Blog 1 - ICC opens CAR 'war crimes' preliminary investigation

Summary:
        
 Earlier today, an investigation has been started by the chief prosecutor to look into the war crimes happening in the Central African Republic (CAR). This all began over a year ago when Muslims seized power. CAR has been in mayhem ever since. There has been a series of brutality reported mainly between two groups of people: Christians and Muslims. The violence in CAR is at an all time peak with mob killings, rape, sexual slavery, robberies and destruction of property. These acts of violence have all been directed towards the Muslims. On last Friday, thousands of Muslims piled onto trucks to leave the city. As they were leaving one man fell from the truck and was brutally murdered and lynched. As the Muslims fled the city Christians began to cheer, happy they are getting what they want.

Analysis:

This article shows just how big a deal violence is for us all over the world. One would think that this sort of violence wouldn't be associated with two major religions. In my opinion, this is definitely a social problem. The reason I say that is because it fits all three of the requirements. It is social in origin, it's harmful to many people, and it conflicts with what we believe a society should actually be. I would actually want to know why isn't any repercussions being offered for these terrible acts? I find it quite sad and disturbing that this has been going on for over a year and by the looks of it it isn't near the end. There has to be some way for this to get under control. I don't understand why the chief prosecutor waited until it got this bad to want to start an investigation. In my opinion, the investigation should been started when the problem first evoked. I feel as though this is what's wrong with the world on so many levels. Officials would rather wait until the last moment or until the situation is at no point of return to attempt to look into it. We need to be more attentive as to what is going on around us, so that we can make the world a better and much more safer place to reside.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26089189