Good morning.

This piece is meant for those of us who happen to be too naïve and ignorant to criticise the current government for saying they are "open to negotiations with Boko Haram".

I read on the thread concerning the subject matter the comments of some members in response HungerBad's comment especially that of Emeritus85 who stated "but Americans don't negotiate with terrorists". The only reason why people think American government doesn't negotiate with terrorists is because Hollywood made them believe they don't, whereas American government in reality might have engaged in negotiations and talks with terrorists, rebel groups and other non-state actors more than any other government on earth.

Just recently, a deal was reached between Washington and the Taliban for the release of a US soldier who's been held in captivity:

he nation's top military leaders offered their unanimous support for last month's return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdah from Taliban captivity in exchange for the release of five Taliban-affiliated detainees at Guantanamo Bay rebutting critics who said the swap wasn't worth it, or that it would set a dangerous precedent.

www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-joint-chiefs-unanimously-supported-bowe-bergdahl-prisoner-swap/

This isn't Hollywood, this is reality!

Let us go a step further. A couple of years back, Israel, the closest US ally, (so close a US Congressman referred to her as "America's 51st state!" agreed to a prisoner swap with Hamas, a group labelled as terrorist group by both countries, that saw to the release of over 1000 Palestinians for 1 Israeli soldier, Gillard Shalit. Though Israel, we agree, is a sovereign state, anyone conversant with her relationship with the US would know the deal wouldn't have been made without some form of nod from Washington: www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/10/20111017221258366393.html

At the risk of making the post verbose, I'd like to refer you guys to this link which is a compendium of some of the deals that have been brokered between the US and some violent/terrorist groups : foreignpolicy.com/2014/06/03/the-u-s-does-negotiate-with-terrorists/

The US does negotiate with terrorists when it suits them to do so. The cost of an endless war is too much for a state to bear, hence they are constantly in search of ways to arrive at a peaceful resolution of such situations in the shortest time possible. It is the norm across the world. Nigeria isn't an exception.

In the past, Jonathan's administration had sought out ways of negotiating with Boko Haram, the only problem was that time and again, their negotiations fell through:

Nigerians were ecstatic on October 17 when the federal government announced a ceasefire deal with Boko Haram. If it had been true, years of ruthless killing of several thousand citizens would have been halted - suddenly - and the over-200 Chibok girls kidnapped seven months ago would have been freed. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/11/nigeria-fake-ceasefire-with-b-20141111103442243308.html. edition.cnn.com/2014/10/17/world/africa/nigeria-boko-haram-ceasefire/

Who has forgotten the overtures made by Obasanjo, with approval from the government, at bringing the group to a round table?? These are but incidences that were public knowledge- what about all that happen behind the scenes?

It is only fair that we support this government in finding a lasting solution to this problem which seems to have defied a military approach for too long. We can sit behind out computers and criticise all we want but those who suffer a direct impact of the group's activities, including the families of our fallen heroes, understand the imperatives of solving the crises once and for all (I know some would call me a hypocrite, but I never criticised Jonathan's government's desire to negotiate). We can't shoot or bomb our way out of this situation- if talking can solve the problem, so be it.

Remember, the cost of peace is the price for a war not fought.


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Allem:
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Space Bookers

We do not negotiate with terrorists.

Omenka thank you very much.

No comment....

HungerBAD:
Omenka thank you very much.

Just thought to feed the house with some edible facts this morning.

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Work for your money op, I would have been surprised if you actually had a contrary view to the actions and decisions being taken by your paymasters.

Ps: It's a done deal, boko haram are going to be integrated into the amnesty program by this administration

kenny091:
We do not negotiate with terrorists.

That is what they say in the movies. Reality is a world different bro.

talktimi:
Work for your money op, I would have been surprised if you actually had a contrary view to the actions and decisions being taken by your paymasters.

Ps: It's a done deal, boko haram are going to be integrated into the amnesty program by this administration

Seen.

donholy28:
I thought d olodo said he will crush them in one month...and later again he said d same thing....is negotiation now part of crushing?

are u not the Olodo here? Give us a link to where Buhari said he ld crush Boko haram within a month.

