Abwaan, Good pics. Keep them coming..

In the video posted by Maadeey, I see children carrying guns. Soo denbi maahan in caruurta meeshii ay Iskuul ka aadi lahaayeen lagu abaabiyo iney qaadaan hubka gumaadka ama loo tababaro dagaal sokeeye. Caruurtaasi mustaqbalkooda muxuu noqon doonaa?

He and Gen. Ilka Jir had faught hard and defeated the extremists in Sanaag in 1993.

He was great leader. R.I.P

Mukulaalow;809824 wrote: That's why they starve every year, coz they are busy on airport naming while the world is developing. :D Odaygaan Caalin isagaaba Faroole kadaran. That's why states based on the concept of Qabille is so untenable.

Carafaat, Don't blinded by the material world. You must be a principled man.

When people are deprived of their moral principles, they hastily exchange their priceless freedom with fleeting material stuff. The end result is a subjugated society clamoring for crumbs or crying out for comprehension for how they have come to accept a degraded status of their God given inalienable rights. But the longer we fight to elevate from that given status and instill in our children the price of our freedom, the closer we get to the ultimate goal of that dignity and power to make decisions that impact our lives and environment.

I actually wrote about the changes that needs to be made about the Garowe II principles in order that we move forward and give this agreement the public legitimacy it deserves.

More Somalis support foreign efforts, says poll By David Ochami and Peter Opiyo The Standard March 26, 2012 Somalis are increasingly supporting foreign intervention to restore stability in the lawless country. According to a UN sponsored opinion poll, just released, perception of foreigners and foreign intervention among residents of Mogadishu, has improved in the last two years. But more than half of the residents of Mogadishu still believe some foreign nations have intervened in Somalia out of self- interest. When the UN conducted a survey in 2010 in Mogadishu, 18 per cent of respondents reported that African peacekeepers had come to Somalia to harm the Somalis but that number has fallen to one per cent this year. The poll results were released as Kenya prepares to join UN supported African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom). Conducted in the Somalia capital in December and January only six per cent of those interviewed believe Amisom troops are deployed for their own interest, while two per cent believe the forces are out to "destroy Somalia" with just one per cent accusing the foreign forces of being there to "harm" the Somali people. The survey, done by an independent company, ORB and commissioned by AU and UN, shows 77 per cent of the 1,151 residents polled described the TFG and Amisom as "very effective" in stabilising the country and encouraging reconciliation compared to 61 and 65 per cent from the two previous polls. Kenya and four other regional states have been in Somalia since 2007 to fight the radical Al Shabaab. Perceptions of foreign intervention for the stated period indicate overwhelming support for the Amisom and the UN with majority of those polled between January 2010 and early 2012 describing the two missions as friendly. Asked to respond to the question would you describe AU-UN and the international community as friend or foe 95 per cent described international actors in Somalia as friendly, compared to 83 per cent and 84 per cent who described the international community as friendly in January and November 2010 respectively. In the new poll 92 per cent described the AU and UN as friendly, compared to 72 and 75 per cent who thought so in January and November.Some 51 per cent of Mogadishu residents "strongly agree" that some countries involved in Somalia affairs are doing that out "their own interest rather than for the interest of the Somalis." And 19 per cent said they agree that the foreign nations are pursuing personal interest. In November 2010 68 per cent of those polled said they strongly agreed to suggestions that foreign nations are pursuing their own interests in Somalia while 16 per cent replied they agree that foreign intervention is not motivated by sympathy for ordinary Somalis. In January 2010 67 per cent of Mogadishu residents strongly agreed that foreign nations are pursuing their own interests with 16 percent saying they do not believe some nations desire to serve the interests of Somalis. Source: The Standard

Great family man was he. R.I.P.

Indeed Taleexi. "Where Abduallhi Yusuf receives an unqualified approbation is how he treated his immediate family and his political friends. Yusuf was a man who exuded all the good traditions of nomadic life: sharing, honouring commitments, and charming bluntness. Bred with the austere tenets of a nomad, he was not a greedy politician, ready to pilfer and live profligate life, unlike most of the young rulers who replaced him in the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) or the shells that preceded it. The avuncular Yusuf, with uplifting distinct Somali features and nomadic mannerisms, led an exemplary family life, even laying the foundation stone for a Mosque in Baidoa in 2007, as a glowing résumé of his fleshly purity." I enjoy reading our gifted friend/author Mr. Muktar. Well balanced opinion piece.

