I think most Somalis take this xenophobic attitude from the neighboring GULF countries, we have so much in common, not just the religion. and I am really surprised it is the so called Wadaads leading this fear. This idi0t recording the video may himself has been once like OROMOs refugee, unwanted in Europe or America, the same way many of our YOUTH are flocking in TURKEY/Greece, Eurrope and now returned and advocating for xenophobic fear. I honestly believe these people have no harm, this guy along with many SLs says Somaliland has 4 million, Puntland claims to be 3.5 million, while Somalia is just 12 million, it does not add up. And most Somalis, for example in Somaliland and even in Puntland, are really forgetting and not thinking outside the box, The somali FEDERAL constitution says, any refugee, migrant living in Somalia for 5 years, can become Somali citizen,. The answer is to make these hardworking, young, healthy, driving the economy,ambitious people naturalized SOMALI citizens. This idea to give citizens to Oromos or Somali Aaboo, is not new, The Kacaan introduced the SOMALI abaabo in 1977 war, ,and it was away increase population, and defeat the enemy. People are asset, you don't turn away, and with them being fluent in SOMALI and pass citizenship test, and fulfill the legal requirements of being resident for over 5 years, and affirmation and allegiance to the SOMALI NATION and people. You turn it upside down, this can be a leverage against even Ethiopians, of course this is done with proper check and vetting.

Impossible, That is too Cheap, how much revenue did the port used to raise every year?

Lama huraan waa Cawska jilaal, Hassan SH Mahamoud should handshake his bro, Very sad, the reality is noone cares about SL, must realise recognition is NOT coming, not ever!

Not surprised at all, it is just another manifestation of somali civil cycle, Somali warlords, clans competing to in bed with the national enemy. Ethiopia, Kenya. it is no different Putnland, Galmudug, Jubba, SL, and South West State of Somalia going to Ethiopia,Kenya, without the national government The answer is STRONGER, inclusive National government.

Very bizarre, the loyalty to the secessionist is not that extreme, most it is just livelihood. Ilka Xanaf, looked a rare guy who knew and was qualified for this job, I think, the allegations against him, has some truth, he was corrupted, and CULUSOW, is aligning his stars,( he was a show stopper to his grand plans). I wish the best this young guy, who may bring true change, to rotten court system.

100% AGREE, all you need to do is up skill them, as long as they acquire skills, very low wages, Already lots of industries going there from shoe making, farming, http://www.theafricareport.com/East-Horn-Africa/how-the-us-and-china-are-empowering-ethiopias-private-sector.html

Lol, Hutu, Mahiga? What you mean? You have better DNA than Hutus? Mahiga? Mahiga has been a great exceptional African Diplomat, me as African, proud of him, ,and He is current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tanzania.( You figure, who made SOMALI election 2012, possible) If only GAAS had 1/10 of Mahiga calibre, I would continue debating with you.

Tillamook, are you OK, or blinded by tribal, The guy has delivered nothing but misery to the Puntland people. Xagee kaaga bilaaba? The army the police, not paid for 12+ months, the public servants not paid, tax increase, nepotism,incompetence, significance fraud and corruption, censorship, lack of leadership, and many more Sidee wax kaa yihiiin oo u indhaladahay?He is absolute failure. As for impeachment, what army you talking about? there is impeachment process defined under the constitution, which is currently under way, watch this space. He is incapacitated and unable to lead the state.

Education, without right core principles does not make you a good leader, some of the most effective and influential leaders specially in Africa had no tertiary educations. Gaas is a major failure and disaster, traitor, and must be impeached ASAP.

