Originally posted by Tone: quote:Originally posted by Taako Man: Tone It's the principle. If the pictures were from Garacad, I would say they were from Garacad. However some are trying to play there own agenda here. If a Picture of a conference were taking place in Bossaso and the Somalia flag were everywhere and I claimed that it was Hargeisa, what would be your stance? Now digest on that. If that was the case.. Then the Hargeisa representers have right to get upset over that. They don't believe the way Harigeisa was portrayed...Its against everything Hargeisa stands for. While..Reer Butland and the few Zenewi supporters in Xamar indeed are alike in supporting the same cause. They support the same cause don't they? Its likely reer butland to wave those pictures around aswell right? People in Hargeisa have a right to get upset about something and the people of other regions, when pointing out a flaw have no right to say this is not from a speicific region because of the supposed agenda they sway? That was the greatest logic in the world. Just like your flag with HY standing for High York awhile back. Caught you red handed and you never showed your face in that post again.

Fanisha Garacad is a small town in Buntiland. Faraax The conference as stated by Geedi is taking place in Xamar on the 16th. There is a head for the conference and he is the former President Ali Mahdi. As to the war, there really is no war. There are a couple of trouble makers who are trying to grab headlines and are soon to be grabbing ice packs and leaving there bililiqo for the little tuulo they came from . Headed by Nabadoon bililiqo.

Tone It's the principle. The event was in Xamar. What else is there to speak about? How about if I said the event was in Hargeisa. What would be your response? Ofcourse you would correctify me. Now there is your answer.

Tone It's the principle. If the pictures were from Garacad, I would say they were from Garacad. However some are trying to play there own agenda here. If a Picture of a conference were taking place in Bossaso and the Somalia flag were everywhere and I claimed that it was Hargeisa, what would be your stance? Now digest on that.

Beautiful Academy and even better graduates. Good work to these folks.

^ The president is safe in Mogadishu, and the Prime Minister isn't? How ironic. The Prime Minister is visiting the region, checking out new cadets and furthering the TFG in Somalia in general. Or do you expect him in Puntland, just for the money sake?

^ My spidey Senses were tingling. I could sense a tab of Sarcasm and a pinch of Xiinoowism.

Originally posted by Samurai Warrior: Taako - Ari boowe, gibinta caqaar ayaa ku kala go'day, walina marqaankii ma aanay gaadhine maad naga dayso?

^ What What, I am from Xamar sister, I am in the picture. You can see me. Taako is waving for the crowds. I am the old fellow in the macawiis. You are right. I am too old for you. Shouldn't be talking to Youngins. Unless I am looking for a young Xamdi to marry. Are you that Xamdi?

