^ Getting rather emotional eh? The people of Somaligalbeed need to free themselves. How can I help movements which are named ONLF and have tribal incentives rather then Somali wide incentives. Most of the people there do not fight. Only a segment fights and they fight for tribal hegemony. I would surely send my support, materially and emotional to them if this were the WSLF but I will not help clan movements that supress others and even burn trucks of other Somalis. That is hard for me to digest.

Yeah the lesson is The ICU and it's affiliated groups fought/and will fight in Gedo, Bari, Jubbada Hoose but not in Galgaduud or Hiraan or Xamar. KAWINKEEEDINK? I think not.

By Sahal Abdulle MOGADISHU (Reuters) - At least nine Somalis were killed and dozens wounded when a rocket fired at African Union troops hit a restaurant in an ambush that also slightly injured two of the peacekeepers, officials said on Thursday. The attack late on Wednesday was the second in as many days against the Ugandan troops, the vanguard of an AU force that became a target the moment it landed in the coastal capital Mogadishu on Tuesday. Insurgents who have carried out near-daily assaults against the interim government and its Ethiopian allies for the past two months had threatened the AU troops with attack. But as has been the case all along, civilians bore the brunt of the violence. A rocket-propelled grenade aimed at an AU armoured car missed and instead blasted apart a restaurant. A hospital doctor said there were 26 wounded, including women and children. "The place was littered with human limbs," said one local, who was standing outside and gave his name as Mohamed. Two other people were killed in that clash, but it was not clear whether they were guerrillas or civilians. ________________________________________________ So now the President is responsible for missed mortars that aimless 'insurgents' hit at restaurants? That must mean he is the commander of the insurgents then right?

^ So Abdullahi yusuf and the AU troops and the TFG are wrong because some ****** are throwing mortars? WOOOOW. That is really logical.

^ Remember Israel ( I am not fond of them) faught Egypt,Syria, Jordan, etc and they kicked there asses and took extra land in 67' if I am correct. They took more just like somali geeljires kicked out Borana from Southern Somalia and took more land in the NFD. Should the somalis give up the land? No. Should Israel give up the land they died for? I would hope so. But just like Somalis, they are not going to give up anything without a fight. The UN is here to help Somalis. Without there shipments of food yearly in the Tens of thousands of metric tons. 100's of Somalis without no relatives to send them lacag throw dahabshiil,amal, qaran express etc would be dead. Unless you want to help your people. Don't bite the hand that is feeding them.

^ They are gone from the whole Jubbas. One thing the majority of somali news outlets are reporting.

Aweys has fought in Bari, Gedo, and now pulled the majority of the ICU in Jubbada hoose. But when the fighting got under way in Banadiradleey they fled Cadaado, Dhuusamareeb, Guriceel, Ceel buur and Jowhar and then Xamar. Why fight in certain areas and not others? I see Ceyrow is following in Aweys footsteps.

^ Basically you are assuming since the UN left because of crazy warlords in Xamar they have no vested interest in seeing a viable Somalia? The UN has had a strong prescense in Northern Somalia from Awdal through Puntland. They have not been able to work in Xamar because of obvious reasons.

Taliban The UN has a vested interest in seeing Somalia succeed. Means one less eye sore on the world map. The world has a vested interest in seeing the UN represent the world views. Not America. America has america's best interest. I can hardly think the UN condemning the US stance on Iraq and telling them there was no Iraqi WMD, was hardly serving Uncle Sam's vested interest. But your a cynic.

^ UN is a body of 192 nations buddy. Of which more then 25% represent African nations and everybody has a say. But you probably believe it is a tool of America. Conspiracy theorist are you? Do you believe Tupac is alive or dead?

^ Talking about another mans balls is not a good sign. I think your proving my own accusations. As to acting big on the net, "HUFF AND PUFF" attitude of yours. I am really scared sxb. Please stop intimidating me. P.S You are from Ethiopia as you have said previously. Free your self and your people. Simply put you are accusing me of being an Amxaar stooge while you sit idly in a far away land and talk macho over the net and yet your 'land' is being occupied. Is there something wrong with this scenario?

Jimcaale No I was being sarcastic and obviously a lot of fallacious statements are coming out from certain sections of the Somali rumour mill that is known as ICU supporters. Simple as that. Have there been any reports other then this one? Have there been any audio tapes stating this nonsense? Has there been anything other then a simple somali dude waking up and writing the first thing on his mind to sell hits on his webpage? Xiinfaniin He was elected in Jan 2005 remember for a bried period between Yusuf and Cadde there was Pres Hashi.

