Judge: Ex-Somali leader in US can be questioned under oath in suit alleging A judge ruled Friday that a former Somali prime minister who has been living quietly in the U.S. for the last 14 years can be questioned under oath By Associated Press, Friday, April , 5:49 PM ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A judge ruled Friday that a former Somali prime minister who has been living quietly in the U.S. for the last 14 years can be questioned under oath in a federal lawsuit alleging he oversaw war crimes and other abuses against his own people more than a quarter century ago. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema denied a motion to dismiss the suit against Mohamed Ali Samantar, who was Somalia’s defense minister, and later prime minister, in the 1980s under the regime of dictator Siad Barre. The suit against Samantar, who now lives in Fairfax, was first filed in 2004, alleging that he oversaw abuses committed as part of the government’s campaign of repression against the ***** clan in the northern part of the country. The case has languished in the courts for nearly seven years. Brinkema dismissed the case in 2007, ruling that Samantar was entitled to immunity. But the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the case. And earlier this year the State Department, in a rare move, recommended to the judge that Samantar should not receive immunity, in large part because there is no longer a recognized central government in Somalia that can request immunity on Samantar’s behalf. Following Brinkema’s ruling on Friday allowing the case to proceed, Samantar’s accusers will for the first time be able to question him in a deposition about alleged abuses, including killings and torture, against the ***** clan. “This is a great day for justice,” said Natasha Fain, a lawyer with the San Francisco-based Center for Justice and Accountability, which is representing the plaintiffs. “For all this time the defendant has been saying he shouldn’t even have to answer his accusers in court.” One of the plaintiffs, Aziz M. Deria of Bellevue, Wash., who alleges that his father and other family members were killed by forces under Samantar’s direction, flew across the country to attend Friday’s hearing. He has traveled to Somalia several times to document abuses that occurred there. “I really want this guy to answer our questions,” said Deria, who acknowledged that efforts to hold Samantar accountable for his actions are not universally well received among the Somali community. “Back home, authority figures are considered above the law.” Joseph Peter Drennan, Samantar’s lawyer, argued Friday that the case should be tossed out for several reasons, including an expiration of the statute of limitations. He also said the courts should not wade into what he argues is essentially a political dispute. Samantar has denied any wrongdoing and did not attend Friday’s hearing, though many of his family members did.

Alshabaab made it clear and said if Amisom Leaves we are willing to talk to the rest of the Somali people.There should be a change of policy from the organisers of the reconciliation conference and they should do everthing to get them to the reconciliation table . I mean think about it Alshabaab is about 5000 Men strong Puntland also has an army And Galmudug and the TFG Somali Soldiers add it all together and you have a new National Army.

oba hiloowlow;712323 wrote: :D:D:D:D:D

The Zack;712299 wrote: Let's just accept the fact that Somalis are not yet ready for rebuilding their nation. It is obvious that we are still clan/state minded. Somali can't trust eachother. I am not sure what another mere meeting is going to do specially when the real stake holders, shabaab, won't show up. ishaaad ka tuurtay

Liqaye;712331 wrote: Sayidka was father of qabyalaad and power hunger more useful as scrap metal than anything else ;)

Godane represents only Al shabaab one of the largest Islamic Militant Groups in africa This has nothing to do with me or my subclan but more with you, you are angry with the Amiir because he ousted your biggest idol From Mogadisho (Inkaarqabihi mudug) along with his Ethiopians that's why you hate him so much i can understand that and it hurts a man from hargeysa removes you and your uncle with his Army And humiliates your leader and makes him even flee his own Clan state he is not even safe in galkacyo . Godane comes from a great clan the clan that Hosted the first Somaliland peace reconciliation conference in Baligudubdle the Capital City of Somaliland Baligubudle From 1988 till 1991 they are known for their bravery.So don't be Clan minded Duke i do not Support Godane nor am i his subclan try again.

Xiin labada axmed Amiirka big stake holder ah wax idin tari kara, Mujahid Siilanyo waxba idinku ma so kordhin karo tallo wu idin siin kara kaalin ,, Laakin Qaran dhan bu ka masuul yahay hada Ta jaarkisa inu mawqifkisa ka dhibto mooyane wax u ku so kordhin kara oo buurani ma jirto But Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyada Somaliland waan gaadhsin doona casumada , Walaalkeen Ismacil Cumar geele na ma casumaysin Ileen Waa Soomali eh?

Again Amiir Godane is one man and he represent Alshabab he does not represent his subclan or clan or those who are obsessed with clan The only Enemy Faisal cali Xuseyn cilmi has is your Clan enclave and not His Cousins and he made that very clear many times i don't need to remind you. if we have to Follow Dukes Logic i called Today Prime Minister Farmaajo Prime Minister so that makes Xaaji Xunjuf Farmaajos Subclan Pirate Logic.

General Duke;712262 wrote: ^^^No worries adeer, I have known for a while why you support Godane with such devotion, and why he wears a dress hiding in the shadows. Its all the effects of history on his person. Also your fear of Faisal Ali warrebe was always clear from the outset. So yes adeer, no worries continue the search for the genetic map of your clan, and how they differ from the rest of Somali's. Lool where do you get that i support Godane Just because i call him Amiir which is the title he carries for the Alshabaab organization But if i had had to choose between Amiir Godane and Warlord cabdilahi Yusuf i would choose Amiir Godane . But that doesn't make Him my clan cousin try again dukey. I don't Follow individuals blindly like you just because of their clan.

