SOMALIA: Chronology of key events since 1990 04 May 2005 13:46:19 GMT Source: IRIN NAIROBI, 4 May (IRIN) - December 1990: Clan-based uprising erupts in Mogadishu against the government of President Siyad Barre, which had previously used violent means to quell rebellion. 27 January 1991: Barre flees Mogadishu after forces loyal to the United Somali Congress (USC) of the ****** clan capture and retain control of Mogadishu, supported by the Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM). 29 January 1991: Ali Mahdi, a businessman and member of the USC, declares himself interim president. General Mohamed Farah Aydid, leader of another faction of the USC, objects. 18 May 1991: The former British protectorate of Somaliland, anxious to separate itself from the chaos in the rest of Somalia, declares independence. [The territory is however not internationally recognized up to date. 17 November 1991: Full-scale fighting starts between the two factions of USC headed by Ali Mahdi and Aydid. By the end of March 1992, Human Rights Watch estimates that up to 14,000 people have been killed. Mogadishu is split between forces loyal to the two men. April 1992: To monitor the ceasefire in Mogadishu, and escort deliveries of humanitarian supplies to distribution centres in the city, the UN launches an operation in Somalia, called UNOSOM. UN Security Council approves deployment of 50 ceasefire observers. December 1992: The US-led Unified Task Force (UNITAF) lands in Mogadishu to help create a secure environment for the delivery of humanitarian aid in Somalia, and is authorised by the UN to use "all necessary means" to do so. Operation Restore Hope begins. 4 May 1993: UNITAF hands over operations to UNOSOM, with a mandate to establish a secure environment throughout Somalia. UNITAF troops are however not deployed to Somalia's northeast and northwest, or along the Kenyan-Somali border, where security continues to be a matter of grave concern for relief workers. 18 October 1993: Fighting in Mogadishu breaks out when US troops try to arrest Aydid's top lieutenants. Eighteen American soldiers are killed and over 90 wounded. Hundreds of Somalis are killed and wounded. The corpses of the US soldiers are dragged through the streets. 28 March 194: US mission to Somalia formally ends March 1994: A UN-sponsored peace conference brings together all Somali factions in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, resulting in the Nairobi declaration in which the factions agree to set up a government for Somalia. March 1995: UNOSOM is withdrawn from Somalia when it reaches the end of its mandated period of operation - none of the Somali factions, NGOs or humanitarian agencies seek a renewal of its mandate. August 1996: Aydid dies of gunshot wounds sustained in fighting against Osman Ali Atto, his former lieutenant. His son, Husayn Muhammad Aydid - a former American marine - is chosen by the Habr Gidir sub-clan of the ****** clan to replace his father. November 1996: An Ethiopian-sponsored reconciliation conference, in the Ethiopian town of Sodare, brings most of the factions together. However, Husayn Aydid boycotts it. November 1997: All faction leaders meet in Cairo, but talks collapse when they fail to come up with an acceptable power-sharing agreement, leaving Somalia without a national leader and Mogadishu still divided and insecure. August 1998 - Clan leaders in the northeast set up the semi-autonomous state of Puntland and elect Col. Abdullahi Yusuf as President (Later to become TFG President). 2 May 2000: On the initiative of the Djibouti government, the Somali National Peace Conference brings together more than 2,000 participants in the town of Arta, Djibouti. It is the first conference where warlords do not have control of the agenda. 26 August 2000: After three months of talks, a 245-strong Transitional National Assembly, based on clan representation, elects Abdiqasim Salad Hassan as the new president of Somalia. 27 August 2000: Abdiqasim is sworn in at an inauguration ceremony attended by the heads of government [OF] Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Yemen and the host country Djibouti. Representatives from the UN, European Union, Arab League, Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union), France, Italy, Kuwait and Libya also attend. May 2002: Muhammad Ibrahim Egal, president of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, dies in a South African hospital and is replaced by his vice-president, Dahir Riyale Kahin. 15 October 2002: Reconciliation talks, sponsored by the regional Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), open in the Kenyan town of Eldoret. Originally scheduled for April 2002, they were repeatedly postponed. February 2003: Somali talks are moved from Eldoret to Nairobi, Kenya's capital. April 2003: First presidential elections in Somaliland - incumbent Riyale wins. October 2003: Abdiqasim abandons talks and rejects charter adopted in Nairobi for new government. January 2004: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, chairman of IGAD, brokers a deal that resolves contentious issues between the various factions. 22 August 2004: A 275-member transitional parliament is inaugurated. 15 September 2004: Shariff Hassan Sheikh Adan, a businessman, is elected as the assembly's speaker. 16 September 2004: Fighting erupts around the Somali town of Kismayo, as the forces of Gen Muhammad Said Morgan and those of the Juba Valley Alliance battle for control of the town. 10 October 2004: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, 71, is elected as interim president by the transitional parliament. 14 October 2004: Yusuf is sworn in at a ceremony attended by several African heads of state in Nairobi. 29 October 2004: Fighting between Somaliland and Puntland in the disputed Sool region claims the lives of over 100. 3 November 2004: Yusuf appoints Ali Muhammad Gedi as prime minister. 1 December 2004: Gedi announces a 78-member transitional federal government (TFG). 11 December 2004: Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in the TFG. 13 December 2004: Yusuf reappoints Gedi as prime minister. 13 January 2005: Parliament approves Gedi's reconstituted, 90-strong cabinet. 6 February 2005: Parliament's speaker, leading some 60 legislators, returns to Mogadishu and is welcomed by cheering crowds. 9 February 2005: Gedi announces plans to start relocating from Nairobi to Mogadishu on 21 February. 16 February 2005: At least 40 members of Somalia's interim government leave Nairobi for various regions of Somalia, as part of the relocation process. 24 February 2005: President and prime minister begin a week-long tour of Somalia. This is the first time they have stepped on Somali territory since Yusuf's election in October 2004, and his appointment of Gedi two months later. 29 April 2005: Gedi flies to Mogadishu to meet MPs and ministers who insist the transitional government should relocate to the capital, and not to Baidoa or Jowhar as proposed by the TFG. 3 May: Blast disrupts a public rally addressed by Gedi at a Mogadishu football stadium. More than 10 are killed. SOURCES: 1. United Nations Department of Public Information (www.un.org/Depts/DPKO/Missions?unosom2b.htm) 2. The International Crisis Group (www.crisisgroup.org) 3. www.somalinet.com 4. Reuters Foundation Alertnet (www.alertnet.org) IRIN news

Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya Cabdulaahi Yuusuf Axmed ayaa caawa u dhoofaya wadanka Jabuuti si uu uga qeyb galo caleema saarka madaxweyne Geele. May 06 2005. HornAfrik. Mogadishu, Somalia. Axmed Muuse Cabdulle. “Idaawaqaca†Nairobi, Kenya. Axmeddheere65@hotmail.com Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya Mudane Cabdulaahi Yuusuf Axmed & wafdi uu hoggaaminayo ayaa caawa u dhoofaya wadanka Jabuuti, halkaa oo maalinka barito ah lagu caleemo saarayo Madaxweynaha Jabuuti Ismaaciil Cumar Geele, oo shacabka Reer Jabuuti mar kale doorteen. Dowlada Jabuuti & wadanka Soomaaliya oo ah labbo wadan oo saaxiiba wadaagana xuduud dheer oo ay labadda dal wadaagaan ka sokoow dhanka isirka, waxaa dalka Jabuuti lagu qabtey saddex shir Soomaaliyeed tan & bilowgii colaadaha wadanka Soomaaliya, shirkii Jabuuti 1shirkii Jabiuuti 2 iyo shirkii Carta ee lagu doortey Dr. Cabdi Qaasin Salaad Xasan . Sidaa oo kale wadanka Jabuuti waxa uu ka mid yahay wadamada IGAD ee shirkii Soomaaliya ee lagu qabtey wadanka Kenya wax ka maamulayey, iyadoo Madaxweynaha Jabuuti Ismaaciil Cumar Geele ka mid ahaa madaxdii Faraha badneyd ee goob jooga ka ahaa caleema saarkii Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya 14/10/2004 Waxaa ka mid ah Madaweynaha Soomaaliya wafdigiisa ku xigeenka ra’iisul wasaaraha ahna wasiirka arrimaha guddaha Eng. Xuseen Maxamed Faarax Caydiid, wasiir ku xigeenka amniga qaranka C/Rashiid Maxamed Xidig iyo mas uuliyiin kale oo ka tirsan labadda gole. Hore madaxweyne Cabdulaahi Yuusuf waxa uu u booqday wadamo ka tirsan Jaamacada Carabta & Midowga Afrika, isagoo sidoo kale booqday dalka Soomaaliya Magaalooyin ka tirsan. Xubnaha Baarlamaanka Soomaalida ayaa xukuumada uu Madaxweynaha ka yahay Cabdulaahi Yuusuf ku eedeynaya iney ka gaabisay wax ka qabashada guddaha dalka Soomaaliya. Iyagoo leh waa in xukuumadu aadaa wadanka Soomaaliya si shacabka Soomaaliyeed loogu soo celiyo xasiloonidii, midnimadii iyo wada noolaanshihii, xukuumaduna xarun ka dhigataa wadanka Soomaaliya xukuumada Madaxweyne Cabdulaahi Yuusuf ayaa tan & 10/10/2004 daganeyd Nairobi Dhanka kale Madaxweynaha Puntland Cadde Muuse ayaa gaarey magaalada Jabuuti ee dalka Jabuuti, halkaaso uu kaga qeybgalayo xaflada caleema saarka madaxweynaha dalkaasi Ismaaciil Cumar Geele. Gen. Cadde Muuse ayaa saaka 8:00 ka dagey garoonkad iyaaraha magaalada Jabuuti,sida uu HornAfrik u xaqiijiyey suxufiga lagu magacaabo Jibriil oo ku sugan magaalada Jabuui, halkaasoo la sheegay in casuumada uu ka helya Cadde Muuse. Mr. Cadde Muse ayaa kusugnaa wadanka Imaaraatka CArabka waxaana ujeedada socdaalkiisa magaalada Jabuuti lagu micneeyey xaflada caleema saarka madaxweynaha Jabuuti Ismaaciil Cumar Geele oo dhaceysa 07 bisha aynu jiro ee May oo ku beegan maalinta bari ah taasoo ay kasoo qeybgalayaan madax aad u far badan oo ka kaala socota wadmada afrika iyo kuwo kale oo caalamka ku yaala. Xiriirka ka dhaxeeya Puntland iyo Jabuuti ayaan aheyn mid wanaagsan xiligii lasoo dhisay xukuumadii KMG aheyd ee Carte lagu soo dhisay, iyadooi ntaana xiriirkaasi uu sii xumaanayey,, hase ahaatee mmudooyinan danbe ayaa waxaa jirey dadaalo ay sameynayaan mas’uuliinta Pntalnd kuwaasoo isku daya iney soo eliyaan kalsoonidii ka dhaxeysa iyaga iyo Jabuuti. Madaxweynaha DFKMG ah Soomaaliya oo safar uga ambabaxaya magaalada Nairobi Nairobi-06.May.2005 Wararka ka imaanaya Magaalada Nairobi ee caasimada Wadanka Kenya oo haatan fariisin u ah labada Golle ee DFKMG ah ee Soomaaliya ayaa sheegaya in Madaxweynaha DFKMG C/laahi Yuusuf Axmed iyo wafdi u hogaaminayo ay ka ambabaxi doonaan Magaalada Nairobi. Wafdiga Madaxweynaha ayaa waxaa ka mid ah kuxigeenka Ra'salwasaaraha ahna wasiirka arimaha Gudaha Eng.Xuseen Maxamed Caydiid iyo xubno kale oo ka tirsan Xafiiska Madaxtooyada Madaxweynaha. Wariyaha Idaacada SBC ee Magaalada Nairobi Canab Mumtaaz ayaa soo sheegaysa in Madaxweynaha iyo wafdigan uu hogaaminayo ay magaalada Jabuuti ee xarunta wadanka Jabuuti kaga qayb gali doonaan Caleemo saarka Madaxweyne Ismaaciil Cumar Geelle oo dhawaan ku guuleystay markii labaad xafiiska Madaxweynaha dalkaasi. Madaxweynaha Jabuuti Ismaaciil Cumar Geelle ayaa bishii October 14-keedii 2004, wuxuu magaalada Nairobi kaga qayb galey xafladii lagu caleemo saarayey Madaxweynaha DFKMG ah ee Soomaaliya C/laahi Yuusuf Axmed oo xiligaas Baarlamanka KMG ah ee Soomaaliya u doorteen Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya mudada 5-ta sano ee soo socota. Canab Mumtaaz SBC Nairobi.

Geddi makes concessions while Kanyare regards that as conspiracy to the peace efforts in Mogadishu. May 02 2005. HornAfrik. Mogadishu, Somalia. Fresh dispute among the members of the two councils here in Mogadishu seems to prevail while prime minister Geddi and his delegation are making concessions to the efforts of the two councils aimed at restoring peace to the capital city. Mr. Geddi recognized that as a national effort sponsored by the government. Such dispute comes mainly from Mohamed Kanyare, the minister of national security who personally made it clear today that the current visit to Mogadishu by the prime minister and his delegation was aimed at undermaining the ongoing peace efforts in Mogadishu. Mr. Kenyare who did not attend those meetings told the public that the prime minister should personally concede to the public that his government rescinded to the deployment of front-line states troops to Somalia, and Mogadishu would be a workable place for the government to relocate. Having done this, says Kanyare will pave the way for any possible meeting aimed at resolving the stalemate between the prime minister and the members of the two councils who are currently in Mogadishu.

Cali Maxamed Geeddi oo ka badbaaday weerar banbaano Ra'iisal Wasaaraha Soomaaliya, Cali Maxamed Geeddi, ayaa saaka ka badbaaday bam lagu weeraray. Weerarkaasi waxaa uu ka dhacay, fagaaraha Stadio Muqdisho, halkaas oo uu khudbad ugu jeedinnayay kumanyaal dadweynaha Muqdisho ah oo isugu soo baxay in ay khudbaddiisa dhegeystaan. Ugu yaraan 7 ruux ayaa ku dhintay isla goobtii. Dhowr iyo labaatan kalena way ku dhaawacmeen. Lama oga cidda weerarka ka dambaysay, laakiin dadka qaar ayaa ku tilmaamay in ay ahayd bambaano ka baxsatay mid ka mid ah ilaalada hubeysan ee goobta joogay.

Very sad,few people just don't want peace, law and order.

Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya C/laahi Yuusuf Ayaa La Filayaa In Uu Gaadho Magaalada Xamar. Warkii: May 01, 2005 Nairobi (Radiossc.com):-Warar aanu ka helnay Ilo-muhiim ah oo ku sugun Magaalada Nairobi ayaa sheegaya in Madaxweynaha DFS Muddane C/laahi Yuusuf Axmed inuu dhawaan tagi doono Magaalo madaxda Soomaaliya ee Muqdisho. Safarkan ayaa wararku ay sheegayaan in uu ka dhashay kadib markii ay soo baxeen isku soo dhawaan dhaxmartey Xubnaha Labada Gole ee ku sugnaa Xamar iyo Raysal Wasaare Cali Max’ed Geedi. Wararku waxay intaas ku darayaan in Madaxweynaha ay Safarkiisa ku wehelin doonaan Xubno badan oo ka kala tirsan labada gole ee ku sugan Magaalada Nairobi. Sidoo Kale waxaa maanta gaadhay Magaalada Muqdisho xubno ka socda Beesha Caalamka oo uu ka mid yahay Danjiraha Ingiriiska u fadhiya Nairobi Mr Deyid Bell iyo Wasiirka Xirirka Goboleedka ee Xukuumada Kenya. Socdaalkan Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya ee la saadaalinayo inuu ku tago Muqdisho oo aan la sheegin xiliga iyo meesha uu ka soo degayo,ayaa hadii uu hir galo u muuqata in ayuu yaraaday khilaafkii ku dhexeeyey Xukuumada Federaalka ah iyo qaar ka mid ah Labada Gole. Radiossc.com Nairobi Kenya.

Gobollada Sool Sanaag Iyo Cayn Ayaa Waxaa Wali Si Toos Ah Uga Da'aya Roobabkii Gu'ga. Warkii: Apr 29, 2005 Laascaanood(Radiossc.com):-Waxaa wali si toos ah uga hooraya Raxmaadkii Gu'ga Gobollada Sool Sagaan iyo Cayn iyo guud ahaan Gobollada Puntland, iyadoo aan inta badan laga soo sheegin wax khasaaro ah oo ay gaysteen Roobabkani, marka laga reebo Gobolka Cayn oo isaga la soo sheegay in uu gaystey khasaare naf iyo maalba leh. Roobabkan ayaa si is daba jooga ah uga da'ayey deegaanka, iyadoo uu buuxiyey inta badan Baraagaha iyo Balliyada kala duwan ee deegaamada uu roobku maansheeyey, waxaana la odhan karaa in raxmaadku uu si wagaansan uga da'ay inta badan Gobollada Sool Sanaag iyo Cayn. Magaalada Laascaanood ee xarunta Gobolka Sool ayaa ka mid ah meelaha guushaba nasiibka u yeeshay in uu ka da'o raxmaadka Gu'gu, iyadoo ay Dooxooyinka iyo Togaga kala duwan ee hareeraha ka xiga magaalada ay buuxaan biyo fiicanina mareen. Haddaba waxaa galabta u suurta gashay Web-site ka Radiossc.com inuu dibada uga baxo magaalada si uu u soo ogaado inta ay le'eg tahay barwaaqada deegaanka ka dhacday, isagoo u dhaqaaqay dhinaca waqooyi gaar ahaan goobta loo yaqaan Dhidinka iyo Buundada Xargaga. Waxaanu goobtaas Radiossc.com ku soo arkay baraaqo fiican iyadoo ay Biyahu jiifaan balliyada iyo goobaha Biyo qabatinka ah, Waxaa iyadana ay biyhu qulqulayeen Buundada Xargaga, Waxaa ruux kasta oo nasiib u yeesha inuu booqdo goobahasi uu dareemayaa barwaaqo iyo doogsi ballaadhan. Daawo Sawirrada Raxmaadka ee uu soo qaaday Webka Radiossc.com ee galabta oo ay taariikhdu tahay 29/5/05. Qormadii: radiossc.com

