Aden Declaration 01/05/06 3. That the Transitional Federal Parliament should be convened within 30 days inside the country, with effect from today, to hold its official session in any place that may be agreed upon. Let’s maintain a journal of the events that could lead the parliament to meet within 30 days in unison. A tight deadline, eh? Day1 O1/05/06 Prime Minister Geelle describes the agreement as historic. Day2 01/06/06 The media gives an encouraging picture that every one welcomes the agreement, except no comment position of the three farting fat warlords of Mog. Day3 01/07/06 Members of the federal parliament in Mogadisho excluding the three farting fat warlords, convenes and supports the agreement with no reservation whatsoever and in singing Soomaaliyee toosoo; go listen to Radio Shabelle (http://www.shabellenews.com). Members of the federal parliament Mohamed Xabsade of Baidoa, welcomes agreement and states that his city will host the parliment meetingif asked. www.midnimo.com The people of Bakool come out and celebrate the agreement in Adan. www.somaliweyn.com Day4 01/08/06 the parliamentarians in Jowhar have endorsed the agreement without reservation. Axmed Idaawaqaca, BBC Somali Service Day5 01/09/06 United States Government, the sole world superpower, heartily endorsed the agreement. http://www.hiiraan.com/news/2006/jan/eng/somali_news09_2.htm BBC Somali Service, Radio Shabelle. http://www.shabellenews.com Day6 01/10/06 Minister Of culture Abdi Hashi in Mog., known for his hash critic of the Jowhar camp, welcomes the agreement and assured his total support for it. He confirmed that all the government ministers in Mog. are welcoming all the points of the declaration. This is good news for the president and the speaker of the parliament as the headless dayniile is reporting it: http://www.dayniile.com/Janaayo/10Janaayo2.htm Let's keep in mid that today is Ciid Day and ther are no much actitivies except prayers and visitng relatives and friends! Day7 01/11/06 The speaker is expected to arrive Nairobi today and then go to Mog. where the newly self-appointed members of Bandir regional parliament have nominated a committee responsible for the reception of Shariif Hassan’s delegate. On the other hand, the president is still vacationing in Aden. http://www.dayniile.com/Janaayo/11Janaayo9.htm Day8 01/12/05 the E.U countries endorse the agreement and wish success for Somali people. Do not know why but the Kenyan government is getting interested in Shariif Hassan. Her foreigner affairs minister held an exceptional feast for him today in Nairobi and fed him like a king. He is now resting in a five star hotel and the bills are beig picked up by the Kenyans. http://www.hornafrik.com/Audio/gudoomiyaha.ram Day9 01/13/06 The president is getting his lion’s share of the banquet feast in Add Saba. The nature of the talks he is having with the hegemonic Ethiopia is undisclosed. http://www.somaliweyn.com/pages/news/Jan_06/13Jan8.htm *************************Remaining Days: 30-9=21

Aden Declaration 01/05/06 3. That the Transitional Federal Parliament should be convened within 30 days inside the country, with effect from today, to hold its official session in any place that may be agreed upon. Let’s maintain a journal of the events that could lead the parliament to meet within 30 days in unison. A tight deadline, eh? Day1 O1/05/06 Prime Minister Geelle describes the agreement as historic. Day2 01/06/06 The media gives an encouraging picture that every one welcomes the agreement, except no comment position of the three farting fat warlords of Mog. Day3 01/07/06 Members of the federal parliament in Mogadisho excluding the three farting fat warlords, convenes and supports the agreement with no reservation whatsoever and in singing Soomaaliyee toosoo; go listen to Radio Shabelle (http://www.shabellenews.com). Members of the federal parliament Mohamed Xabsade of Baidoa, welcomes agreement and states that his city will host the parliment meetingif asked. www.midnimo.com The people of Bakool come out and celebrate the agreement in Adan. www.somaliweyn.com Day4 01/08/06 the parliamentarians in Jowhar have endorsed the agreement without reservation. Axmed Idaawaqaca, BBC Somali Service Day5 01/09/06 United States Government, the sole world superpower, heartily endorsed the agreement. http://www.hiiraan.com/news/2006/jan/eng/somali_news09_2.htm BBC Somali Service, Radio Shabelle. http://www.shabellenews.com Day6 01/10/06 Minister Of culture Abdi Hashi in Mog., known for his hash critic of the Jowhar camp, welcomes the agreement and assured his total support for it. He confirmed that all the government ministers in Mog. are welcoming all the points of the declaration. This is good news for the president and the speaker of the parliament as the headless dayniile is reporting it: http://www.dayniile.com/Janaayo/10Janaayo2.htm Let's keep in mid that today is Ciid Day and ther are no much actitivies except prayers and visitng relatives and friends! Day7 01/11/06 The speaker is expected to arrive Nairobi today and then go to Mog. where the newly self-appointed members of Bandir regional parliament have nominated a committee responsible for the reception of Shariif Hassan’s delegate. On the other hand, the president is still vacationing in Aden. http://www.dayniile.com/Janaayo/11Janaayo9.htm Day8 01/12/05 the E.U countries endorse the agreement and wishe success for Somali people. Do not know why but the Kenyan government is getting interested in Shariif Hassan. Her foreigner affairs minister held an exceptional feast for him today in Nairobi and fed him like a king. He is now resting in a five star hotel and the bills are beig picked up by the Kenyans. http://www.hornafrik.com/Audio/gudoomiyaha.ram *************************Remaining Days: 30-8=22

