s sovereignty? « Dago News Reader

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:36:20 +0000

[...] lost their lives. Lost in time are those who have perished in one way or another whether under pursuits and gunshots or through moral decadence for survival, since Rajoelina has been in power. To those little, [...]

By: Dago News Reader

Dago News Reader — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:32:21 +0000

Interesting article. However, a question remains: is Madagascar petroleum really sustainable? Nevertheless, your article stands to reason. A solution for peace? I trust that real peace depends on accurate information. http://dagonewsreader.wordpress.com/ . I was impressed by your publication. Thank you.
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By: Malaria break « a peace of conflict

Malaria break « a peace of conflict — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:19:39 +0000

[...] violence in Madagascar; [...]

By: A year at A Peace of Conflict online. « a peace of conflict

A year at A Peace of Conflict online. « a peace of conflict — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:01:08 +0000

[...] in Africa, about the conflict in Israel-Palestine, about relations between Iran and the US, about violence in Madagascar, about the Taliban, about Somali pirates, about the possibility of a Canadian army of peace and [...]

By: julien tanjaka

julien tanjaka — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:38:58 +0000

i found this article really realistic and objective. what say? thanx 4 this contribution in order to restore a degree of truth

By: apeaceofconflict

apeaceofconflict — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:31:27 +0000

Thank you Exelveror! Hope you enjoy the reading in the future!

By: Exelveror

Exelveror — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:47:18 +0000

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By: apeaceofconflict

apeaceofconflict — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:25:23 +0000

Thank you for the opinion Ali!
I think you bring some good points, and I am definitely aware that blogs are not a primary source of information or adequate for screening public opinion! They are a useful tool to some degree, but they definitely do have their limitations. I have been able to see some videos on the blogs of the protests that were not available elsewhere and this did open my eyes a bit to some views of what’s going on. In this way, they were useful. I use them as a supplement to information found in main stream media. If all the main stream media is saying one thing, but the bloggers all disagree, it makes me question more what’s really happening and sends me searching elsewhere for more answers. It can be really hard to ascertain what’s going on around the world from limited news media, but I try my best. If you find things in my writings that you think are incorrect, or misinterpreted, please bring them to my attention and I will post the alternative view alongside it for more balance.

My question becomes then, how can the international world help unify Madagascar (if at all)? Are there any measures you can see that we could assist in? Do you think that international sanctions (if done properly) on the new government could help to bring about unity? Could it help in returning Madagascar to democracy or unity by pressuring the new government? Or should we just back off completely? Do you feel that a peacekeeping force could be useful in helping to settle disputes and keeping the peace there?

By: Ali_pacha

Ali_pacha — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:32:24 +0000

Personnally, I think that Malagasy unity is a priority..If we are united as a whole, any international sanction will arm us!

But, I agree with Nikita in some points: in your opinion, who is replying to the web comments?
answer: those who have internet access…and by the way, those who have this capacity (money, so…)
-So, how many of malagasy people have such internet connection?
-How many do live in poverty? Are they able to comment?

In Madagascar, I’m conviced that “web comments” or blog information could not be used as a representative tool for screening public opinion!
Good luck, anyway..

By: apeaceofconflict

apeaceofconflict — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:05:03 +0000

I’d love input from any Malagasy people on what you would like to see from the international community. What do you think we can do to help you achieve a more peaceful resolution? Do you think sanctions would be effective at all on your government, or would it only the make the situation worse? How do you feel about international humanitarian aid or loans to Madagascar?