Of everything that has happened since then, one thing remains unchanged: the worsening condition of disabled war veterans at Oji River. The need to restore the dignity of these physically and psychologically traumatized men and their families need not be underlined. The few remaining individuals (about 50) live the darkest memories of our lives; they stand guard as painful reminders of an era we will rather forget. They have helped to keep the pain alive for almost forty years. It is about time we softened the burden.
M. O. ENE, May 30, 1997