Only the japanese, Israelis and the French are more xenophobic then Somalis. Yet they are some the most widely dispersed people.

balaayo. rer ka kaleye ee wale raba in ay rer dhulkoda sheegtan ethenka, rer waqoye galbeed, aya somali oo dan ka haray. what sense does it make for Somaliland to claim parts of sanaag, sool and cayn. You either have it all or you don't. As for the facts on the ground, the truth is out of the entire region of Sool, somaliland controls one village on the border called aynabo and only through force, the rest is controled by Puntland. As for the region of cayn or the togdheer district of Buhoodle, it controls none but is enirely controled by puntland. Sanaag, on the other hand is complicated. Of the three districts of ceel afweine, Erigavo, and las Qoray or Badhan, the first is controled by Somaliland which only has Xees, maidh and ceel afweine. The second is mostly a no mens land and Somaliland controls northwestern erigavo, The rest of erigavo is controlled by the clans who live there. The villages of ardaa, fiqi fuliye, awrboogeys and jidali are closely tied to Xudun in Northern Sool. Medheshe, Hadaftimo, Geed la rifey, damala xarage are tied to Badhan. Lasty, Badhan district with the largest city of sanaag and other large towns like Dhahar, Buraan, and Las Qoray is controlled by Puntland. I also hear lately that Jibuti has crossed the border and came as close as Saylac.

The only reason Ethiopia become interested in "helping" the goverment was to dislodge the UIC who feared it would give the Ethio rebellions a base to train and launch attacks against the Tigray regime. Brother, I don't see why that is wrong. If they have a common interest, threat or enemy why would that be different from the Ethios helping Somalia return to statehood. For me, it makes no difference to me what ethiopia's interest or raison d'être is but it helped the government. two last questions: For hundreds of years, we have made enemies with amxaars, shall we begin this century with the tigres? Why do you equate meles with tigre?

LOL! He is himself a pen warlord yet calls others pen warlords simply because they do not accept his view of things. I will answer one of his retarded questions:"Why did Ethiopia attack Somalia after the warlords were kicked out and not before". one decleared a jihad on ethiopia and Attacked an allied government while the other were busy trying to steal public goods. Which one should be attacked? I don't know how a rational person come to this conclusion but he claims that "by uderminig the government, the warlords were actually doing ethiopia's dirty work". This logic just does not hold. he is similar to someone who falls into a pit full of snakes and screams about Ethiopia. In response, I must say that when one is trying to convience people, they should do everything not to seem baised even if they have their own secret agenda. This guy on the other hand tries to be doing so by calling all other "Pen warlords" but fulls apart in the end by asking questions like why did ethiopia attack. The fact is ethiopia did not attack but assisted Somalia get rid of a menace. You do not need a historical analysis of Somali writers to Understand that Ethiopia assisted the Somali government to help protect its only base which some crazy entity tried to over run. How these fools thought that they could attack someone and tell them how they would defend themselfs is really beyond me, or any sane, rational, thinking person. I swear, we could use Logic 101 in here. maybe even Philos 101. Anyone willing to lead those two classes?

mystic and castro, good luck with your efforst to overthrow the government in SOL. Ayoub, its against SOL rules to post the name of clans. Also, you have a conflict of interst regarding this issue to be taken serously. It is to your benefit that the rest of Somalia remians in anarchy hence you support for dowladiids and terrorist. Could you be more predictable? Pi, I too, must disagree with you. Regardless of their profession, we should value the views of the common man, which i would happily accept as my title regardless of how many PHDs i hold. Elitism, is a nasty trend that stands in the way of progress for many developing nations.

what can not stand is the hypocrazy of these people. How on earth they have managed to convenience themselfs that it was not ok to piont out that the courts were based a single sub-clan which rules them out in the attempt to return to statehood, yet know find ok to demand the TFG do eaxactly what it does in the capital in the same time and manner, is really beyond me. Whats up with the new found clan sensitivity? dear I say some of you are blatent hypocrats? lastly, The TFG is a Somali government. overwhelming amount of the members of government involved in the effort to pacify the capital are not puntlanders but members from the central regions and banadir region, so enough with this none sense about "well if they do this here, they have to do it in puntland".

