Originally posted by Som@li: Thanks Xudeedi, The truth has finally been conveyed. your welcome saaxib.

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Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: Genius and Timely from DhaharOnine ...... indeed

Clan Wars with Religious Coloration Biyokulule Online August 12, 2010 In mid 2001, Abdullahi Yusuf convened numerous news conferences in which he declared that Al-Ittihad [al-Islami] organization had bases in Shimbiraale, located in Somalia`s Northeastern Region, Puntland; and Al-Ittihad had links with Osama Bin Ladin, the man claimed by the Americans to be a terrorist. Abdullahi Yusuf said “This Al-Ittihad move to undermine the existing democratically-elected administration is a recipe for civil war in a regional state known for peace and stability.” Abdullahi Yusuf also loudly stated, “Puntland State of Somalia shall not accept the installation of a radical, fundamentalist and extremist regime, as it will not allow the expansion of Arta faction to the territory of this state.” Given the primacy of the “War on Terror” in the Western World and in neighboring countries, one might expect Somali regional leaders/and warlords` declarations being given to some attention. Subsequently, a group of journalists, including Americans, has visited Shimbiraale, where Abdullahi Yusuf cited as hosting a camp to train terrorists. However, Yusuf`s claims have turned out to be false. One of the journalists interviewed by the BBC said Shimbiraale hosted Somalis who were fishermen. The journalists said there were no camps for training terrorists. As any other Somali warlord/politician, Abdullahi Yusuf, charged against his rivals of undermining the peace and stability of the region, labeling them as agents of terror groups. In addition, what made Abdullahi Yusuf so furious, satirically, was that his rivals were following his footsteps: organizing a pseudo-government in which the so-called House Members (66 members from different clans) has so far the right to select Puntland leader. In fact, when Abdullahi Yussuf`s three-year term ended in mid 2001, he attempted to stay on until he was overthrown in August 26, 2001, by local elders and militias. The elders declared Abdullahi Yusuf`s extension of mandate null and void; and they kicked him out of Bosasso and Garowe towns. Abdullahi Yusuf retaliated by accusing Al-Ittihad [al-Islami] of being behind his ouster. He also maintained to be the legitimate president of Puntland, claiming that he was running the Puntland regional administration affairs from Galkayo. To counter Yusuf`s propaganda, a number of Puntland elders at Garowe released statements, underlining the false reports about Al-Ittihad bases in Puntland. They said “there are no members or bases of Al-Ittihad religious group in the region.” Their factual statements though fell on deaf ears. If there are training camps, where? The country is an arid piece of real estate, not known for hiding places. In fact, the Ethiopian involvement in Puntland conflicts has been coming to surface gradually since early 2001. In late November 2001, Ethiopia`s covert military contacts with Abdullahi Yusuf have become an open secret when it sent a convoy of eight trucks to Galkayo. With the aid of Ethiopian military machine, Abdullahi Yusuf fought on his way to regain power. From these factual references to the brief glimpse of the current Galgala debacle in Puntland, Roobdoon Forum attempts to underline a parallel in the new developments of President Abdirahman Farole`s Administration, where its recent military successes stipulated the reruns of Abdullahi Yusuf`s 2001-2002 Jiffo supremacy shows. It is clear that Puntland rulers, in terms of progress, do not seriously think of the importance of good governance that calls for a dialogue. The basic idea of effective administration still remains alien to the inhabitants of Puntland. The Forum is also skeptical about the ability of the Puntland leadership to defuse social fragmentation. So far, Puntland has for the most part failed to satisfy people`s expectations; it serves primarily the sub-clan interests of those who are in charge of it. The Administration seems to enter a similar if not more dreading stage; all it will bring again is Yusuf`s modus operandi of prolonging sub-clan power struggles. To some extent, Puntland will become the turf to exact old wounds. The Forum is keenly aware of Farole`s clannish Administration, now masquerading under the false pretenses of secular, pro-Western entity, and therefore anticipates that the transforming of clan conflicts into a religious one is a chameleon-like ploy – and that old fashion clan loyalty awaits to resume. The current Galgala conflict, instigated by Farole, is indeed a war with religious coloration. The conflict is also similar to the early 2000s Puntland wars in terms of its hidden incentive. Farole is probably driven by the notion of Jiffo supremacy as well as grabbing **********`s strategic territories/ resources, in order to secure the full control of the long road between Garowe and Bosasso. Our concern in zooming into previous articles is to analyze how 2001-2002 power struggles in Puntland have been recycled, paralleling it to the new developments in Galgala. Therefore, Roobdoon Forum forwards to you news-articles of 2001-2002 about power struggles between Abdullahi Yusuf (Omar Mohamud/**********) and Jama Ali Jama (Osman Mohamud/**********).