Somalia Faces Best Chance in Years for Peace, But Challenges Are Enormous -UN Report (SomaliNet) Although the challenges ahead are enormous, Somalia may now have the best chance in years to find a long-term solution to the conflicts that have left it without a functioning government since 1991, provided its warring factions engage in dialogue, according to a United Nations report on the country released today. "At the same time, the risks of renewed and prolonged insecurity will increase unless the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) is able to rapidly consolidate its authority and ensure stability and the rule of law" through such dialogue, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in the report to the Security Council, pledging continued UN support to the Government and civil society to meet the challenges. "An inclusive dialogue and a genuine political process are the only ways to achieve a sustainable peace that denies dissatisfied groups a rallying point for conflict," he adds. The TFG, backed by Ethiopian forces, dislodged the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) from Mogadishu, the capital, and much of the rest of the country at the end of last year, but Mr. Ban notes that the semblance of order and security that the UIC created has begun to deteriorate in the city with armed roadblocks, checkpoints, banditry and violence. Moreover, the fall of the UIC has brought to the fore some of the inter- and intra-clan rivalries that had been suppressed and the TFG has yet to establish effective authority or law and order in Mogadishu and other main population centres. "The true intentions and future influence of the former warlords also remain to be seen," Mr. Ban writes. Although the Government has claimed to be making substantial gains against UIC remnants in the far south, fighting continues in the East African country, where nearly 1 million people have been displaced, about 1 in 9 of the population, and severe drought and recent heavy floods have added to the intensified fighting in wreaking more havoc. "The Transitional Federal Government must reach out to key political and social forces in Somalia and engage in an inclusive dialogue," Mr. Ban stresses. "Those who renounce violence and extremism and pledge to constructively engage in achieving a sustainable political settlement in Somalia should be included in the process." Welcoming the decision of the African Union (AU) to deploy troops in Somalia for an initial period of six months, and Ethiopia's intention to withdraw its forces, he appeals to the international community to assist the AU in mobilizing the funds and other assistance necessary for the deployment of such a force. He also cites his intention to send a technical assessment mission to examine the possibility of a UN peacekeeping operation following the AU deployment. "In the meantime, the United Nations will continue its efforts to address the serious humanitarian needs in Somalia," he writes, noting that harassment and detention of aid workers by Ethiopian and TFG forces have roused protection concerns. "I encourage the international community to continue to generously support relief and development assistance efforts in the country," he says. "I call on all Somali parties to provide unhindered humanitarian access for relief efforts, as well as guarantees for the safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and to respect the fundamental human rights of all people in Somalia," he concludes, stressing the regional dimensions of the conflict and the need to address the security concerns of both Somalia and its neighbors. Sources: UN News

UN chief says Somalia faces best chance in years for peace UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon said on Wednesday that Somalia faces the best chance in years to find a long-term solution to the conflicts. In his latest report to the UN Security Council on the situation in Somalia, Ban pointed out that although the challenges ahead are enormous, Somalia may now have the best chance in years to find a long-term solution to the conflicts that have left it without a functioning government since 1991. "At the same time, the risks of renewed and prolonged insecurity will increase unless the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) is able to rapidly consolidate its authority and ensure stability and the rule of law" through such dialogue, the Secretary-General said, and pledged continued UN support to the government and civil society to meet the challenges. Meanwhile, he stressed that an inclusive dialogue and a genuine political process are the only ways to achieve a sustainable peace that denies dissatisfied groups a rallying point for conflict. "The TFG must reach out to key political and social forces in Somalia and engage in an inclusive dialogue," Ban observed. "Those who renounce violence and extremism and pledge to constructively engage in achieving a sustainable political settlement in Somalia should be included in the process." Welcoming the decision of the African Union (AU) to deploy troops in Somalia for an initial period of six months, and Ethiopia's intention to withdraw its forces, Ban also appealed to the international community to assist the AU in mobilizing the funds and other assistance necessary for the deployment of such a force. "I encourage the international community to continue to generously support relief and development assistance efforts in the country," he said. Source: Xinhua

UN highlights Somali women's suffering The UN children's fund (UNICEF) highlighted the plight of the women and girl in the war ravaged Somalia, urging international efforts to improve their life, when the world is marking the International Women's Day on Thursday. Somalia has one of the highest prevalence rates of female genital mutilation/cutting in the world, with more than 98 percent of Somali girls between the ages of 7 to 12 being cut, said UNICEF Somalia Representative Christian Balslev-Olesen in a statement. Balslev-Olesen said Somalia's maternal mortality, which is amongst the highest in the world -- 1,013 per 100,000 live births, is among the challenges that UNICEF and its partners face in Somalia. "This rate and an average number of 7 births per woman in her lifetime translates into a lifetime chance of 1 in 15 for a Somali woman to die as a result of pregnancy and childbirth complications, " the statement said. It said complications such as excessive bleeding, prolonged obstructed labors and infections are the major causes of death at childbirth. "There is need to invest in setting up of infrastructure for provision of vital services to improve the livelihoods of women in Somalia. This would provide them with the necessary foundation to ensure they can give input for sustainable development of their communities," she said.

Ceelbuur.net has an intimate understanding of Puntland. I remember when they published a wonderful piece talking about Iskushuban. They even sent an eye witness report to the scene.

^ You mean those tendenices you favour don't make sense? Well that is correct. Remember: Aren't you from Ethiopia yourself? I think you are the one under Habeshi influence or years of it.

^ Tag along, do you know you are in the wrong location. Shouldn't you be in San Fransisco instead of Beantown?

Aden Hashi Ceyrow could be alive, dead, missing an arm who cares. If he wants peace he can have it. If he wants war, then why hide in the jungle bush of Raas Kambooni and fight a war there but not in Xamar. Do I see a clan connection? I think him and Aweys have this same characteristic.

^ Here is your own little parrot. Anyhow Qabiil ubahnee will be egged on for spewing hate on this website. If this is your own way of defusing attention from Qabiil man well then so be it. You can call me a parrot you can even call me daddy. I could careless.

^ They are leaving. Simple as that. The troops are ready to maintain the security in Kismaayo and the whole Jubbas. Thats all.

Cadde was elected in 2005 if I am correct. Early 2005. He has till early 2009. Which is precisely four years. He's only two years into his term. What is the problem?

^ Do you have an intimate connection with Qabiil ubahnee so as to defend him Caano stale?

Qabiil Ubahnee are you still going to bomb the living crap out of 'North Galkacyo' as you say?

Within a little time they will inshallah leave all of Somalia. I guess the troops in Manaas are ready for deployment?