by THOMAS LAKA
PNG is praying for you. Please exercise great courage n strength in the face of adversity. The SHP people are not your enemies. They are fellow citizens with an issue. The assets destroyed in this unrest are replaceable but human life is irreplaceable. The weapons that we see posted on social media and on main media and you will see with your eyes in the hands of our people have been with them for years. They have been kept hidden until now. These tribal people have amassed an armory like an army. All tribes have weapons to protect tribal territory against real n potential tribal enemies.
Tribal members don't normally use weapons for rascal n gang-type activities against innocent people because if they do they know they will create unnecessary tribal enemies. The conflict or unrest today in SHP is not a tribal issue but a political n electoral process one which is involving several tribes from a confined area where the election petitioner n incumbent Governor come from(their village) n where their stronghold support is based.
PNG is praying for you. Please exercise great courage n strength in the face of adversity. The SHP people are not your enemies. They are fellow citizens with an issue. The assets destroyed in this unrest are replaceable but human life is irreplaceable. The weapons that we see posted on social media and on main media and you will see with your eyes in the hands of our people have been with them for years. They have been kept hidden until now. These tribal people have amassed an armory like an army. All tribes have weapons to protect tribal territory against real n potential tribal enemies.
Tribal members don't normally use weapons for rascal n gang-type activities against innocent people because if they do they know they will create unnecessary tribal enemies. The conflict or unrest today in SHP is not a tribal issue but a political n electoral process one which is involving several tribes from a confined area where the election petitioner n incumbent Governor come from(their village) n where their stronghold support is based.
I doubt if the whole of SHP, Mendi or Nipa are involved in the current. Most are innocent n law-abiding people. SO YOU WON'T HAVE A REAL ENEMY. THEY ARE YOUR BROTHERS
Don't fire the first one bullet. The PNG Government is cash-strapped n with non-existent air support you will be easy targets for snippers from hilltops. These people are tribal fighters n they know their topography. Think of your comrades in your platoon n company. Think of your wife n children. Don't be provoked but be strong-willed in maintaining calm n peace. We are praying for God to you give you divine peace n strength.
You just only maintain your presence n protect public property. We are praying for you. You must also have faith in God. You must make Jesus Lord of your life n your family. Jesus the Commander-In-Chief of the Army of God is with you.
Shalom