Originally posted by Oodweyne: ^^^ An early ( and hopefully passing ) election fever, and nothing else, indeed. Regards, Oodweyne. Election fever results in armed clashes and death? You should not minimize this!! Maybe they are opposed to this because of the lack of representation in the elections. Both opposition leaders are from the same family.

NWsomaliapress Somaliland: armed men clash with police in Sanaag ERIGAVO (SomalilandPrees) — Reports reaching us from Erigavo the capital of Sanaag province are indicating that a policeman was shot dead while another was wounded in the village of Yube, about 25-km south of Erigavo. The incident happened after a scrimmage began in one of the location where the new biometric voter ID cards were being distributed. The new biometric voter ID cards have already been distributed in Hargeisa, Burco and Berbera. Today was the first day that the new cards were being distributed in Sanaag province. This incident is the first of it’s type since distribution of the cards began a week ago. A police unit accompanied by Sanaag regional authority and elders have been dispatched from Erigavo city and are now on their way to the village. These incident comes days after rival clans clashed in the out skirts of Erigavo over land disputes.

ok I get it he is brave to you!

Well he was chased out the last time he went there and has never returned to he city since. Even after it has been in your hands for 3 years now, if that isn't scared than I dont know what is.

But are you going to admit he is scared or atleast that he should have gone if he doesn't?

Jacaylbaro, You can definitely put that on record, but if he doesn't make a visit than you have to admit he is scared.

If Riyaale campaigns in Laasaanood than I will give him credit, but I highly doubt he will ever venture into that city again because of what happened to him last time!

Mr. Somalia, I 100% don't believe it. It's another way of Garoweonline trying to direct blame at someone else. But the fact they would make such a blantant article actually suprises me. Abdullahi Yusuf is in Yemen and in retirement. Whenever Garoweonline is criticized, they attack the critics by saying they are working for people who want to destroy the government. Whether it is the ICG, UN or these Issim's. The fact that it is Garowe Online has made it a topic of much discussion among the people I know.

If this was any other site, I wouldnt pay it much mind. But we all know who owns Garoweonline and there is a reason why this was posted on it. I am hearing President Faroole is really pissed at that the letter that a group of Issim's had written a week ago. Again, the fact that this is Garoweonline makes this a very big story!

Garoweonline Xog: C/lahi Yusuf oo fara galin siyasadeed ku haya PL 15 May 15, 2010 - 4:27:50 AM Warar shabakada Garowe Online ka heshay ilo lagu kalsoon yahay ayaa daaha ka qaadaya in Madaxweynihii hore ee DFKMG ah Md. Cabdulahi Yusuf uu waayadan dambe aad ugu mashquulsanaa sidii faragalin rasmi ah ugu sameyn lahaa arrimaha gudaha ee Puntland. Md.Yusuf ayaa tan iyo intii uu iska casiley xilka Madaxweynaha DF ah waxaa uu ku noola dalka Yamen halkaasoo laga siiyey magangalyo siyaasdeed kadib markii beesha caalamka oo QM hurmuud u tahay iyo urur goboleedyada Afrika [iGAD & AU] isku raaceen inuu ka baxo siyaasada Somalia dibadana ka joogo. Laakiin warar la hubo oo aan ka heley Sanca, xarunta wadanka Yaman ayaa xusaya in Mud. Cabdulaahi Yusuf uu ku jiro olole wayn kasoo salka ku haya sidii maamulka ka arrimiya Puntland shacabka ugaga hor imaan lahaayeen. Dhinaca kale magaloyinka waaweyn ee Puntland ayaa waxaa caan ka ah hadal haynta xiriirada tooska ah ee Cabdulahi Yusuf la soo sameeyo dad siyaasiyiin ah iyo askar waddanka gudihiisa ku nool kuwaasoo uu ka codsanayo in ay gudaha dalka ku casumaan. Dhaq-dhaqaaqan siyaasdeed ee Mud. Yusuf ku jiro ayaa mar aan wax ka waydiiney dad wax ka og shuruucda caalmiga ayaa sheegaya inuu wax u dhimayo heshiiskii beesha caalamku la gashay wadanka Yamen kaasoo xusayey in Madaxweynaha hore faraha uu kala baxo siyaasada Somaliya. Wararka aan ka heley dad Cabdulahi Yusuf xiriiro lasoo sameeyey ayuu ku yiri waxaan rabaa in aan Puntland dib ugu soo noqdo “si uu u badbaadiyo.” Dhowaan ayey aheyd markii xubno sheegtey Issimo reer Puntland ah qoraal ay ku eedeynayaan Xukuumada Dr. Farole ka baahiyeen Idaacadaha caalamka iyadoo talaabadan rumeysan yihiin saraakiil badan oo ka tirsan maamulka Puntland in Cabdulahi Yusuf lug ku leeyahay. Xukumadda Puntland iminka ka arrimisa ayaa ku guuleysatey intii ay talada haysay dib dhiska dhaqaalaha islamarkaana bixisa mushaharka dhamaan howlwadenada dowladda [Ciidamo & Shaqaale] islamarkaana keentey in Puntland magac ku yeelato beesha caalamka. GAROWE ONLINE