By Boyah J. Farah From the beginning, many Western-educated Somalis welcomed Abdiweli Ali Gaas because he was an outsider and not part of the corrupt Somali political sphere. And who would not welcome a technocrat who holds a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard, a master’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt, and a Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University? In a country where brain drain is at its peak because of a protracted civil war, Somalis looked favorably upon a technocrat like Gaas who was willing to return to Somalia with the hope that he would use his education for the betterment of the country. On Jan. 8, 2014, Gaas was elected the fifth president of the Puntland State of Somalia. Since he came from a country that cherished free press, people, particularly the intellectual class, were overjoyed by Gaas’s arrival. But he did not live up to his resume in delivering the changes promised. To the contrary, Gaas has misled the public, has made free speech a crime, and has been involved in corruption. He began to tighten a suffocating grip on freedom of expression in a major crackdown that led to the arrest of numerous independent journalists, critics, and opposition voices. Political Betrayal The worst part is his blatant political betrayal after rallying thousands of his supporters to oppose the infamous 4.5 clan power sharing formula in Somalia. The 4.5 formula gives equal quotas to the four "major" clans and a half-quota to a coalition of "minority" clans. Because the 4.5 clan power sharing formula had been in practice for four years and had further broken the Somali people apart along clan lines, it was easy for Gaas to agitate Puntland's 3 million inhabitants to voice their opinions in opposition to the 4.5, which was up for renewal for the next four years. As they welcomed his political message, he exploited their euphoria. On Jan. 28, 2016, hundreds of people protested in cities like Garowe, Bosaaso, Galcayo, Qardho, and Ceyn as they waved Somali flags as well as Puntland regional flags demanding the death of the 4.5. “I will never accept 4.5,” Gaas said to the protesters. On March 8, Gaas was welcomed in Toronto, Canada, where he rallied the crowd of hundreds of supporters. "Somalis are more than clans,” Gaas said. “Even if Ban Ki-moon comes, I will never accept the clan formula of 4.5.” He paused. “If Somalia gets the right leaders, Somalia will change,” Gaas said. “And I am telling you I am not among the right leaders.” He said this in a political move to garner trust from the audience. The following week, Gaas stood at Minnesota's conventional hall, where he made a moving speech in front of thousands. He dazzled the crowds, confirming his opposition to 4.5. That same week, the residents of Garacad, a remote fishing town in Puntland, awoke to an estimated 250 well-armed al-Shabab militia walking around, digging in trenches, and preparing to march toward the main cities of Puntland. As Puntland entered a wartime crisis, Said Dheere, commander of the Puntland Defense Forces (PDF), prepared his men and local fighters for war, but Gaas stayed in Minnesota for another day. Then he flew to Washington, D.C. and gave an interview to Voice of America radio. In the interview, he contradicted his own words as he said, “I support the 4.5, but my people oppose it.” He had worked the people up against the 4.5 formula for his own political gain—a strategy to remain relevant—and only later revealed his support for the policy. On April 3, Gaas convened U.N.’s Special Representative for Somalia Michael Keaton, Ambassador Francisco Madeira, Prime Minister of Somalia Omar Sharmarke, and other dignitaries in Garowe's presidential palace. Without consulting either Puntland parliamentarians, who had rejected it before, or his people, Gaas signed the renewal of 4.5. Hassan Sheik, the current president of Somalia, saw the return of 4.5 as a way for him to win a second term. Gaas seemed to get along with Sheik, but if he made any monetary gain, it would be hard to trace in Somalia’s cash economy. Repression of Dissent According to Article 25 from Puntland Constitution, “the person can freely express his/her opinion in oral, press, writing, media, audio-visual, literature and other methods according to the law without any interference.” In direct violation of the constitution, under Gaas’s leadership, even Facebook posts became a crime. In May 2015, Gaas ordered an arrest warrant against Deperani, a journalist working for the London-based Somali Channel, for posting withering criticism on his Facebook page. The National Union of Somali Journalists joined with the Media Association for Puntland in condemning Gaas’s stifling of the journalists’ voices. His government subsequently ordered Golis Telecom Somalia, the largest telecommunication company in Puntland, to block the news media sites Puntlandnow.com, Puntlandtoday.com, and Galgalanews.com. Those sites were reporting on the reality in Puntland. Furthermore, Gaas is suspected of misuse of public funds. When Gaas became the leader of Puntland, he implemented a taxation system, increasing Puntland's budget from $29 million to $60 million, but PDF members and other public sector workers have not received their salaries for over a year. Commander Dheere threatened to resign if Gaas continued to lie to the public about paying the members of the armed forces. In a cash economy such as Puntland’s, money is difficult to trace. While Puntland is experiencing a severe drought and its people are in need of relief, it has been reported in Somalia that Gaas made a substantial property investment in the United States. In November 2014, Abdirashiid Dhuubane, a well-known politician, spoke in a detailed manner about the administration’s corruption, the media restrictions, and the long-term consequences of President Gaas’s policies. Gaas ordered the arrest of Dhuubane and he was immediately arrested and remained in Puntland prison for a few nights. Gaas continued to label any dissenting voices as part of a political witch-hunt. According to Article 56 of the Puntland Constitution, the president can be dismissed when he is accused of “direct and secret on the accusation of high treason, failure of responsibility, Constitutional abuse and other serious crimes.” By signing the 4.5 clan sharing formula, defying his words as well as his constituency, and by engaging in corrupt practices, has Gaas murdered democracy in Somalia? By examining his political footprints in a country where men like him do not face any scrutiny, one can satisfactorily argue that President Gaas had committed offenses punishable by his removal from office. ***** ***** Boyah J. Farah is a writer who was born in Somalia, but grew up in the U.S. He is an adjunct professor at Bunker Hill Community College. [Photos courtesy of Boyah J. Farah]