Perhaps Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was not a hero, may even be a villain to many. But he was a remarkable political figure, one whose pages on Somali history is assured, for good as well as for bad, for now. Alive, he was equally loved and loathed. He meant different things to different people. That divisiveness, so emblematic of historical figures, will follow him to the grave. But history has a fascinating way of rehabilitating and cleansing historical figures, well after they are gone, buried in dark graves. No one remembers Che Guvera for the wives he deserted or for his suicidal revolutionary idealism. Mandela’s neglect of his progeny is forgiven. Sayid Mohamed fought not only colonial occupiers but close kins and tribes who resented his autocracy. He has composed numerous pejorative poems whose appeal and potency diminished as time passed. Heroes like all mortal humans err, after all. Yet, all of the Sayid’s warts were washed away by his nationalistic gallantry and defiance against colonialists. And history did rehabilitate him generously, pardoning his clannish escapades and highlighting his nationalistic grandeur, at least in the mainstream Somali history. Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed's patriotic achievements do not parallel those of the Sayid, but so does his political wrongdoings. A considerate History would judge Yusuf by his intentions rather than his achievements. A vindictive history would disregard his efforts and intentions, instead zooming on the dismal political results he left behind. Wearing a consummate doggedness and self-belief that would define his long political and military career, Colonel Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, took his part in shaping Somalia’s political history and destiny for the last three decades. And because Somalia’s history was dark and desolate in those decades, it can correctly be concluded that his influence was largely adverse. It is hard to argue against that conclusion. In the end, if we judge him by what he had achieved, this is a man who failed to depose Siyaad Barre from power, having rightly pioneered the culture of fighting dictators in Somalia. This is a man who led Puntland to war with itself, having created it himself. This is the same man who led Ethiopia’s invention of Somalia in 2006 and vowed to flush out those who resist occupation, the same occupation he himself fought in the ****** (Somali Regional State) in 1977. But if intentions are to count, which they must in the tempestuous contemporary politics of Somalia, this is a man who had taken the lead before anyone in trying to free Somalia from dictatorship, in resisting political Islam from taking roots, and in pursuing the dream of reviving a unified and strong Somalia State. If the result was bad, it is unfair to put all the blame on him. There were too many actors, too many issues, too many milieus that diminished his individual relevance in the goings of Somalia. He surely could not have lifted Somalia up alone, or taken it down alone. A fair judgment is that he tried to do what he could do for his country – sometimes the right things, many times the wrong way. His worst political decision, allegedly, was to sleep with Ethiopia. Yet, the man did not always did their bidding and those who scrutinize his engagement with Ethiopia with an eagle eye would realize that Ethiopia was always a player in the Somali political equation since 1990, and therefore can argue that all he tried was to manage this interference, debatably for Somalia’s advantage. There is one fact that even his detractors cannot hide. This was the only Somali politician who the Ethiopians did not dare to push around as they wanted. He was stubborn and proud, traits that Ethiopian rulers do not find attractive in a Somali. It is this unease about his refusal to play to the tunes of Ethiopia that finally sealed his political career. Even on this issue, it is hard to disagree with the logic of his political decision, of course with the benefit of hindsight. The Ethiopian intervention we resented in 2006, today many, including Sheikh Sharif, accept it as an inescapable regional reality. Today, we know no one poses more fatal threat to Somalia than its bearded sons and camouflaged sisters. He foresaw this threat, decades back! He fought extremism and politicization of religion fearlessly. Few men could have assembled the resolve and valour he demonstrated in tackling the evil of terrorism and extremism. He risked losing limbs and legs to stand up to what he believed in, and stood up to bullying political Islamists where others have waivered. With what become of Somalia’s Islamists, few today disagree with his verdict on them. After he left politics, he followed Somalia’s politics from afar with remarkable grace and with dignity that befits a former Head of State. He did not whine or curse his political foes, something that usually typifies retirement politics in Somalia.. Where Abduallhi Yusuf receives an unqualified approbation is how he treated his immediate family and his political friends. Yusuf was a man who exuded all the good traditions of nomadic life: sharing, honouring commitments, and charming bluntness. Bred with the austere tenets of a nomad, he was not a greedy politician, ready to pilfer and live profligate life, unlike most of the young rulers who replaced him in the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) or the shells that preceded it. The avuncular Yusuf, with uplifting distinct Somali features and nomadic mannerisms, led an exemplary family life, even laying the foundation stone for a Mosque in Baidoa in 2007, as a glowing résumé of his fleshly purity. A divisive figure? Yes. A man with many political foibles? Indeed. Was his ancient political mindset one that doesn’t fit the demands of contemporary politics? Maybe. But Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was a “man”, in the parlance Somalis say that word. Few could begrudge him of that distinction. It is my wish that history will rehabilitate him to show his good intentions and the foundations he left behind for the rebirth of a Somali State, through unpopular but ingenious and effective political partnerships. Above all, this was a principled man, one who was loyal to what he believes in, and those who believe in him. Today, with his death, a wail of distress engulfed the lands and hearts where he was popular. A garrulous meanness reigns in the valleys and bellies of those who hated him. But no amount of divergent monologues and soliloquies by foes or friends can take that unique nomadic lustre and pride away from this misunderstood political icon. As a man who had resented his politics and hated his “I-live-by-the-sword” mentality, it was with a shock that I discovered the depth of latent admiration and even love I had for the fallen former president, when I heard the news of his death. I still roundly disagree with many things he did, but admire him for his loyalty to his own principles, philosophies, and friends. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace and sleep in the heavens! Mukhtar M. Omer WardheerNews Contributor E-Mail:muktaromer@ymail.com __

