call to rid region of 'no-go zone'

Call to rid region of 'no-go zone'
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> CHIEFS and ex-combatants of Karato , Torokina, in south-west Bougainville
> want the Autonomous Bougainville Government to do away with the Me'ekamui
> imposed "No-Go Zone" areas. They said even though these places were
> categorised as "No-Go Zones", everyone relied on basic government services
> such as education, health and infrastructure developments and there was no
> point in continuing with such an attitude. "Please don't tag us with that
> label, we've suffered enough for a long time and are crying for government
> services. Our children need education, our mothers and children need
> health services. We need clothing," paramount chief of Karato Francis Mapi
> told government officials led by Bougainville Administrator Peter
> Tsiamalili. George Diwa, an ex-combatant, also supported his chief, saying
> the people of Karato have been denied government services for a long time
> and needed change for the good of the next generation. Both leaders said
> Karato, unlike many places in the "No-Go Zone" areas, have never had their
> share of government services, while most so-called "No-Go Zone" areas have
> benefited one way or the other. Mr Tsiamalili applauded the great courage
> and leadership of the people of Karato and told them there was no other
> way to develop their area but through such initiatives and will work to
> change their lifestyles. "From now on, Karato is not to be known as 'No-Go
> Zone' but a 'Go Zone'," Mr Tsiamalili said. He assured them government
> services would become a reality only if they do away with the mentality of
> waiting for someone to develop their area. "You are the ones that will
> determine the future of your children. Look in the eyes of your children,
> are they happy or sad? You will be responsible for your next generation.
> You send your children to school now and Karato will be a happy community
> tomorrow," Mr Tsiamalili said