Sxb you have many faces and nicks and I think that is down to be insecure of yourself, you are at a time pro-TFG sometimes anti-TFG and in between you converse withyourself with two different user-names. I think you really have a personality problem and you need to sort yourself out in that aspect. On the question you posed now I already answered and gave my position on that matter in the other thread you opened... Jumatatu Wind talker is not like some blind supporter or blind destroyer, it is very healthy to support the TFG led by President Abdulaahi Yusuf in principal, and criticizes when the government don’t carry out its obligations. Unfortunately, Somali people tend to choose the extremes either to be blind supporter or blind destroyer. Constructive criticism is always valuable!

ABC Online Ethiopia pleads for help as flood death toll increases. 30/04/2005. ABC News Online [This is the print version of story "]http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200504/s1356843.htm] Last Update: Saturday, April 30, 2005. 0:42am (AEST) Ethiopia pleads for help as flood death toll increases Ethiopian authorities on Friday pleaded for help in dealing with devastating floods that have swept through the country's south-east as the death toll from water and crocodiles rose to at least 107. At least 99 people have drowned in the flooding that began at the weekend and another eight have been devoured by crocodiles that have taken to the raging waters of the Wabe Shebell river since it burst its banks on Saturday, officials said. "We need some support mainly in small boats to move people to safe and high lands, more blankets, plastic sheeting and cooking utensils, including cups and plates," said the regional disaster chief of Ethiopia's south-eastern Somali state, 1,380 kilometre from Addis Ababa. In one area alone, near Kelafo in Somali state's Godie district, eight people were eaten by crocodiles and seven washed away by the waters which submerged 84 villages and, the official, Abdullahi Mahdi, told AFP. "Due to the continuing of heavy rain in the highland up north and within the affected areas ... the death toll has increased in the lowland areas down stream in Deghabur," he said. Relief supplies began arriving in the flood-ravaged region on Tuesday but access to Somali state's most remote communities, like Mustahil, was still proving difficult and the new rains had complicated the situation. - AFP

1 000s displaced by rain 28/04/2005 21:28 - (SA) Related Articles People fleeing from crocodiles Floods devastate Ethiopia Survivors 'hanging off trees' Addis Ababa - Ethiopian authorities on Thursday warned of new deaths and damage as non-stop rains pounded parts of southeastern Ethiopia where devastating weekend floods have left at least 88 people dead and about 60 000 displaced. The rain, which started early on Thursday, prevented humanitarian assessment teams deployed in the affected Godie region from returning to compile reports, officials said. "It has been raining since morning and this has complicated the efforts of the assessment teams that was sent to the affected areas," regional disaster prevention chief Abdullahi Mahdi told AFP from the regional capital of Jigiga. "At the same time, the volume of the river is increasing in some areas and we are afraid that areas such as Mustahin, Kelafo and Ferfier (in Godie) will be submerged by water and this could bring the damage and deaths to people and now," he said. The appearance of crocodiles is posing a threat to the displaced, with survivors in some parts of the region still clinging to trees in desperation to avoid being eaten. Relief supplies began arriving in the flood-ravaged region on Tuesday, but access to Somali state's most remote communities, like Mustahil, was still proving difficult and the new rains had complicated the situation. The flooding, which began on Saturday, followed days of uninterrupted rain in the highlands to the north of the affected area and hit most villages at night, taking sleeping residents by surprise. Before the rains, the area had been repeatedly hit by drought and the dried up river bed was unable to handle the excess water, leading to flooding along almost its entire length that stretched across the border into Somalia. Edited by Elmarie Jack

Where Qaybe delivers for Somaliland, Shariif Fails the TFG WardheerNews Editorial april 9 , 2005 The recent adoption of the bill governing the upcoming parliamentary elections in Somaliland, which President Rayaale had earlier referred to the House of Representatives for review, constitutes a major breakthrough and significant milestone on the road to democracy, stability and good governance. This is indeed a special tribute to the commendable role played by the distinguished members of the House of Representatives and the Council of Elders (Guurti ) who have shown a determined effort and commitment to break the deadlock that persisted between Rayaale and the parliament for sometime over the upcoming elections. Ahmed M. Qaybe The compromise and consensus, which was finally reached, was also in a large measure due to the political acumen and skilful leadership demonstrated by Ahmed Mohamed “Qaybe†and Suleyman Mohamoud Adam “Gaalâ€, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Council of Elders, respectively. Both of these gentlemen are eminently qualified to the public offices they currently hold as has been demonstrated by the efficient and dedicated manner with which they discharged their responsibilities. Somaliland's serious internal problems (both political and economic) that could have given any excuse for the parliamentarians to hit the haywire notwithstanding, the leadership of both Houses of the parliament has shown last week that experience really pays off and there is no short cut to it. The tact and finesse with which they moved the bill through the often-disheveled Hargeysa's House of Representatives and the Guurti is admirable. In particular, the leadership of the parliament deserves our notice and citation. For example, Mr. Qaybe has a long professional career in which he held senior administrative and diplomatic positions. He was the Clerk of the former British Somali protectorate's legislative council until the union with Italian Somali Trusteeship, former Ambassador to Washington, Moscow and London, and finally was appointed Foreign Minister towards the end of the Siyad Barre regime. He is a man of high credentials and unique qualities of leadership. Combining their political skills and administrative experience, the leadership of both Houses of the Parliament have successfully tackled challenging parliamentary issues with reputable professionalism. What has transpired in the passage of the bill governing the upcoming election in Somaliland should serve a model for a Speaker and parliamentary leadership: It is a model that serves not as party men but as umpire and guardians of parliamentary practice and procedure. Thus, one may say indeed Somaliland Parliament is shepherded by men of professional experience and political maturity. It is this varied and plethora of experience that set off a clear line of separation between the leadership of the Somaliland Parliament and their counter part in the Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP)--the Speaker of the Transitional Parliament of Somalia, Mr. Shariif Xasan and his deputies. sharif hassan Unlike the leadership of the Somaliland parliament, Mr. Shariif Xasan is less trained for the role and has only a limited education up to the lower grades of High school. He has no relevant professional or political experience. Prior to his current position, he was a former trader in the Qat business and a contractor with dubious business connections to some of the Mogadishu warlords. Since his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Shariif Xasan has proven to be a man with less understanding of parliamentary process, an incompetent individual and, who above all is also biased and partisan. Instead of placing primacy on how to contribute to peace to the war torn country of Somalia, promote the process of healing and democratization, he chose to sow the seeds of division and discord. The recent brawl in Nairobi among members of the House of Representative was undoubtedly the result of lack of effective leadership and, hence, the blame must be on the shoulders of the leadership. Moreover, once the fist fighting started on the 17 th of March at Nairobi Regency Hotel, the Speaker should immediately have stopped the proceedings and adjourned the meeting. The fact that he did not take action and instead proceeded to conduct the voting in the midst of a historic brawl demonstrated his lack of sense of the gravity of his responsibility. This was wrong and improper. It also seriously undermined the image and the prestige of the Speaker--especially when one considers that his partisan voice was captured in some of the audiotapes. TF Parliament in session There is a sharp contrast between the approaches of the Speaker of the House in Somaliland and that of the Transitional Parliament of Somalia. What Mr. Qaybe have done to help Somaliland offset a potential constitutional crisis is admirable. The late Tip O'Neil, who is often associated with the unenviable position of “Speaker of the House,†in America, for he held that job for several decades, would have said that holding the position of the Speaker of a Parliamentary House is cumbersome and a murky business. Mr. O'Neil was known to accommodate the late president Ronald Reagan who was his political nemesis. This position requires a tenacious and tolerant person to do the job right. But, a person with inferior skills like that of Mr. Shariif Xasan would definitely create more headaches and confusion which rather complicates what could have otherwise been a normal government business. Sulayman (Gaal ) The transitional F. parliament has a lot to learn from the house of representatives (Golaha Wakiilada) and Council of Elders (Guurtida ) of Somaliland and their capable leaders, Mr. Qaybe and Mr. Suleyman Mohamoud Adam, (Gaal). In both these officials, you have a representation of clan interest combined with knowledge and professional quality. But in Shariif Xasan and his deputies, you only have a clan representation clothed with unlimited powers. In other words, Shariif and his deputies represent the very forces that have already destroyed Somalia, only this time with [legitimate] power in the name of a parliament. To be an effective leader, in addition to recent apology by the parliament to the Kenyan government and the world, the speaker should be guided by the following norms and criteria: • The Speaker of the TF parliament should scrupulously observe and enforce the established rules of procedure in the exercise of his functional duties. • The Speaker of TF parliament should be above party politics and maintain respect, integrity and independence of the office he holds. • The Speaker should guide the discussion in strict compliance of the rule of procedure and must avoid taking part of the debate. When the Speaker intervenes in a debate, it must be only on matters of procedure to restore order in the House. • The Speaker must establish parliamentary committees and subcommittees as soon as possible. Above all, the office of the speaker must be provided with institutionalized permanent secretariats responsible for the day today administration of the parliament to help sail through all the issues that the country is facing. WardheerNews urges that many leaders of quality must come forward to assume more national responsibilities to meet the current challenges in governance and democratization, in order to assist the re establishment for durable peace, security and stability in which Somalia urgently needs

