Libyan rebels enjoy Aisha Gaddafi's luxurious apartment "All our problems have gone with Gaddafi," one optimistic young fighter declared. Our driver, Saleem, proclaimed: "If I die now I don't care because my children will live with dignity." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8726127/Libyan-rebels-enjoy-Aisha-Gaddafis-luxurious-apartment.html

Kids enjoy swimming at Aisha Gadafi's pool. "We just realized it was a big lie. The Gadafi family lied to us when they told us that they are on the side of the people. It was a big lie. They are living in luxury and we don't even have salaries." - Libyan woman at the pool "This is the property of the Libyan people. The Libyan people have been living in poverty for the last 42 years and he (Gaddafi) has been living in luxury. This all belongs to the Libyan people," said Mohammed.

Libyan rebel fighters stand guard over detainees during a fierce fight in the Abu Salim district, one of the main holdouts of forces loyal to Gadhafi in the capital, Aug. 25.

This whole conversation about West's intentions is mute in my opinion. We know everyone has interests but what are the choices? Gadafi himself vowed he will destroy Libya if he or his family members are not allowed to rule it. Talk about entitlement. Even that empty blowhard Saif was on TV telling the world there is nobody who can lead Libya other than the “Brother Leader”. Wax maskax fiyoow maba leh reer Gadafi. The Libyan people had two choices under the circumstances; either fight against this maniac family or be their slaves forever. In my opinion, the Libyans chose dignity over humilitiation and torture. Forty years of Gadafis partying with the nation's wealth was just enough. If they don’t seize the moment (Arab Spring, Support from Nato), the Libyans will never have this opportunity again. It is unbeleivable we are talking about conspiracies when we know what this Family has done to Libya and its people. I am not a fan of midget Sarkozy or NATO, but this family has to go. Nuune, thanks for the update again awoowe. Your man is going down, so buckle up my friend. :D

Nuune thanks, and keep us updated. This is getting fascinating.

Posted 10:49 PM ET Aug 23, 2011 (BBC Monitoring via COMTEX) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has left Tehran for Somalia this morning, IRNA reported. Heading a delegation of Iran's Red Crescent, Salehi will meet some Somali officials and visit the famine-stricken victims' camps where he will be informed about Iran's Red Crescent relief work process. Source: Islamic Republic News Agency, Tehran, in Persian 0008gmt 23 Aug 11 BBC Mon Alert ME1 MEPol nks BBC Monitoring. Copyright BBC. http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Newsfeed/Article/135145337/201108222249/Iran-foreign-minister-leaves-Tehran-for-Somalia.aspx

Nuune, are the mountain tribes Berbers or Arabs? Is there a hostility between them and the monarchist Benghazi tribes? And where is the Shaheed bridgade - the Misrata fighters?

^^ Nuune has been great keeping us updated. Great stuff ya Nuunka.

Nuune, do you honestly think this family is going to survive the onslaught? With Nato bombarding and most of the tribes switching sides to the rebels, Gadafi is just wasting his sub-clan's blood. A win for Gadhafi looks very unlikely under the circumstances.

FOX NEW REPORTER SPOKE TO SAIF: http://video.foxnews.com/v/1123951611001/saif-al-islam-we-are-winning/

Is it possible the one son that "scaped" was Saif? The media has been reporting that one of Gaddafi's sons had scaped from captivity freed by Gadafi loyalists. Al-Jazeera is now reporting that Saif made an appearance and is not under arrest. If Aljazeera (which I believe is a credible news source) was late with the report, It is possible they didn't get the initial scoop of the story. Some networks break the news and others follow. What is the big deal? Waryaa Nuunka, are you supporting Gaddafi on this epic battle? :D

Baarqab Qooqay;742223 wrote: what the hell who is Jack Layton!!!? we see on television and newspapers, how Somalia are suffering and how many children die every hour, and you're talking about jack :mad: it's very bad timing, but xalimoz is always xalimo shame. ^^ Aflagaadada jooji saxiib. If you look at the forum, there are many active topics that have nothing to do with Somalia's famine. This news item deserves to be discussed because it is important to Canadians on this forum. Jack Layton was a good friend of the Somali community and his passing is significant in Canada's political landscape. Let us respect one another and let Somali Canadians on the forum discuss topics that are newsworthy.

Thank you Mr Erdogan, Davutuglo and family. Thank you for demonstrating to our leaders that kindness is indeed a personal strength. It is not always about the money. Your visit have changed the narrative. Somalia is not that horrible. It just needs a little boost from friends to get out of the mess. Istanbul is the most popular baby name in Somalia today Thank You!!!

A looter

Here is a funny one. English Historian Blames Black Culture for Riots

LONDON -- AP - Police have charged a 21-year-old man with robbing an injured Malaysian student whose videotaped attack during the London riots drew outrage in Britain. About 20 teens and preteens surrounded Mohammed Asyraf Haziq Rossli during the unrest that swept the capital last week, grabbing his bike and cell phone and breaking his jaw. A video that chronicled the attack shows youths pretending to come to the aid of Rossli – even as they unzipped his backpack and emptied it. The video went viral and caused shock. UK Prime Minister David Cameron described it as a sign of a deeper societal malaise. Metropolitan Police said Saturday that Reece Donovan, 21, has been charged with stealing a portable Sony Playstation and Nokia mobile phone from Rossli as he bled on the pavement. Source: AP

N.O.R.F;738172 wrote: Although it keep you going throughout the day laab jeex iyo haraad ba kugu dhici. I tried it and I agree there is a tremendous amount of laabjeex. Now I am running out of options. I never liked the sarreen thing. I'll stick with mushaali and water for suxuur till another compelling alternative shows up on this thread.

I hear Sabayad for suxuur is pretty good because it kinda keeps you full all day (heavy carbs). I shall pass on that request to lovely wife tonight. I don't mind experimenting new routines.

lol@Val. I am up at 3:00 am already. I don't feel like eating. I know I will regret tomorrow but food is not my thingy today. I'll see how I hold together tomorrow. PS: I drink lots of water during suxuur. That is my trick to beating the long trek.

Ramadaan Kariim nomads.

I would like to wish our good friend Macruuf and his new wife a happy and a prosperous union. May Allah bless your new family. Faamilkii isku waara oo walad khayr qaba kala hela Ilaahay ha idinka dhigo. Aaamiin!! Mabruuk my brother. Intaas waxaan ku dari lahaa, oodkaca iska yaree duqa.

^^ :D Waryaa Oodwayne, talking about the great state of Haylaan and its internal politics, how is Gacamey doing? Is it true Siilaanyo's new strategy is to sabotage the Atam/Puntland talks? Update me mujaahid.

NASSIR;736364 wrote: Axmed Siciid Gigaroor oo ka mid ah aqoonyahanka kasoo jeeda degmada Xingalool ayaa isagu maanta si rasmi ah uga sheegey xafladii dugsiga mashruuca gobolkan cusub isaga oo ballan qaaday iney geyn doonaan xafiisyada maamulka Puntland si ay degmadu u hesho xuquuqdii ay ku lahayd maamulka Puntland. Very interesting. It is all part of a healthy debate. Hopefully Haylaan local admin will address Xingalool district's grievances.

This is very good team of technocrats full of new faces. Abdiweli stood his ground indeed. Well done.