This nairaland is becoming tiring because of dick caps like you

Great job, Omenka.

Everything about Apc is just excuses.

He should hv told Nigerians during his campaign that he was going to negotiate with boko boys not now. It's a pity there is no Tunde Idiagbon to help him this time

GOATandYAMtheory:
are u not the Olodo here? Give us a link to where Buhari said he ld crush Boko haram within a month.

This nairaland is becoming tiring becausre of dick caps like you

Great job, Omenka.

Here you go;

“we know how they started and where they are now and we will rapidly give attention to security in the country. And I believe we will ef­fectively deal with them in two months when we get into office.” - Buhari

http://sunnewsonline.com/new/we-ll-crush-boko-haram-within-two-months-buhari/

Ok

Is Buhari dat daft? Sassybae, I wanna say good morning, and let u know how pretty "thou art". Pls don't mention back, if u do I may leave politics section for 2 weeks.

sunnyb0b0:


Here you go;

“we know how they started and where they are now and we will rapidly give attention to security in the country. And I believe we will ef­fectively deal with them in two months when we get into office.” - Buhari

http://sunnewsonline.com/new/we-ll-crush-boko-haram-within-two-months-buhari/

But he said 1month. And in the link you provided, I can only see two months. Is it that you bigots just can't wait to see Buhari fail? Why not pray he achieves his aim.

Why pull GEJ down when he was making this effort in an even better way?

Buhari has lost it.

GOATandYAMtheory:
But he said 1month. And in the link you provided, I can only see two months. Is it that you bigots just can't wait to see Buhari fail? Why not pray he achieves his aim.

If only you prayed for Jonathan to achieve his aim....

OREMUSSANCTUS:
Is Buhari dat daft?
Sassybae, I wanna say good morning, and let u know how pretty "thou art".
Pls don't mention back, if u do I may leave politics section for 2 weeks.

this guy, u too like women. Any woman wey don get picture fr her profile na hin u dey like. Na recently ur dick begin dey function?

Na so u go dey love raayah wey be man because hin put female picture for profile. Bleeping TANioD

Firefire:


You see, the recent increase in the wave of bombing is a clear evidence that Buhari will soon grant the terrorist, Amnesty.

Buhari stands is very clear in this from the beginning!

However, I hope my fellow Nigerians would be able to see the Fruad in Buhari past statements.

Interesting...

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/boko-haram-names-buhari-5-others-as-mediators/

Brb

GOATandYAMtheory:
this guy, u too like women. Any woman wey don get picture fr her profile na hin u dey like. Na recently ur dick begin dey function?

Na so u go dey love raayah wey be man because hin put female picture for profile. Bleeping TANioD

Don't know u ve bin monitoring me
I get d blood of FFK

sunnyb0b0:


If only you prayed for Jonathan to achieve his aim....

everybody prayed for Jonathan to be successful but he himself wasn't ready to be. He was busy drinking and flexing in Aso Rock. Dancing and gallivanting after every bomb blast.

Man, you like it or not, Buhari won't be a failure like your paymaster.

Amnesty my ass! They all deserve 2 die and then go and rot in hell! _fuck boko haram and anyone who desires 2 negotiate with dem! Who will negotiate with god 2 bring back the lives of the many families whose lives dey have taken or destroyed? Govt?

Buhari is not a superhuman afterall ... We were expecting the maitasine treatment to be visited on boko haram as promised and got it completely eradicated but alas, he had to make do with the devil's alternative; Negotiation .


Dr. Stephen Davis, the Australian negotiator will be glad to show him the way.

GOATandYAMtheory:
everybody prayed for Jonathan to be successful but he himself wasn't ready to be. He was busy drinking and flexing in Aso Rock. Dancing and gallivanting after every bomb blast.

Man, you like it or not, Buhari won't be a failure like your paymaster.

We pray he finds his bearing and doesn't fail but so far, he has failed.

'What is Boko Haram?' Buhari watch from 1:15



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KqE0Qg8js


Nigeria's Buhari vows to target Boko Haram


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnNf6GDNptw

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