Ethiopia's Somali region devastated by floods and heavy rain Tue. April 26, 2005 10:37 pm. Floods killed more than 60 people and displaced many people in Ethiopia’s eastern region. Wabi Shabelle, the largest river in Ethiopia burst its banks after days of heavy raining. Most people were caught off guard in their beds at night. Reports from the region say the floods washed away around 900 homes and estimated 100,000 people are affected. Deadly crocodiles are roaming the affected areas and some attacks have been reported. This Somali populated region is claimed by both Somalia and Ethiopia. The two countries fought over its control many times

ETHIOPIA: Over 60 dead in Somali region floods 26 Apr 2005 13:16:20 GMT Source: IRIN ADDIS ABABA, 26 April (IRIN) - Floods have killed 66 people and the death toll could rise further after a river burst its banks in eastern Ethiopia because of heavy rains, rescuers said on Tuesday. Many of the victims were sleeping when crashing floodwaters hit 40 villages in the remote Somali region, some 700 km southeast of the capital of Addis Ababa. Houses were destroyed and families were swept away, emergency officials said. Rescuers are scrambling to reach the survivors in the area, many parts of which still remain cut off from rescue efforts. The Wabe Shebelle is the largest river in Ethiopia, stretching 1,340 km and with a water catchment area of 200,000 km. It burst its banks on Saturday after two days of heavy rains. Flood waters stretched 10 km and forced survivors to flee their homes for the safety of higher ground. Aid organisations and government officials at an emergency meeting in the Somali region capital Jijiga reported on Tuesday that 900 houses had been washed away. Local officials have also reported that some deaths have been caused by attacks from crocodiles that infest the river. Survivors also were clinging to trees to escape the rising floodwaters, officials in the region stated. And, according to humanitarian officials in the area, in some areas the floodwater is still rising. The rains also hit several thousand displaced people living in two former refugee camps, washing away their homes and leaving many of them in the mud. Rescuers are currently preparing an assessment of the scale of damage, which they expect to finalise by the end of Tuesday. "We need food, shelter and fuel to help the people," Ahmed Abdi, from the UN's World Food Programme in Gode, Somali region, said by telephone. He said 38 people had died in West Imi in Afder Zone while 28 had drowned in East Imi in Gode Zone. The affected population in the two zones is around 110,000. Rescuers also say they fear that malaria could spread. Ahmed said two helicopters are expected to arrive on Tuesday to help reach areas that are still cut off. He added that in some areas the water level was decreasing, but weather forecasters say that heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the coming days and over the weekend. The Ethiopian federal government has also sent in two Antonovs aircraft into Gode with food and fuel aboard to help survivors. Flooding regularly occurs at this time of the year in Somali region, where the waters are used to regenerate soil for pasture. In the last major floods in 2003, 119 people were killed.

But almost all privately owned properties that belonged to other clans have been returned to their rightful owners, this includes the minority clans and those from Kilka-5aad. This statement is not true!

أن لله وأنا أليه راجعون لا حول ولا قوة ألا بالله نسال الله ان يرحم المرحوم رحمة واسعة وان يسكنه Ùسيح جناته ØŒ ويلهم آله وزويه الصبر والسلوان اللهم تغمده بواسع رحمتك يا ارحم الراحمين May Allaah grant him jannatul fardows, and give you strength to go through this tough times inshallah. My condolonces to you (sister) and your family.

Statement Of KULMIYE (Rally For Unity And Development) Hargeisa,Somaliland 5 February, 2004 Kulmiye Party Statement of KULMIYE (Rally for Unity and Development) To The Parliamentary Delegation from the United Kingdom to Somaliland 25 January 2004 Hargeisa, Somaliland It is our greatest pleasure to welcome you to Somaliland and to let you know how much we appreciate your visit. Your delegation represents the largest group to visit Somaliland from the United Kingdom in recent memory and we hope we will together rekindle our long historical relationship. Your visit is short, but we still hope that it will give you a flavor of Somaliland’s multidimensional society. KULMIYE is one of Somaliland’s three national political parties. In the most recent elections our party received 42.7% of the votes cast, just 0.1% less than the winning party. It is a measure of Somaliland’s maturity that, in spite of this narrowest of margins, no disturbances took place and peace was maintained. Somaliland is proud of its recent history. For more than 12 years, we have survived and prospered in the face of international ostracism and marginalization. We have built peace out of chaos. We have improved on that peace by laying the foundation for a solid, democratic governance that can be matched by few countries in the third word. Our private sector is creating prosperity that is quickly erasing 40 years of corruption and neglect by successive southern Somalia governments and the effects of a brutal and genocidal civil war. Nonetheless, the entire international community has ignored our achievements. The recognition we deserve from your country and other countries has not been accorded to us. As a result, we are unable to move forward beyond where we are. We cannot access international financial institutions, participate adequately in international trade and investment, and cannot develop even our own resources. Sadly, this hostility towards us is based not on any justifiable and overriding international necessity, but on a misreading of our history and on the wishes and designs of warlords in southern (former Italian) Somalia. We are in effect being held hostage to the needs of these warlords who have wrecked havoc on their own people and who have been unable to consummate a single agreement even after the good will and generous assistance of the entire international community. These warlords have found that disturbing Somaliland’s peace and stability serves their needs and have now started to foment conflict within Somaliland’s own boundary. The silence of the international community and their lukewarm calls for a ceasefire are, in our view, tantamount to rewarding the aggressor and punishing the peacemaker. We hope your august delegation will push the United Kingdom to remember the 86 years of relationship with Somaliland. We feel that the United Kingdom has neglected us completely. On the contrary, other European powers have been kinder to their old friends in this region. France has maintained a good and strong relationship with Djibouti and, in spite of the chaos that rages in southern Somalia, Italy is still very much engaged in what goes on there almost always at our expense. The international community has given Somaliland only a meager support and often grudgingly and in ways that do not respond to our priorities. Our achievements have been entirely our own. We are proud of this, but we sincerely hope that you will impress upon your government that the people of Somaliland deserve the much touted peace dividend. In particular, we urge you and the rest of the international community to: Give a reasonable and judicious review to Somaliland’s case for recognition and full sovereignty. We are confident that Somaliland’s case is legally and politically sound. We hope our old friend, the United Kingdom, will take the lead in this effort. Help strengthen Somaliland’s nascent democracy and the fundamental institutions that are necessary for the democratic process. KULMIYE believes that the quickest route to proper and balanced development for the people of Somaliland is through true democracy. As you may all know, Somaliland has completed elections for local councils and the Presidency, but that the pillar of democracy, the national legislature, has yet to be formed under as indicated by our own constitution through an election process. On 4/7/2003, the three national political parties agreed to elections for the national legislature no later than the summer of 2004. We still hope that this election will take place as agreed, but we are worried that our government will drag this process longer than necessary and in effect short-circuit the democratic process. 3. Somaliland has been part of the British Empire for nearly a century. We belong to the Commonwealth nations that have shared this history and we ask that Somaliland be given observer status in the Commonwealth until such that time that we are able to become a full-fledged member. We hope that this delegation will impress upon the United Kingdom to consider giving Somaliland much more assistance and that this assistance fits our own identified priorities. We humbly site the following as examples of appropriate assistance: · Somaliland has emerged successfully from the emergency and relief phase. It needs development assistance, therefore, we urge the UK to increase assistance to our social sector, health, education and human resource development. · Helping our democratic institutions: the legislature, the judiciary and free media by urging the involvement of United Kingdom organizations and organs that can help us develop good and sound governance. We believe that effective political parties are essential to the democracy, but our parties are newborn and resource poor and need much assistance in the short term. · Re-establish scholarship and exchange programs. · Help Somaliland in overcoming the obstacles posed by the lack of recognition. It may be possible, with the assistance of the United Kingdom, to develop innovative solutions to overcome some of these obstacles and help us emerge out of the shadow of obscurity. We sincerely hope that your visit is not the last that you and your colleagues make to Somaliland. Our party is committed to the creation of an independent and prosperous Somaliland that is able to take care of all of its citizens. We will continue to work hard to attain these goals. We also reaffirm that Somaliland is no longer part of Somalia. The Union that we entered voluntarily in 1960 with Italian Somalia has not served us well. That union concerns as no longer. We are, therefore, not involved and will not participate in the “reconciliation†meeting currently taking place in Kenya. In deed, there is no reason for us to abandon our hard earned peace, stability and economic progress for an illusive reconciliation effort that after 15 efforts has not yet produced a single meaningful result. Thank you and we wish a safe and pleasant journey home!