Clan this, Puntland that! people, Somalia is under martial law, it will not be business as usual. Radio Moryaans will be dealt with too. Dowladiid and terrorist, you will not be safe anywhere.

apple should come up with ads like the helio because the Iphone is not a phone but a computer, it has a Mac OS X (hands down the best OS). There is nothing you can not do with it. The best part, it can be easly updated with whatever new feature they come out with in the future unlike other phones which come out with a new model. I have owned several Blackberries but thought that getting my e-mails instantly did not wurrent the ridiculous BB data fees cingular charges ($40). My answer, I thought, was their flip "Smartphone" which I bought a week ago but it turns out that its window based apps can not work with my Mac. The Iphone is the answer to my phone dreams and I will buy it when it comes out in june, whatever the price. By the way, all smartphones cost that amount but with some discounts such a 2 year contract or an employee discount, which is what I use, it should be cheaper. lastly, Apple will most likely proof in court that Cisco's Iphone (A VoIP device) is not a phone or atleast the same type and will be able use the name. Two other options are that they can proof that "i" is associated with apple products (itunes, ipod, imac, ibook, isight, iLife and iWorks) and that its really cisco that is infrenging on its brand name just like Mcdonald did with "Mc" or they can just name it Imobile or something.

how foolish you some of you are. May they rest in peace, you don't even know if they have been killed or not. I for one hope for the first. Actually, i think they should be given life sentence in some remote prison on some island near the coast. May god help the government hunt down the rest of the terrorist and dowladiids! Amiin, Amiin.

the president has shown that he is willing to deal with all parties withen Somalia so long as they are not lunatics who think they have God on speed deal. the wisdom, prudence, patience and magnanimity of our president, A.Yusuf, amazes me.

People, The graad supports puntland. Puntland not only supports but is the "Back bone", as the speaker put it, of the central government. What do you want him to say?

Ever sense Somalis were Somalis, Ever Sense ahmed gurey and the Sayid, peoples of those provences of Sool, sanaag and cayn were for Somali Unity and lost many lives for the couse of Somaliweyn. This is still So. The options are three for these people, atleast serious ones: Somaliland, Puntland, a return to a unitary Somalia. The first was feasible when it was ment to be a protection against the madness that was southern Somalia. It ceased to be an option when Hergeisawis Hijacked that experiment. The last one has been discredted but still remains an option for few people among the diaspora.

By the way, the horse was given to the Graad by the SSC community of San Jose. the horse's name was Saratoga but was renamed Nugaal.

here are the pics from his fist to the bay area just before Atlanta and after Seattle.

this is most disheartening. Believe or not, Oromos are the closest people to Somalis in every way. Regardless of that, those poor refugees who for what ever reason found it better to live in Somalia rather then thier homes, should have been welcomed, not hunted.

wale you are the moran red seayow. Are all Somalis supposed to think a like. what is the piont of discussing something if not to share different opinions?

^^^ Hate has a good record of destroying the hater then the hated.

I really wonder what you hope to accomplish with these delusional rants castro. The government is an Interim Government. What interim government do you know that came about through elections. When was the last elected government Somalia. If you not know by know, interim goverments are formed in negotiations. This is how the TFG was formed . It is a government recognized all over the world that controls 80% of its country. Perhaps you are under the false impression that you determine the llegitimacy of our government. come out of the wild and join civilization.

people's opinion, socod, and what the ward actually means are two diffrerent things. There is terrorism and there is state terrorism and believe they both exist. Terrorism is simply the use of violence by a non-state entities for political gain. State terrorism is little complicated because scholars define government as the sole entity that has a right to use force or violence.

