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Through this song, RUF want to express their aspirations. For example in the lyrics “RUF is fighting to save Sierra Leone” they are trying to say to the
world that they are fighting for people and for the country. From the detailed descriptions above, there are mistakes of the resistance
movement by the RUF. Because many of the RUF movements in Sierra Leone violate human rights. Violence is not the best way. It would be much better if the
RUF choose a more democratic way. In addition, they also use a persuasive way, as they use songs and words.
Furthermore, local people who are victims of this war, only innocent civilians and not become part of the military and government. Therefore, they
need to be protected from war conflict. Because each person has human rights. RUF have the right to express thoughts and ideas, but the RUF rights must not
violate human rights of other parties who are not guilty. The next discussion will be about the factors that cause resistance.
4.1.4 Types of Resistance Movement in Re Story
From the detailed description above, there are some types of RUF resistance movement. Furthermore, I want to explain about kinds of resistance in
the movie. RUF uses two types of resistance. First is the resistance movement through
intimidation and violence. The examples are in chapter 4 that covers about intimidating pro government people and confronting the government see chapter
4 page 28. Based on theory of resistance, there is a possibility of force may repel force see chapter 2 page 8. Therefore, violence and intimidation often occurs in
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conflict zone. RUF uses violence and intimidation to press the government and defend itself. Violence and intimidation sometimes lead to new conflicts, because
violence and intimidation may cause a new problem of human right Second is resistance by using a more democratic way. RUF often makes a
statement in the film. The examples of this resistance is in chapter 4 that covers about provoking people see chapter 4 page 34. RUF uses words to campaign
aspirations of RUF members to the world. RUF also uses songs, it is an innovative way to let the world know about RUF’s vision. Furthermore, this type of
resistance is not contrary to the democracy and human right. RUF members use persuasive ways in democratic resistance, such as
songs and speeches. However, it would be better if they no longer use violence and intimidation. There are mistakes of the resistance movement on the movement
that using violence and intimidation by the RUF, since movement that uses violence and intimidation may violate human rights.
Furthermore, local people who are victims of this war, only innocent civilians and not become part of the military and government. Therefore, they
need to be protected from war conflict. Because each person has human rights. RUF have the right to express thoughts and ideas, but the RUF rights must not
violate human rights of other parties who are not guilty. The next discussion will be about the factors that cause resistance.
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4.2 Factors of Resistance