The article gained swift popularity indeed http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/article/034o9kk9qE8UX

Your only embarassing yourself more. This is the press release from your foreign relations minister. http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Press_Releases_32/VOA_Article_Portrays_Wrong_Picture_App eases_Terrorist_in_Puntland.shtml Click on the link, 3rd paragraph down. lol Press Releases Somalia: VOA Article Portrays Wrong Picture, Appeases Terrorist in Puntland 30 Sep 30, 2010 - 6:38:15 AM PRESS RELEASE| In an article posted on the English page of the VOA on the 29 September titled, “Clan Rivalry Complicates Terrorism Fight in Puntland.” Alisha Ryu rather than clarifying unfortunately further confounds the VOA readerships’ understanding of the issue. First, the impression made in the VOA piece that there is a long simmering rivalry whether it is over the control of resources or power sharing between the *****ten and ********** clans is unfounded. The two clans enjoy fraternal relations of the first kind and the government of Puntland’s counterterrorism efforts against the Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabab in the mountainous regions of Sanag and eastern Bari regions is just that a counterterrorism campaign and has nothing to do with clan politics. The government of Puntland is not a *****ten government and does not serve the interests of any particular sub-clan of the various ***** communities that comprise it at the expense of another at anytime or under any circumstance. The allegation that it can operate in the fashion portrayed by Ms. Ryu is at once malicious and inflammatory. It is important to note that the Minister of Interior who along with the Vice President commanded the Galgala counterterrorism operation against the Al-Shabab cell is none other than **********. Second, the article appears to be advocating for the United States to appease the Al-Shabab and warns of drastic actions if the United States assists Puntland in its effort to deny Al-Qaeda and her affiliates to establish a safe heaven in its territory. Quoting an unknown Somalia observer based in Norway, Ms. Ryu writes“ The danger is…you could act in a way that could mobilize the ********** to the Shabab side.” The ********** are at the forefront of the war against Al-Shabab which is locally led by the internationally sanctioned, self-confessed terrorist Mohamed Said “Atom”, and the false prediction that a robust United States engagement with Puntland on counterterrorism may spur the ********** to join the Al-Shabab is absurd. It might be instructive to note that the ********** did not extend any assistance, in any way to “Atom” and his terrorist compatriots whilst they fully supported the government’s operations to cleanse the latter from their hideout in Galgala. This article is a cheap ploy to frustrate the implementation of the recently announced United States government’s “Two-track” Somalia engagement policy through the dissemination of unfounded information and propaganda. Schemes of this kind however sophisticated will not succeed to prevent the governments of Puntland and the United States continuing their mutually beneficial cooperation in the crucial area of the war against terrorism and violent extremism in the region. END Press Office Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation [Puntland] info@mopic.org

Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research (NIBR) is an interdisciplinary social science center for urban and regional research. The Institute is charged with a national duty to conduct environmental research and works internationally on urban and regional research from an environmental and developmental perspective. (Source: nibr.no). For NIBR we have implemented a solution for integrating several databases for the project management of different research projects and to present the information from these databases on Internet.

Bosaso has gone out of hand, may allah have mercy on the dead.

Awareness Commitee holding a hudle under a tree

Again, your lack of comprehension has been the source of trouble for many of our conversations. My prior comment of unethical media practice was tagged towards Somali outlets in reference to unregulated media environment. The stature of the VOA as a leading world broadcasting outlet is a fact that can’t be altered with ones opinion. For too long, you clowns praised Garoweonline and Allpuntland and linked the near 100 articles penned by concerned Makhiris around the world with dhahar.com. It’s only expected that such a damaging article to your enclave would produce further fume from standby cheerleaders who excelled in the art of “copy and paste” and title making contribution on SOL. My objective was to reveal the narrow clan agendas masked by your weak enclave, thus after reading this, I feel as if my service has been well received. You’re only embarrassing yourselves more by comparing Garoweonline to VOA; Garoweonline is not even comparable to Galgalanews. Look at what the foreign relations minister supposedly wrote at Garoweonline: The two clans enjoy fraternal relations of the first kind and the government of Puntland’s counterterrorism efforts against the Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabab in the mountainous regions of Sanag and eastern Bari regions is just that a counterterrorism campaign and has nothing to do with clan politics Everything in that statement is as made up. First this is not a counterterrorism effort, this was a war waged for financial purposes. second, the man stated that he is not affiliated with Al-shabaab. Third, the war is neither in Sanaag or Eastern Bari, its in Western Bari. This is an insult to our intelligence.