At Last! We have returned to Statehood. Nothing could make me more happy. Few more weeks people and we will have fully functioning administration in all parts of the country. As for the cheerleaders of anarchy and terrorism, its not too late ask for forgiveness and join your fellow citizens.

like aristotle, I will let you answer that question for the sake of education.

For Many years, out of the five provences of northern Somalia, Sanaag, Sool and the district of Buhoodle stood and fought for the the Union. Awdalites on the other extrime end were also known for their unionist leanings. For example, they used to come with the Somali flag whenever a somaliland president comes to Borame'. But this atitude has changed sense an awdalite accidentally become president. Yet the false believe that this president would ensure that awdalites interest to be on the front burner is quickly fading and the following artcle shows why. Ruthless betrayal of Awdal Ask any Somalilander the achievements of the Somaliland government, and the answer right away is "peace" and "democracy". I believe, that is a remarkable achievement which proves our sophistication and civilization, and which labels us as the "peace loving, democratic people of the horn of Africa". Any person with a sense of logic will agree with me that: Peace as denoted by the Somali saying "Nabad iyo Caano" is sweet and democracy is fair and just. Peace and democracy are prosperity and a state of mind. Peace and democracy are moral excellence. Peace and democracy are " love for others what you love for yourself." Peace and democracy if used positively promote love, sharing, caring, understanding and safeguarding the common good. Peace and democracy can be used as a tool to pave the way to betterment and advancement. Peace and democracy if used positively can be a tool to promote a sense of respect, fairness and compassion. Unfortunately, peace and democracy in the Somaliland serve in contrary to the above. The peace and the democracy in the Somaliland together with the fact that president Dahir Rayale is a native of Awdal are an alibi for the policy of dominance, selfishness, injustice and ignorance. Peace in the Somaliland is a dry peace with the absence of war and when coupled with the Somaliland version of democracy is used as a tool to discriminate and isolate Awdel. Believe me, I am a passionate advocate of peace and democracy but the policy of the Somaliland government describes peace and democracy as ways to cheat and betray the nation of Awdal. We all know that Somaliland was formed in confederacy of nations united by a league. An ideology of nations uniting to change the course to betterment. A league based on understanding, cooperating, caring and sharing. A union with a vision of nation building and advancement. In contrast, it is becoming apparent day after day that the agreed upon policy of the foundation of Somaliland is being hijacked by elements whose doctrine is embarked upon an ideology adventure which threatens the future of the republic. These ego-centric gangs are slowly and dangerously moving the republic towards a clan state where selfishness, greed, injustice and dominance are becoming the state norm. Elements whose doctrine states to wield control onto others and whose motto is to establish an empire to bend the will of others. Arguments and opinions based on rational pursuit of the facts, figures and a logical interpretation are rarely exposed. For the sake of it, let me spell out some of the greedy injustices that are going on in the break-away republic that is causing anger and outrage in Awdal. According to some Somaliland ministries and Officers sent abroad by the Somaliland governement to spread the achievements of the republic, the following were achieved proudly by the government: Thirty bridges were built in Somaliland 15,000 and more army forces were recruited. Salaries for the SNM forces were established -- " the mujaahidiin" as they say. There are 43,000 and more government employees in its payroll loaded state of the art medical vehicles were delivered to some cities Etc, etc, etc. Simply out of concern, what did Awdal get out of the above? No bridges were built in Awdal, and the government ignored and closed its ears and morals to hear the desperate plea from Awdal for the construction of the tarmac road between Borama and Dila. Less than 1% of the armed forces were recruited from Awdal. Less than 0.01% of the government employees are from Awdal region. No medical vehicles were delivered to any where in Awdal. If you see logic as the most useful tool for defining truth, you will agree with me that Awdal had been and is being neglected on purpose. This reminds me the truthfullness of the saying: " Isku haye iskama hagrado " Awdal simply placed its blind faith in the supposedly good