Referendum for independence
War has come to a new part of our world today. As in all wars, innocent lives are affected in tragic ways. This does not come as a surprise on any of the party’s involved in the conflict. Georgia has recently recalled its1000 man strong troops from Iraq to muster a stronger attack.
It is sad however that Georgia, Russia and South Ossetia can not come to a peaceful solution.
South Ossetians nearly unanimously approved a referendum on November 12 2006, opting for independence from Georgia. The referendum was hugely popular, winning between 98 and 99 percent of the ballots, flag waving and celebration marked were seen across South Ossetia, but elsewhere observers were less enthusiastic. International critics claimed that the move could worsen regional tensions, and the Tblisi government thoroughly discounted the results.
Russia wants to play a part in who South Ossetia belongs to. Russia wants it to be independant and Georgia wants it to be a part of Georgia.
Look to Abkhazia
Abkhazia a similar “country” within the borders of Georgia who have managed to live in peace with Georgia, whom they also belong to. One of the reasons for the war may be that Georgia is afraid that what is happening in South Ossetia, will also happen i Abkhazia.
We can only hope and pray peace, brotherhood and the willingness to listen to the people of Ossetia and Georgia, will win over pain and war.
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