Letter to the UK. Parliament By Aniis Y.E. UNITED KINGDOM PARLIAMENT HOUSE OF LORDS AND HOUSE OF COMMONS LONDON, UK YOUR EXCELLENCY: FEB 12, 2004 I have the honour to address this emergency appeal to You, Trimester Tony Blarr, International Organizations, Friendly government and NGO’s on behalf of the Citizens of Somaliland Republic. THE RE-BIRTH OF SOMALILAND REPUBLIC: The Republic of Somalia came into existence as a result of the unification of (British Somaliland Protectorate) and Italian Somalia on the 1st of July 1960. The following condition set by the politicians of Italian Somalia. Set the stage for the present dissolution of the union. 1- The Flag and the Constitution of the south-Italian Somalia should be those of the Union. 2- Mogadisho to be the capital and the seat of government. 3- the president should be from the south. 4- the commander of the army and the police should be southerners. This great imbalance of political power was further accentuated by the division of seats in the Unions National Assembly (Parliament). 90 of the total seats of 123 belonged to the south. The estimated population ratio was then about 2/3 in favour of the south. As early as 1961, the army officers of the north organized an ill-fated coup against southern domination. It was of course quickly crushed. Because of the popular belief in national unity. The north was indeed reduced to an inferior region. Its share of the national cake was always minimal. A deliberate policy of economic starvation and political domination of the north was the order of the day. The ill feeling and resentment of the North were never being redressed by the successive representative government of the Republic. The rise of Dictator Siad Barre to power in October 1969 unleashed untold horrors. The Somali National Movement ( SNM ), took up arms against the Dictator Siad Barre in 1981. The Organization liberated the North in 1991 and declared on the 18th of May 1991 the separate independent and sovereign state of Somaliland Republic. The declaration of independence was proclaimed after conducting a lot of consultations with the elders, politicians and intellectuals of all groups and all tribes. In fact the population pressured the SNM to declare independence. The declaration of the newly born state is the true expression of the will of the people. NATIONAL RECONCILIATION: Peace stability and national reconciliation are urgent issues which the Somaliland government addressed itself to non-Isaak tribes were invited participate in the national government. At present they hold the Presidency and Speaker of the Parliament. Their share of portfolios of the government, a fair representation in the constituent Assembly should also be devised and allocated to these tribes. This so in order to enable them to take part in the fundamental decisions which this representation should effectively be achieved. Is entrusted to the government and the non-Isaak Tribes their fair and effective representation is are entitled to exercise and enjoy. RECOGNITION: The government of Somaliland Republic is the effective and unchallenged authority of the North (Former Somaliland British Protectorate). The government enjoy the support of the population, these is peace for the first time after a long period of repression. The dramatic change of the political map of Europe set presidents that support our case, our case. Our unilateral declaration of independent is not a secession, It is a restoration of a past status queue. We got our independence on June 26 1960, the south on 1st July 1960. We were independent five days ahead of the south. As that we did once for all. The political map of the Horn of Africa with the rise of Eritrea and Somaliland has also change; the “ New World Order “ favours the downfall of African dictators. That is being swept by the current wind of change in Africa. The break-up of cumbersome states in Europe is also welcome. The recognition of the emerging states is the order of the day. Though recognition is essentially a political decision the identical situation of the emergent states of both continents neither be denied nor overlooked. Political solution of political problems is a preferable option. The government of Somaliland Republic is anxious to solve outstanding problems with southern Somalia. Our independence and separate statehood are not subject to negotiations. Our unilateral declaration of the sovereign state of Somaliland is irreversible. The warring factions of the south are not likely to entertain at the moment a peaceful settlement of their problems. Political solution in the absence of a southern partner is a remote possibility. The recognition of our newly born Republic is held up for the fact that the south as an entity is non-existent. Our case for recognition should not suffer for factors beyond our control. The U.K Parliament and International community should view our case on its own merit. INTERNATIONAL AID: The Republic of Somaliland is in a dire need of International aid. Infrastructures, water supply systems, hospitals, schools, and entire cities and villages are pilled to the ground by the Somalian army. Minefield was indiscriminately planted throughout the country. Demeaning presents a problems that the Somaliland government and the public are Determined to put their maximum efforts to help themselves. NGO’s , International organizations etc, are given maximum cooperation and protection of their staffs live and properties. HOW LONG SHOULD WE WAIT? The destruction, which the southern army of occupation has inflicted, is unparalleled entire cities and villages are pulled to the ground. Indiscriminate planting of minefields further cripples the possibility of reconstruction. As the former masters of the North, Southern politicians old or new unlikely to easily come to terms with the fact-of-life reality that has emerged. Aid donor, NGO’s and International organizations are request to consider the unique case of the Republic of Somaliland unlike other disaster-stricken situations our country has to start reconstruction and rehabilitation right from the scratch. In all other situations the devastation and destruction were not total or nationwide. In our case we are left with a physical environment devoid of every thing to live on, and a destitute population a refugee population robbed of all their independent means of livelihood. We have to realize that we are not different from the former Yugoslavia, and former Soviet Union, who break up into different independent countries. If Ukrain, Latvia, Estonia, Croatia, and Bosnia can be a Sovereign countries, why not in Somaliland? We have to have the will, the political will and collective will. We have a right to get self-determination and get recognition from the world. Everybody must believe and understand that the past can no longer be re-created, and there will be no more of the artificial Nation-State of the SO-CALLED-GREAT-SOMALIA. We have dreams; dreams born of the new mood of desperation; Dream of sovereignty of dignity, of education, health, employment, social welfare and so on. YOUR EXCELLENCY: If you can look into the faces of those whose world have been torn famine and war and feel in some way responsible. You know the meaning of love If you can see people with little or no hope and know that their survival is very much licked to your own. You know the meaning of brotherhood. If you can feel that those of you, who have been blessed with abundance should share with those less fortunate. You know the meaning of charity. If you can look into the eyes of hungry child and feel the pains. You know the meaning of compassion. If you can travel to the end of the world to bring hope to those who would otherwise never know it. You know the meaning of courage. And if you can see a smile in the faces of those who should have no reason to smile. You know that there is still time. TO CAN GIVE US RECOGNITION I should therefore be considered for immediate recognition and development aid in order to help us cope with tremendous problems we face. ANIIS ABDILLAHI ESSA WASHINGTON DC ADVACTE FOR SOMALILAND RECOGNITION. ANIIS@YAHOO.COM 202-460-2038