Not surprised at all, Corruption is the norm in Somalia, and I agree there are tiny minority with self respect, and against this evil. As long as majority of Leaders, Mps, Citizens are corrupt, there is a little hope, and agree with Mooge, it will be decades before we see a fix. That is why I always believe a kinda of revolution, like 21st of October, with right people is needed. it is ripe!

well done, while it is hard to implement, most of those drawn were the best and cream of the youth, the most educated who could not find jobs, and became helpless, hopeless. This will not solve the problem I believe, the answer is looking inward, fixing the country, creating jobs, and offering opportunities for these youth. And as for secessionists, they need self reflection and must end these pipe dream, and take part in fixing the whole country, else these cycle will continue.

Pro Samatar ma halkaas baa u danbeeysay!

Saalax Tahriibtu waxay salka ku haysaa Rajo go, dad very ambtion, ah oo rajo beelay. Dadka aan hammiga lahayn are happy with status quo. what is the difference of under Somali Republic in 1986 and in Somaliland in 2016? Health, education, freedom, employment, you do the maths! and do careful analyse with objectivity. . Qabyaaladii indhaha la ayd, markii HOOS usoo degtay, oo tii aad SOMALIWEYN, uga carartey , mid ka xumi reerkii reer SHIEKH isxaaq ka dhex qaraxdey, maxaa kuu baxay? Somali Republic laftigeeda musuqmaasaqii uga tagtey , cadaalad xumidii, baa qaab qabiil uga tagtey, isagii baana hada ku daba socda. Xal ku waxa weeye, reer reer Ma soconeeyso, it does not matter what state you live in , as long as you follow the ideology of tribe , waa same disease, marka Xal ma jiro. The solution, is dod daacad ah, oo wax aan Somalinimo dhaafsiisaneeyd in meel walba laga helo, hadii taas jirin, at least in Somalialnd , waa in aan hoos looga daadegin, nationalistic SOMALILANDER only. waxa intaa dhaafsiisan, sidii basashii baa reer reer la isku haysan. Waxa kaloo ku cadaan, in waxa aad Somali Republic uga tagteey, dadkaa qabiilka ku dhaqmaaye, ama victim ka dhigey people of the North, iyagina weli is haysta, hadeey meesha ka baxaan, in wax aad kaga maqnaato jirin. Soomali inta badan waa wada bugtaa, waa isku dawo!

This is nothing absolutely wrong with Gaas comment, let us say a Muslim charity does work in Haiti, or Jamaica, and employs/prefers a Muslim person for that job, is there something wrong? People forget that World Vision is 100% Christian charity organisation, so if you want their services, have no objection on who they hire. Mida kale dadkan xoola ah, oo u haysta diinta in hayadi si sahal uga bedeli karto, dee markii horeba dadkaasi diin adag ma haysan. Qof kii diintiisa ka tegaaya, isaga lee waaye! Fekerkan ah in la isku dul qaato, Dhul gaalo ku noolahay, Masaajido , malcaamado, ka dhisano, hadana la soo istaagno, kuwii wax idin kenay, Waa gaalo, Yaa shaqaaleeyn lahayd muslim wax xadadya, dhacaaya, tuug ah, iyo committed Christian?

indeed, it is not worth the paper. Abdiweli must be impeached ASAP, he is incapable of leading Puntland cuz he is mentally incapacitated. Waalida waxa u dheer FULUYNIMO, waayo hore u saxiixey, baqdin shacabka Puntland, uu ka baqaayo buu riwaayad udhigey... No 4.5.

