Pentagon in position to evacuate U.S. Embassy in Yemen By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent Updated 2056 GMT (0456 HKT) January 20, 2015 Houthis inspect a damaged mosque in Sanaa on January 20. Show Caption 5 of 9 Houthi men raise their weapons during clashes near the presidential palace in Sanaa on Monday, January 19. Nine people were killed and 67 others were injured in the fighting between government forces and Houthi militants on Monday before the sides agreed to a ceasefire, Yemen's Health Ministry said. Show Caption 6 of 9 Smoke and flames rise in Sanaa during heavy clashes between presidential guards and Houthi rebels on January 19. Show Caption 7 of 9 Armed Houthis gather at Sebin Square as they close the road to traffic near the presidential palace in Sanaa on January 19. Show Caption 8 of 9 Houthi men guard a Sanaa street on January 19. Show Caption 9 of 9 A man walks inside a heavily damaged house near the presidential palace in Sanaa, Yemen, on Tuesday, January 20. Houthi militants took control of the presidential palace, Yemen's Minister of Information Nadia Sakkaf told CNN, a day after heavy fighting ended in a ceasefire deal. Show Caption 1 of 9 A woman walks past closed shops in Sanaa on January 20. Show Caption 2 of 9 An armed member of the Houthi movement stands guard in the streets of Sanaa on January 20. Houthis are Shiite Muslims who have long felt marginalized in Yemen, a majority Sunni Muslim country. Show Caption 3 of 9 A man surveys his damaged home in Sanaa on January 20. Show Caption 4 of 9 Houthis inspect a damaged mosque in Sanaa on January 20. Show Caption 5 of 9 Houthi men raise their weapons during clashes near the presidential palace in Sanaa on Monday, January 19. Nine people were killed and 67 others were injured in the fighting between government forces and Houthi militants on Monday before the sides agreed to a ceasefire, Yemen's Health Ministry said. Show Caption 6 of 9 Smoke and flames rise in Sanaa during heavy clashes between presidential guards and Houthi rebels on January 19. Show Caption 7 of 9 Armed Houthis gather at Sebin Square as they close the road to traffic near the presidential palace in Sanaa on January 19. Show Caption 8 of 9 Houthi men guard a Sanaa street on January 19. Show Caption 9 of 9 A man walks inside a heavily damaged house near the presidential palace in Sanaa, Yemen, on Tuesday, January 20. Houthi militants took control of the presidential palace, Yemen's Minister of Information Nadia Sakkaf told CNN, a day after heavy fighting ended in a ceasefire deal. Show Caption 1 of 9 A woman walks past closed shops in Sanaa on January 20. Show Caption 2 of 9 An armed member of the Houthi movement stands guard in the streets of Sanaa on January 20. Houthis are Shiite Muslims who have long felt marginalized in Yemen, a majority Sunni Muslim country. Show Caption 3 of 9 A man surveys his damaged home in Sanaa on January 20. Show Caption 4 of 9 Houthis inspect a damaged mosque in Sanaa on January 20. Show Caption 5 of 9 01 yemen unrest 012002 yemen unrest 012003 yemen unrest 012004 yemen unrest 012005 yemen unrest 012006 yemen unrest 012009 yemen unrest 0120 RESTRICTED07 yemen unrest 0120 RESTRICTED08 yemen unrest 0120 Washington (CNN)Two U.S. Navy warships moved into new positions in the Red Sea late Monday to be ready to evacuate Americans from the US embassy in Yemen if an order comes to do so, CNN has learned. So far, there has been no decision to evacuate the embassy. The USS Iwo Jima and the USS Fort McHenry were moved "because they will be in the best position if asked," by the State Department to evacuate the embassy, a U.S. official with direct knowledge of the planning tells CNN. So far there has been decision to evacuate the embassy, and no request from the State Department for military assistance. If an evacuation is ordered, the first option would be to have embassy personnel drive to the commercial airport in Sanaa and fly out, the official said. But in the wake of an embassy car being fired Tuesday, the safety of the roads in the capital is now being constantly evaluated, the official said. If embassy workers did drive to the airport it is likely some sort of air cover would be provided, under the current plan. Other detailed military planning for various options has been finalized, the official said. Those options would be used if a request for military assistance were made. If helicopters and V-22 aircraft from the ships are sent to Sanaa, it would be a complex operation that could last for several days to fully evacuate "several hundred Americans" from the embassy, the official cautioned. "Nobody should think this would be easy." The military is aware the State Department wants to keep the embassy open as long as possible, the official said, noting that it's a valuable tool to monitor Al Qaeda in Yemen. But behind the scenes the Pentagon is pressing the point that if an evacuation becomes necessary they want to do it before the chaos in Sanaa descends into a 'non permissive environment," akin to combat. For now, the US believes the Houthis are not targeting Americans, but its not clear if that will last. The plan at this point only involves the potential evacuation of State Department personnel. It would be up to State to decide if it wants to extend the potential mission to other Americans in Yemen.