Letter of Appreciations to the UK House of Parliament Feb 08 2004 Hargeisa, Somaliland (Somaliland Net) - Letter of Appreciation to UK House of Commons from MP Mr. Abdulkadir Mohamed Hassan (Indho), Member of Somaliland House of Elders. for for the Courageous, truthful and just contributions During the debate on Somaliland recognition And development aid. To: All members of the Select Committee for International Development, who visited Somaliland On 24th-25th January, 2004, and Contributors to the Debate on Somaliland, at the UK House of Commons, on 4/2/04 The Honourable Mr. Tony Worthington (Clydebank and Milngavie), “ “ Mr. Tony Baldry (Banbury). “ “ Mr. Tony Colman (Putney). “ “ Mr. Andrew Rob than (Blaby). “ “ Mr. Quentin Davies (Graham and Stamford). “ “ Mr. John Barrett (Edinburgh, West). “ “ Mr. Frank Cook “ “ Kevin Bremen (Cardiff, West) “ “ John Berrow (Buckingham) Dear Sirs, Subject: Sincere Thanks and Appreciation for the Courageous, truthful and just contributions During the debate on Somaliland recognition And development aid. Please accept my personal and sincere thanks and appreciation for the courageous, truthful and just speeches as contributions to the recent debate on the issues of Somaliland’s recognition and development aids. Certainly, it is a difficult task for me to describe the extent of my good feelings and/or how I became very pleased with the reports presented by members of the Select Committee for International development that was made in result of their visit to Somaliland on the 24th-25th January 2004. Naturally, your jointly expressed feelings, views and unified action to support the just cause of neglected Somaliland by the UK and other members of the International Community as a whole, is surely a historical event and a brave step that will be hailed by coming generations for the triumph of peace, democracy and the principles of human rights. As a member of Somaliland’s House of Elders (Upper chamber of Parliament), who represent the Taleh Constituency of the Sool Region of Somaliland, I would like to earnestly appeal to the government of the UK, and other peace loving people of the world, including members of the Select Committee for International Development of the UK House of Commons for their urgent intervention to thwart the criminal intent of Abdillahi Yusuf, the warlord of Puntland, who carried out his armed intervention for the sole aim of creating chaos and new armed conflicts, so as to jeopardize and destroy the peace, stability and democratic rule reached in Somaliland. Therefore, the members of the ***** clans, who are living in the Sool and Eastern parts of Sanag Regions of Somaliland are condemning the false claim of this war criminal, and genuinely asks all concerned to work hard for his arrest and to bring him before a court of justice, for committing many atrocities against his own people Otherwise we are content and broad of your deeds, by applauding your commitments on our behalf, and by calling for the continuity of your good work. Finally, I would like to inform you that the Chairman of the House of Elders Sheikh Ibrahim Sheikh Yusuf Sheikh Madar, who is the highest ranking official of the two chambers of Somaliland’s Parliament, is also working on an official letter of thanks and appreciation for your sincere deeds, which will be sent to you as soon as possible. Thank you again for your support and assistance for our just cause. Mr. Abdulkadir Mohamed Hassan (Indho), Member of Somaliland House of Elders. Hargeisa, Somaliland, Email: MP Abdulkadir Mohamed Hassan (indho)

Letter from Sool Sanaag Hawd Development Agency (SSHDA), 15 March 2004 PROTEST AND CONCERN BY RECENT PARLIAMENTARY REPORT FROM NORTHWEST SOMALIA (SOMALILAND) The recent report by honourable members of UK Parliament visiting Hargeisa, was biased as well as embarrassing, it sparked a crisis among the Somali Community in UK and added more fuel to the ongoing fire in Somalia. The report propagated a serious propaganda to the effect that the breakaway "Somaliland" from the rest of Somalia has the overwhelming support from its inhabitants and constituent clans in the region, in that case deserving recognition, which is not the fact. This report sending the wrong signal, will only encourage secessionists to embark on a new wave of violence, which they started now by sending their militia to the border of Sool region (Las-Anod) by trying to wage war on territories of other clans, which would lead to become the worst civil war in Somalia. Honourable members visited only one town (Hargeisa), stayed only 24 hours and reported an emotional report based on what they heard from their hosts. Which in effect gives false hope to the secessionists, thereby prolonging our ongoing tragedy, entailing misery and population exodus, particularly to Britain where many Somali refugees come to escape from the strife torn country. Honourable Tony Worthington mentioned he did not know anything about the dispute in Las-Anod, which indicates that the honourable members reported one-side of the story. The dispute is between Secessionists based in Hargeisa drawing support from the Isak clan in Hargeisa and Berbera, and the anti-secessionists (The ***** Clans of *********** and Warsengeli) from the regions of Sool (Lasanod), Sanaag (Erigavo) and Am (Buhodle) all in Puntland State of Somalia. The population in those regions lead by their Traditional Leaders rejected the clan based myth of Somaliland and opted for a Somali nation by establishing the Puntland State of Somalia. They did not allow their bogus referendum, Local Councils or Presidential Elections to take place in their territories. Also the ***** clan of (*********** ) chased Mr Riyaale (North West Somaliland President) when he tried to sneak to Lasanod on 7 December 2002. The campaign by a single tribe to deceive and manipulate the international community by persuading members of UK Parliament and disseminating a story based on illusions of a statehood which is lacking the consent of many regions and clans, claiming that they were singled and persecuted by a dictator. The truth is that all Somalis suffered the same fate. Former British Somaliland Protectorate consisted of Six Districts of which three are populated by non-Isak Clans. Now there are six regions Sool (Lasanod), Am (Buhodle), Sanaag (Erigavo) populated by the ***** Clans who totally reject secession. In Awdal (Borama) the most western region is occupied by the Issa and Gudabuursi, despite Mr Riyaale (president of North West Somaliland) being from Awdal, the majority of both these tribes reject secession from the Somali Republic. The secessionist movement is based in Hargeisa and Berbera (Northwest region) only. Even a major part of the population in Burao (Togdheer) opt for a Somali Republic, as many of their elders, politicians and intellectuals are now participating in Nairobi's ongoing Somali Reconciliation Conference. We ask that the British Government and Parliament to visit or seek more information of the situation in that areas which reject secession from the Somali Republic. We also would like to know the policy and the view of the British Government in regard to the above mentioned conflict. We hope that the report by honourable members who visited Hargeisa would not fan the flames of Somalia's civil war by giving encouragement to the secessionist elements, by misusing humanitarian aid to procure arms in contrast to the UN sanctions and waging war against other clans and territories. The Somali Republic fragmented into non-viable mini parts, is no one's interest neither for the Somali people as whole nor for the international community including UK. It would only suit warlords, terrorists and secessionists. We look forward that the Government of UK, Parliament and other UK institutions would help Somalis towards reconciliation and support the ongoing Somali Reconciliation Conference in Nairobi, peace building and nation building. We are concerned and we look forward to your response. A Suleiman Secretary General Sool Sanaag Hawd Development Agency (SSHDA) 15 March 2004 Annex 1 Press Release SC/8007, 25/02/04 Security Council 4915th Meeting (PM) SECURITY COUNCIL REITERATES FIRM SUPPORT FOR SOMALI RECONCILIATION WELCOMES DECLARATION SIGNED IN NAIROBI AS "IMPORTANT STEP" TOWARDS PEACE The Security Council this afternoon, reiterating its firm support for the reconciliation process in Somalia, welcomed the recent signing of a declaration aimed at harmonising issues as "an important step towards lasting peace", and called on Somali parties to build on that progress and swiftly conclude the National Reconciliation Conference by establishing a viable transitional government. In a statement read out by its President, Wang Guangya (China), the Council urged all the signatories to that agreement, who met in consultative meetings from 9 to 29 January in Nairobi, Kenya, to fully abide by their commitment and move the peace process forward. The Council also called on the Somali parties to continue working towards a comprehensive security arrangement, reiterating that the Eldoret Declaration of 27 October 2002 on cessation of hostilities should be implemented expeditiously. The Council condemned those who obstructed the peace process, stressing that those who persisted on the path of confrontation and conflict would be held accountable. It also stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive ceasefire throughout Somalia and called on the Somali parties to fully implement the ceasefire, to ensure security and to resolve their differences through peaceful means. Welcoming the African Union's preparation to deploy a military observer mission to Somalia, the Council called upon the international community to support the African Union's efforts to improve the security situation in Somalia. Reiterating its concern over the continued flow of weapons and ammunition supplies to Somalia, the Council welcomed the establishment of the Monitoring Group pursuant to resolution 1519(2003) of 16 December 2003, and called on relevant States and entities to comply with the arms embargo. The Council requested the Secretary-General, in his next report, to suggest ways to develop the United Nations role in support of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)-facilitated Somali reconciliation process. The meeting was called to order at 1:10 p.m. and adjourned at 1:17 p.m. PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT The full text of the presidential statement, to be issued as S/PRST/2004/3 reads as follows: "The Security Council, recalling its previous decisions concerning the situation in Somalia, in particular the statement of its President of 11 November 2003 (S/PRST/2003/19) and welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of February 2004 (S/2004/115), reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia, and its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of the country, consistent with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. "The Security Council reiterates its firm support for the Somali national reconciliation process and the ongoing Somali National Reconciliation Conference in Kenya, launched under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). "The Security Council commends President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, other leaders of IGAD, and international supporters of the Somali National Reconciliation Conference for their perseverance to help Somalis reach national reconciliation. "The Security Council welcomes the signing, on 29 January 2004, of the Declaration on the Harmonisation of the Various Issues by the Somali Delegates at the Somali Consultative Meetings, held from 9 to 29 January 2004 in Nairobi, as an important step towards lasting peace and reconciliation in Somalia, and urges all signatories to the agreement to fully abide by their commitment to take forward the peace process. "The Security Council calls upon the Somali parties to build on the progress achieved and swiftly conclude the Somali National Reconciliation Conference with a durable and inclusive solution to the conflict in Somalia by establishing a viable transitional government. "The Security Council reiterates that the Somali parties should abide by and implement expeditiously the Eldoret Declaration of 27 October 2002 on cessation of hostilities, and calls on the Somali parties to continue working towards a comprehensive security arrangement for Somalia. "The Security Council stresses the urgent need for a comprehensive ceasefire throughout Somalia, and that the Somali parties themselves bear the responsibility of achieving it. The Council calls on the Somali parties to fully implement the ceasefire, to ensure security, and to resolve their differences through peaceful means. "The Security Council condemns those who obstruct the peace process, and stresses that those who persist on the path of confrontation and conflict will be held accountable. The Council will continue to monitor the situation closely "The Security Council calls upon all neighbouring States to continue their endeavour to participate fully and constructively for the success of the Somali National Reconciliation Process and the attainment of peace in region. "The Security Council welcomes the commitment and preparation of the African Union to deploy a military observer mission to Somalia, and calls upon the international community to support the African Union's efforts to improve the security situation in Somalia. "The Security Council calls on the international community to continue its efforts to support IGAD in its facilitation of the Somali National Reconciliation Conference, and calls on the donor countries to contribute to the Conference, the United Nations Trust Fund for Peace-building in Somalia and the United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Somalia. "The Security Council expresses serious concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Somalia, and calls on the Somalia leaders to facilitate the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance and to assure the safety of all international and national aid workers. "The Security Council reiterates its concern over the continued flow of weapons and ammunition supplies to Somalia, welcomes the establishment of the Monitoring Group pursuant to resolution 1519 (2003) of 16 December 2003, and calls on relevant States and entities to comply scrupulously with the arms embargo and to cooperate with the Monitoring Group. "The Security Council welcomes the readiness of the Secretary-General to enhance the attention of the United Nations to developments in Somalia within existing resources. The Council reiterates that a comprehensive peace-building program with special emphasis on disarmament, demobilisation, rehabilitation and reintegration will be important to post-conflict Somalia as stipulated in the statement of its President of 28 March 2002 (S/PRST/2002/8). "The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to consider and to suggest in his next report ways to develop the role of the United Nations in support of the IGAD facilitated Somali reconciliation process. "The Security Council reiterates its readiness to assist the Somali parties and support IGAD in implementation of the agreements reached in the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference." BACKGROUND When the Security Council met it had before it the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia (S/2004/115 and Corr. 1), covering the period from 13 October 2003, and focusing on the progress made by the Somali national reconciliation process under the auspices of IGAD. The conflict in Somalia dates to 1989, when growing discontent with President Siad Barre's regime resulted in a general civil war. The regime collapsed in 1991, and the country descended into inter-clan warfare. The crisis in Somalia impelled the Security Council to impose an arms embargo on the country and eventually authorise a United Nations peace enforcement operation from 1993 to 1995. United Nations peacekeeping forces were then drawn into a difficult and protracted conflict with the Somali National Alliance (SNA), which sapped the will of the international community for the enforcement operation. When the last United Nations forces withdrew in March 1995, Somalia remained divided, without a central government. In 2002, the IGAD, a regional organisation of States in the Horn of Africa, proposed to hold a peace and reconciliation conference. That conference signed a Declaration on Cessation of Hostilities and the Structures and Principles of the Somalia Reconciliation Process, in Eldoret, Kenya, on 27 October that year. Since then, a Somalia National Reconciliation Conference has been meeting in Mbagathi, Kenya, under auspices of the IGAD. On 16 December 2003, the Council adopted resolution 1519 (2003) to give full effect to the implementation of the arms embargo [see Press Release SC/7957]. The Secretary-General states in his report that, according to the Council's request, he has established a Monitoring Group to investigate violations of the arms embargo covering access to Somalia by land, air and sea and to provide a draft list of those who continue to violate the embargo for possible measures by the Council. According to the report, on 29 January, Somali leaders signed a "Declaration on the Harmonisation of Various Issues Proposed by the Somali Delegates at the Somali Consultative Meetings from 9 to 29 January", consisting of proposed amendments to the transitional federal charter adopted at the plenary meeting of the Conference on 15 September 2003. Among other things, the document called for a national census to be undertaken while a new constitution was being drafted, as well as for its approval by an internationally supervised national referendum. A controversy arose, however, over the method of selection of the members of the transitional federal parliament, which is to consist of 275 members, 12% of whom would be women. The Secretary-General observes that that agreement marked a breakthrough that promises to allow further progress in the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference. He points out, however, how important it is that progress in the political arena be accompanied by serious efforts on the leaders' part to realise tangible improvement in the security situation, which would be conducive to the implementation of a political agreement. That would, in turn, accord the necessary credibility to the political agreement, which would be critical if it were to receive the full support of the people of Somalia and the international community. The Secretary-General further observes that insecurity and violence in many parts of the country make a comprehensive peace urgent. Somali leaders and their militias should also be aware that they will be held accountable for continued violations of human rights. It would be necessary for the front-line IGAD States to narrow differences among themselves with regard to the Somali national reconciliation process, and to speak with one voice. Regarding the humanitarian situation in Somalia—affected by four years of drought in northern Somalia, issues of safe access to contested areas, inter-clan fighting and ongoing violence and criminality—the Secretary-General notes that, as at 1 February, less than 1% of the $113 million requested in the 2004 Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Somalia has been received. Of the $78 million requested in the 2003 appeal, 61% was funded. Many essential services are not provided to the population because of lack of funds and the precarious security situation. As the United Nations and non-governmental organisations have made greater efforts to improve the consolidated inter-agency appeal by making it more participatory and strengthening analysis and planning, the Secretary-General encourages donors to contribute generously to the consolidated appeal, in order to ensure the fullest possible implementation of the Common Humanitarian Action Plan for Somalia.