Aden Declaration 01/05/06 3. That the Transitional Federal Parliament should be convened within 30 days inside the country, with effect from today, to hold its official session in any place that may be agreed upon. Let’s maintain a journal of the events that could lead the parliament to meet within 30 days in unison. A tight deadline, eh? O1/05/06 Prime Minister Geelle describes the agreement as historic. 01/06/06 The media gives an encouraging picture that every one welcomes the agreement, except no comment position of the three farting fat warlords of Mog. 01/07/06 Members of the federal parliament in Mogadisho excluding the three farting fat warlords, convenes and supports the agreement with no reservation whatsoever and in singing Soomaaliyee toosoo; go listen to Radio Shabelle (http://www.shabellenews.com). 01/07/06- 07/1/06 Members of the federal parliament Mohamed Xabsade of Baidoa, welcomes agreement and states that his city will host the parliment meetingif asked. www.midnimo.com 01/07/06- The people of Bakool come out and celebrate the agreement in Adan. www.somaliweyn.com 01/08/06 the parliamentarians in Jowhar have endorsed the agreement without reservation. Axmed Idaawaqaca, BBC Somali Service 01/09/06 United States Government, the sole world superpower, heartily endorsed the agreement. http://www.hiiraan.com/news/2006/jan/eng/somali_news09_2.htm BBC Somali Service, Radio Shabelle. http://www.shabellenews.com 01/10/06 Minister Of culture Abdi Hashi in Mog., known for his hash critic of the Jowhar camp, welcomes the agreement and assured his total support for it. He confirmed that all the government ministers in Mog. are welcoming all the points of the declaration. This is good news for the president and the speaker of the parliament as the headless dayniile is reporting it: http://www.dayniile.com/Janaayo/10Janaayo2.htm Let's keep in mid that today is Ciid Day and ther are no much actitivies except prayers and visitng relatives and friends! 01/11/06 The speaker is expected to arrive Nairobi today and then go to Mog. where the newly self-appointed members of Bandir regional parliament have nominated a committee responsible for the reception of Shariif Hassan’s delegate. On the other hand, the president is still vacationing in Aden. http://www.dayniile.com/Janaayo/11Janaayo9.htm *************************Remaining Days: 30-7=23

