For the pseudo-intellectuals like Alpha this article might be useful http://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/153722

^ Your hi-tech idea can not beat his humble endeavour;)

^ Saffrez then what are your theories? please provide them.

Alle ha u naxariisto president Cabdi Raxmaan Cali Tuur. Another interesting fact about the people of Somaliland is their amazing resolve to safeguard their hard-won independence no matter what. When president Tuur who was very influential and respected by the general public, the SNM, and his large clan changed his mind on Somaliland's independence and went to Xamar, suddenly every man, woman, soldier, and child in Somaliland regardless of their clan gave him the middle finger and lined behind AUN president Cigaal. President Tuur's legacy should be a good lesson to the Koonfurians and teach them that it is not the politicians, the professors, or the warlords who control Somaliland and have the last say, but instead it is the ordinary man and woman on the streets. Win the people's trust and goodwill and you win Somaliland, simple as that.

We ask the Puntland leadership to respect the rights of the minorities within their populations and stop abusing their human rights denying them their God given identity by MJeertenising them.

Carafaat;944264 wrote: Wasnt Ali Khaliif Galeyr was part of the Burco Conference where Somaliland was founded in 1991 and the Borama conferences where the clans agreed to peace and thus a founding member of Somaliland? Eventhough he changed his opinion later, so wouldnt be suprised if he changes again. Professor Galaydh was indeed one of the founding fathers of modern day Somaliland and had he stayed with Somaliland by now he would be a heavyweight in Somaliland politics and favourite for the next presidency but he ruined all that by going to Xamar. Sad we lost him:(

*Blessed;944038 wrote: Iga raali noqo, laakin howshan waa la bilaabay : http://hargeisalibrary.com/ ee sidaa ula soco

Brother Chimera I love your ideals but to be honest with you I along with Xaaji Xunjuf and about 4 million other folks don't want to go back to the past (the former Somali republic). We believe that entity should be left alone to rest in peace:)

Bal waan kuu soo ducayn:o

Ah where were we? Lets forget about this silly video and resume our discussion of the more important issues like the D-block's invasion of Jubbaland with the help of the Kikuyus:cool:

Many thanks to professor Cabdalle Mansuur. This is a great interview and very informative. For a long time now I knew about our origins and relations with the rest of East Africa and the world but I think the clan system is so ingrained into our collective psyche, it will be hard for our society to overcome it. Education be it Islamic or worldly is the key to enlightenment for the masses and so must be given a priority by all the administrations. One thing I really dislike about the Somali style clan though is its total neglect of the female part of the genealogy. I mean a child will get 50% of its genetic make up from the mother yet Somalis disregard that and consider only the child's paternal genealogy. As a result of this any two neighbouring clans will have a completely similar genetic composition due to intermarriage, and yet they will consider one another as outsiders. For this reason, I believe the Somali clan system is not much different to football hooliganism as both are only kept alive due to the emotional attachment of its members to the group.

Alle ha u naxariisto abwaanka sharafta leh. Ehelkiisana samir iyo iimaan haka siiyo. Aamiin.

Qaranki;943420 wrote: Listening to the opening stages of the interview and I have to say what has been reported looks like it has been exaggerated. So far in the interview Samatar has said he was invited by the UK govt to write a paper on who he regards as the stakeholders of Somalia , resigned from the parliament, looking to go to his home town of Gabiley + go to Puntland as well as he doesn't want to confine himself to Xamar..... If his reason for going to Somaliland is write about it in his UK sponsored paper for Somalia, then he should be bared from entering the country. He should be told once again that Somaliland is not Somalia and therefore he should head elsewhere for his research. I doubt he will be honest in his assessment and would probably include all sorts of coffee shop fiefdoms in his analysis and presentations as being legitimate “stakeholders”. Somaliland should slam its doors on his face.

Illyria;943074 wrote: So reer Marqaan have not given up the Dheelalow yet. I never understood their warped logic. Always claiming other people. Claiming her and congratulating her are two different things. Learn to use your head boy. We are proud of her because her family hail from Somaliland but we don't need to claim people as we have a healthy population of 4 million(maybe 5 million) living in Sool, Sanaag, Togdheer, Awdal, Salal, and the other provinces in the republic of Somaliland. Congratulations to our Somali sister once again.

^ Not if commercial farming resumes

Xaaji Xunjuf;943282 wrote: Here is the video to what is strange is they fully support the Kismayo conference this means they will get zero sympathy from Mogadishu " frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> Waa yaab tani. Bal dadkan maxaa ka galay Kenyata iyo Kikuyu. Tomorrow if the Kenyan president orders his foreign minister to sign a treaty of friendship with Somaliland, what will these people do?

The Sage;943339 wrote: Lol If I had a dollar for every time that has been posted on this forum I would easily be a millionaire... These "Holiday Inn States" are about as representative and out of touch as these clowns: Oh poor guys:( Someone should tell these Iranian "nationalists" that they should start spinning on the dance floor to get rid of the Ayatollah and his regime.

Xaaji Sahal iyo kikuyu way isku abtirsadaan. Sahal marka ladhamays tiro waa sahalk:D

*Blessed;943002 wrote: ^Have a look at this one Che : http://news.sky.com/story/1082878/why-uk-is-opening-new-embassy-in-somalia This passage is quite telling:. "Somalia is strategically important, both for its position on the Horn of Africa, and for its recently confirmed energy reserves. Because the country does not have a fully functioning infrastructure, profiting from its hydro carbons remains a plan for the future, but the UK and other countries are positioning themselves to co-operate with the new federal government." William Hague I think it is best if the Somalia government waits until they are fully capable of controlling their security, borders, economy, etc, etc before rushing to sign any agreement with anyone.

^ Excellent poem there!! AUN Gaariye.

Just watched this video and the speach was ok but the question and answer session was handled very well by the whole team.

ole-maasai;942921 wrote: Last time I checked with her ancestral cohorts They were from Somaliland as Somalia was none existent by then.. Markay sheekeynayaan Odeyaashii La midka ahaa Waxay kusoo hal qabsan jireen."Markaan Somalilain ka imid ee aan Afrikada soo galay" Markaa Adeerayaal ciyaalkan kacaankii dhashay ee intay kismaayo kusoo koreen kadib qurbaha usoo baxay, yaa taariqda u sheega . Umaddu in ay wada dhalatay oo isu dhaxday yaa ka dhaadhiciya. Afkaaga caano lagu qabay;) Horta haddii anantani xijaab sidan lahayd halkaa ma soo gaadhi lahayd??? I don't think so:(

Waaryaa Apo and Alpha stop being drama queens and leave the sister alone you waste of cyber space.

^ Hallelujah;)

Alpha Blondy;942157 wrote: interesting convo. sometime not commenting is good. thanks y'all. Waaryaa get the hell out of here:mad: This place is the refuge for the intellectual giants like me from the sea of troll that is SOL.