Originally posted by Northerner: A well presented piece covering many issues. In the introductory part, the presenter seems to display sheer ignorance both in history and the current politics of this region. What is obvious from this report is that she was misinformed. Nevertheless, it is good documentary.

look at the map Aljazeera presented. It does not include Sanaag, of course the state of Makhir.

The acting prime minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia [TFG], Salim Aliyow Ibrow, has said that his government would engage in negotiations with opposition factions in Somalia and welcomed the suggestion by the US government to give the prime minister's post to the opposition groups in order to achieve peace and security in the war-torn country. Addressing the press in Baydhabo, the prime minister pointed out that there was an opportunity now to terminate the long-standing chaos and the lack of a functioning central government in Somalia. "We are hoping to hold a political dialogue with the opposition groups regarding the prime minister's post and we are optimistic that we will bring to an end the 17 years of violence in the country," Salim Aliyow Ibrow stated in Baydhabo. The speech by the interim prime minister of Somalia comes after the US government suggested to the TFG to open a dialogue with the opposition groups regarding the prime ministe's post. Meanwhile, it should be recalled that the chairman of the Asmara-based opposition group, Shaykh Sharif Shaykh Ahmad, had earlier stated that they would not hold any talks with the government as long as Ethiopian troops were still in the country. However, President Abdullahi Yusuf is holding crucial consultations regarding the appointment of a new prime minister following the unexpected resignation of Ali Muhammad Gedi a few days ago. Credit: Radio Mudug via BBC's monitoring Group.

lol, except for the wildfire which made house rents so high, everything else is good.

I am ok. How is LA?

rudy, As for the topic, it is only a reportage.

ACT Rapid Response Payment for Assistance to IDPs in Puntland, Somalia Emergency: Assistance to IDPs in Puntland, Somalia Date of Emergency: 1 November 2007 Implementing member: Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) Details of the Emergency: Increased tension between the self-declared republic of Somaliland and the neighbouring self-declared autonomous region of Puntland has led to the displacement of thousands of people from the area. The dispute was at its peak on 17 October 2007 when forces loyal to the Somaliland administration took control of the Sool regional capital Las Anod, which was previously controlled by Puntland. Due to the high tension and insecurity in the affected area, assessments of damages could only be conducted recently. A preliminary assessment estimates about 9,000 families (roughly 54,000 people) who have been displaced from Las Anod and its surrounding areas. Many of them fled to different directions seeking refuge in the adjoining remote districts. According to the Puntland based Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Agency (HADMA) Rapid Assessment Report, those affected are living in the open air without food, shelter and adequate drinking water. The HADMA report concluded that a serious humanitarian crisis will inevitably develop should immediate assistance fail to reach the affected population. HADMA identified food and non-food items, water supply, healthcare and shelter as the immediate needs of the affected population: The agency made three recommendations, that: - All humanitarian actors working in Puntland take immediate action to prevent the outbreak of a humanitarian crisis - Take urgent action to supply of food and non-food items to the affects population - Parallel with the emergency intervention, undertake thorough assessment of the situation and aim to contribute towards its durable solution. Purpose of Response: ACT member in Somalia the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) plans to supply non-food items and supply of drinking water. Beneficiary information and location of response: The location of the response are the remote areas within the Sool Region. This includes villages such as Sarmayo, Gorofley, Awr Bogays, Holhol and Lafweyne. Proposed Assistance: This RRF is to complement NCA's efforts in Puntland. The NCA intervention (with a budget of US$50,000) aims to supply the standard NCA survival kit to 500 IDP families. In addition, the current proposal will also aim to supply drinking water to the target population for a period of 10 days. Implementation Period: The implementation period will be one month from 1 November 2007. TOTAL BUDGET: US$ 50,000

I admire him as far as the history of African Americans is concerned.

^ Check here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_camouflage

Anybody know the title of the biggest Somali dictionary. I have seen it once. Yar baan ku arkey. Meesha lagu daabacey buuga waa wadamadaas Scandinavia.

Originally posted by Pacifist: When will somalis stop the blame game tolow? Never!

Thanks Koora Tuunshe for the clarification. You have indeed shed more light into the obscurity of the now resolved incidence. Dabshid, good signature.

quite slow.

Optical Camouflage http://youtube.com/watch?v=F__4c7f2sy8 It seems to me real. Amazing technological progress.

How do you determine they were "shufto"? Do you have any proof or evidence that these boys have engaged in criminal activities. You should enquire about related facts of this incident. Don't be a mindless parrot. Armchair, that was it and I am glad about the final outcome of the conference.

