Zeina Mvemba
9:34 PM
12/03/09
Due to ethnic division and economic failure, one of Georgia’s main sources of agriculture has fallen to instability and poor land ownership. Located in Georgia’s southern region, many agricultural regions and employment sites have become unusable because of the strong ethnicity barrier. Georgia’s southern region borders Armenia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. Previous disagreements with these countries are putting a halt to the progression of these resources. Primarily between the Armenian and Azeri ethnicities, the people of Georgia have labeled them as outsiders and have targeted the minorities living in these regions. Spokespeople for the Armenian and Azeri say they are constantly “made to feel different” and many are unable to find employment.
Throughout my blogs I have read many cases about ethnic divide and although the reasoning was never actually justified, this article left me very confused. It is clear both sides of the ethnic divide are suffering through unemployment, and lack of resources. With that being said, if there is nothing being gained out of the conflict they why continues to be at odds with each other. One of my previous blogs was about Georgia in their election. However, that blog was about a completely different ethnic group. Georgia is known for conflict and it’s sad that they are against so many other ethnic groups. Many lives have been lost, and hopefully peace will be able to come to Georgia eventually. The unemployment and failing agriculture will only make the situation worse, if these are improved Georgia will be able to move forward and make peace.
1 comment:
I didn't know this about Georgia, thanks for posting this.
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