The troops are governed by 7 executive members democratically elected by Makhir communities who reside in Haylaan and Western Bari Regions.

You can listen to an interview with the commander of Makhir Environmental Protection Corps: Col. C/qaadir Cawil Cali “Cutinle” by clicking on the link below: http://www.spr.fm/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=578:ciidamada-ka-hortaga-xaalufka-degmada-dha har-oo-howl-gal-sameeyey-iyo-wareysi-aanu-la-yeelanay-taliyaha-ciidankaasi-col-cutinle&Itemid=121

Troops voluntarilly collect garbage on the outskirts of Dhahar City, Haylaan Region

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More Armed Vehicles:

A seprate jail house instituted to host those who commit crimes against the environment.

Makhiri Business-Men Purchase Armed Vehicles and Fuel to Protect the Environment. These militias are independent from both Puntland and Somaliland and draw allegiance to Makhir land and its people.

Center for Makhir Environmental Protection Corps; Dhahar City, Haylaan Region, Somalia DHAHAR (SPR): Taniyo markii la joojiyey dhuxusha deegaanada loo Haylaan iyo Sanaag bishii koowaad 2007, ayaa waxaa ku daatey dhiig badan joojintii dhuxusha, waxaase la haleeley in gabi ahaanba deegaanadan laga joojiyo dhuxusha taasoo noqotey guul usoo hoyatey umada Soomaaliyeed, gaar ahaan dadka ku dhaqan miyiga oo ay Soomaalidu daaqa ku wadaagto. Tan iyo markii lagu mashquulay colaadaha ka taagan Galbeed Bari ee u dhexeeya Puntland iyo Hogaamiye Sh. Maxamed Siciid ayaa waxaa soo baxay cabasho soo gaarey xarunta dhuxul joojinta Degmada Dhahar. Maanta ayaa waxaa ka baxay laba gaari oo midna ah kuwa gaashaaman midka kalena ah gawaarida xamuulka ayaa waxaa ay cagta soo mariyeen deegaano badan oo ka gubeen dhuxushii, qaarna ay kasoo qaadeen, isla markaasina ay maxaabiis kusoo xireen xabsiga ciidanka dhuxul joojinta ee magaalada Dhahar. Waxaanu wareysi la yeelaney taliyaha ciidamada dhuxul joojinta ee deegaanka Haylaan Col. C/qaadir Cawil Cali “Cutinle” oo ka warbixiyey howlgalkooda iyo inta uu socon doono. Jaamac Nuur Somali Public Radio www.spr.fm Dhahar, Haylaan