Aden Declaration 01/05/06 3. That the Transitional Federal Parliament should be convened within 30 days inside the country, with effect from today, to hold its official session in any place that may be agreed upon. Let’s maintain a journal of the events that could lead the parliament to meet within 30 days in unison. A tight deadline, eh? O1/05/06 Prime Minister Geelle describes the agreement as historic. 01/06/06 The media gives an encouraging picture that every one welcomes the agreement, except no comment position of the three farting fat warlords of Mog. 01/07/06 Members of the federal parliament in Mogadisho excluding the three farting fat warlords, convenes and supports the agreement with no reservation whatsoever and in singing Soomaaliyee toosoo; go listen to Radio Shabelle (http://www.shabellenews.com). 01/07/06- 07/1/06 Members of the federal parliament Mohamed Xabsade of Baidoa, welcomes agreement and states that his city will host the parliment meetingif asked. www.midnimo.com 01/07/06- The people of Bakool come out and celebrate the agreement in Adan. www.somaliweyn.com 01/08/06 the parliamentarians in Jowhar have endorsed the agreement without reservation. Axmed Idaawaqaca, BBC Somali Service 01/09/06 United States Government, the sole world superpower, heartily endorsed the agreement. http://www.hiiraan.com/news/2006/jan/eng/somali_news09_2.htm BBC Somali Service, Radio Shabelle. http://www.shabellenews.com 01/10/06 Minister Of culture Abdi Hashi in Mog., known for his hash critic of the Jowhar camp, welcomes the agreement and assured his total support for it. He confirmed that all the government ministers in Mog. are welcoming all the points of the declaration. This is good news for the president and the speaker of the parliament as the headless dayniile is reporting it: http://www.dayniile.com/Janaayo/10Janaayo2.htm Let's keep in mid that today is Ciid Day and ther are no much actitivies except prayers and visitng relatives and friends! *************************Remaining Days: 30-6=24

SOO MAAL, what implication does this news have on the 30-days deadline? Will the invitation extended by the U.A.E to Shariif Hassan reinforce the international approbation and blessing of the Aden Agreement? Would it be possible for you to come up with one or two sentences to summarize the impact of the news you select for this thread on the matter under discussion?

Aden Declaration 01/05/06 3. That the Transitional Federal Parliament should be convened within 30 days inside the country, with effect from today, to hold its official session in any place that may be agreed upon. Let’s maintain a journal of the events that could lead the parliament to meet within 30 days in unison. A tight deadline, eh? O1/05/06 Prime Minister Geelle describes the agreement as historic. 01/06/06 The media gives an encouraging picture that every one welcomes the agreement, except no comment position of the three farting fat warlords of Mog. 01/07/06 Members of the federal parliament in Mogadisho excluding the three farting fat warlords, convenes and supports the agreement with no reservation whatsoever and in singing Soomaaliyee toosoo; go listen to Radio Shabelle (http://www.shabellenews.com). 01/07/06- 07/1/06 Members of the federal parliament Mohamed Xabsade of Baidoa, welcomes agreement and states that his city will host the parliment meetingif asked. www.midnimo.com 01/07/06- The people of Bakool come out and celebrate the agreement in Adan. www.somaliweyn.com 01/08/06 the parliamentarians in Jowhar have endorsed the agreement without reservation. Axmed Idaawaqaca, BBC Somali Service 01/09/06 United States Government, the sole world superpower, heartily endorsed the agreement. http://www.hiiraan.com/news/2006/jan/eng/somali_news09_2.htm BBC Somali Service, Radio Shabelle. http://www.shabellenews.com *************************Remaining Days: 30-5=25

Aden Declaration 01/05/06 3. That the Transitional Federal Parliament should be convened within 30 days inside the country, with effect from today, to hold its official session in any place that may be agreed upon. Let’s maintain a journal of the events that could lead the parliament to meet within 30 days in unison. A tight deadline, eh? O1/05/06 Prime Minister Geelle describes the agreement as historic. 01/06/06 The media gives an encouraging picture that every one welcomes the agreement, except no comment position of the three farting fat warlords of Mog. 01/07/06 Members of the federal parliament in Mogadisho excluding the three farting fat warlords, convenes and supports the agreement with no reservation whatsoever and in singing Soomaaliyee toosoo; go listen to Radio Shabelle (http://www.shabellenews.com). 01/07/06- 07/1/06 Members of the federal parliament Mohamed Xabsade of Baidoa, welcomes agreement and states that his city will host the parliment meetingif asked. www.midnimo.com 01/07/06- The people of Bakool come out and celebrate the agreement in Adan. www.somaliweyn.com 01/08/06 the parliamentarians in Jowhar have endorsed the agreement without reservation. Axmed Idaawaqaca, BBC Somali Service *************************Remaining Days: 30-4=26

