Religion versus humanity
It’s not about religion (“World leaders face crises in North Korea and Myanmar at UN”, Gulf News, September 18). Suu Kyi is apparently allowing the killing of human beings. How can she receive a prize with the title ‘Nobel’.She has not done a single ‘noble’ thing? The Nobel Peace Prize is special. This is the most prestigious award anyone can be given. Do people think someone like her deserves this award?
From Ms Nadiya Abbasi
UAE
Believe in Suu Kyi
We all have to admit that modern politics is not as simple it looks. How can someone make a fair judgement if he or she is surrounded by fake news? What can they learn when the news is biased and how can they judge someone or some other country by hearing only one side of the story? Immigration is one of the most controversial issues in politics and every country has their own immigration policies. Although the people claim that they are Rohingya, it’s not true. They are not one from our ethnic group and are not native to Myanmar. They never were. They killed our Rakhine people and also attacked our police stations. Not only civilians but also a number of policemen were killed because of their brutality. Our leader, Aung San Suu Kyi won a Noble Prize because of her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights. She opposed the use of violence since the very beginning of her political career. She will never harm civilians. We believe in Suu Kyi and always will.
From Ms Thandar Soe Gallego
UAE
Take it away
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Nobel Price should be taken back. She is not the right person to receive such a prestigious award.
From Mr Abdul Ahad
Abu Dhabi
Take away the award
Suu Kyi’s award should be taken away. She should also be tried for her crimes against humanity. She is aware of what is happening in Myanmar, but she is not taking any action. I am thinking about the UN and how they are not taking any effort to try and bring peace. Please stop killing innocent Muslim people. I request the United Nations to take action against Aung San Suu Kyi. She has no right to the Nobel Peace Prize. I hope everyone will help the Rohingyas.
From Mr Syed Aftab Hussain
UAE
A model to work towards
Despite the ongoing violence in Myanmar, I believe that the UN International Day of Peace and other similar institutions that celebrate peac are not only significant but necessary (“Hundreds gather to celebrate Peace Day in Dubai”, Gulf News, September 15). They give war-torn nations a model to work towards, and the hope that it’s possible. When the United Nations was first created at the end of World War II, it was meant to inject hope in a destroyed world, to say that peace is possible. And hence, even though the current world situation is less than ideal, we should continue to commemorate days that celebrate a better present, so it can become our future.
From Ms Farheen Hassan
Glasgow
True power not being tapped
The current situation of the world is appalling. I am shocked to see how far we have come as a human race, but continue to make mistakes. The world is falling apart, and I would like to see the United Nations play a bigger role in trying to curb war and stop people from killing innocent civilians. As an international peace keeping organisation, there is so much that the UN can do but is not doing so. We hear about terrorist attacks every other day and it is terrifying. What is the point of celebrating a day that holds no real significance? I understand that the date acts like a reminder of how far we have come as global citizens, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
From Ms Gargi Paul
Dubai
A great loss
Indian Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh’s demise is a great loss (“Nation mourns death of hero Marshal Arjan Singh”, Gulf News, September 18). Known for his achievements, he should be applauded. He is the only commander bestowed with the five star rank and is also the longest service Chief of the Air Staff in Indian History. He is the driving force for many aspiring to be in the air force. May his soul rest in peace.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru
Keep the world clean
There have been many articles, community reports and awareness campaigns on the importance of keeping our surroundings neat and tidy (“Students clean up public park,” Gulf News, September 18). But, we often see our nearby areas and waste bins completely overflowing. When our living area is not maintained, it can cause the spread of diseases. If we pollute our surroundings, it affects our life, the Nature we live in and our future. If we join our hands together to make our surroundings tidy and well organised, the results are always hopeful. There are many reports of illness these days, and this is caused by the pollution of the environment. We have to blame ourselves. It would be good if educational institutions made an effort to raise awareness about keeping the environment clean from an early age.
From Ms Athira R. Nair
Oman
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