There are many reasons why the Gurkhas can form the heart of the world's first real police force, argues Menandro M. de Mesa, a former Philippine diplomat: "A major reason is that nobody hates them, and they don't hate any ethnic group, country or religion." Quite a compliment, specially during these times of conflict, at home and abroad. And there is yet, another reason: the Gurkhas, who know how to fight, also know how to cheer people, even the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam. If only this wisdom could dawn on the Congolese rebels, who continue to hold several Gurkha peacekeepers as hostages. And what happened to the UN efforts? And to Gen Sec Kofi Annan'scondemnation? No follow-up stories, yet.
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Jun 7, 2006
Loving Gurkhas? Listen, Congolese Rebels!
There are many reasons why the Gurkhas can form the heart of the world's first real police force, argues Menandro M. de Mesa, a former Philippine diplomat: "A major reason is that nobody hates them, and they don't hate any ethnic group, country or religion." Quite a compliment, specially during these times of conflict, at home and abroad. And there is yet, another reason: the Gurkhas, who know how to fight, also know how to cheer people, even the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam. If only this wisdom could dawn on the Congolese rebels, who continue to hold several Gurkha peacekeepers as hostages. And what happened to the UN efforts? And to Gen Sec Kofi Annan'scondemnation? No follow-up stories, yet.
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