Category: Cross-Posts
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A Peaceful Reconciliation Between the Tulushi and Tira Tribes in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan

On June 15, 2024, Kafi Abdelkheir Kafi Teim, a dedicated peace and conflict resolution advocate for Trauma Rescue Aid (TRAID), mediated a conflict resolution between the Tulushi tribe and the Tira tribe in the Nuba Mountains. This report provides a detailed account of the incident, the mediation process, and the outcomes achieved through Kafi’s facilitation.
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The next President must defuse the Korean crisis to avoid nuclear catastrophe

The next administration must abandon the failed “more of the same” approach to the deteriorating situation in Korea. The hubris in refusing to change course in the face of mounting evidence will continue the suffering of ordinary North Koreans and likely drag the United States into nuclear war. The American public deserves and should demand…
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Why it’s vital to remember the “Forgotten War”

Novelist Marie Myung-Ok Lee reflects on the real-life legacy of the Korean War – as an American and a daughter of Korean War survivors – and the ongoing violence inherent in our societal amnesia about this unended war.
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Americans are military dependent and suffering from “Militarism Abuse Disorder”

Local communities across the United States are economically dependent on the military industrial complex. Frida Berrigan explains this phenomenon and imagines how investing in other industries could transform her community.
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Is the legal system on the Korean peninsula helping or hindering inter-Korean engagement?

Legal barriers to inter-Korean engagement are intensifying in both North and South Korea, causing Attorney Ham Bo-hyun to question if the legal structures are actually achieving the goals for which they were designed.
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On North Korea, Kamala Harris Should Prioritize Peace

Cathi Choi says, ‘Diplomatic engagement is not “cozying up” to North Korea; rather, it is the prerequisite for peaceful coexistence and averting nuclear war. No amount of militarized escalation or sanctions will resolve the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. We must instead maximize our efforts for diplomacy.’
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We need a better kind of polarization: Restoring true unity and diversity in the church

In an age where toxic polarization is so prevalent in society, how can the church model a different way? Larry Lin breaks down toxic polarization and proposes some solutions for Christians in this article.
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Peace and Reconciliation as Mission in a World in Conflict: A Christian perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In this article, Rula Khoury Mansour outlines a path toward reconciliation, highlighting four key principles to guide Israelis and Palestinians alike towards a shared vision of peace amidst the ongoing century-long conflict.
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Cries for peace echo from the DMZ… Praying for an end to war and discussing reconciliation

On September 20th, the Peace and Reconciliation Consultation leading up to the 4th Lausanne Congress in Korea began with a pilgrimage to the DMZ.
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Trauma Counseling Activities with Sudanese Refugees in Mukono, Uganda

Trauma Rescue Aid, led by counselor Barona Jagod, conducted a humanitarian outreach program targeting Sudanese refugee families residing in Mukono, Uganda. The purpose of this outreach was to provide essential food packages and offer trauma counseling to Sudanese refugee families in need.
