I agree the Obama administration's Dual-Track (multi-track) policy toward Somalia has exacerbated the situation. giving money and weopan for the last clan warlods in somalia, has make it worst.

Like many nations in Africa, Somalia has endured the legacy of the foreign expedition of greed throughout the continent. After the Berlin Conference 1884, Western European powers sought to divide Somaliland -- one of the most homogeneous regions of Africa -- into British Somaliland, French Somaliland, Italian Somaliland, Ethiopian Somaliland (the ******), and the Northern Frontier District (NFD) of British Kenya. Thus, sowing the seed for the current ongoing inter and intra-regional unrest of Somalia. Fast forward to 1991: a mix of northern and southern clan-based militias armed, financed, and supported by Ethiopia toppled Somalia's central government and, in due course, brought the strategic collaboration between these militia groups to an end as each went to secure its area of influence (read clan-based). This formula would work for some and not the others. Stabilization has proven a difficult undertaking in a number of the southern regions while in the northwest and northeast regions (Somaliland and Puntland) clan militia groups and their clan elders were able to bring relative stability to those regions. This, some argue, was possible mainly because of the clear single clan dominance in both of those regions. Though, both northwest and northeast regions of Somalia enjoyed relative peace that gained them much praise, they both fell short of playing a pivotal role in instilling hope in the hearts and minds of the majority of people in the rest of Somalia. Neither Somaliland nor Puntland has indicated any interest in mediating between their warring brethren in the South. Many Somalis both in the homeland and in the Diaspora (including this writer) have envisioned that a modified version of the northern model of peace that is free of clan dominance could be duplicated in the rest of Somalia -- creating a foundation of a homegrown national reconciliation that could ultimately save Somalia. Lamentably, Somaliland and Puntland opted to keep their respective successes local and within the confines of their respective clans. The said approach has not only fueled the already underway clanization of the Somali political problem, but has lent both of these two political entities to forcefully subjugate dissenting voices of people from other clans with impunity. And as a result have deepened the distrust between local clans. Squeezed between the powers of these two administrations are the people of Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn (SSC) -- their high rate of inter-marriage with people of Somaliland and Puntland, notwithstanding. Clans within the SSC are considered the bridge and the glue that kept the union of North and South or the Somali state together. Over the years, the people of SSC have taken the brunt of Somaliland and Puntland forces; each wanting to annex them. In addition to the impact of the long drought, these people continue to suffer sporadic violent campaigns from both sides. And though it is hidden from the world's view, their condition is another humanitarian disaster in the making. Meanwhile, there are the howling voices of the women and children of these regions as they are torn between the men they love, their husbands, sons, fathers, brothers and next of kin, who are dying as a result of a tug of lethal war fought in the name of secession versus union. I recently received an email from a friend whose father is from Hargaisa (Somaliland) and his mother from Buhodle (SSC). In it he made this heart-wrenching comment that eloquently sheds light on the tragedy of fratricide or clan wars; especially as it divides families. He said "Territories that want to secede should not be allowed to force those who want to remain in the union. My father should just leave my mother in peace if she wants Sool to be part and parcel of Somalia. And he is free to pursue his political desires to run with Somaliland as he wishes." Somalia is inundated with arms and ammunitions, and anyone with money can buy them to kill and maim the innocent such as women, children, elderly and minorities with impunity. Let there be no mistake, using force to annex these regions is a loose/loose proposition. It will only contribute to more deaths and destruction that could end the relative peace long enjoyed by the people of the north. Against that backdrop, the Obama administration's Dual-Track (multi-track) policy toward Somalia has exacerbated the situation for these people. This policy gave boost to the institutionalization of clanism as it is set to further polarize the society by engaging non-state actors such as clan based administrations, militias, clan leaders and self-proclaimed ones as legitimate leaders so long as they are against Al-Shabaab; even if these actors are against the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) -- the same government that the U.S. claims to support. The continuation of the counter-terrorism containment policy only provides bandages to festering wounds that neither helps Somalia nor the U.S. To remedy the long standing issue of SSC regions, both Somaliland and Puntland must end their respective campaigns of forcing the people of SSC into submission. Violence cannot solve this problem. On their part, the TFG must be mindful of people of SSC's struggle for self-preservation while genuinely addressing the grievances of their brethren from the north-western and pave the way and indeed spearheading a genuine national reconciliation initiative that holistically addresses the Somali political problem. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sadia-ali-aden/ssc-is-the-last-hope-to-b_b_1224575.html

some people never understand politics. Ali and other kHAATUMO elites manage to bring Siilaanyo in london as SNM leader with 4-5 formula

New Khaatumo state is for peace. there are regional and international community involvement in situation and Galaydh understand it. In addition new Khaatumo State will need more time.

I guest Berbera is going feel to the paint next few weeks and months a head. Many of those killed buhodle were from Berbera including a commander. Khaatumo State will close all the trafics coming in and going in somaliland and after they forced to accept peace. A new taxi will be put inplace. Berbera can not afford to be the enemy of Khaatumo State

go to the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHqQ2svN6uc&feature=youtu.be

two days later you media will let you known.I am from Buhodle and Just made a call.

