http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/2D61D4A1-E50E-4FE3-AAFC-3FAFC3DF9811.htm quote:At the annual Arab summit, which opened on Saturday, he criticised Arab countries for doing nothing while the United States invaded Iraq in 2003 and overthrew Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi president. lol, and what was he doing? quote:Gaddafi also repeated his frequently made proposal that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict be settled by creating one democratic state where the two peoples live together, to be called Isratine. mmmmmmmmmmm

quote:Mattan was convicted on microscopic flecks of blood on his shoes and the word of Harold Cover, a Jamaican who testified that he saw Mattan coming out of Volpert's shop. Shakes head!

Shariah finance is a way for some people to make money!>>>>>>>>Kani waxbu isku dhex qasay.....

Isn't this project being funded by very heavily by the U.S? There was an article posted on this site which said they wanted to use it "load and unload anything"! Anyhow, good progress!

OMAWALE CLAY: Can I finish? You’re going into people’s heads and you’re telling me what the people of Zimbabwe, what they really want to do. The people of Zimbabwe fought a national liberation war. It wasn’t a few individuals, it was a mass of Zimbabweans, armed and supporting their right to self-determination. It is 25 years since that time. It is a new democracy, but it is a very clear one on the question of which direction they want to go on. The people of Zimbabwe can choose for themselves who their leadership is and they have resoundingly chosen that. The MDC has been a product of British imperialism. It has been financed by the farmers. It has been financed by the West. In fact, I quote to you, Margaret, Chester Crocker, the Assistant Secretary of State of African Affairs when they were passing the Zimbabwe Democracy Act, one of the points he made to the Senators in testimony, and you can go to the testimony, so it is not something that’s in my head, you can go to the testimony, he said, “To separate the Zimbabwean people from Zanu PF we are going to have to make their economy scream, and I hope you Senators have the stomach for what you have to do.” That is a clear statement that the real problem that they have in Zimbabwe is the marriage between the Zimbabwean people and their national liberation forces. Zanu PF is the people of Zimbabwe http://www.democracynow.org/2005/4/1/the_zimbabwe_elections_opposition_accuses_mugabe

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/apr/04/alqaida

A more effective guerilla war!

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Talk about making Hassan Dahir Aweys look like a "moderate" in the eyes of some!

http://www.hamarey.com/news/meles-zenawi-taking-too-many-chances-r95 A bit of the mark on many things, but still interesting.....

US bombers began pounding away at Somali positions as battles escalated between the Somali resistance and the combined forces of the invading Zenawi's army and the Somali interim government. Hardly a day passes without a bombing or assassination in Baidoa, capital of the interim government. The Americans are using their usual excuse: they are trying to kill Al-Qaeda leaders. Somalia's Islamic resistance seems to have mastered the art of guerrilla warfare, taking control of small towns then abandoning them and disappearing into the population. It is a tactic designed to baffle and frustrate a regular army trying to fight a symmetric war. Where exactly is the enemy? Meanwhile, the ****** National Liberation Front (ONLF) and the Eritreans are waiting for the right moment to assault the Zenawi's troops. What should the Ethiopians do? The simplest solution would be to withdraw and live to fight another day. But this is not what Zenawi really wants to do right now. He is still hoping to get the US and Europe to back an African contingent, along the lines of the one formed for Darfur, in Somalia. That would give the Ethiopians a chance to pull out of the country without losing face. Alternatively, Ethiopian politicians may escalate the situation on the Eritrean front, which would give them an excuse to pull out troops from Somalia without looking as if they were running away. Or, learning from American tactics in Iraq, Ethiopia may stir up factional strife in Somalia, which would give it a breathing space and make it look more of a peacemaker than an invader. The Ethiopians may be tempted to finance and arm warlords and have them fight a proxy war against the resistance. That would create a real problem for the Somali resistance. The worst possible situation for any resistance movement is one in which it finds itself distanced from the general population. Without firm public backing, it is hard to maintain the momentum of resistance. Let's take Hamas for example. Hamas started out as a popular group, with a large network of public institutions engaged in social endeavours. This is why it managed to survive once armed struggle started. In Iraq, this wasn't the case, for the Baath Party had extinguished all autonomous social or political activities in the country prior to the invasion. This is why the Iraqi resistance is so divided right now. The Taliban is another case in point. In power before the occupation, the Taliban had the grassroots it needed to resume the fight once it was deposed by the invasion. Even while in power, the Taliban was locked in battle with the Northern Alliance. Later on, after Taliban leaders fled to remote mountain areas, they could count on their local supporters. In Somalia, the situation is similar in some ways. Prior to the occupation, the militia of the Islamic Courts was in control of most of Somalia, but it hadn't yet had the chance to forge strong links with the general public. Still, even before the occupation began, the Islamic Courts had gained some military experience through its battles with the Baidoa interim government and other northern factions. The Islamic Courts have something in common with both the Palestinian and the Iraqi resistance movements: religious zeal. But they are more clannish than the Palestinians and less sectarian than the Iraqis. So far, the Somali resistance has managed to put so much pressure on the Ethiopian occupation forces that current battles are likely to develop into a full- fledged war. Factor in the Eritrean-Ethiopian border rivalries, the resurgence of the ONLF, and Ethiopia's efforts to stir up inter- tribal conflicts in Somalia, and the future seems to be rather dim for the Ethiopians. First of all, Eritrea is likely to escalate things on the borders with Ethiopia. Second, Ethiopia will have to deploy more troops against the ONLF. And third, the scale of resistance in various parts of Somalia may prove too much for the Ethiopians. So why is Ethiopia refusing to withdraw from Somalia? For starters, Ethiopia wants an access to the sea. Since Eritrean independence, Ethiopia has been landlocked. Should Ethiopia pull out of Somalia and recognise the independence of both Eritrea and Somalia, it would have to learn to live without sea access or regional clout. It is not only money or trade Ethiopia is worried about, but influence and power. Still, if Ethiopia decides to stay in Somalia while being challenged on other fronts, it may be risking utter defeat. At one point, the Somalis may start demanding the ****** region back. A protracted war in Somalia may therefore lead to profound changes in Ethiopia's politics and geography. Ethiopia, let's keep in mind, is not exactly an ethnically or religiously homogeneous nation. And some local clans may just be tempted to secede or grab power from the central government. Eritrea is biding its time now, waiting for the Ethiopians to get a bloody nose in Somalia before moving in for the kill. The Ethiopians are for now banking on US support, but that may not last forever, not with Europe steadily manoeuvring to replace the US as the dominant power in Africa. Everything is possible now, from a devastating war in Somalia to extensive confrontation in ****** or an Eritrean- Ethiopian showdown. One thing is sure. Meles Zenawi is taking too many chances

