Opinion: Courts hold hope alive in a sea of politicians' greed

Somalia is the forgotten war and soldiers the cannon fodder in a conflict that has no rules.

Twelve patriotic members of the KDF were blown to smithereens in Gulbeo, Somalia, a week ago yet it didn’t merit a headline or evoke national outrage. Somalia is the forgotten war and soldiers the cannon fodder in a conflict that has no rules.

Some argue that highlighting another slaughter is just giving mileage to terrorists seeking publicity. But denying the victims national recognition is taking their courage for granted and only adding to the pain of their loved ones. Soldiers don’t rank high in the hierarchy of victims or consequence. Politicians take the podium position even if they do much less for the country than the brave military.