The West Now Takes Keen Interest in Peace for Somalia by Bethuel Kiplagat Tuesday, April 10, 2007 The Transitional Federal Government has been making great efforts towards establishing lasting peace in Somalia, despite serious challenges in recent months, especially in and around Mogadishu. The terrible situation in Mogadishu has overshadowed the relatively peaceful areas notably Somaliland, Puntland and the south. Remnant hardliners of the Islamic Courts Union have largely been responsible for the recent upsurge of violence in Mogadishu. After their disintegration in December 2006, they vowed to launch an insurgency against Ethiopian and any foreign troops stationed in the country. The upsurge of violence in Mogadishu has triggered a major exodus of thousands of civilians to flee towards the Kenyan border. More than one hundred people have been killed in the violence including Ethiopian soldiers and peace keeping troops from Uganda. This has prompted Ethiopia to send reinforcement. Simultaneously, there has been contact between Ethiopian military officers and the dominant ****** clan to find a solution to the problem of escalating insecurity. It seems that this initiative and the use of force are bearing fruit with the recently agreed truce. As a result of this effort, calm is slowly returning to Mogadishu. Despite these major setbacks in the stabilisation of Somalia, there is some dim light at the end of the tunnel. There are internal and external efforts which, if sustained, would bear fruit and stabilise the country. The TFG is committed to the holding of a National Reconciliation Conference starting this month till mid-June bringing together all the key stakeholders. These include traditional elders, women, religious leaders and those in Diaspora. It is hoped that the outstanding issues will be ironed out at the conference. The fact that the league of Arab States at its recent meeting in Riyadh discussed the situation in Somalia is a very positive sign. Somalia is a member of both the Arab league and IGAD. The presence of the IGAD chairman, President Mwai Kibaki, at the meeting was significant in forging stronger cooperation between IGAD and the Arab League in their efforts to bring peace. The conference made an appeal to its member States to hasten its steps to assist the Government of Somalia in its efforts of reconciling the people. It is also encouraging that the International Contact Group held a meeting in Cairo to discuss the situation in Somalia. The meeting called upon the international community to accelerate support to ANISOM mission. They did recognise the necessity of the Ethiopian forces to remain in Somalia awaiting the full strengthening of the AU force. The inter-faith meeting held recently in Dar-es-Salaam which was attended by religious leaders from the Horn of Africa, with the exception of Djibouti, jointly came out with a strong support for the efforts being made to bring peace to Somalia. These leaders committed themselves to becoming agents of peace, first and foremost in Somalia and other troubled areas of the region. As can be seen from the above, there is an impetus for international community and the region to focus on Somalia. It is absolutely crucial that these efforts are focused, sustained and coordinated over the long haul. No efforts should be spared in terms of time and resources. The consequences of allowing the country to revert to chaos will be far, far costly than the efforts that could be put in place now for peace. There should never be any temptation to disengage Somalia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ambassador Bethuel A. Kiplagat is a former Kenya's Special Envoy to Somalia and Executive Director, Africa Peace Forum

^ It's the principle. The event was in Xamar. I have much respect for those ladies. I never knew my aunties and uncles were in those pictures? Oh but I forgot, Imam Maxamuud is really Islaan Ciise Muuse Suudi is really Cadde Muuse from Qardho Maxamed Dheere is really the mayor Bossaso and PM Geedi is really a man from Xafuun. Geedi Wife is Eedo Casho from down the street. I wonder how I forgot this. All my uncles and my proud aunties from Buntland are clapping. * YIPPIE FOR PUNTLAND *

^ Buntland Buntland Buntland Jaylaani and you are not twins are you? Anyhow those pics came from Somaliweyn.com They are from the North Xamar clan meeting in Xamar which included PM Geedi, Muuse Suudi, Imam Maxamuud, M.Dheere, Many Xildhiibaan and hundreds of Respected elders and leaders. Want Proof? Proof

^ Thanks for the positive spin on things.

Buuba is a great man. If this is true he will bring his somaliweyn stance to the place. Which is needed.

^ Yeah. However somalis eat tons of meat. It's the other food like vegi's, fruits, bread and the lack of it in our diet's that keep us skinny.

^ I guess it's the harsh out door temperature that keeps us skinny.

UAE EGYPT KSA WHERE ARE QATAR, BAHRAIN AND KUWAIT? PUNTLAND NEEDS TO SELL YOU SOME GOODS. Kuwaiti Dinar's are the first choice monetary acceptance in Puntland.

Fanisha Those pics are from Xamar, and not Puntland. Jaylaani Butland Butland Butland Butland Butland. You have a mighty obsession with posteriors.

This deal could mean 1 billion in USD a year for geeljires in the states. Great work reer puntland. Tahliil These are not natural resources. These are animals. Animals have babies and they can be renewed. This is a renewable and generable income for Puntland and Somalia in general.

^ No sxb, the people of Sool and Sanaag are not taken for granted. They are the founding fathers of Puntland. How can they be taken for granted?

I think the meeting was a resounding success.

Didn't somaliland have a flight ban on the south because of 'malaria' and 'cholorea' and all the diseases? They were commended for not allowing southerners and now they are commended for allowing them. Quite a double standard.

They parade there women and children and they run and flee away from the country. How religious of them.