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War Not A Solution But A Problem

WAR NOT A SOLUTION BUT A PROBLEM
A person who kills unless it is for murder or spreading mischief   it is as though he has killed the whole humanity

It is an established fact that throughout the course of history, only two classes of men have ever uttered the word “peace”. The vanquished after being slaughtered and the victors after feasting on the spoils.

Environmental effects of war:

War does not determine who is right - only who is left.  ~Bertrand Russell

A great war leaves the country with three armies - an army of cripples, an army of mourners, and an army of thieves.  ~German Proverb

Warfare is inherently destructive of sustainable development. States shall therefore respect international law providing protection for the environment in times of armed conflict and cooperate in its further development, as necessary.” – 1992 Rio Declaration

The application of weapons, the destruction of structures and oil fields, fires, military transport movements and chemical spraying are all examples of the destroying impact war may have on the environment. Air, water and soil are polluted, man and animal are killed, and numerous health affects occur among those still living.

In Africa many civil wars and wars between countries occurred in the past century, some of which are still continuing. Most wars are a result of the liberation of countries after decades of colonialization. Countries fight over artificial borders drawn by former colonial rulers. Wars mainly occur in densely populated regions, over the division of scarce resources such as fertile farmland. It is very hard to estimate the exact environmental impact of each of these wars but here are some.
Congo war (II) – Since August 1998 a civil war is fought in former Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The war eventually ended in 2003 when a Transitional Government took power. A number of reasons are given for the conflict, including access and control of water...