" A & T , you got right bro..." Xiinfanin This is what I found your link. I see that you are kiding freinds, and that is alright. Xiin, saaxiib saad u qaadatay maha, laakin anigu waxaan eegay qoraalada T & A, marka I see unfair to discredit him. Horey baa loo yidhi rag is galay kala galad la.

It is true that illetracy feeds social malfunctioning, this is what happening in Somalia.But, I wonder that the enrolment rate of primary education in this war torn country reaches about 20 percent, understanding education services in a purely public goods .However, I see lesser role played by the diaspora in this appalling condition of education services in the country, particularly sourthern central part.

Somalia: Generations of Uneducated Children By admin on September 12th, 2008 The ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Somalia are taking a severe toll on the school system. Enrollment has plummeted and years of war have resulted in generations of uneducated children. Thursday, UN and humanitarian agencies condemned recent attacks on students, teachers and schools in Mogadishu and elsewhere. More than 20 agencies are part of what’s called the “Education Cluster for Somalia,” which supports primary education. They’re calling on donors and the international community to make education a priority. Maulid Warfa is the coordinator of the education cluster and works with UNICEF. From Nairobi, he spoke to VOA English to Africa Service reporter Joe De Capua about conditions affecting education in Somalia. “What we have is 17 years of absence of a state. And education has been really weakened by the conflict and other dramatic and man-made disasters in Somalia. We have a situation where, in general, only 30 percent of school age children are enrolled in school (countrywide). And in South Central Somalia…only 20 percent of school age children – and here I’m referring to ages between six and thirteen – are enrolled in schools,” he says. Warfa says the education system is at risk. He says, for example, “In Mogadishu…of late…we have reports of two schools being attacked and five students being injured and two teachers injured. And again, two days ago, we had a situation where two teachers were killed.” He says there are reports of children not having access to schools. “Mogadishu is particularly bad when it comes to education,” he says. Why would armed groups attack students, teachers or schools? Warfa says he doesn’t know. “We see that as an abuse to human rights and a violation of all the international treaties and rights to children,” he says. Both children and parents are losing confidence in the school system because of the attacks. “If schools that are supposed to be the safe haven for children and teachers and parents became unsafe, of course, the children will not feel confident,” he says. Years of conflict and a lack of government have taken their toll on Somali society. Warfa says, “We already have generations that are uneducated.” He says many militia members, checkpoint guards and pirates were uneducated children, and “if the situation continues…specifically in South Central Somalia, we will absolutely have a situation where we don’t know where to start. Just think of…a country where only 20 percent of the school age children go to school and the literacy rate is a little above 20 percent. Where will development come from? Who will develop that country?” Warfa says that he wants all warring parties to consider schools a safe haven. “If there’s no education, there’s no life.” Sources: Galbeed.com

Originally posted by Bella*Princesa: ^^ No such thing as 'friends' : Bloody good for nothing, xasid, envious, benefit claiming refugees...If it was up to me..I'd deport them all back :rolleyes: l

First I thought that you was talking to some other guys, in any case don't select specific writing he did, but look the over all writings he does. I think you are not eyed, but I see that you are obsossed to put balme on his shoulder. Nevetheless, I see him 'monkeying around'but that should not irritate you. Just, look some other good writings he produces.Xiin relax and get calm, a final ward for you learn his curiosity.

freindship is all about life.

I see some are trying to rain on the A&T's parade.But, I hope this won't deter his excellence in many aspects.

I think, this is politics, it is not fixed like a castel it is flexible, and the guy was misused may be then, haddii uuba gartay inuu dadka wax waydisto, Maxamed Dheere waaba dadaalayba

This is a political trick indeed.However, the single minded Ethio leadership of which currently meeting in Awassa,is short sighted to forsee the risk of self destruction of trading war with Eraterians. Nevetheless, if this happens then a new political land scape will take place in the horn. Loo wada joog.

THe democracy means as one tried to define in Somali context: The Somali clan-based social system Lineage identity or clannism is a central organising force in Somali society and is more significant in contemporary stateless Somalia than in previous decades. In the period of state collapse, clannism has proved to be both divisive and a destructive tool in the hands of political leaders as well as a vital source of group protection, social security and customary law in the absence of the state. Clan identity in Somalia is very fluid. Each Somali can trace their genealogy over 30 generations, giving Somalis membership in many sub-clans. Which level in one’s lineage is mobilized as one’s ‘clan’ depends entirely on the issue at hand. Clannism exists with a range of other cross-cutting affiliations – professional associations as well as regional, class, factional, gender and religious movements (including the Islamist Al-Ittihad organization), some of which are described below. The council of clan elders, for example, is the dominant institution in most locales expected to provide wisdom and build consensus among clan ranks in matters of clan interest especially in times of crisis. In Somali society all married men can claim to be elders and speak in clan assemblies (shir) earning Somalia a reputation as a ‘pastoral democracy’. Elders’ councils are not institutionalized and often they react more than they act The main religion is Islam with almost the entire population being Sunni Muslims. Islamic values provide hope and solidarity to cope with the harsh conditions prevalent in the country. They have also been used to build trusted institutions, both commercial and juridical. The most visible sign of the latter are the Islamic courts based on shari’a law. They are widely appreciated by local communities and dispense justice in zones where customary law fails to maintain law and order. Radical Islam, organized as Al-Ittihad in Somalia, is a growing trend, with a presence throughout the country. However, even within the Al-Ittihad movement, there are numerous splits along clan lines. Networks of functional professional associations (made up of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), professionals in education, health and other fields) serve as bridges across clan and factional conflicts promoting human development, reconciliation and good governance. On several occasions women’s groups have successfully managed to place pressure on militia to release kidnapping victims or cease fighting. But they have also been at the forefront of mobilization of clannism for armed conflict. Source: UNDP, 1998

