Ex US President Jimmy Carter passes away at 100.
Former 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate died at the age of 100 on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.
Carter, a Democrat, served a single term from 1977 to 1981, leading with a strong focus on peace and human rights but faced significant challenges, including a struggling economy and the Iran hostage crisis.
Carter has both haters and lovers; some celebrate his work while his critics accuse him of war crimes.
Due to his post-White House humanitarian efforts, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Mixed legacy
Carter’s presidency was marked by the historic Camp David Accords in 1978, which facilitated peace between Israel and Egypt, a milestone in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi remarked, “His significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain etched in the annals of history.”
However, his administration struggled with economic challenges, including double-digit inflation and soaring energy prices.
The Iran hostage crisis, where 52 Americans were held captive for 444 days, further marred his presidency and contributed to his defeat in the 1980 election against Republican Ronald Reagan.
Post-presidency work
Post-presidency, Carter dedicated himself to humanitarian causes, founding the Carter Center in 1982.
The organisation worked globally to advance democracy, monitor elections, and combat diseases.
Carter’s efforts in Ethiopia, Haiti, and North Korea garnered international acclaim, cementing his reputation as a tireless advocate for peace and human rights.
World leaders and former U.S. presidents paid tribute to Carter’s legacy. “He was compassionate, humble, and unwavering in his commitment to peace,” read a statement from the White House.
The final years
In his later years, Carter faced health issues, including melanoma, which led him to opt for hospice care in February 2023.
His wife, Rosalynn Carter, with whom he shared a 77-year marriage, passed away in November 2023.
The couple’s love story and partnership were often celebrated, with Carter calling their union “the most important thing in my life.”
The Carter Center announced that public observances will be held in Atlanta and Washington, followed by a private interment in Plains.
Final arrangements for his state funeral are pending.
James Earl Carter Jr., born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, rose from humble beginnings as a peanut farmer to the U.S. presidency.
Though his term in office faced setbacks, his enduring dedication to humanity leaves a legacy that extends far beyond the Oval Office.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences upon hearing the news of the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter.
Poet Habib Jalib on Jimmy Carter
Pakistani leftists oppose the American ruling class due to their imperialist policies and notorious role in the third world countries.
Late Left poet Habib Jalib once said a very historic couplet against Jimmy Carter.
While referring to so-called religious authorities, who always say yes to the American agenda, poet Jalib said:
Haqeeqat ka kya hai, yeh to aap jaanen ya Khuda jane
Suna hai Jimmi Carter hai aap ka peer Maulana
(The truth, only you know or God knows
They say that Jimmy Carter is your pir, Maulana)
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