And what did xassan managed to do in Brussels last time i checked the European aid , Xassan still has not received it It was Pledged and he hasn't received A Penny Any way the topic is about Somaliland legal status and its legal case for Re recognition Her is a British MP talking about the Legality of Somaliland statehood

Pictures and Photo ups we will let that to the Koonfurians they are good at that, they have been doing that Pictures and placing the begging bowl. Ceeb waxa u dhintay dadka 23 sanadood Hogoga ku noola oo hooyooyinkooda qarxiya oo caruurtooda qixiya oo ilaalayashoodu Ugandhess iyo Xabashi noqdeen. Dad laluush ku nool oo lacag uun raadiinaya iyo waxay dhacaan kuwasa ceeb u dhintay

Xaglatoosiye and baashe are honorable man serving their people and country.

Ahmed dervishes were defeated in 1921 the mad mullah forced to flee to iimeey hè fled from his wife naado buraale haji ahmed warsame died in taleex while the mullah fled. Dervishes were defeateted so bad they lost their entire stock the biggest raid of hagagoone took place ever in history . Ahmed and his obsession with xabashis dont ur People willingly or unwillingly bend for xabasis in galguduuud and hiiraan. Mise afkaagu iyo faraha aad wax ku qoreysid isma maqlaan.

Ahmed forget about somaliland let's discuss the contend of this article so you dissagree With him or agreee With him. Igad delegatiins frequently visit somaliland but thats beides the point. We are discussng if hosting it was important or a step in the right direction.

Tilamook where is the hanjabaad where is ur cabdi cawar if ur not weak How Come waxad la rafanaysa a small cell in galgala for God knows How long. Cleansing u from the land and reducing your officials to waanu argagaxnay makes my day lol. There is no such thing as a darwiish clan the same way there is no Shabaab clan not sure How can a 19 century old jihadist movement got to do With a clan. As for colonialist we know the clans that used to brag about the italians about serving their interest in a place called hobyo and last but mot least did u day moving forward the 3rd prime minister cumar buur With no cabinet so far. The only thing that is moving around is cumar buurs belly nothing else. Yaanay dhaqdhaqa caloooshisa ku moodsin somalia dhaqqaqday

