The Parklands Diary

 Image from World Food Program In the eastern expanse of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the city of Goma finds itself once again embroiled in a tempest of violence, as decades of simmering conflict erupt into full-scale devastation. With a population exceeding two million, Goma has been thrust into the frontline of an intensifying military campaign led by the M23 rebel group, whose advances, bolstered by Rwandan support, have triggered a full-scale crisis. This analysis seeks to explore the current turmoil engulfing Goma, the parties responsible, and the unbearable consequences borne by its civilian population. Goma’s Collapse: The Rebel Surge On January 27, 2025, Goma, the strategic hub of North Kivu province, fell under the control of the M23 rebel forces, signalling a grievous setback for both the Congolese military and international peacekeeping efforts. With the rebels receiving significant backing from Rwanda, their swift encroachment caught the Congolese forces ...

  Image by Pixabay from Pexels They say law school strips the poetry from your soul, replacing it with rigid reasoning, cold logic, and footnotes longer than the argument itself. But the human condition demands more. The courtroom and the stage both require mastery of language. With my law school experience so far, I can say that a well-crafted legal argument, much like a poem, must persuade, evoke emotion, and leave an imprint. At times, even the law itself is poetic. So here I am—a law student who still embraces poetry. A jurist at heart, but also a dreamer. Through this space, I will explore the delicate intersections of law, love, and philosophy. I’ll write about justice, not just as a legal construct but as a profound human experience. Some days, I’ll speak in reasoned arguments; other days, in whispered verses. If you, too, believe that law is more than statutes and that justice deserves a melody, your insights are more than welcome. Let’s see where this journey takes us. Doe...