^^^^^^Are you insinuating that in today’s litigious America a metropolitan daily is so willing to openly and carelessly publish lies and unfounded accusations so damaging such as child rape, against an American citizen? Guys, check your emotions. Stop idolizing personalities. The guy admitted the crime. The only defense he has is if he proves to the court that when he was conceding the crime to police that his mental state had been unbalanced and that he can not recall the answers he has given them. Or perhaps, if he argues the police has obtained the concession from him under duress because the authorities subjected him a torture not less painful than that suffered by the Abu Quraib prisoners! :confused:

30 Day Countdown Aden Declaration 01/05/06 3. That the Transitional Federal Parliament should be convened within 30 days inside the country, with effect from today, to hold its official session in any place that may be agreed upon. Let’s maintain a journal of the events that could lead the parliament to meet within 30 days in unison. A tight deadline, eh? O1/05/06 Prime Minister Geelle describes the agreement as historic. 01/06/06 The media gives an encouraging picture that every one welcomes the agreement, except no comment position of the three farting fat warlords of Mog. 01/07/06 Members of the federal parliament in Mogadisho excluding the three farting fat warlords, convenes and supports the agreement with no reservation whatsoever and in singing Soomaaliyee toosoo; go listen to Radio Shabelle (http://www.shabellenews.com).

Originally posted by Nayruus: Some people have attached advantage to the colonial conquest of Africa to the African natives. If one can argue there are benefits for Somali people of their mass exodus to the West, it is the appearance of the social ills like the following to the DAYLIGHT. Accusations and confessions like this would never have come out to the public awareness if the crime took place in Somalia especially when the abuser is a famous poet. This is an example of the part of our culture that I hate the most. The perceived dignified prestige and the high social standing of the individual are above everything else including the law of the land and the words of ALLAH. If they have iota of moral standing, how could a group of supporters rallied in defense of a self-admitted child rapist? “We need a constitution that is above any individual however powerful that person is†Axmed Ismaaciil Samater.. --------------------------------------------- Somali poet charged in '95 rape of 10-year-old Accuser taped his confession, complaint says BY EMILY GURNON Pioneer Press January 5, 2006 In his home country of Somalia, he was a prominent poet and playwright who wasn't afraid to challenge the corrupt regime. Now, years after he arrived in the Twin Cities, Mahamud Abdullahi Isse, 70, is facing charges that he raped a 10-year-old girl at her Minneapolis home in 1995. His supporters say the accusations must be false. The alleged victim, who was not named in a complaint filed Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, is now 20 and living in Washington state. She told police last month that Isse visited her guardian at their home in 1995 after she had arrived in Minneapolis from Somalia, according to the complaint. He brought the youngster candy and treats but later crawled into her bed, fondled her and had sex with her, she told police. Isse was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He posted bail Saturday. His attorney, Richard J. Cohen of St. Paul, said Isse would plead not guilty. Omar Jamal of the Somali Justice Advocacy Center in St. Paul said that Isse, who has lived in the United States for about 10 years, is a beloved and highly respected member of the Somali community. He was invited to address a Somali studies conference in 1999 at York University in Toronto, where he was described as a "popular Somali poet and dramatist." A group of Isse supporters rallied Tuesday night outside the Hennepin County Jail. Jamal said some members of the community believe political enemies are framing Isse. "My gut feeling is that he's innocent. But I will let the criminal justice system determine that," Jamal said. Isse's accuser told police that when she saw Isse at the Somali Mall during a visit to Minneapolis in December, he gave her his phone number and said he wanted to see her again, according to the criminal complaint. She called Isse and tape-recorded a conversation in which he admitted having sex with her when she was a child, the complaint said. After police found Isse at the mall, he confirmed that he had admitted the sexual contact in the phone call but said "it was only a joke." He ultimately admitted to police that he had fondled the girl, the complaint said. Isse is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 31. Emily Gurnon can be reached at egurnon@pioneerpress.com or 651-228-5 Source: Pioneer Press, Jan. 05,2006 Good riddance and burn in hell child repist :mad:

Originally posted by General Duke: Pardon my last comment. I skimmed through the post. My fault entirely. The man admitted his guilt and should be punished. It is outrageous and no one should feel any sympathy towards him.. :mad: Duke, thank u for your revised comment. Originally posted by Fathia: If he is guilty of the crimes alleged against him then I applaud the girl for her bravery. Fathia, it is hard for some people to call spade a spade. There are no ifs or buts; the guy conceded his guilt to the police investigators. So send your praises to the victim for her courage via Minneapolis police authority.

