Happy New Year & 51st Independence Day

Posted on January 2, 2007
Filed Under Sudan, Darfur, Bashir, Personal |

Okay so this entry should have been posted yesterday but hey don’t blame me. I came back home at 10am and slept until 6pm. After that I went out again. Damn, new year’s eve was so damn bloody good this time. I had so much fun. Did you? You see, this is the same kind of thing that pisses off Islamists. Okay, I’ll elaborate a little bit. The international economy operates based on “capitalist” standards and the fact that so many Muslims celebrate the “infidel Western calendar” is another thing that bugs them. Anyways, happy 51st independence day to Sudan and to my fellow Sudanese bloggers. It’s been 51 years already and we need to ask ourselves what have we achieved so far as a nation? Apparently North Korea and Pakistan also sent letters to al-Bashir congratulating him. Oh ya and happy 2007 even though I doubt it’s going to be a happy year for a lot of people. Darfur anyone? Black Kush from South Sudan has high expectations.

It is the new year again! Welcome 2007.

The past year had been one with lots of ups and downs in Sudan. There are bad sides, very bad sides andvery, very bad sides for many people in the country. I don’t want to dwell on all these bad times. However, I have high expectations for 2007.

Let 2007 be the year we see peace and stability in Sudan’s Darfur region where more 250,000 lost their dear lives and thousands others displaced.

Let 2007 be the year we see real peace in South Sudan, implementation of the CPA to the letter, without the instability cause by the militias.

Let 2007 be the year when all Sudanese put their differences behind them and resolve to work together, building the nation that will be the envy of the world.

Let 2007 be the year all Sudanese people of all colours and creed enjoy the fruits and wealth of their country.

Let 2007 be the year that goes down in history as the turning point.

Let it be. Welcome 2007.

Sorry brother, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed and I mean really really crossed. Oh well… I gotta go to bed now. I’ve got work 2moro. Grrrrrr.

Comments

10 Responses to “Happy New Year & 51st Independence Day”

  1. Black Kush on January 2nd, 2007 7:03 pm

    A little optimism is good for the heart, brother Drima. For God’s sake, who wants Darfur to spoil the new year party. Let us be happy for a change! Uncross your fingers.

  2. Mimz on January 2nd, 2007 7:15 pm

    I’m just as optimistic as Black Kush here.. I have high expectations for Darfur this year.. and I have faith that Allah will respond to my prayers along with the millions out there praying for Darfur.

    Happy New year Drimz, and happy independence day as well.

  3. Precious on January 2nd, 2007 9:27 pm

    I almost forgot bout the independance day.. shame on me.. well its not my fualt! is it?

    Anyway, The reality of Sudan and Daurfur and the way things are going isnt giving us a chance to be optimistic at all..

    But deep heartfull prayers is all we can do.. and if theres somethin else.. Oh, plz lemme know!

    Happy new year Drima, May Allah grant you joy and success..

    Oh, and happy independence day or wateva!

  4. Black Kush on January 2nd, 2007 10:26 pm

    Tyrants and Dictators come and go, but the people remain standing. Anything can happen in the next 362 days of 2007. Bashir can change his mind about Darfur, the rebels may come home, UN will take over, oil will be discovered in Dongola. Drima, you are supposed to be dreaming about the good days to come!

    Happy 51st anniversary.

  5. tommy on January 2nd, 2007 10:55 pm

    Happy Independence Day to you all.

  6. Drima on January 3rd, 2007 12:34 am

    Awwww. okay you guys changed my mind. Fingers are uncrossed now.

    :)

  7. The Usual Suspect on January 3rd, 2007 3:17 am

    Happy New Year and Happy Independence Day Drima

  8. tooners on January 4th, 2007 4:59 pm

    Happy New Year… may the new year bring you happiness, love, success and peace. May you be blessed beyond your wildest dreams! :)

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