http://terrorfreesomalia.blogspot.com/ I was doing some research and then I somehow got onto this anti Islamic website.....which had the link to this page.......any solers contribute to this page?

Originally posted by J.a.c.a.y.l.b.a.r.o: I just want to understand why should he ask the passengers to get off while he can get off, pray on the ground and go on ....... good question

Most of the Somaliland threads dont' come with a dicussion( those posted by pro SOmalilanders)....... In this case, Uncle Sam dispatched a team of contractors to Somaliland. What does that mean?That is supposed to be good development( as anything posted about Somaliland usually is). Jenday Frazer visits Somaliland( again a great day in the history of man). A politician asks a question about Somaliland in the house of commons( again a field day). Moreover, anyone who articulates any slight criticim of SOmaliland is usually reminded of the chaos down south and how marvellous Somaliland is........( the land of milk of honey). Talk about blind support....... Can anyone articulate any views as to what this rumour means for SOmaliland and furthermore what implications does a potential US base have on Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa? Does this mean recognition is on the way? What role will the T.F.G play in this! Why the sudden change in Somaliland policy, ie to essentially bargain a position to become the new tenants of the war on terror? Maybe Suldaanka and JB can give it a go? The impression I get is that: all is good and well, so long as recognition comes?

wa rageedi kasi....... The other day I was on the train and some Somali guy goes to me, " maghrib waa la ghaday, ma iska tukana.de.....I was like......" ha adeer....I'm gonna get of and pray at the masjid"...........After a while he started praying on the train( but he was sitting down and prayed silently).........

I don't think there is any real problem with how the story was posted......

You missed the point mate! But never mind though....

US contractors probably come to the Horn of Africa everyday! But this they were supposedly despatched to Somaliland. So it must be a major development? A bit like the British MP who asked a question concerning Somaliland in the house of commons( of all places)!

Toure, u sheeg dadka! I think it's all the propoganda from Mr John Simpson( BBC), whom takes pride about breaking the law of an African country! " The BBC is banned from Zimbabwe, but I've been here for the last 4 days". Well mate your boasting about breaking the law of another country!

It seems the hype about Obama and Clinton is dying down in the media?

Both Puntland President Adde Muse and Col. Badiye are in neighboring Ethiopia, where they are holding talks on security and economic relations with Ethiopian government officials. They act as enemies when they in SOmali soil! Lakin, when they are in Adiss...waa isk caadi arinku miya?

Mugabe is an African legend as much as Maggie Thatcher is an British legend. Now, the conservative party is credited with seeing the country through a recession and handling the disaster in Maastricht. Yet, Maggie Thatcher is still considered a British legend in her own right. Mugabe is a legend in that he led the people to victory against the racist supremacists of the so called Rhodedsia! His enemies will acknowledge that the man has a special place in African history as JB pointed out! Duke, the farmers issue and the handover wasn't as simple as people make out. Mr Mugabe is reported to have told the British right after he he came to power that he intended to redistribute the land from white farmers. This was only logical as the man was elected on the mandate of the Black population. Again, reportedly the British agreed they would take the leading role in accomodating these farmers and create the structures needed for some of them to leave( to Britain). Many years passed and they failed to deliver. The farming and most of industries was still in the hands of the white minority. Thus, Mugabe took the law into his own hands and forcefully removed the farmers( in the old African style). What followed was a disaster for two reasons. 1. The economy wasn't ready for that sudden loss of whites who were carrying vital jobs and skills needed to run the country. And more importantly,the people he put in power of the farms and wider economies were clearly not equiped to run it! 2. Sanctions must have had a effect on the economy! All in all, Robert Mugabe is an African legend of his age. Who was failed by his latter policies, lust for power and the failure of the British government!

Originally posted by Ibtisam: ^^^Because then people get confused between what is true and what is folk tales. Pluz the truth is always lost in long chains of information transfers. I mean how can you rely on life long Chinese whispers! I was being sarcastic....Somalis are cushitic closely related to Oromo.nobody can dispute that....I actually think Somalis need to be educated and have lessons as to what not to say when around other Africans! D 1. Never say your Arab 2. Don't talk about noses 3.Ditto for hair The funny thing is that many Arabs think that Somalia is an Arab country and they automatically assume that Somalis speak Arabic........

yeah....rumours are Bendter has already agreed a contradt with liverpool...... Anfield will be tough.......

Why read when youu gradnmother/grandfather has all the information?