I have not seen any other websites reporting this yet, so I am not sure how reliable. However it is good that Garoweonline is finally acknowledging that the lawlessness in Puntland's Sanaag region needs to be addressed.

Somalia: Puntland forces 'kill two militants': sources 14 May 14, 2010 - 10:53:03 PM Security forces in Somalia's northern federal state of Puntland on Thursday carried out well-coordinated attempt to arrest one of the region's most wanted extremist leaders, Garowe Online has learnt. According to reliable reports that reached GO, the troops laid trap for Mohammed Abdulqadir Muse and his associates while traveling between Baran and Bur Galgala towns located in Puntland's Sanaag region. The troops reportedly ambushed Mr Muse's vehicle intending to arrest him, but his bodyguards tried to protect him by promptly exchanging gunfire with security forces. Two men died inside the car, but it was not immediately clear whether the wanted man was among the dead. Mr Muse is wanted for the coordinated car-bombings on October 29, 2008, in Puntland's port city of Bossaso which killed four people, including the two suicide bombers. The target was Puntland Intelligence Service (PIS) compound. An extemist group led by a militant named Mohamed Said "Atom" is believed to be hiding in the hillside area of Galgala. Government officials have blamed this group with acts of political violence in Bossaso, Puntland's commercial capital. The Puntland government has intensified its security awareness to avert possible attacks meant to disrupt the peace and tranquility that the region has enjoyed since the 1990s. Government officials have not publicly addressed the latest security operation, but sources say the operation is part of a government crackdown in Bossaso targeting suspects linked to terror attacks and assassinations. Located in northeast Somalia, Puntland supports a federal system for the war-torn Horn of Africa country as a national solution. The region holds its own elections, maintains its own security forces, and is a key ally of regional power Ethiopia. GAROWE ONLINE

Nassir, There have been no military operations in Eyl or the main pirate has never been arrested Boyah, Ilko-Jiir actually lobbies to get pirates from his clan released, they never sued or actually went against the most damagingclaims of the UN Security Report. So no matter what is said Puntland now is seen as a criminal state by many outside! Because of the leaders you support like Faroole and Ilko-Jiir's and their association with pirates and reluctance to go after those that come from their regions! The fact remains that Faroole's government and Ilko-Jiir in less than a year and a half has received more international condemnation than any other Puntland government!

Garoweonline Puntland cabinet holds security meeting in Bossaso 9 May 9, 2010 - 3:40:10 AM The cabinet of Somalia’s Puntland state held a special meeting to tackle the deteriorating security situation in the commercial capital of Bossasso as people behind the trouble is warned. The meeting was held in Bossaso presidential palace and attended by all members led by President Abdirahman Mohammed Farole. According to Abdihakin Ahmed Guled, the minister for information, the meeting was called to look at the current security situation in the commercial and also to come up with government stand on the issue. “The main aim of this special meeting for the government to have a grand position on the deteriorating security situation in Bossaso, where a lot of incidents happened in recent months,” he told Radio Garowe. “Why we are specifically holding this meeting in Bossaso and not Garowe, even though all the palaces are equal for the government, is to sends out clear message across for the people behind the insecurity that the government has had enough of this and would not tolerate anymore.” Guled said Puntland people know and value the precious peace they have enjoyed, putting on notice those behind current wave of violence that their numbers are counted. “Everyone knows himself and we know them and we are after them. God willing, they will meet with consequences and would be slapped with hard metal hand,” he said. Authorities in Puntland are suspecting the insecurity in some of its territories is caused by the infiltration of some militant from central and southern Somalia. The city of Bossaso, which enjoyed relative calm in the past, was recently hit by wave of violence that claimed the lives of many people, including government officials. Puntland, which declared itself as an autonomous part of Somalia in 1998, has enjoyed relative peace compared to the larger chaotic regions of Horn of African nation. GAROWE ONLINE More Articles