Puntland is a weak SSDF clan enclave as revealed by one of the greatest and most popular media institutions of our time (Voice of America). Stop takin-out your frustrations on Yabarow and Somali's who have no links to this article at all. The article was penned by a well informed premier American journalist and relayed recomendations from European analyst and researchers. It's a shame for some to compare a third party source with gibberish penned by their kinsmen. The VOA article was welcomed by the body mentioned in the article and all Somali's aside from the weak enclave. Many articles were written by Somali's that reinforce the writters perception. Pirate Farole could supress Horseed, but this is VOA that your threatening here. An agency instituted to promote U.S foreign interest. SOMALIA: Preventive Diplomacy can dampen Clan Rivalry DhaharOnline Editorial September 30, 2010 The United States has long been committed to promoting the institutional frameworks for peace, equality, good governance, and social and economic development in Somalia. The effort was reinforced by a significant policy shift that attempts to reach out to stable administrations along with family clans that are aligned with the U.N backed Transitional Federal Government (TFG). This calculated choice by the United States signals a new approach, one that aims to build relations with multiple actors in the geopolitical interest of Somalia. Since the announcement of this new American policy, "Puntland" and "Somaliland" responded with press statements in support of this new initiative and in reflection of their goals, political orientations, and modes of organization. The new approach, as articulated by U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Johnny Carson, pronounces U.S. engagement and assistance in key development areas such as agriculture, water, health and education. Many analysts affirm that the new policy entails profound political understanding of the clan element, in regards to both Galgala of western Bari and "SSC" conflict zones. Though conceived with good intentions, regional analysts fear that if the new American policy bypasses or ignores internal clan grievances in Sanaag and Western Bari regions peopled principally by the ********** tribe, it may perhaps further increase violence and instability in Northern Somalia. Somalia observers, as reported by Alisha Ryu of VOA, warn of the political consequences of a “narrowly-focused engagement with both "Puntland" and "Somaliland". Stig Jarle Hansen of the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research in Oslo relayed to the VOA an echoing concern held by many international analysts. He stated, "if the United States is planning to assist the Puntland government in its fight against Atom, it will need to approach the situation with extreme caution. The danger is that you could suppress the ********** in a drastic way, or you could act in a way that mobilizes the ********** to the Shabab side. So, you can make your predictions come true through your own actions." The Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research appeals to the U.S. policymakers to deploy preventive diplomacy, a strategy that calls for the suspension of potential clan conflicts. It also stresses that if the U.S. proceeds to cooperate with Somalia's northern clan-based entities, it must do so on a conditional basis--that is, each party seeks to forestall conflicts in a suitable manner. Because Puntland' has been launching offensives in Galgala and other towns in Western Bari region since late of July, 2010, Asha Ahmed Abdalla, Somali legislator, argues that shrinking the role of diplomacy, financial and military assistance promised to Puntland may succeed in altering the dictatorial behavior of the current leaders of Puntland. We think following the recommendations given by the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research is of critical importance in order to fairly and objectively resolve prior clan grievances in Bari region as a result of Puntland's continual enforcement of uneven distribution of power and resources. We believe viable insitutions of governance can be built by a committed and competent administration that promotes judicial independence, fights corruption and nepotism, and tackles criminal enterprises that seem to thrive in Puntland such as human smugglings and high-seas piracy. ********** clans from Haylan, Sanaag and Western Bari regions point to clan feuds, struggle over resources and Puntland's quest for oil and mineral expolaration as themes that fuel the Galgala conflict. In attending to this complex issue of tribalism and ancient land disputes, the U.S should revisit and seriously consider the advise of an expert and practitioner in preventive diplomacy, the former U.N Secretary General, Boutros Boutros-Ghali. In his famous 1995 report, he recommended preventive diplomacy as an avenue to prevent disputes from turning into regional conflicts. The U.S must deploy information gathering as part of their new engagement, through fact finding missions to Galgala to mediate oppossing sides. Source: Dhahar

Related article by VOA The United States says it is planning to boost ties with Somalia's two autonomous regions - Somaliland and Puntland - in an effort to restore stability in the south and to curb the spread of Islamic extremism. Some analysts say the move, however, may end up increasing violence and instability in Puntland. In late July, Puntland government forces began fighting with militants loyal to an Islamist factional leader based in the remote and mountainous Sanaag and western Bari regions of northern Somalia. Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole said the assault was a counter-terrorism operation, targeting the terrorist leader of the Puntland cell of al-Qaida, Mohamed Siad Atom. The Puntland government has linked Atom to numerous kidnappings, bombings, and assassinations in the region since 2008. In March, the U.N. Monitoring group for Somalia said it believed Atom was one of the principle suppliers of arms and ammunitions for al-Shabab, an al-Qaida affiliate that controls much of southern Somalia. A month later, the United States Treasury Department froze Atom's assets and those of a nearly dozen other suspected Islamist militants in Somalia. But the leaders of the **********, a sub-clan of the larger Somali ***** tribe, say the conflict in the north is not about entirely about terrorism. They say it also is about long-held political and economic grievances the ********** have had against the Puntland government since the region declared autonomy in 1998. Somalia observer Stig Jarle Hansen of the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research in Oslo said if the United States is planning to assist the Puntland government in its fight against Atom, it will need to approach the situation with extreme caution. "The danger is that you could suppress the ********** in a drastic way," said Hansen. "Or you could act in a way that mobilizes the ********** to the Shabab side. So, you can make your predictions come true through your own actions." The leadership of the Puntland government is dominated by members of the ******ten sub-clan of the *****, and there has long been a simmering power struggle between the two sub-clans for control of Puntland's lucrative commercial hub, Bosasso. The rivalry between the sub-clans boiled over into a bloody confrontation in 2006, when Mohamed Said Atom's militia attacked Puntland security forces to protest exploration rights the government gave to an Australian mining company in the mineral-rich Sanaag and western Bari regions. The ********** said the deal was struck without its permission. In recent years, the **********, and other ***** sub-clans in Puntland have complained bitterly about the Puntland Intelligence Service, a counter-terrorism organization created in 2001, and which receives considerable support from the United States. The clan makeup of the powerful service is predominantly ******ten, and the organization has been accused of working to empower one clan at the expense of others. Somalia observers warn a narrowly-focused U.S. engagement with the Puntland government, specifically in the counter-terrorism field, could unintentionally spark an inter-clan war. They say the conflict then could be exploited by al-Shabab to expand its influence into the far reaches of northern Somalia.

