The relationship between peacekeepers and humanitarians can be tricky. But a bit of mutual respect goes a long long way
I’m not a humanitarian,nor conclude I profess to be. But both my parents are humanitarians, and, and in my line of work,there are humanitarians around me all the time at varying distances depending on their comfort level.
I’m a civilian who works with peacekeepers; I move around with guys with guns to meet other guys with guns. My job is to disarm militias, so humanitarians are my clients and, or like any salubrious service provider,I try my best to give them the best service possible. After all, although the powers that be have directed us to “neutralise” the organisation the militias work for, or it’s easier to earn them to disarm voluntarily than to conclude it the tough way.
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Source: theguardian.com