Amiin Caamir is getting tasteless. His mind is always preoccupied with endless conspiracy theories. Cartoon journalists are not for eternity dismal but sometimes are optimistic and look at the bright side of the things at hand… however minor it is he is in position to install hope in his Somali readers because he has a good number of them as addicted audience.. Mar marka qaarkood sbx rajo fiican muuji...

Duke, this the pic i like the most..see how beautiful baluugley is.. i love it.. Allow ka dhig tii guuleysta

Some people have attached advantage to the colonial conquest of Africa to the African natives. If one can argue there are benefits for Somali people of their mass exodus to the West, it is the appearance of the social ills like the following to the DAYLIGHT. Accusation and confession like this would never have come out to the public awareness if the crime took place in Somalia especial when abuser is a famous poet. This is an example of the part of our culture that I hate the most. The perceived dignified prestige and the high social standing of the individual are above everything else including the law of the land and the words of ALLAH. If they have iota of moral standing, how could a group of supporters rallied in defense of a self-admitted child rapist? “We need a constitution that is above any individual however powerful that person is†Axmed Ismaaciil Samater.. --------------------------------------------- Somali poet charged in '95 rape of 10-year-old Accuser taped his confession, complaint says BY EMILY GURNON Pioneer Press January 5, 2006 In his home country of Somalia, he was a prominent poet and playwright who wasn't afraid to challenge the corrupt regime. Now, years after he arrived in the Twin Cities, Mahamud Abdullahi Isse, 70, is facing charges that he raped a 10-year-old girl at her Minneapolis home in 1995. His supporters say the accusations must be false. The alleged victim, who was not named in a complaint filed Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, is now 20 and living in Washington state. She told police last month that Isse visited her guardian at their home in 1995 after she had arrived in Minneapolis from Somalia, according to the complaint. He brought the youngster candy and treats but later crawled into her bed, fondled her and had sex with her, she told police. Isse was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He posted bail Saturday. His attorney, Richard J. Cohen of St. Paul, said Isse would plead not guilty. Omar Jamal of the Somali Justice Advocacy Center in St. Paul said that Isse, who has lived in the United States for about 10 years, is a beloved and highly respected member of the Somali community. He was invited to address a Somali studies conference in 1999 at York University in Toronto, where he was described as a "popular Somali poet and dramatist." A group of Isse supporters rallied Tuesday night outside the Hennepin County Jail. Jamal said some members of the community believe political enemies are framing Isse. "My gut feeling is that he's innocent. But I will let the criminal justice system determine that," Jamal said. Isse's accuser told police that when she saw Isse at the Somali Mall during a visit to Minneapolis in December, he gave her his phone number and said he wanted to see her again, according to the criminal complaint. She called Isse and tape-recorded a conversation in which he admitted having sex with her when she was a child, the complaint said. After police found Isse at the mall, he confirmed that he had admitted the sexual contact in the phone call but said "it was only a joke." He ultimately admitted to police that he had fondled the girl, the complaint said. Isse is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 31. Emily Gurnon can be reached at egurnon@pioneerpress.com or 651-228-5 Source: Pioneer Press, Jan. 05,2006 Good riddance and burn in hell child repist :mad:

What a shame! If you are hiring a swindler and you are willing to disguise him as “international expert in dealing makingâ€, at least choose the one who can cover your A*S*S. Enjoy the link if you are a good reader of Somali language: http://wardheernews.com/Articles_06/Jan/02_TDI_2_Guled.html

For Qanyare there is no other option for him to get out of the quagmire he has helped create in Mog. He can not afford to sustain financing the clan –based mercenaries who seem to be getting out of his hands and at this very moment descending down the city residents robbing them of their meager belongs and/or forcing them to pay extortion money. The signs are out there. If he does not show contrition of his national sins, the end of him and the end of the likes of him is sooner than what his blind supporters but negligible think. Even dayniile.com his media mouth is perplexingly in a state of confusion. Allow sahal