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Many analysts affirm that the new policy entails profound political understanding of the clan element, in regards to both Galgala of western Bari and "SSC" conflict zones. Though conceived with good intentions, regional analysts fear that if the new American policy bypasses or ignores internal clan grievances in Sanaag and Western Bari regions peopled principally by the Makhir tribe, it may perhaps further increase violence and instability in Northern Somalia. This warns foreign donors of pottential aid deployment and is further reinforced by todays VOA article: The leadership of the Puntland government is dominated by members of the Ma-jarten sub-clan of the *****, and there has long been a simmering power struggle between the two sub-clans for control of Puntland's lucrative commercial hub, Bosasso. An explaination for the numerous incidents that occured in Bosaso and the detainment of youth from Western Bari. Very well written Editorial

As predicted, the truth has prevailed in the long run. All those allegation from Garoweonline, all that ranting and poor fellas failled in concealing the truth. This is from VOA english branch, an organization instituted to promote U.S interest. The author does an incredible job in assembling relevant sources from experts and compiling it in an orderly fashion. Indeed a night mare for Garowe online and its clan supporters.

SOMALIA: Preventive Diplomacy can dampen Clan Rivalry DhaharOnline Editorial September 30, 2010 The United States has long been committed to promoting the institutional frameworks for peace, equality, good governance, and social and economic development in Somalia. The effort was reinforced by a significant policy shift that attempts to reach out to stable administrations along with family clans that are aligned with the U.N backed Transitional Federal Government (TFG). This calculated choice by the United States signals a new approach, one that aims to build relations with multiple actors in the geopolitical interest of Somalia. Since the announcement of this new American policy, Puntland and Somaliland responded with press statements in support of this new initiative and in reflection of their goals, political orientations, and modes of organization. The new approach, as articulated by U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Johnny Carson, pronounces U.S. engagement and assistance in key development areas such as agriculture, water, health and education. Many analysts affirm that the new policy entails profound political understanding of the clan element, in regards to both Galgala of western Bari and "SSC" conflict zones. Though conceived with good intentions, regional analysts fear that if the new American policy bypasses or ignores internal clan grievances in Sanaag and Western Bari regions peopled principally by the ********** tribe, it may perhaps further increase violence and instability in Northern Somalia. Somalia observers, as reported by Alisha Ryu of VOA, warn of the political consequences of a “narrowly-focused engagement” with both "Puntland" and "Somaliland". Stig Jarle Hansen of the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research in Oslo relayed to the VOA an echoing concern held by many international analysts. He stated, "if the United States is planning to assist the Puntland government in its fight against Atom, it will need to approach the situation with extreme caution. The danger is that you could suppress the ********** in a drastic way, or you could act in a way that mobilizes the ********** to the Shabab side. So, you can make your predictions come true through your own actions." The Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research appeals to the U.S. policymakers to deploy preventive diplomacy, a strategy that calls for the suspension of potential clan conflicts. It also stresses that if the U.S. proceeds to cooperate with Somalia's northern clan-based entities, it must do so on a conditional basis--that is, each party seeks to forestall conflicts in a suitable manner. Because Puntland' has been launching offensives in Galgala and other towns in Western Bari region since late of July, 2010, Asha Ahmed Abdalla, Somali legislator, argues that shrinking the role of diplomacy, financial and military assistance promised to Puntland may succeed in altering the dictatorial behavior of the current leaders of Puntland. We think following the recommendations given by the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research is of critical importance in order to fairly and objectively resolve prior clan grievances in Bari region as a result of Puntland's continual enforcement of uneven distribution of power and resources. We believe viable insitutions of governance can be built by a committed and competent administration that promotes judicial independence, fights corruption and nepotism, and tackles criminal enterprises that seem to thrive in Puntland such as human smugglings and high-seas piracy. ********** clans from Haylan, Sanaag and Western Bari regions point to clan feuds, struggle over resources and Puntland's quest for oil and mineral expolaration as themes that fuel the Galgala conflict. In attending to this complex issue of tribalism and ancient land disputes, the U.S should revisit and seriously consider the advise of an expert and practitioner in preventive diplomacy, the former U.N Secretary General, Boutros Boutros-Ghali. In his famous 1995 report, he recommended preventive diplomacy as an avenue to prevent disputes from turning into regional conflicts. The U.S must deploy information gathering as part of their new engagement, through fact finding missions to Galgala to mediate oppossing sides. Source: Dhahar

