The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has urged nations worldwide to prioritize the creation and execution of strong strategies for post-war recuperation.
He highlighted that this strategy is not just ethically crucial but also strategically essential for ensuring enduring peace and stability in areas devastated by war.
As he puts it, the world can only aspire to turn the historical lessons into a strong base for a peaceful future once this objective has been accomplished.
The Deputy Speaker issued the request through a proposition named “The Necessity for Enhanced Post-War Governance,” which was presented during the current 150th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Right Honourable Kalu, appointed as a co-rapporteur for the IPU’s Standing Committee on Peace and International Security, will address “The Role of Parliaments in Developing Robust Post-Conflict Management Systems and Reinstating Lasting Justice and Peace.”
He highlighted the catastrophic impacts of conflicts and wars in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), along with A. Al-Zu’bi from Jordan and Ms. F. Belhirch from the Netherlands.
His statement: “Even with several peace accords, intermittent violence continues because of insufficient rebuilding efforts after conflicts and fragile governmental systems.”
The inability to create a robust framework for peacekeeping and rebuilding has rendered Sudan susceptible to fresh conflicts, economic isolation, and fragile governance structures.
This disappointing setback has hindered sustainable peace even more, highlighting the necessity for robust systems in managing the aftermath of war.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has faced conflicts since the 1990s, encompassing both the First and Second Congo Wars, often referred to as ‘Africa’s World War’ because of their magnitude and the participation of several adjacent nations.
The conflicts have led to more than 5 million fatalities, largely because of illness, hunger, and aggression. The area still faces intermittent fighting, which hinders years of tenuous reconciliation attempts.
Inadequate post-war leadership, widespread corruption, and a lack of effective conflict-resolution methods have hindered enduring stability.
The global community’s failure to implement complete peace agreements has led to a situation where ongoing violence has become commonplace.
The progression of history from World War I through regional conflicts in Sudan and the DRC illustrates an ongoing trend: the inability to develop robust post-conflict governance structures leads to repeated episodes of violence and instability.
“To break this cycle, the international community, in collaboration with national governments, must prioritize the development and implementation of robust frameworks for post-war recovery.”
Kalu, who is also the coordinator of the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) – an initiative focused on restoring peace in southeastern Nigeria using non-violent methods – emphasized that the experiences from countries like Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and various other regions affected by conflicts show that achieving victory in warfare is merely the initial stage in establishing lasting peace.
For lasting peace, Kalu thus called for enhanced institutions, economic rebuilding, social harmony, and integration as restorative measures along with international assistance.
Resilient governance systems can effectively handle post-conflict situations and promote inclusive political participation.
The full-scale execution can ensure financial resurgence and reconstruction of infrastructure, generating employment opportunities, decreasing disparities, and fostering communication between conflicting parties and communities. Consequently, this process will aid in resolving longstanding disputes and bolstering national cohesion.
Creating systems that include formerly marginalized groups within the political framework can be achieved through policies ensuring their involvement in governance and society. This approach can alleviate negative sentiments and foster national cohesion.
By integrating these elements, we not only uphold the tenets of fairness but also convert past disputes into chances for more comprehensive governance,” Kalu stated. “Furthermore, this approach leverages international organizations to offer continuous backing, oversight, and responsibility to guarantee full execution of peace accords.
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