Somalina 35% discount awoow 40% ka dhig dee ana marka waan kugu casumi My Berbeera sacaadin islands and even the holy city mait

Duke what makes me happy is happy Somalis in the horn of africa 3 Somali countries side by side Djibouti Somaliland And Somalia working hard to become Something in Africa. Koonfurians need to stop wasting our time and make their country something successful but there are always some elements that are stopping the success of Somalia and the freedom of Somalia like they did During the Colonial era the italian Puppets (Sultans) from North galkacyo 100 Years later their descendants serve the interest of the enemies of Somalia just look @ Cabdilahi Yusuf used and Abused in his own so called Vila Somalia by general gabre and the international community General dukes biggest idol.

Somalina you are right people Like you should be given a chance even though Sh dalxiis is not that old and faarmaajo is Wiilyar xita. everyday i see Somalina i have hope for Somalia noolow awoow Thankful Somalia will always be our neighbouring country no matter what happens Although piracy effects the horn of africa in general

nuune;712241 wrote: Xaaji Xeyraan , waa hagaag hadduu Amiirkaagu imanayo, loo diidi maayo haduusan asaga diidin, waala soo dhaweyn, haduu diidana waa laga tashan loona tashiili maayo hadhowna tusbaxaa loo qoyn, jago haduu rabana waala siin, shirku waa Soomaali, Soomaali baa qabanqaabineysa, Soomaaliyaa lagu qaban, Soomaalidaa la iskugu keeni, waxa joogi doono waa Soomaali, wax kasta waa Soomaali, hal qofoo ajnabi ah waa ka xaaraan haduu Eebe Idmo. Nuuna waxaso oo dhani wa ogalaan kara Amiirku balse meel ay gacanta ay ku hayaan Dawlada meel ma gaadho iyo Abayashood Mahiga iyo bahuku shir lugu ma qaban karo Amiirku ma ogala Amiirku wuxu ogalyahay oo kaliya in shirka lugu qabto meel xor ah oo xalaal oo Somalida isugu timada Gaaalo iyo ajanabi na loom ogala.

Nuuna Amiirku wu imanaya shirka hadanay gaalo iyo bahuku iyo inadeerki mahiga anay meesha joogin oo dad islaami ay shirayan Amiirku wa balan wa isi so xaadirinaya.

Somalina awoow maxa odayasha kugu diray odayasho wax badan bay og yihin cilmi fara badan ba ka buuxa

What's the point of having a reconciliation conference inside the country if the big stakeholder Alshabaab is not present, I am not sure there are no beefing clans in Somalia any more. it's all about groups and different clan states. Galmudug Puntland Ximan iyo xeeb Ahlu sunna Azania all want a federal Somalia there is no beef between them. You need Alshabaab if you want some progress.

awoow wa tay raban inay ku tamaan laakin wiil hoog dalabay ba sheekada fashiliey;)

General Duke;712207 wrote: ^^^I am not sure if I care if Faroole wins or not, the people of Somalia want good leadership, unity and development. They also dont want Anglo Saxon Somali's with different Genes. We all know how the mind of the pirate works Faroole to be placed under Bahuku and the Amisom Gangs and replace Faroole current admin in garowe with some one from north galkacyo probably gagaab . To balance the power struggle between the Pirate Clans, this is not what the People of Somalia need this Mentality destroyed Somalia for decades, Faroole and his garowe crew can't deliver for the people of Somalia he already failed in garowe. 3 things (objectives)for the Garowe clan state use piracy money to built their villages second use UN and international community EU arab league funds directed to the TFG and the full development of Somalia just for their garowe clan project just their Cities and villages use the bosaaso port revenue for garowe projects only and bosaso and north galkacyo even excluding all the non ssdf clans territories while at the same time using the Mogadisho revenue to build the pirate port in Eyl. At the same time trying to convince the world they are fighting piracy getting funds using those funds for new piracy and criminal activities. At the same time screaming the loudest for Somali reconciliation in garowe.No one is going to buy farooles nonsense. And certainly not the Somali people in particular the Mogadisho Community.