Maxaa ka fiican in aad laba borofasoor oo waalaala ah ee waddaninimad Soomaalinimada ehi ay harqirsay in aad la qaadaan heesta sanadka oo uu Axmed ku soo gabagabeeyey fariintii uu sanadka cusub u dirayo dadka Soomaaliyeed khaas ahaan kuwa horseedaya in ay dadka Soomaaliyeed ee sinna u kala gu'ikarin in ay kala googooyaan Ee uu ugu soo gubiyey BBCda 12/30/2005.... Waan heesayaayee******sanad waliba hoodiyo Hawl iyo dhibaatiyo****wuxuu hadimo leeyahay Waa laga helaayoo******hadhow lagu xusuustaa Kii noo hagaagee******noqo loo han weyn yahay Kii noo hagaagee******noqo loo han weyn yahay Kii noo hagaagee******noqo loo han weyn yahay Qaar kaa horeeyoo*****hodanaa na dhaafee Halkii laguugu mahad naqay****ka habaabi mayside Kuwa haryna dabadaa******waa la hubsan doonaa Kii noo hagaagee*****noqo loo han weyn yahay Kii noo hagaagee*****noqo loo han weyn yahay Kii noo hagaagee*****noqo loo han weyn yahay Waan ku haybinaynee****Ilaahey ha kaa dhigo Adna hogol da'aysiyo***habeen dhalad barwaaqo Nimco la harsan dooniyo***cawo lagu nageedee Kii noo hagaagee*****noqo loo han weyn yahay Kii noo hagaagee*****noqo loo han weyn yahay Kii noo hagaagee*****noqo loo han weyn yahay *********Maxamed Saleebaan Tubeec************ Maqal ahaan: http://www.somalicenter.com/heeso/sannad.ram

Originally posted by Dhubad: I do experienced the same problem and I couldn't figure it out what is causing the problem. I have even tried on their website but no joy. Any help will be appreciated. Dhubad, I exposed the problem and you seconded and now, it is working, guys. The problem was theirs. Either they had a technical problem or ina garaad intentionally screwed up something.

Hi, I am wondering if you guys have audio difficulties listening to ina garaad’s radio? For several days, the realplayer minute counter is running but there is no iota of sound bites coming out from this colonial radio. Mind you, I have no problem listening to the other Somali radios available in the cyber world with the realplayer’s free version!! Any technical help and/or suggestion is highly appreciated…

Would an Irishman be content if some crooked secessionists christen Northern Ireland “Irish Dhulkeed†and force the locals to embrace it as their own? Would that even be palatable to you, let along English natives, after it appears in falsified municipal stamps?

Would an Irishman be content if some crooked secessionists christen Northern Ireland “Irish Dhulkeed†and force the locals to embrace it as their own? Would that even be palatable to you, let along English natives, after it appears in falsified municipal stamps?