SOMALIA: Torrential rains kill five, cause massive destruction in Somaliland 26 Apr 2005 13:26:11 GMT Source: IRIN HARGEYSA, 26 April (IRIN) - Five people died and more than 1,000 others were displaced on Sunday when torrential rains battered Hargeysa, the capital of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, the town's governor, Abdillahi Irro, told IRIN on Monday. "The number of deaths might be higher since some villages outside Hargeysa were also affected by the torrential rains, and reports on the damages, deaths and casualties have not all come in yet," he said. He said more than 500 families, among them elderly women and children, were displaced. He added that 270 families had been relocated to a camp belonging to the Somaliland police force, where they were receiving food aid and non-food items from relief agencies and the government. Others had sought refuge with relatives and friends, he said. For decades, torrential rain and floods have devastated Somaliland, located to the northwest of Somalia, and weakened the region, already suffering from the ravages of a civil war and recurring drought. Sunday night's deluge caused the seasonal Hargeysa River to burst its banks, triggering floods that destroyed tens of houses, several graves, two public resorts and the premises of several NGOs. The floods also damaged the town's infrastructure, sweeping away a pedestrian bridge, vehicles and electricity poles. Another bridge, used by motorists to cross from the worst hit eastern side of Hargeysa to the west, was severely damaged. Roads were flooded, trapping people in their neighbourhoods, with several left clinging to trees and sheltering on small islets for safety. "The main water source for Hargeysa town, situated in the Geedoble area, was damaged after the machines, including the water pipes, were swept away," Irro said. Food stocks, which are usually stored underground, were destroyed, while the homes and irrigated crops of thousands of families were washed away. Livestock deaths are estimated at about 200. Somaliland President Dahir Riyale Kahin toured the hardest hit areas on Monday, and appointed a committee to assess the overall damage. He also appealed to donors for emergency help for those affected. "The poor were most affected by the floods that hit the greater Hargeysa area," Bob McCarthy, the emergency officer for the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Somalia, told IRIN on Tuesday. He said UNICEF, in conjunction with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the UN World Food Programme, the Somaliland ministries for the interior and for planning, carried out a rapid assessment of the damage on Monday. "Because of the standing water, we are concerned about the possibility of waterborne diseases," McCarthy said. "We have initiated hygiene-awareness programmes to prevent that eventuality." The WFP country director, Robert Hauser, told IRIN that the agency had distributed nine mt of assorted food to some 170 households. "In addition, we have some limited standby food commodities in our stores in Hargeysa," he said.

