Justice In The Siege Of Jdotville

Although many are unaware, theories of justice are constantly at work in the world around us. They are commonly seen in political debates and speeches, but they can also be found in literature, pop culture, and film. Almost every story ever told involves a theory of justice that governs the actions and morals of the characters. In the Netflix Original, The Siege of Jadotville, the producers share the story of 150 Irish troops deployed to the Congo as United Nations peacekeepers in the 1960’s; the story shows the result of clashing theories of justice as a military battle ensues, and how characters adapt to each situation according to their preferred theory of justice. In The Siege of Jadotville, 150 Irish troops commanded by Pat Quinlan are deployed by the United Nations on a peacekeeping mission in the Congo. After the Congo declared independence from Belgium, the State of Katanga declares its own independence and claims to be a separate state under the rule of Moise Tshombe. The Congo’s central government requests immediate U.N. military assistance after the Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba is assassinated in the coup as Tshombe takes control of Katanga and mines located in the city. The entire film follows the story of the Irish troops as they become

During the scene in town, several townspeople and mercenaries ask them why they are in Katanga, and many members of the town express that they do not like the presence of the peacekeepers. This begins to raise suspicion for Quinlan, as he begins to question their reason for being there in a very Lockean way. As the film progresses, it becomes fairly obvious that the members of Katanga support Tshombe’s decision to declare independence. Quinlan, being very aware of the tension present in the town, soon realizes that he and his troops are completely unwanted in the