Malayshiyaadka SNM-ta ayaa ku hoobtay dagaal culus oo ka dhacay magaaladda Buuhoodle waxa la sheegay in Maydkoodu sida Kashkaashka uu u waran yahay duleedka Buuhoodle iyada oo magaaladda ay gaadheen Kumanan Mujaahidiin ah oo ka soo gurmaday dhamaanba magaalooyinka ku dhaw Buuhoodle waxaana iminka xabadu ka socota deegaanadda Sooljoogto sida uu noo xaqiijiyey taliyaha ciidamdda Aaga Buuhoodle, Horgaladii soo horkacayey Malayshiyaadkan ayaa la sheegay in khasaare weyn soo gaadhay waxana la sheegay in qaarkood la qabtay. Magaaladda Laascaanood ayaa la sheegay in dhamaanba shacabka uu la soo baxay Hubka kuwaas oo kacdoonka bilaamay magaaladda waxana la sheegay in Saldhig Boolis laga wareegay Malayshiyaadka SNM-ta kaas oo iminka la sudhay calanka Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya

somaliland has already been defeated. with the help of some locals they entred the city this morning. they are now been chased

oodweyne do not desapair as you use do. let us see you few days

that is your news.

Dagaal waa gelin banbe. The buhodle mujaahadiin has already made big come back.

So now Galaydh is some what a friend and running for president of the SSC state. Keep dreaming. Galaydh did better speech than Siilaanyo, speaking softly, but to the point and avoided blaming puntland, a political gesture. SSC is ready to move on and unstoppable.

I do not have problem if it is back. What a time for muslim world!. However their was report that they had difficult time, doing their business for locals who charging too much for rental cars and hotels . is not that crazy?

This is not the rethoric landers was expecting. He did not repeat the common line "xuduuda ayaa lasoo xidhiyaa" Dulision and twenty years of propaganda is taking tool, the mental cabacity of somalilanders. their mounth is more powerfull than their action.

Jacaylbaro;774236 wrote: I don't know which side of the history you are talking about but if you want to reflect that of Sayidka and his allies, we all know they had their revival times and they were finally defeated. People like "You" should feel ashamed now that this is between Somaliland and SSC movement ... not Somaliland Vs Bugland any more. You have been successfully put out of the battle ground and the only thing remains for is to ululate like a newly wed girl who is standing in the corner and waving her hands. This Sool issue will end sooner or later but you should know from now on it is an internal conflict and Somaliland will address it as such. No more disputed areas and no more of your adeeros involved in this. Jacalbaro It is welcome sign that puntlandes understand the significance of Taleex meeting and it consicounses. The game is over. You do not want be bad looser. the wind is blowing right direction in Taleex and it is nothing like before. Even siilaanyo understand and hopes things wll back to normal after big storm. But the storm will cause flooding and nothing will be same again

I do not think Carafaat want to leave his clan. He needs to ask advice for Shiek Mustafa. Sheik Mustafa said " my people are crazy because of the qat"

MoonLight1;772863 wrote: coz your comparing tomatos and mangos. I do not compare my $ with others $. Very much happy with is given by Allah. Just typical

It should be Nugaal state or Northern State

Sheeko caruureed hala iman

MoonLight1;772828 wrote: War illeen. Sis I am talking about the constitutions point of view, it does not matter if there is 10 beelo or 10000 beelo in any given region. Law is Law. you might argue this law have to be changed, but that process goes through parliament, and to do that you'll need another Khaatumo in Modish without fist fight. got it. What constitiution are you talking about? you may referring the ministers meeting in modish which they decided a State should be more than one region. In that case SSC contains at least part o three region and qualify a state with that description. neither Puntland or somaliland would qualify a state either. Somaliland is mainly togdheer and Waqooyi Galbeed. which Buuhoodle and Gabiley district includes. For Puntland Mudug is multi clan states. Bari and Nugaal are not problem free either and could split more clan states. The three main districts Boossaso, Garoowe and Burtinle are multi clan district. You fear of SSC state is understandable.

Even in your map which is far from the fact in the ground. the so called disputed area is as much bigger as other part.

Xaaji That may benefit a new created SSC state but I still disagree too. This project is totaly designed by outsiders and signed by puppets. It will not going to work, the TFG parlament already have two house leaders .It will not benefit somali people and empowers the neighboring countries.in addition it included and attached EEZ article. It has to redesigned and at least EEZ article must removed

Xaaji you trying very hard. According the Awdalian, these men and those before are in Hargeysa and no one is looking for. those who arrested temporarly are clan elders and bussiness who had nothing to do the crime and they already been released. this is what it said. 'labada Taliye Ciidan ee Qaranka iyo Booliska, kulankaas ayaa lagaga hadlay sidii loo soo qaban lahaa shakhsiyaad ku eedaysan dilkii ka dhacay deegaanka Seemaal.'

Som@li;770152 wrote: Mostly the number one option will be a new Darwish State, They will have to beat the puppets paid by SL and Puntland,who almost destroyed this region Somaliland spent a lot of money to attract this region. Financing is no big issue, it is a vast region, Maakhirs will open a sea access if they request. I agree with som@li too. The problem with SSC is Puppets paid by SL and Puntland. the only way to deal is a new SSC state. In addition than elected SSC leaders must talk to both SL nad PL administration to leave alone SSC.