Mr. PRESIDENT: GOOO! GO HOME PLEASE! By Rashid Ali Please go home. For the sake of the country and the people, go. Just go. For God’s sake go home. Can’t you see the indignities, the humiliation and the insults? How much do you want the people to endure? You don’t have to put up with the outbursts of ministers, envoys and ambassadors. You don’t have to receive dignitaries in a hotel. If you don’t have an office, receive them under the shade of a tree somewhere in Somalia. You are a PRESIDENT. Don’t drag our name in the mud no more. If you don’t feel safe in Mogadishu, it is OK! It is understandable, but go. Go to Jowar, go to Baidoa, go to Garowe. Just go. Do not ask IGAD to bring back to Nairobi those who threw the towel in and said enough! Enough of being thrown out into the streets. Enough of queuing for meals! Enough of the insults! What are you calling them back for? So they could be kicked out of the hotel in the middle of the night? Or a foreigner would carry mediation messages back and forth between fellow citizens as though they suddenly forgot their mother tongue? Or they could be humiliated more in making them stand for hours and hours waiting for a never coming paycheck? Or they could be coerced into accepting a deal? Nairobi is not Mogadishu. They are where they are supposed to be. It is you Mr. President who should go to them. Long has it been since you came into Kenya, 772 days and more. The people need you there. Perhaps you should go. It has only been weeks since they left and already there is talk of peace in Mogadishu. The armed militias are being camped away from the city. Via Maka Al-Mukarama is being reopened to traffic. I heard that the Green Line is gone in Wadajir district. Who knows Mr. President? Perhaps if you go, better things might happen and we may all follow you. Mind you. This is not a trap and no malice intended. The people have suffered enough. Adding insult to injury is just too much to bear. Let us reclaim our dignity, whatever is left of it, by washing our dirt inside our own country. Let those who genuinely care about Somalia come to the country. Let a Somali policeman frisk them. Let the ministers be met by ministers, you are too important to see them. Let the fat cats bring their swollen burses and egos with money and aid to Somalia. Let a Somali inn keeper charge for a night’s stay so he can feed his children. And who knows, the good Allah has mysterious ways and you may end up being fond of those hot heads. May be it is better to quarrel with a brother and be mediated by a relative than a complete stranger or a sworn enemy to the family. Trust me, home is far better. An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; O, give me my lowly thatched cottage again! ---- To thee I'll return, overburdened with care; The heart's dearest solace will smile on me there; No more from the cottage again will I roam; Be it ever so humble there's no place like home. Home! Home! sweet, sweet Home! There's no place like Home! there's no place like Home! By John Howard Payne Rashid Ali Baltimore, Maryland E-mail: Rashid_Ali_66@hotmail.com

Lander Somalia and Djibouti are not the only non-Arab speaking countries in Arab League. Comoros and Mauritania are also non-Arab speaking countries in Arab League. Although Somali people might not be Arab by race like Egyptians, however Somali people share people a lot of things with there Arab brothers, more than any other race on the face of earth. Somali people are very close to Arabs culturally and religiously. And in terms of language, Somali people can learn Arabic - the language of The Holy Koran - like the way they learned English. Most Muslims are not Arabs, and there is no pride in being Arab, because Islam promotes equality and diversity. And the fact that the Somali President Abdullah Yusuf doesn’t speak Arabic is not strange, because Mr. President shares 95% of Somali population who don’t speak Arabic. (Arabs were familiar with Somalia's unique situation, in 1974 when they accepted Somalia as a full member, because Arabs realized the fact that Somali people are very close to Arab people) In 1974, Somalia made a extremely strategic move by joining Arab league, after Somalia experienced a political crisis in Africa, former OAU - Organization of African Unity (Now AU - African Union) bluntly supported Ethiopia’s claims over Somali territories. Also Ethiopia and Kenya formed military pact against Somali people. Somalia needed alliance at that critical era - the height of cold war. At last, Somalia by joining Arab League, benefited culturally, financially, and militarily.

Deeqdii Gobolada Sool, Sanaag Iyo Cayn Ee Ay Qaramada Midoobay Soo Marin Jireen Maamulka Hargeysa Way Joogsatay, Waxaana Loo Wareejiyey Dhanka Maamulka Puntland. Warkii: Apr 12, 2005 Hargeysa (Radiossc.com) Warar aanu ka helnay ilo si aad ah loogu kalsoon yahay, bishan aynu ku jirno waxay qaramada midoobay soo saartey go’aamo ay ku muujinayso mowqifkooda ku aadan deeqdii gobolada SSC ee sida bahalnimada ah loogu cuni jirey Magaalada Hargeysa. Ergeyga u qaabilsan deeqaha qaramada midoobay ay Soomaaliya ugu tala gashay, Mudane Maxwell waa kii dhawaan soo gaadhay caasimadda Gobolka Waqooyi Galbeed, wuxuuna maamulka halkasi ka jira u sheegay go’aankooda ku wajahan deeqdii gobolada SSC inay u wareejin doonaan dhinaca Dawlad Goboleed ka Puntland. Inkastoo uu ku dadaalay maamulka Hargeysa ka arimiyaa sidii aysan gacantooda uga bixi lahayn deeqdaasi, oo ay dana badan ku fushan jireen, si aad ahna ayey ula xidhiidheen ila xarunta qaramda midoobay, iyagoo doonaya inay hadafkooda ka dhaadhiciyaan, misana waxay wararku intaasi ku darayaan in aysan ku guulaysanin, waxaana arrinkaasi meel cad iska taagay Mudane Maxwell. Hadaba warar aanu ka helnay ilo lagu kalsoon yahay waxay noo sheegeen in bishan aynu ku jirno ee Abriil ee 2005 wixii ka dambeeya inay goboladaasi deeqdoodii loogu tala galay si xalaal ah ugu soo mari doonto Dawlad Goboleedka Puntland. Si hadaba deeqdaasi ay u noqoto mid goboladaasi wax u tarta, waxna loogu qabto, waxaa iyaduna mudan in aqoonyahanada u dhashay gobolada SSC ee ka tirsan dawlad Goboleedka Puntland inay hawshaasi xil iska saaraan, isla markaasina ay ku dadaalaan sidii deeqdaasi wax loogu qaban lahaa. Hargeysa, Soomaaliya Qormadii: Radiossc.com

Madaxweynaha Jamhuriyada FKMG ah oo dib ugu soo laabtay Nairobi Posted to the Web Apr 12, 20:05 Nairobi:-Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyada FKMG ah Cabdullaahi Yuusuf Axmed iyo weftigii uu hoggaaminayey ayaa waxay ka soo dageen Garoonka diyaaradaha ee Wilson Airport ee magaalada Nairobi,iyagoo ka soo laabtay Magaalada Addis Ababa ee Xarunta Itoobiya oo ay ku tageen safar qaatay muddo labo cisho ah,islamarkaasna ay uga qaybgaleen kulan lagu unkayey Ciidan rigli ah oo ay yeeshaan Dalalka ku bahoobay Urur goboleedka IGAD. Madaxweynaha iyo weftigii ku weheliyey socdaalkiisa ayaa waxaa ku soo dhaweeyey Madaarka ay ka soo dageen Ra,iisal wasaaraha Xukuumadda FKMG ah,Guddoomiyaha baarlamaanka,Xubno ka koobnaa Golaha wasiirada iyo Xildhibaanada baarlamaanka FKMG ah iyo dadweyne ka socday Jaaliyadda Soomaaliyeed ee ku dhaqan Magaalada Nairobi. Sikastaba ha ahaatee,Dawladda FKMG ah ayaa waxay qorshaynaysaan sidii dalka loogu noqon lahaa oo muddo laga sugayey,inkastoo ay jirto kala qaybsanaan ku aadan goobta dalka la abaarayo oo ay kula fikir duwan yihiin Golaha wasiirada iyo Baarlamaanku,iyadoo socdaal hordhac ah ku tageen Muqdisho Xubno isugu jira Golaha wasiirada iyo Xildhibaanada baarlamaanka,kuwaasoo iyagu ku adkaysanaya in Dawladda timaado Muqdisho. Dhanka kale waxaa ka socota Hotelka Safari Park ee Magaalada Nairobi Xaflad si weyn loo soo agaasimay oo lagu xusayo Sanad guuraadii 45aad ee ka soo wareegtay maalintii la aas aasay Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed,iyadoo halkaasi ka hadli doonaan Ma'suuliyiinta sar sare ee Dawladda FKMG ah. Jaamac Ismaaciil Dharbaaxo Puntlandpost,Nairobi,Kenya

Hadhwanaagnews.com SNM Under Attack.Hadhwanaagnews Editorial.April/12/05 (Hadhwanaagnews) SNM: Savior of the nation, our heroes are under attack. Is this how we pay their blood back? Was the electing of a president from Awdal is the beginning of the end of the SNM history? If you didn’t think so, just read the pro-government Awdalnews.com's editorial and articles about SNM. How dare you …? One SNM fighter cried out loud in early 1991 when he was stopped to pursue the remnants of the ****** regime hiding out in Borame. His deep emotional wounds and scars were fresh. He lamented how his vengeance has been compromised. Until he has forgiven them recently, he believed that all his looted possessions were used to build the city of Borame and wanted to get them back by force. What he didn’t recognize at the time was the notion of swallowing hard the pain and the suffering for the sake of a new era of coexistence. The vision of our leadership at the time, including SNM commanders, was clear: To take the path of peace however difficult it may have been. That was the foundation of today’s Somaliland. Was their decision wise or was it a premature? History is beginning to unfold the fruits of that eleventh hour action. SNM was defending defenseless civilians against the national army with the support of all Somalis including Awdalites. It is time to pay tribute to the falling heroes and stop haunting them in their graves. As a Somalilander, today is the era of writing the history of your people and the pen is the weapon of choice. Get on the wagon and defend the integrity of your saviors. Barbarkay ka Baxdaa waa Bakayle Qaleen. Hadhwanaagnews.