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Nothing to be excited about the 53rd IGAD meetingin somalia 1 25 Google +0 0 by Mohamud M Uluso Sunday, January 18, 2015 advertisements No one should be fooled by the holding of the 53rd Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Council of Ministries in Mogadishu, Somalia, on January 10, 2015 under the chairmanship of Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Foreign Minister of Ethiopia as historical event. IGAD delegations were guests of AMISOM forces who are also protecting the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). Somalia did not operate as full member and equal partner of IGAD because the purpose of the meeting was on shaping the new fragmented Somalia through the off-the-wall vision 2016 consisting in the review of the constitution, formation of federal member states, and political election in 2016. For the Somali people, the three tasks are mysteries. The meeting laid the groundwork for the next destabilizing steps and processes that will make Somalia into pieces for prey. IGAD, dominated by Ethiopia, met in Mogadishu after many high profile official visits of UN Security Council, UN Secretary General, Arab league delegation, large delegation led by current President of Turkey, and foreign ministers of many European countries in Mogadishu. Because of the high level real insecurity in Mogadishu, the life of residents remained standstill during the meeting. As reported by AFP, one resident said, “All roads are closed and movement is almost impossible in Mogadishu.” The AFP report challenges the truthfulness of the statement that peace and security returned to Somalia when residents in Mogadishu live in constant fear both from Al Shabab and FGS. It is disingenuous to project a lockdown of almost all Mogadishu as an example of progress for Somalia. The comfort and security accorded to few people should not take attention away from the suffering of millions of Somali people who are starving and are in need of emergency food assistance in different parts of Somalia, or are fleeing from the country for lack of hopeful future. The commitment of IGAD member countries- Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Djibouti, Sudan, South Sudan- to promote peace and stability in Somalia should be taken with a grain of salt because IGAD member countries are all mired in perpetual conflicts, in need of massive foreign aid and are condemned for widespread human rights violations. Eritrea is denied the right to resume its membership by Ethiopia and the two are locked into war of attrition. There is tension between Sudan and Uganda over South Sudan. The relation between South Sudan and Sudan is bitter and explosive. The relation between Djibouti and Eritrea is frozen. Ethiopia undermines the influence of Kenya over South Sudan. Sudan and Ethiopia share the interest to oppose the western democratic agenda but are in political and military despise. In succinct, the internal political environments of IGAD member countries are volatile and worrisome. Human Rights Organizations are issuing alarming reports about Ethiopia, Eritrea, and South Sudan for massive human rights violations. Within IGAD, Ethiopia seized Somalia leadership. Uganda, Djibouti, and Burundi, troop contributing countries, limited themselves to respect diplomatic norms in their bilateral engagement and cooperation with the FGS. IGAD had compelling reasons to hold its meeting in Mogadishu. The most important one is IGAD’s determination to dismantle Somalia into clan satellite entities, not viable politically and economically, and to justify the prolonged presence of 22,000 African Union forces (AMISOM) and of growing number of foreign and Somali civilian teams funded by western donors. The second reason is IGAD’s campaign to receive and manage the stabilization fund earmarked for Somalia. Unconfirmed report indicates that Hussein Abdi Halane, Minister of Finance approved the transfer of stabilization fund under the World Bank to IGAD. In exchange IGAD (Ethiopia) strenuously lobbied and succeeded for the appointment of Hussein Abdi Halane to the position of Minister of Finance despite serious allegations of corruption against him. The third reason, IGAD plans to take over AMISOM Mission from the African Union after 2016. Ethiopia contends that it has been a victim of external aggression and security threats for long time from Somalia. Therefore, its major foreign policy accomplishment is the elimination of this long standing external aggression and security threat from Somalia. The foreign Ministry of Ethiopia has recently issued briefing about the achieved diplomatic and military successes against Somalia. The IGAD Council of Ministers issued a Communiqué that starts with the demonstrably false statement that “the council reaffirmed its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia.” At least four examples demonstrate the falsity of the statement. The examples are the petition of the FGS to the International Court after Kenya annexed Somali sea territory, the bilateral and diplomatic agreements between Ethiopia and the Somali clan states of Somaliland, Puntland, Jubbaland, and Southwest, the location of the residence of Ethiopia diplomatic mission for Somalia within the presidential palace in the house built for the Somali Police Commander, and the role of guarantor of Ethiopia on the infamous agreement between the FGS and Raskamboni Militia for creating Jubba Administration (State) as an arbiter between the people and government of Somalia. In addition, the communiqué considers Somalia and Somaliland as two separate countries. While the FGS (President Office) has yet to share with the federal parliament, the Somali people, and media the details, legitimacy, and execution plan of the vision 2016, the communiqué noted that the FGS provided reports and updates on the implementation of vision 2016 to IGAD ministers. The communiqué singled out as an issue of interest a Memorandum of Understanding (let me repeat MOU) between the FGS and the Interim Jubba Administration which concerns the establishment of security forces in Jubbaland while the representation, legitimacy, and leadership of both FGS and Jubbaland are contested and in turmoil. Jubbaland and Southwest Administrations are two men play fields (Ahmed Madobe and Sharif Hassan). The communiqué recycles the false statement that the FGS has the ownership in leading and setting the priorities for stabilization and reconstruction of Somalia. Certainly, the FGS has the constitutional responsibility to lead Somalia but miserably lost or forfeited that solemn duty for dishonorable reasons. In their two day retreat in Kampala in this month, top generals and diplomats of troop contributing countries have finally conceded that the political and security reality in Somalia undermines the achievements made during the past seven years of peace operation. The Minister of Defense of Uganda, Crispus Kiyonga argued that “the continued lack of political cohesion is greatly undermining the peace efforts,” and “even if troop contributing countries send the finest troops to the battle ground, there cannot be sustainable stability in Somalia without political cohesion.” It has also been affirmed that the lack of international consensus on Statebuilding in Somalia is another major obstacle to peace and stability in Somalia. Finally, the communiqué approved a Strategic Action Plan 2015-2016 of new IGAD office of Facilitator for Somali peace and National reconciliation that works independently in the new clan federal states above the local administration and directly accountable to Ethiopia (IGAD). There is no public information about this new strategic plan. IGAD spoils Somali national cohesion needed for statebuilding while it blames others for destabilization. There is nothing to be excited about the 53rd meeting held in Mogadishu, Somalia. The Officials of African Union for Somalia who met in Kampala, Uganda, recommended a shift of paradigm (new strategy) before it is too late. Somalia faces paralyzing political and security complications. Besides Somalia self help strategy, the best option is the revival of the spoiled “New Deal for Somalia.” Mr. Mohamud Uluso

Galguduuud has xabashi troops protect g you . U are not brave when u are guarded by ugandans and the turks feed the woman and childeren. Somaliland controls 95 percent of its land. There is no bravery u can speak of the pirates forced ur kin not to build an airport while they reign over baraxlay. And we know the pirates are weak but the anarchists have no leg to stand on.