Duke faroole is not welcome in Mogadisho the people of Mogadisho do not want him there are you going to force them ? If faroole does not want Sharifs position what's all the fuss about and don't come with a reconciliation conference should be held with in the country because that's what the prime Minister Farmaajo said he wants to invite the Somali people inside the country. What does faroole want other than pleasing Mahiga

oba hiloowlow;712193 wrote: lool Duke madaxweyne inuu faroole rabo inuu noqda ani waa ogahay adi waa ogtahay and the rest of SOL, why would he endorse 2yrs extension without nothing back ? haduu imaamka saas yahay amisom looma baahnadeene ciidan ayuu ka keeni lahaa PL oo shabaab inaan ka xoreyno daalka ayuu naga caawin lahaaye. Oba faroole manu hada ahayn madaxweyne mise wa madaxweyne ku sheeg mise wa afayeenka beesha Garowe ama abaha budhcad badeedka eyl

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Xukuumadda Somaliland Oo Maanta Xayiraadii Ka Qaaday Telefiishanka Madaxa-banaan Ee Universal Kadib Markii Muddo Ka Hor Laga Mabnuucay Inuu Ciida Somaliland Wax War Ah Ka Baahiyo. Hargeysa(Ramaas) Apr.14, 2011 - Xukuumadda Somaliland ayaa xayiraadii ka qaaday telefiishanka Madaxa banaan ee Universal oo hawlihii warbaahineed ee uu dalka ka hayay laga joojiyay 10 March ee sanadkan 2011-ka ka dib markii lagu eedeeyay inay warar xaqiiqada ka fog ka baahiyeen ciidamada qalabka sidda eek u sugan jiida Buuhoodle. Wasiirka Wasaaradda warfaafinta iyo Wacy-galinta Somaliland Md Axmed Cabdi Xaabsadde oo maanta ka hadlayay kulan ay wasaaradda ku yeesheen isaga iyo maamulka telefiishanka ayaa sheegay inay Telefiishanka Universal ka qaadeen xayiraadii ka dib markii mulkiilaha iyo maamulka telefiishanku raali-galin ka bixiyeen wararkii been abuurka ahaa ee wariyaha Tv-ga u jooga Magaaladda Buuhoodle uu ka baahiyey dagaalkii ciidamadda qaranka Somaliland la galeen kooxda nabad-diidka ah ee la baxday SSC. Wasiirka warfaafinta Md Axmed Cabdi Xaabsadde, waxa uu sheegay inay ka wada hadleen maamulka telefiishanka wixii keenay in la xayiro, maamulkuna balan-qaadeen inay ka waan-toobayaan tabinta wararka aan fiicnayn ee sababaya in dadku kacaan, isaga oo telefiishanka Universal uga digay inay baahiyaan wararka xaqiiqada ka fog ee la mid ah kuwii Buuhoodle. Md Xaabsadde, waxa kale oo uu sheegay inay la soo noqonayaan gal-dacwadeenkii ay maxkamadda u gudbiyeen ee la xidhiidhay kiiska loo haystay telefiishanka Universal. Mulkilaha telefiishanka oo isna ka hadlay xayiraad ka qaadista telefiishanka Universal Axmed Abu-bakar ayaa sheegay inay qaateen khaladkooda, isla-markaana ay tallaabo ka qaadeen wariyihii soo tabiyey warkii been abuurka ahaa ee keenay in telefiishanka laba mabnuuca gudaha Somaliland. Mr Axmed Abu-bakar, waxa uu balan-qaaday inay Somaliland ka baahin doonaan warar xaqiiqda ku salaysan oo aan durxaan iyo dhibaato lahayn, isaga oo sidoo kale shacabka reer Somaliland ka raali-galiyey wixii khalad ah ee telefiishankooda ka dhacay.

Maareeyaha Universal Tv oo Raali galin ka bixiyay Warkii Buuhoodle ee ay Baahiyeen Qirayna inuu Friday, 15 April 2011 Hargeysa (Togdhnews)- Xukuumada Somaliland, ayaa dib oggolaansho u siisay telefishanka Universal oo muddo ka badan bil ka hor laga mamnuucay inuu ka shaqeeyo guud ahaan Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland. Sidaana waxa shaaciyey Wasiirka Warfaafinta iyo wacy-gelinta Axmed Cabdi Xaabsade oo shir jaraa’id ku qabtay xafiiskiisa, kadbi markii wadahadal dhexmaray maareeyaha telefishankaasi oo ku sugan magaalada Hargeysa. Wasiirka oo shirkaa jaraa’id ay ku wehelinayeen Agaasimaha Guud ee Wasaasaradda Warfaafinta Faysal Cali Sheekh iyo Maareeyaha Telefishanka Universal, waxa uu halkaasi ka sheegay in kadib markii masuulka telefishanku raaligelin ka bixiyey war barobagaandho ah oo ay ka baahiyeen Somaliland, isla markaana ay heshiis cusub la saxeexdeen ay go’aansadeen in dib loogu oggolaado hawlahoodii shaqo ee ay ka hayeen Somaliland. Wasiir Xaabsade waxa uu sheegay in gal dacwadeedkii ay u gudbiyeen Xeer-ilaalinta la soo noqonayaan si ay dacwadaas u xidhanto. Maareeyaha UniversalTv Axmed Abuubakar oo isna shirkaa jaraa’id ka hadlay ayaa cadeeyey in warkii ay faafiyeen ee dhacdadii Buuhoodle uu ahaa been abuur uu sameeyey warayihii wakiilka u ahaa, tallaabona ay ka qaadeen imikana ay heshiis cusub la galeen Wasaarada Warfaafinta Somaliland. TogdheerNews..Hargaysa

Some cute ladies there. laakin reer puntland mid an u sheego heesta heyaa maha hees lugu dhanteyo lolz

Inshallah ilahay dadkeena abaaraha wa ka saaari doona