Rest high Simon Humanitarian disaster

I WAS saddened to read about the passing away of a prominent contributor to this column. The name Simon Hazelman will be remembered forever for his solid contributions via this column. Simon did not hesitate to express his opinions which culminated in him winning the weekly and monthly letters to the editor awards. Simon was on dialysis, and via this column, he often shared his experiences, and one of his letters also won an award. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Noleen Billings Hazelman and her family on the loss of our beloved writer! To Simon, thank you for your contributions. Rest high Sir!

RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Nadawa, Nasinu

THE world has become a global village and happenings in one region do affect the other regions of the globe.

The Russian-Ukrainian war has entered the tenth month and there seems to be no end to fighting.

It was hoped that the two parties would agree to peace talks which may have led to the end of the conflict. But the conditions put forward by President Zelenksky were unacceptable to the Russians. Thus the war continues and Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian energy and water infrastructure.

The winter has set in and Russia is accused of weaponising the cold conditions.

Ukrainians are suffering untold misery as winter tightens its grip and the Russians continue to bombard energy and water infrastructure.

NATO allies are scrambling to supply generators and heating equipment as the humanitarian disaster unfolds. But this is insufficient to protect the Ukranians.

People continue to suffer in most inhumane conditions. The United Nations is caught flat footed unable to stop the suffering.

It is difficult to believe that it is happening in our times! It is mind boggling!

DEWAN CHAND

Namadi Heights, Suva