Muqdishu clan the anarchists are only goood at blowing up their own mothers and hide in ugandan build bunkers. They are only good at taKing the fight against the poor defensless loomaooyaan in southern somalia. As for the pirates since last year cabdi cawar bey lahayeen hè is going to fight and attack somaliland well we are still waiting muuu soo guuur guurayaan. The pirates are weak and defeated dont Let the anarchists snatch mudug from you. Not like the anarchist will do mudug any good they might turn in into a jungle where the rule of the jungle rules.

Kuwi laga adkaaday waxa ka so hadhay hooyo cay iyo aflagaado nothing u will say will help your clan. Ur between a rock and a hard place. Astaamaha dumarka reer ba lugu yaaaana ala ba,ayey and do allot of faan.marka la qabtona soomaaali baan nahay ku ooyaa. Isnt your clan the one that assimilatie bantu clans from kenya and swear With a straight face . Boooowe wa boqorki hada sanku wu balanqanyahay. There is only one clan that knows the butterfly dance a certain captain caluula joogi jiray ba calooosha loo ruxi jiray. As for the xabashis the only clan eh aarsan kari waayey and Needed xabashis to do fighting for him. Meeshi la taabta reerku wa boog. The sad part they sell their own kith and kin to the xabashis. How can u live With ur self

Aabo koris oo meeyey aabihi korsaday.inkastey kaba habro badanyihain balse jufoooyinka ku qariyaan. All in all laga adka long time ago

Trust me the madness will continue because there are no civilized political elites in somalia. Maxaaan cuna ba ka so hadhay

What did u say the land be longs to the somaliadoons of the south war ileen inaga wax aragnay. Somalilands including seylac be longs to me and my People and somalia proper is shared between the pirates in the north the anarchists in the centers while the far south is shared between ugandan nilotics and kenyan bantus in kismayo and the amxaaros are in the south west eating enjeera.

The clan kinship between eastern sool and the nugaal region is a fabricated clan lineage well according to Ali khalif Galaydh, General Siad bare than tried to create a NUGAAL REGION when the sool region was Nugaal in reality. The reason why the Garaad clan did not fit in the Maguratania sultanate or Puntland is the evidence. Why the 2 are so different. The reason why the vast majority sides with Somaliland and the last remaining group , created their own group called Khatumo. Historically the garaad clan had their own tribal Sultnatate never under the Puntland clan of groups. And when the Mad mullah came they became his allies well atleast some of them. where as the Bari and Nugaal clans of Puntland never did.

Why would we go to Xabashi land we have our own land and we will remain in that land for thousands years to come just the way ancestors sat on that Land. Not sure what xabashis got to do with that perhaps u should search for xabashis in Somalia , because they are in every corner.. if we are so different and u agree with that why beg Somalilanders to eat cambuulo with you , why not let the Musafaniin eat cambuulo with you isagaad walaalo tihin eeh

Not sure what Ethiopias role can be in these talks , the momentum is being created , the Ethiopians speak with two tongues one tongue they speak to the Mogadishu administration whom they protect against Alshabaab, and with one tongue with the Somaliland government. I wouldn't trust the Xabashis and the way they are using double diplomacy. One thing is certain its important to include some of the IGAD countries, Because the Europeans said any change in the HORN of Africa has to be an agreement with the IGAD states. i would say bring South Africa was a good former ally of Somaliland those relations need to be repaired and some countries in western Africa. For us it is important that these talks become international talks with real stake holders and where there is mediating force behind the talks. I say lets include Kenya to, Kenya has been very friendly towards Somaliland to for some time now.

Doctor there is no shard history that was neither here nor there we created a shared Myth in the 1940s our fathers did the generations of the 1940s did that. Historically Somaliland never shared an administration with the koonfurians prior in 1960. Somaliland the ethno nationalists from Somaliland created these myths that the Somalis are the same people but culturally historically and socially and traditionally we differ. But today that myth has been exposed and thrown into the Bin Thanks to the generations of the 1970s and the 1980s.

The turks are not mediators they are mere facilitators of the talks, so its not important where its held aslong as it is not inside Somalia or Somaliland.. The talks had no break through because meelo aad u kala fog ba l kala taganayahay. If the Turks were mediators that would be different story. Doctor thats nonsense MYTH there are no HAG ancestors buried in Somaliland.

The opposition parties want to be included in the talks they dont necessarily call for the end of these talks., the talks are slow and the koonfurians just want to prolong it but one way or the other the core dispute and the elephant in the room shall be addressed and when that happens we know where these talks are headed. All SL leaders wanted the talks just with mediation we just miss that factor but sooner than later that will come.