This is the outcome of the weak long conference in Bosaso on the issues of the boys the Puntland police mercilessly shelled in their house. The two sides of the conflict agreed in principle to free those arrested and the return of their weapons. Also, it was agreed upon the reconstruction of the demolished house. They also reached a decisive agreement on those who were killed in the conflict from both sides. ------------------------------ Muxuu ku soo dhamaaday Shirkii xalay ka dhacay Hoteel Baanarooma ee Magaalada Bosaaso Bosaaso:- Shir ayaa xalay ka furmay hoteel Baanarooma ee magaalada Bosaaso sida aanu horayba u sii sheegnay, shirkaas oo ahaa mid laga arin sanayo xalaadii ragii doraad laga sii daayay Jeelka magalaada Bosaaso ku xirnaa, waxaana shirkaas goob joog ahaa Masuuliyiin ka tirsan Maamulka Puntland iyo Nabadoon ka soo Jeeda Beesha Warsangali,waxaana aad laysula meel dhigay waxyaabo badan oo ay horay usula maan dhaafeen wax garadka Gobolka Sanaag iyo maamulka Puntland. Midig,Taliyaha Booliska P/land Gacamay, bidix W/hawlaha Guud iyo Guraynta Col. Cabdi Awaare Source: dhahar.com

Yeah it is beautiful attire

Originally posted by Dahia al Kahina: Camiir,I still stand by my critic of this award,I believe every leader is a product of its society and every society produce its leaders,bad or good.So the award should be for a society that had contributed to building a safe and stable nation,rather than just the president getting the recognition..dont you agree? You are saying like we have to promote democracy. I think that is basis of your argument, but the two are correlative. The good leader is a good leader because of his people and vice versa. I do agree with you that lack of democratic reforms are hindering progress and economic growth in Africa I think there is an inherent risk in the delegation of responsibility. I mean leaders would be predisposed to looking after their own interest, so one of the prerequisites of ensuring transperancy and accountability is to compensate managers/leaders for their work and to raise their prestige. I also do think seperation of power is a necessary step toward the minimization of corruption and abuse of power.

Let me say this, O-G-A-D-E-N corresponds to an internationally recognized territory. It is has unique, seperate history, different colonial legacy as it was part of the British colony. Simply, it was non-self-governing territory(colony) that has distinct international status. So in international legal parlance, O-GADen has the right to self-determination since it had seperate colonial legacy and history. Unfortunately, the destiny of this territory's political independence was decided by Britain mainly, observing secret treaties it had entered with the Ethiopian kingdom. Another aspect of this struggle is that O-Gaden shares similar status with the Eriteria prior to its independence. For instance, After Italy was defeated and the four powers could not agree on the destiny of Eritrea, Britain recommended that Eritrea be eliminated. The Highland Christian would be incorporated with Ethiopia and the Lowland Muslims would be incorporated with Sudan. But the Eritreans were so lucky by the fact that the four powers could NOT decide on the future of Eritrea. The Eritrea question was thus transfered to United Nation Trusteeship, which then federated it with Ethiopia. I think we have to understand the O-G-A-D-E-N question from this historical perspective, not view it from the prism of clan.

I found this video, John Yates, U.N special envoy to Somalia remarks the two sectors of the populatin in Mogadisho, which's the main locus of the conflict. Somalia on the brink of Collapse -- Clip by Video

The old man is working hard. IA, he will reap the fruits of his work in the times ahead by delivering the promise he made when he was elected.

Originally posted by Mslm: Red Sea: Caamir, Thanks for clearfiying that. I stand corrected, Maakhirians only lay claim to those areas as far as clan wise, but the mini maakhirland adminstration has NO control extended over most of Sanaag, thus makes it hard for anyone to take them serious. You have come to an invalid conclusion from valid premises. How do you define who controls which territory? What has indeed helped reer Maakhir is their cohesive nature, which is the biggest strength an entity can draw as its support in today's Somalia.

Keep it coming saxib

The danger that both face is that their superior political organizations will draw them into more devastating warfare than the more decentralized and fluid central and southern regions of Somalia have experienced Highly possible! It will be like one major group vs another major group. I love this parable by Gaildon right after Somaliland's failed attempt to close the border in Sanaag, specifically Dhahar town. The drums of war sound ominously as dark clouds gather over Sanag. It is spring. The earth is soft and verdant. The scent of blossom wafts over the air, and the twitter of the birds mingle with the piercing chirps of various insects coming back to life in the rainy season. It is time for milk and honey, time to sing and dance, time to wed and mate, throughout good old Sanag, the mythical mother of the Somali nation. It is the sacred land of proud Sanag with its tradition in the east, vibrant energy in the center, pluck and grit in the west, coming together in harmony and a prefect blend. And the clock ticks away to mark the hour when the guns begin to roar.