This is an interesting about freinship with in a person and with others, please read it: Do you know the relationship between your 2 eyes? They blink together, move together, cry together, see things together and sleep together. Even though they never see each other, friendship should be just like that! Life is like Hell without FRIENDS.. Love plus freindship: Your Love is Ur Heart, Your heart is Ur Spouse, Your spouse is Ur Future, Your future is Ur Destiny, Your destiny is Ur Ambition, Your ambition is Ur Aspiration, Your aspiration is Ur Motivation, Your motivation is Ur Belief, Your belief is Ur Peace, Your peace is Ur Target, Your target is Heaven, Heaven is no fun without FRIENDS. Cheers

I wish Kismayo serves as 'experiment ground'for clan free adminstration.

haaaaaaaa. laakin in caqli lagu daro ma xumo.wadaadadu ma xuma inay hogaamiyan siyaasada lkn, dadka maka hore dinta hala baro, haddii kale waa ha isla qabadaado.

Do you think private sector only can bring development? effective private sector needs 'enabling goverment.

What does this mean? Maxkamada, Alshabaab and others, too much factions, then there is arisk factor here.However, culumadu ma maalmul doonbay ahayen mise xoriyada shacabka, haddii ay dantodu tahay xoriyada shaabka ha dhisto maamul iyaguna ha ku ilaalshan

This is tip of the iceberg. I know Hargiesa, yes in the private sector, people are doing well cos of the absence of state intervention. But, the public JB, saaxiib , I have seen some thing different from ragan bisada luqunjibaadhahaya instead piza maamulku waay wada taqsinaayen. laakin Hargiesa soo kor baanu leenahay.

Democracy is avague to be defined. But, its good to be defined in the context. Bt, as you need in the context of nomad for me democracy is yaan la isku tashan.

Originally posted by nuune: Last year, Kadhafi proclaimed his love for "Leezza," telling Al-Jazeera television: "I support my darling black African woman. I admire and am very proud of the way she leans back and gives orders to the Arab leaders." But he also stressed that Libya was not desperate for US friendship, saying: "All we want is to be left alone." :rolleyes: Waa aan kaa amaan helo,

Originally posted by dhulQarnayn: You can call those poor boys, pirate extortionists, all you want; but I look upon them, more or less, like a sort of Somali coast guard, albeit without government authority.And the monies they've collected so far from those illegal tourist ships and the like, are nothing but overdue FINES, collected BY Somalis, FOR Somalis! Then its true that pirating is prime sources of income for that area. Then,this guy mus be a representative of that bandit.

this man goes to the Kabridahar as 'a humanitarian tourist' , and I do not think much has changed since his last visit. Ma dhibaatan soo arkaybaa m a filayu inuu xal keeni, and also he misinforming the world media that he is presuring the regime in Addis.

Geeljire, they do and they have the capacity as far as there is no able central goverment to protect its international borders. its facts just in time.

in the worest some are still very much happy with this by using it as a tool of conspirecy for others. But, does that last long?

Yes, ther is issue here, there are many Ardos in the Region.The appalling socio-economic situation in the Region complicated by the political instabilty and recurring drought in the Region worsens the situation. I think, enough is enough, there should be away out of this viciuos circle of violent and attrocity in the region. We need to improve the livelihood of the people, we need more health clinics we need to have effeceint and working animal health system, we need livestock market system of which does not expoloit the pastoralist by establishing mutual benefiting value chains. And all these to happen, political solution is first and most factor to happen first.

Originally posted by The Zack: quote:Originally posted by Ban-tured: Zack , Amxaaro Safar buu dabsi, Kitfo iyo waliba bahrawi ka laba canleryn jiray, lol War bankii tureedow, ooman baryhan ma biyo keenin miyaa? Walee dibsidu wey macaantahay, Dhooro Tibsi waliba! Waryaa ZACK, Ooman biyoway keentay waana laga ooman yahay, waxaa kaga daran dabarkii dabarwayno een lagab xiiso dhigaynin

Originally posted by Emperor: ^Aren't you re-energizing to start up this discussion while you were doing the preaching, halkaa maad iskaga xirtid. Waad la heshay,Somali waa ay ka waynan ladahay nago ree hebel ah iyo hebelow hebel qabo. War qabiilka ma sidii ilaahay inoo fury u isticmaalo haddii kale iska dayno.WAA RAMADANA WACDIGA HA LA BADSO.WASALAMU CALAYKUM