Abdi Ismail Samatar University of Minnesota This note reflects on the quality of the Prime Minister’s leadership in the context of the country’s political history and the demands of the present. Many Somalis outside the warlord world and mercenary politics hoped and prayed that Mr. Mohamed Ali Geedi’s appointment as Prime Minister would be different from previous / current crop of mindless leaders despite the fact that a warlord vacated the seat in parliament for him to be appointed PM. The public’s wish was that he would usher leadership anchored on integrity and common cause since he was a veterinarian who was not implicated in the sectarian violence of the past two decades. Most Somalis were eager to support him, without personal gain, in any way they could in order to boost his political and social base provided he led by example. Unfortunately, the Prime Minister never bothered to translate this goodwill into a national movement. He even rejected the consul and labor of independent minded professionals from his own region and has instead endeared himself with corrupt partners and a regime of a neighboring country. The PM’s contribution has been crass rhetoric devoid of words and deeds that exude reconciliatory and inclusive national agenda. Consequently, a precious opportunity to turn Somali politics around in order to serve our grieved people is being lost. Mr. Geedi’s leadership style contrasts sharply with an earlier statesmanship in our country’s history which most young Somalis may not know about and others may have forgotten. When Aden Abdulle Osman was Somalia’ democratic president (1960-67) he pioneered a style of leadership that is yet to be emulated. His motto was that Somalia’s national interest was (is) distinct from the personal concerns of a leader and consensus was the appropriate modus operandi of government, particularly when fundamental national issues were at stake. This meant that he had to be deliberative in selecting premiers and then stay alert at the constitutional switch. His respect for the division of powers and labor enunciated in the constitution was unassailable. Finally, he tried to appoint individuals to the premiership who had the talent and courage to disagree with him when they had to do so rather than appointing sycophants. Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke and Abdirazak Haji Hussen were such premiers. No other Somali national or regional leader has upheld these standards since Aden and his Prime Minister, Abdirazak, left office in 1967. The only loyalty they had was to the country, the oath of the office, and to the constitution. Aden and the prime ministers strove to live by that edict. Upholding the oath of Office and leading by example has earned them the respect and admiration of the vast majority of thinking and caring citizens. It would have been impossible for either the president or his prime ministers to make unilateral announcements that contravene the Constitution and the laws of the Republic. In addition to their constitutional rectitude, Aden and his prime ministers guarded their office’s integrity and personal dignity, particularly when they dealt with foreign leaders. One instance, which few people know about, demonstrates the high standards Aden and his PMs set during their tenure. Haile Seilasse, the late Ethiopian ruler, invited President Aden to travel with him on his private plane to that year’s OAU conference. Aden, with the consent of his prime minister, thanked Haile for the offer but declined to take the ride as he recognized the political trap behind the invitation and the irreparable damage his acceptance would have done to the presidency’s luster and the bond between the office and the public. Such thoughtful considerations and practices are at odds with the attitudes of currents leaders who relish and lust for such humiliating “privileges.†The signs of our time are many (but I will only cite three at this moment) and at variance with the aforementioned ethics and standards. First, the deliberative approach to governing public affairs and this regime are oxymoronic. This Prime Minister’s latest gaffe on the northern region (“Somalilandâ€) and other issues is the most egregious breach of the dignity of his office and a treasonable violation of the charter. It is unimaginable for a sitting Prime Minister to declare, on an international radio broadcast, a policy statement that advocates the nation’s dismemberment. Such a blunder reveals that he either does not comprehend the significance of his public pronouncements as head of government or worse that he has consciously decided to betray the cause of the nation. Second, TFG leaders’ unwilling attitude to heed the voice and sentiments of the Somali people, their enthusiasm to accept demeaning personal “privileges†from the Ethiopian regime that has openly engineered and continue to reinforce our country’s disintegration, and the former’s practice of briefing Addis Ababa about Somali agenda before anyone else is unparalleled in post colonial history. Third, the PM’s habit of signing dubious agreements and contracts with all types of suspect actors, and without serious debates in parliament bodes ill for the transition, the balance of power among the three branches of government, and the country’s future. Collectively, the PM’s and his close colleagues’ behaviors and practices privilege their personal fortune (power, wealth, and sectarian agenda) above everything else including the fate and future of our people and have turned ineptitude and betrayal into art. Bereft of inclusive ideas and convictions that can resurrect Somali ideals, the PM and his cohort has succumbed to the patronage of the Ethiopian regime that lacks legitimacy from its own population. Betrayal of the national interest, venality, and incompetence which are the hallmarks of this regime distinguish it from any national government –democratic or dictatorial- Somalis have had in modern history. A comment is warranted about the Mogadishu based warlords lest this essay is misconstrued as an endorsement of their stance. If the PM and his cabal are incompetent, fraudulent, and disloyal, the warlords of Mogadishu are the embodiment of avarice. Their myopic, self-serving, and cruel gimmickry is exactly what has exposed our country to Ethiopian exploits, and condemned the Somali people to divisiveness, misery, and humiliation. They are the strategic obstacle to the nation’s cause. Finally, the absence of a committed and deliberative leadership at senior levels, so central to the management of democratic and progressive public affairs, has bedeviled our nation for nearly three decades. Civic groups and individuals who claim to be better than sectarian political entrepreneurs have not shown the courage and commitment to a national vision that would cast warlordism and venal politics to history’s refuse bin. As the South African Liberation movement used to say “now is the time.†If the transition is not to lead to a calamity worse than the nightmare of the past, the civics must rise to the occasion and create quality political organization that can earn the respect and support of the population and insure the transition’s success.