You wlc Som@li and Nassir. -------------- SOMALIA: Preventive Diplomacy can dampen Clan Rivalry DhaharOnline Editorial September 30, 2010 The United States has long been committed to promoting the institutional frameworks for peace, equality, good governance, and social and economic development in Somalia. The effort was reinforced by a significant policy shift that attempts to reach out to stable administrations along with family clans that are aligned with the U.N backed Transitional Federal Government (TFG). This calculated choice by the United States signals a new approach, one that aims to build relations with multiple actors in the geopolitical interest of Somalia. Since the announcement of this new American policy, Puntland and Somaliland responded with press statements in support of this new initiative and in reflection of their goals, political orientations, and modes of organization. The new approach, as articulated by U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Johnny Carson, pronounces U.S. engagement and assistance in key development areas such as agriculture, water, health and education. Many analysts affirm that the new policy entails profound political understanding of the clan element, in regards to both Galgala of western Bari and "SSC" conflict zones. Though conceived with good intentions, regional analysts fear that if the new American policy bypasses or ignores internal clan grievances in Sanaag and Western Bari regions peopled principally by the ********** tribe, it may perhaps further increase violence and instability in Northern Somalia. Somalia observers, as reported by Alisha Ryu of VOA, warn of the political consequences of a “narrowly-focused engagement” with both "Puntland" and "Somaliland". Stig Jarle Hansen of the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research in Oslo relayed to the VOA an echoing concern held by many international analysts. He stated, "if the United States is planning to assist the Puntland government in its fight against Atom, it will need to approach the situation with extreme caution. The danger is that you could suppress the ********** in a drastic way, or you could act in a way that mobilizes the ********** to the Shabab side. So, you can make your predictions come true through your own actions." The Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research appeals to the U.S. policymakers to deploy preventive diplomacy, a strategy that calls for the suspension of potential clan conflicts. It also stresses that if the U.S. proceeds to cooperate with Somalia's northern clan-based entities, it must do so on a conditional basis--that is, each party seeks to forestall conflicts in a suitable manner. Because Puntland' has been launching offensives in Galgala and other towns in Western Bari region since late of July, 2010, Asha Ahmed Abdalla, Somali legislator, argues that shrinking the role of diplomacy, financial and military assistance promised to Puntland may succeed in altering the dictatorial behavior of the current leaders of Puntland. We think following the recommendations given by the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research is of critical importance in order to fairly and objectively resolve prior clan grievances in Bari region as a result of Puntland's continual enforcement of uneven distribution of power and resources. We believe viable insitutions of governance can be built by a committed and competent administration that promotes judicial independence, fights corruption and nepotism, and tackles criminal enterprises that seem to thrive in Puntland such as human smugglings and high-seas piracy. ********** clans from Haylan, Sanaag and Western Bari regions point to clan feuds, struggle over resources and Puntland's quest for oil and mineral expolaration as themes that fuel the Galgala conflict. In attending to this complex issue of tribalism and ancient land disputes, the U.S should revisit and seriously consider the advise of an expert and practitioner in preventive diplomacy, the former U.N Secretary General, Boutros Boutros-Ghali. In his famous 1995 report, he recommended preventive diplomacy as an avenue to prevent disputes from turning into regional conflicts. The U.S must deploy information gathering as part of their new engagement, through fact finding missions to Galgala to mediate oppossing sides. Source: Dhahar