It takes only the blue flag of Somalia currently on sick bed to piss off secessionst; what will happen when it becomes healthy again.

Alxamdulilah. If only Somalis will stop the bloodshed, the blessing of Allah will be sufficient for all.

Yes, a good move indeed. Galkayo is a city too busy to go backward, insha allah.

This is good move and shows Faroole takes the security of Mudug as extermly important for Puntland and for this the city of Galkayo which is a gateway to many insecure parts of Somalia.

Liqaye;712334 wrote: What we are being forced to swallow either in terms of pure un adulterated clannishness peddelled by dukey boy or alice in wonderland logic by xiinfaniin is that puntland is an un intreasted entity that in terms of somalinimo wants to reach a peacefull conclusion to the current impasse, when the truth is that there power hungry moves have been so patently obvious, so bungling, and so squeamishly reckless no one in the somali political calculus gives them an iota of importance beyond that of another intreasted party, be they somaliland, galmudug, xx, the TFG, the shabaab e.t.c It is all in your mind and the facts on the ground contradict the above rant. Apparently you side stepped the thread, which calls for a genuine peace conference of all Somali stakeholders rather than this foreign dominated solutions for Somalia which kept Somalis weak and without effective national govt for so long. It is time to come up with solution by Somalis and for Somalis.

Those of us who have relatives back home in drought stricken areas should double our support. Water is needed so much specially for livestock.

It is the most appropriate time to consider all Somali peace conference, unfortunately, Sharif is not up to the task anf frankly I have no idea what he stands for. Since he become President there was great hope that he will be able to bring Somalis together. His record speaks for itself; he was unable to bring AS on board and they become even stronger. He was unable to work with Puntland for the larger cause of peace and progress instead quarelling with it minor issues such as oil exploation, the fight against piracy etc and he even alienated his natural allies Alsunna wal Jama. Don't be fooled by the false outcry against the Nairobi conference, Sharif has become an obstacle to peace and progress in Somali, the sooner he goes, the better. Let us forget about the upcoming elections and who becomes President and instead concentrate on grass roots peace and reconcilation conference inside Somalia.

Keep dreaming, it is more likely that the new regimes will strife for Arab unity rather than division. An example is the Arab spring from Morococo to Bahrain. Let us hope the new regimes will help Somalis come together as one people.

Far from talo, it is more like "Ciil iyo Colaad"

Does that mean kuwa Nebiga caaya will be taken to court as well?

AUN Mohamed Yassin Essa and samir iyo iimaan to his family.

http://horseedmedia.net/2011/04/09/somalia-tribute-outstanding-peacebuilder/ I believe that a reward good enough for all derives from good leadership, progress and justice.” Mohamed Yassin Essa, known to all by his nickname “Ilkoasse” (The Red Teeth). Peace, tolerance, justice, and development were the principles that Ilkoasse believed were essential for his society to move forwards. A devoted peacebuilder, his passion was to support the peacebuilding and democratization process in Puntland and further afield. His lifetime hope was to witness his society being able to determine and decide their own future. Ilkoasse was assassinated on the morning of 6th April 2011, in Garowe, the seat of the regional Administration of Puntland, Somalia. == Ilkoasse joined the Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF) militia as a teenager in the 1980s, returning to the North East regions after the collapse of the Somali state in 1991. He became a cameraman working for the emerging leaderships, during what was then the first phase of the Somali civil war. Witnessing the national and regional peace missions as well as the high-level reconciliation initiatives, he journeyed across the region and abroad, gaining exceptional exposure. When the War-Torn Societies’ Project (WSP, later Interpeace) began its work in the North East regions in 1996 with offices in Galkayo, Garowe and Bosaso, Ilkoasse approached the director in his uniquely straightforward fashion and was taken on as a junior staff member. Ilkoasse will remain an inspiration to all those he encountered. Delivering against his ambitions and dreams (riyadiisii) will be taken up by his colleagues around the world. Abdirahman Abdulle Osman ‘Shuke’, Executive Director – PDRC, Garowe, Puntland Ilkoasse’s keenness to learn and capacity to grow within the program was quickly noted by the Director of the program, the late Adan Jama Bihi, who arranged a correspondence course in Accounting. Ilkoasse not only demonstrated his ability in accounting but also captured the administrative work of the office and the hearts of the team. A decade later, Ilkoasse had become the Director of Finance and Administration for the Puntland Development Research Center and led the institution to eight consecutive clean audits from KPMG. In addition, Ilkoasse acquired research and analysis skills, a thorough understanding of Participatory Action Research methodology. He was a power house behind the peacebuilding and democratization work of PDRC, Interpeace, and other organisations, making critical contributions on both context and content. Beyond that, Ilkoasse was a peace mobiliser par excellence, able to gain access in all quarters and at all levels, forthright in speaking truth to power (as well as to his friends), and equally at ease with militiamen, civil society, intellectuals, or presidents. Last year, Ilkoasse went to Hargeysa to observe the Somaliland presidential elections and wrote about his experiences. His piece was published to great acclaim in Somaliland papers and read widely in Puntland. His eloquence was honoured by old friends and intellectuals who had watched him grow over the years “Now we see when you take up the pen that you can write too”. The article reflects his courage, clarity of vision, and his life mission to support peacebuilding and democratization for the Puntland community and beyond. The murder of Ilkoasse goes into history as a lasting shame and hard lesson for the community and leadership in Puntland and across the Somali region. The negative legacies of the past and present contexts have to be outgrown by individuals, groups, and society in the 21st century for peace and development to emerge and flourish in the Somali region, causes for which Ilkoasse dedicated his life. Ilkoasse’s enthusiasm, optimism, fierce commitment to justice, and joyful passion for life are an inspiration to all who knew and worked with and loved him. Interpeace and its Somali peacebuilding partners, the Puntland Development Research Center, the Center for Research and Dialogue, and the Academy for Peace and Development express their deepest sympathy to Ilkoasse’s family, friends and colleagues. source: interpeace.org