judgement of government, trusting to excercise justice and fairness to all the regions, but it is clear that selfishness and greed overpowered the trust. What ever injustices done by the so called Somaliland government, one that is beyond my comprehension is the giving salaries to SNM members. Well, it seems that History is made here. Somaliland has become the first government on earth that compensates criminals. Criminals that killed thousands of defenseless innocent old men, women and children. If that is so, isn't it fair and logic to compensate the orphans of the victims? Let me remind members of the parliment from Awdal that orphans in Zeila, Lughaye, Qunujeed, Dila, and Qalooc are waiting to hear from you. Logic dictates that It is not fair to reward SNM criminals for their senseless crimes while the mosques they destroyed remain roofless up to date. It is not fair that 4x4 land cruisers are given to individuals and Dilla begs for a police vehicle and a building. It is not fair that towns and villages in some regions are booming and Qunujeed is becoming a ghost town. It is not fair that the only program available for Lughaye is that of Iqra and then greedy elements claim it. Policy of Expansionism: Those radical elements are now beginning to practice the policy of territorial and economical expansion. It is obvious that recently, stories have been planted as an effort to put a claim on Lughaye region. The purpose is to tear the social fabric of Awdal to makfe able to advance the claimant interests. These elements are actively involved in various components of a propoganda campaign to turn realities upside down. This is becoming the most serious crisis since Somaliland came into existance. The overwhelming evidence both in statements by politicians in Hargeisa and practice proves that a conspiracy is in the works to tear out the social fabric of Awdal. With out any doubt, the most dangerous threat to the existance of the Somaliland Republic lies with the dominate and expand doctrine of those radical elements. This will definitely transform the land. Unfortunately, it seems that Somalilanders remain unaware of the implications of this ideology. The anti-Awdal elements think that the benefits of their motto will out weigh the liabilities, but they can be assured that Awdal's eyes are wide open and that consequences will out weigh their imagination. What is happening in Goryacawl is another unfairness. We all know that refugees coming back to regions other than Awdal are welcomed with open hands but those coming back to Awdal are ignored and neglected. The pleas and the cries of our youth for justice in the ducation system is another one which proves the attempt of the radical elements to up root the only thing Awdal is famous for. Awdal will never accept these degrading policies. The whole thing is unfair and I don't really know what is in it (confederacy) for Awdal. If you know please share it in the world wide web. To those blind radical elements: We (Awdalites) understand that our Awdal is facing a deliberate, well organized and systematic political, racial, economical and cultural destruction, but make no mistake about it, this will back-fire. Our defenses are in place and your defeat is imminent. You better back off. To those elected from Awdal: With all due respect, let me remind you the following points: Democracy is an active process - one that requires ongoing engagement between you and the citizens of Awdal You hold your seat in the name of the people of Awdal and are accountable to the people for your actions You represent the views and interests of Awdal You are to express your views and those of your constituents in the parliment You are elected to act in Awdal interests. Conclusion: It is my personal opinion that Awdal must take a tough new line on Somaliland. Enough now with the methods of quite diplomacy and muted appeasement. This degrading school of thought have clearly failed. It is our duty to protect our rights. Awdal had this union relations with Somaliland since the formation of the confederacy and has not been able to get the slightest concession on respect and fairness. I am hardly alone in my thinking; indeed, Awdal is undergoing a dramatic shift from a decade and a half-old policy to protect their rights under the hijacked clan based rule of Somaliland. It is obvious that people of Awdal are increasingly finding themselves facing economic decline, injustices and dwindling rights. No wonder these harsh circumstances are causing Awdalites to drop their support of Somaliland. Consequently, Somaliland support in Awdal is a free fall. And Somaliland can not exist without Awdal. That reminds me the saying: " Karis xun iyadna ku wax la' " Suleiman Abdi Dugsiye Ottawa email- sdouksi@gmail.com

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