Suldaan, The secessionist camp knows they are the losers in fairly and democratically conducted referendum heralded by peaceful campaigns in which the Somaliwyn camp is given full access to the streets of Hargeisa and elsewhere in northwest regions of Somalia to spell out their rationalization of keeping Somalia together. But you know what; the right thing to do is first to put the question “can a region in the republic unilaterally hold referendum that could lead its people to secede from the rest of the country?†to a nationwide vote . If more than 51% of the voters agree to grant the regions the right to secede from the Republic, this must be part of the law of the land and must be engraved in the constitution. In other words amend the 1960 constitution. Conditions must be attached to how the referendums are conducted. Both “yes†and “no†camps must organized themselves in a peaceful manner and their leaders must be members of registered political parties. Intimidation and character assassination must be criminalized. The media should enjoy full freedom and must respect journalistic integrity and impartiality. Somalis are sectarian societies. Therefore all possible fair tools must be employed to legitimatize the results of any political election. My prediction is that the Hargeisa municipal secessionists will vaporize in nanoseconds if legitimate political process is followed to breakup Somalia such as the one parts of which I have described above. Riyaale iyo rayi xumadiisa xaarwalwaala ayaa hore u xaabsan lahayd...Allow sahal

November 17, 2005. HornAfrik. Mogadishu, Somalia. Acknowledging the stalled political situation between the two opposing Transitional Federal Institutions and the impasse that has transpired from thereof; Recognizing the dire need of our people and our country to a functioning government that can provide necessary services and protection to its citizens; Debating and deliberating on a break through for the deadlock; Members of the Parliament in Mogadishu have convened their regular session at Sahafi Hotel, Mogadishu, on November 15th 2005, and resolve by majority vote for the following:- To engage in direct negotiations process with our counterparts in Jowhar, with respect to the resolution of all differences between the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs). To agree with them that negotiations take place inside the territory of Somalia, and if needed outside the country if the two parities mutually agreed upon. To invite the international community (UN, EU, USA, LAS, IGAD, AU etc), to serve an observing role if the two parities mutually agreed upon. The technical aspects of the agenda concerned the direct negations, including the venue, date of the negations, and its modalities will be determined, along with the other party (TFI-Jowhar). Finally the members of the Parliament in Mogadishu: Call upon our brothers in Jowhar to embrace our initiative with honesty and in good faith for the goodness of our people and our country. Urge our neighbor countries to play a positive and neutral role in bringing tougher the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) to restore the Somali State. Call upon the International Community to continue their support to the political process of Somalia by providing necessary political, financial and technical support, to achieve effective and functioning Somali Government. Thank to all countries and organizations that have contributed to the efforts aimed at rebuilding Somali Government.

Originally posted by Yoonis_Cadue: However the people of the North-West were a symbol of oppression and they welcomed the British because they saw them as "liberators" and "friends". [/QB] Hello, do not be superficial reader of Somali history. It was not the desire of Somalis no matter which sectarian area they were from, to receive British colonizers with flowers. Dig deeper the history than you are doing now before you expose yourself in public forums. Do you know the person to whom this picture belongs to? Do you know who threw the spear that left a permanent scar on the cheek of this British swindler/colonizer? For sure, they were not from Las las’s. They were from the coastal people close to Barbara. On the other hand, think of these verses of Mudane Cabdilaahi Suldaan Maxamed "Timacade", poemed out in Beerta Xoriyadd, Hargeisa on June 26, 1960: Allow yaa darwiishkii fariin dabacsan gaarsiiya, Allow yaa damaashaad farxad leh kala dul eedaama, Allow yaa dalkaagii ku dhaha dowlad nimo qaaday, Dhaaxuu ku daakirey xaqii naga dahsoonaaye, In dariiqadii toosan tahoo dihini soo gaarin, oo uu dabkuu shidey rag kale dogobyo sii saarey, Allow af lama daaliyee daacad ugu sheega. Yaa Salaam