Awesome! Growe has come a long way since 1990. Thanks Liqaye for reminding us to celebrate what have and where we could be if we can bring peace to Somalia.

AfricaOwn;709927 wrote: ^^^What an ugly azz dude. Who convinced him to record a video? Tell him his a nobody, he can't even come to Borama. All these nobody barking over the internet...comical. You can't say we have democracy and not allow freedom of expression. Why can't people in Borame voice their opinion peacefully against secession?

Jacaylbaro;709030 wrote: Isn't that true ??? ..... Bugland (JB) I would say that exactly refers to Silaanyo who is waging war in Kalshaale on behalf of his own subclan.

Mintid Farayar;708978 wrote: Tribalism at its worst - even when it's against the interest of the tribe! A question for SSC supporters: Wasn't it the Puntland administration that specifically claimed SSC was a terrorist organization (in particular Xaglatoosiye)? Weren't those the exact words of Faroole in several interviews on the BBC and VOA? Why the assumption that Somaliland is behind this? We all know that SSC is a politcal organization representing their people against secession. The question is what SL supporters are doing here in the USA. Here in the US, this what your official spokesman in USA said: Ahmed "is a very dangerous and destructive individual who is waging a brutal war against his own people," said Mahdi Abdi, deputy representative of the Herndon, Va.-based Somaliland Mission.

Vans;708793 wrote: Beebol haf yet to ansar my kuweshtan. Haye maxay tahay? Ignore Bugland (JB), your question is on the spot. You should know by now that clanism is the main prisom most Somalis look at things even against their own personal interest. Even those who are in the west are immune to the democratic principles they are living under daily.

One thing Galkacayo excels, it has the best hospital and the best doctors anywhere in Somalia, par none. And of course, like Bosaso it has been developing non-stop for the past 20 years.

It will be a good move if they have plan B but the reality is the TFG leaders are only doing this because their mandate is finished and are scared of losing their seats. The whole point of putting Sharif into the presidency was to neutralize alshabaab and bring them on board to the TFG. This was monomental miscalculation by the UN and it helped alshabaab to get stronger. My plan B will be to give the UN the middle finger and sincerely call peace conference inside Somalia and invite all Somali stakeholders to participate and ask donations from Somalis only to run the conference and to refuse outside sponsors. Unfortunately Sharif, like his preceders, has been an utter disappointment and the post of President went to his head and is incapable, at this time, of aiming for a higher purpose such the stability, peace and well being of Somalis and Somalia. Ceelna uma qodna, cidna uma maqna. Allow ummadda dhibka ka bixi, aamiin.

Eveyone should take a deep breath and calm down. Hubsiimo halbaa lasiistaa.

The statement is have true. They also post good news from their regions. Why don't you post good news from your region of lush green, milk and honey.

Sensei;704862 wrote: Aha! Yet another to justify SL secession. Look, in Libya's case it is more like Gaddafi in the tent and the rest of Libyans outside the tent; the only two entities that cannot co-exist in Libya are the dictator & Libyans . Good point. Qaddafi is history and Libya will be free soon, IA. The people in the east and the west are fed up with the brutality of the regime and want regime change, there will be no breakup of Libya.

Xaji watch your wallet, the man is looking for some business.

Everthing! Faan badanaa.

AfricanOwn: It is very simple, if you want to secceed then it is fair you take the land you own and if there is dispute about particular land then negotiation is the way to go. A better approach will be each clan rules their own areas in a negotiated federal system then their will be no need for secession.