The camels in SOMALIA destroy far more, than the charcoal trade, which can be controlled, and most Somalis see the charcoal as negative, but love camels and unaware their devastation on the environment. I have been reading extensive reports/research, it is unbelievable. The camels with the big feet and big belly,and how little most Somalis know how destructive they are, it will be decades before most Somalis realize how bad they are, and by then there will be no camels, no humans, as land will be destroyed and the only way is massive culling.

Mooge, and Xabad. Have you been to these countries, Did you remove the shades when you been there,and witnessed what is happening to poor Somalis? or just lived in nice hotels? Have you been to Jeddah? Dubai? UAE or Yemen, KSA? Marna waa faan iyo is yeel yeel, marna waa run. Kumaan kun baa jooga soomali ah oo ku dhiban, Meel walba bay ka shaqeeeyan, rag u dumar, from domistic workers to car washers, Soomalida ma ku dhibantahay meesha , Haa Soomaali weli ma ku qulquleeysaa , meel kastana ma u maraan, hAA Soomali, sharaftoodii ma ku dhimatey, haa Lug, doonyo, iyo halaag ku taga! Culusow proposal, Getting there through legitimate process, by plane, and waa hubaa in 50K qouta will be filled in days. You guys have no clue and understanding of what is going there. Also, it is not always negative, Saudis or Gulf countries have very poor human rights record, laakin lax walba waa meesha ay is dhigtaa, Do you know that countries, from Bangaledish, to Philippines to Indonesia is fighting to get this deal? War ma haysaan, walaahi, Somalis destroyed their country, and poorest nation on earth, and yet you talk about false pride. This is a hard currency, and am also certain these women will improve the lives of their families, will be able to afford /send their kids to school. Kibirka meel iska dhigoo, hadaad rabtaan in sharaf la helo, soo noqoto, Somalia loo soo shaqo tago, Wadankeena hala hagaajo. Well done Hassan Culusow for this one.

false pride, It is like somali women don't work there as khadaamo now. Thousands work there, in very horrible condition, with no records, some are burried in deserts, after getting pregnant by rape, if Culusow is improving and legalizing the process , so be it!

<cite> @Che -Guevara said:</cite> Isn't that lyrics from Khadir Dahir song? Basically, parking at the wrong tree. Wax weyn baa khaldan, it seams this murderous cult has infiltrated the NSA.

well done

La Mood, Noqon se waa

On this one, I agree with Alpha Blondy Salaah, try to tell us why you don't like about Muuse Biixi's policies, Khat is normal part of Somali lives, specially in North, and I am sure all this is grassroots campaigning, through Khad session, nothing unusual. Also makes him brave that he does not hide about his habits. So next time, come up with something else, it is obvious you support someone else in elections. I also think Muuse Biixi may not be the right choice for SL, new generation is needed.

With 8 out of 10 of All suicide bombers, helpers,sympathizers, collaborators, leaders of the SHABAAB cult, coming from Somaliland, there is no doubt SL government is involved, facilitated,and coordinates either directly or indirectly. The most crazy thing is the Turkish Airline changing plans last minutes, of course they have received intel. The Somaliland leaders, and supporters are now shitting their pants, (already SL minister responding to newspapers article),cuz International investigation team, FBI, are in Mogadishu and no stone will be unturned to find the murders and collaborators,. They will be brought to justice. I am thinking this Borleh could also be a guy desperately wanting to go overseas to get medical help, and those criminals tricked him, with visa, Money, This reminds me of aircraft disaster, Avianca Flight 203 taken down by Paplo Escaber, of Medellín drug cartel,where they gave a young naive boy cassette recorder with bomb hidden inside to record some guys, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avianca_Flight_203