From Hiiraan.com

" Mr Hirad and other rising stars indeed collaborate with a young and talented producer, Mr Salah Nur Salah "Donyaale", who still finds ample time to promote talented underground singers despite multiple demands of family obligation, auditing professional job, and a just finished MBA program."

Another hit song by Abw. Salah Donyale.

Allaha u naxariisto madaxweynaha. Samir iyo iimaan Ilaah haka siiyo eheladiis iyo qaraabadiisa.

Waa hees macaan.

A day of national mourning and the flag of Somalia at half-mast, I look forward to seeing the pictures and videos. Keep us updated!

Abwaan;808883 wrote: NASSIR...I guess dhulka sidaas u weyn dadku kuma badna...Mise adina waxaad dhihi rabtaa 1/3 of Somalia ayaa meesha deggan awal baa dad taas maaro looga waayee? . Adigoo ayidaya xitaa inaan akhriyey baan moodayey haddii aanan khaldanayn:D Abwaan, Sidaad ula socoto goboladan dhibaato siyaasadeed baa haysata taasoo carqalad wayn ku haysa gobolka horumarkiisa. Suaasha waxa weeye maadaama Somalia ay ka jirto dowlad federaal ah, sooma wanaagsana in la taageero maamulada ka jira gobolka Maakhir loona ansaxiyo budget ama laga caawiyo wixii ayaga cashuur ahaan ama deeq ayka helaan dadka u dhashey gobolka sida ay dowlada federaalka ee Mareykanka ay u caawiso gobol kasta , degmad kasta. Waxaa loo baahan yahey waa laamiyaal, airport iyo deked. Inta kale maamulka iyo shacabka ayaa qabsan kara. Waxaa kaloo leeyahey sidaan hore usheegey in state walba laga mamnuuco ciidan aan ka aheen kan nabadsugida ama bileyska iyo maxkamado hoose iyo dhexe.

The President's personal comments touched us deeply and made us wonder: If his son looked liked Trayvon and wore a hoodie, would he be suspicious too CBS Look at this statement...

ElPunto;808787 wrote: ^It's mostly about culture. The black culture seems to have declined markedly since the 60s. Many things inherently negative are tolerated or even deemed praiseworthy. Doesn't seem to be changing. Bill Cosby got into trouble some years back for talking about this. Well said.

^ Somalia, The borders are in line with the Sultanate of Ina Ali Shire with modifications of course just like PL traces its history to the old Kingdom.