Hroseednet Somalia: President Farole owes Gara’ad people an apology May 9, 2010 | ColumnCOMMENTS: Upon returning to Puntland from a visit to Ethiopia and Kenya, Puntland president, Abdirahman Mohamud Farole , told media representatives in Bosaso that his administration would attack pirates in Gara’ad district of Mudug region when the link between the people and pirates was broken. “ Gara’ad elders are now tackling the problem . Once they raise people’s awareness about piracy and break the link between the pirates and [Garac’ad ] people, we will attack the pirates” he said. Jarriiban district commissioner, Abdi-asis Aw Yusuf Harin, told Horseed Media last week, that pirates attack local fishing boats as well a foreign ships. President Farole’s first anti- Pirate public relations campaign was to facilitate Andrew Harding’s visit to Eyl for a BBC documentary, broadcast on BBC News Channel in July 2009 (Postcard from Somali pirate capital) . The message Puntland president delivered on behalf of EYL in the documentary was: Yes there is a piracy problem but people are against pirates. He was right. Why can’t he give the people of Gara’ad the same benefit of doubt instead of dividing the town into pirates and the public on one side, and traditional leaders on the side? President Farole said pirates had been fought in Baargaal town. It is true but the fight was organised by the Baargaal people , not Puntland security force. “Gara’ad is said is to be a pirate base” president Farole said. If he is unsure about the status of Gara’ad as far as piracy is concerned, why is president Farole portraying piracy in Mudug seas as people-driven crime? On the basis of what president Farole said, he sees Eyl, as pirate free zone because of the Ey people’s anti-piracy attitude but tells us that Gara’ad is now regarded as a pirate base because people of Gara’ad support piracy. President Farole, the most divisive Puntland leader, owes people of Gara’ad an apology. Liban Ahmad libahm@gmail.com

lol, ok. If NW Somalia actually has elections in June, than I will get on that. But we both know no such elections will never occur, just wait and see.

Africanown, it's newsweek, who could easily verify whether what he said was true or not!

Who are the opposition leaders?

How many opposition leaders are there and are they from the same family?

Originally posted by Sacad *Ducaale: I heard david cameroon has a positive view towards somaliland. Heard? Did a little birdie tell you that? Any evidence to back up this claim? Did he ever make a speech or comment?

FIDHIN, according to JB the month is not known, but 'expected' to be in june! Date of the election is yet to be officially announced but expected to be in June ....LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!! So basically, the elections miiiight be a month form now or not! Ah, JB always provides a good amount of comic relief!

The1960 union did not provide a national cohesion. During the following three decades, people from Somaliland were treated as second-class citizens and their expression of discontent was repeatedly crushed by Italian-Somalia dominated regimes. Later, the union-state collapsed and Somaliland reclaimed its independence on May 18, 1991. And then NW Somalia choose leaders that use to be part of the same regime they said persecuted them. Their government is full of them!

Dec 1, 2009 :confused:

Riyaale does this everytime NW Somalia talks about elections and he feels his job is on the line, he flies out to some country. He pretends that there are some sort of secret meetings taking place and that recognition is around the corner. It's all a ploy to try and justify postponing the elections over and over again. He wants people to be fearful of taking him out of power and losing the recognition that he wants them to believe is within grasp. If this doesn't work, than he will tell his people in Boorama to pull out the Blue flag with white star and scare of any other threats. He knows how to stay in power, i'll give him that!

Xaji, I guess you are making some improvements with Riyaale getting the autograph and pic with the French Foreign Minister, so maybe one day you will be like this: