Don't be too harsh on the poor migrants but ensure they have the proper documentation for security & economic purposes.

This is the best policy Somaliland has come up with since it self-declared political independence. It appears this new policy is limited to foreigners, esp the huge Ethiopian migrants, Oromo & other nationalities in Hargeisa.

Wlc Atariisho. We're a tight-knit community of commentators, essayists, aspiring singers, models, students, former civil servants & retired fellas. So be part of the tapestry & rich experience of Sol & challenge the senior nomads.

Finally an Editorial acknowledging the fact... E D I T O R I A L Hiiraan Online (Ku aqriso Af-Soomaali) Saturday, September 03, 2011 African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) We live in information saturated times where yesterday’s breaking news is no longer remembered or seen relevant. This is particularly so true in Somalia were even semblance of positive news is often few and far apart. The battered Somali people and the national media seem to be awestricken with the Mogadishu visit of Turkish Prime Minister and streams of other international dignitaries. Yes, this was truly an inspiring moment where Somalis realized they had brotherly country, Turkey. We, at Hiiraan Online, join the rest of Somalis and register our gratitude. What we however need is to pause for a moment and ask ourselves: how was it possible for so many prominent international dignitaries to visit and bring hope to Somalia? The answer brings to the forefront the often forgotten yet real heroes of Somalia – the AMISOM forces particularly Ugandan and Burundi contingents who secured the vital national installations such as the Mogadishu airport and port (were famine aid arrives on daily basis), who protected the nascent Transitional Federal Institutions and heralded the liberation of Mogadishu after more than four years and four months of toil, blood and tears. The brotherly commitment of the Ugandan and Burundi armies outshine the belated yet positive support of ALL other nations combined because the soldiers of these two countries put their lives on the line when the whole world has literally been adamantly in agreement NOT to deploy troops to Somalia, dispatch humanitarian workers or pay visit to the Somali capital. In December 2008, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon said that there is “"No Peace to Keep," in Somalia, essentially closing the door to any substantial UN involvement in the country. If it were not the sacrifices of the AMISOM force, the hundreds of thousands of famine victims who have reached government controlled areas would not have been saved. Similarly, if it was not for the protection provided by AMISOM forces, educated and skilled Somalis, who made a significant improvement in rebuilding government institutions, would not have joined the TFG and returned to Somalia. And if it was not for the costly AMISOM sacrifices and resolve, the world media who publicized the suffering of the draught victims and international humanitarian workers that followed suit would not have ventured into Somalia. Since March 6, 2007, around 26 100 Ugandan and Burundi troops did the Somalia tour, including about 9000 troops currently in Mogadishu. Another 3000 troops are about to be deployed as the authorized strength of AMISOM force is 12,000 though the requested troop level - to pacify throughout the country - is 20,000 troops.

"Xukuumaddu waxay diyaar u tahay inay ka qayb-qaadato deminta colaada iyo inay gacan ka geysato sidii ay gurmad caafimaad u heli lahaayeen dadkii ku dhaawacmay dagaalka," ayuu yiri ra'iisul wasaaraha Somalia. "Si gaar ah waxaan u doonayaa inaan baaq ugu jeediyo odayaasha, waxgaradka iyo dhallinyarada deegaanadaas, waxaana leeyahay waa inaad iska-kaashataan ka hortagga cid kasta oo nabadgelyada deegaannadaas wax u dhibaysa,". ayuu ku daray hadalkiisa Ra’iisul wasaaraha xukuumadda KMG ah wuxuu xusay in xukuumaddu ay guddi u diri doonto deegaannadaas si ay gacan uga geystaan xallinta khilaafka dhaliyay gacan ka hadalka sababay Source: Hiiraan Online

Well the board of the Chinese oil firm is well aware of this huge risk it is taking for its lucrative deal with Ethiopia on this expansive, hostile region. Wasn't the intent of the original deal to build a gas pipeline that goes through the D-Jibouti port? Had the latter government rejected it before Ethiopia switched to the secessionist region of Somalia? It's not transparent at all.

Ayoub, There are Somalis who are naturally too light-skinned as we're a mixed race. JB, al-Kheyria is an international relief organization currently doing great things in Somalia. Amazing generosity. Valenteenah, MaashaAllah indeed. Our debt of gratitude to Kuwait.

"© "Faroole" is likely to continue to seek external backers in an effort to insulate himself from growing political discontent in Puntland. Contacts tell us that "Faroole" in January traveled to Ethiopia to seek support for an unpopular cabinet re-shuffle."Faroole's" goal for the would-be re-shuffle was reportedly to remove key Puntland ministers who were working to contain Faroole's autocratic tendencies. (Note: The cabinet reshuffle to date has not occurred. End note.) Our contacts tell us that "Faroole's January visit to Libya was widely interpreted as another move to seek external support rather than deal with political problems at home. NAIROBI 00000117 003 OF 003" This is the probable reason behind the Galgala peace deal, signed last month. The cable seems to convey U.S government officials's cognizance that his predecessor did fare much better in terms of good relations with the elders and their ability to engender compromise and consensus for any given, outstanding issue. I think it's time to have and select a new leader, for the region is ostensibly and slowly slipping out of his grip. Faroole trusts his Ethiopian masters for peacemaking efforts and security more than the Founders of the state - the Elders and Sultans of Puntland.

Indeed. Thanks to the State of Kuwait and its people.

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Maamulka Degmada Badhan ayaa raashin ka yimid bulshada reer Kuwait u qaybiyey 500 oo qoys oo ku dhaqan Magaalada Badhan Posted by Webmaster01 on September 2, 2011 in COMMUNITIES NEWS --- BARNAAMIJYO KHAAS AH, Warar | 0 Comment Badhan: Maamulka degmada Badhan oo ay hor-kacayaan Guddoomiyaha iyo ku xigeenkiisu ayaa qoysas baahan oo tiradoodu ku dhow dahay 500 qoys waxay raashin ugu qaybiyeen magaalada Badhan ee gobolka Sanaag / PL. Raashinkan ayaa waxa ku deeqay shacabka reer Kuwait, waxana soo gaadhsiiyey hay’adda caalamiga ah ee al-khayriya Al-islaamiya, waxana fulinaysay jamciyadda wadaniga ah ee Salaam.

Aaliyyah;743714 wrote: Lol Nassir. From Val's comment waan fahmay in uu khyr shegeen!..so yea won't bother figuring it out!.. salaam I like traditional ones like this...The artist Mr. Shire has dedicated this song to his wife with flash moments of their prime time.

Indeed sis. Get ur copy. I spotted some spelling errors. I actually learned a lot from the experts of this region.

All we need is embrace justice & equality for every Somali citizen and shun clan pride and sectarianism. We should therefore be careful of the raw application of false label in order to attract geopolitical concern. "Somaliland" is as well on that path of wrong policies, injustice and thus chronic instability. Let's use the Somali xeer system of resolving conflicts, for in the end our posterity reaps the fruits of peace and harmony. No doubt the poor nations of the world get exploited, mistreated and impelled to fight someone else's war. Think & collaborate!

Aaliyyah;743658 wrote: ^how do u know if he was talking abt the girl...am i the only person who never understands Tuujiye? Nassir exactly walaal! salaam Aaliyah, I'm afraid you might find his Xamari terms quite inappropriate. Don't bother figuring them out.

Mogadishu is like Baghdad : An expansive City defined by ancient civilization. Despite the religious and tribal wars, Xamar still preserves its distinct mark and advantage over the peripheral regions and it might restore the competitive rivalry with Addis Ababa & Nairobi. The capital of Greater Somalia will sooner than later bless its sons & daughters to overcome the external and internal obstacles to peace. It might be a ghost city today in the eyes of foreigners but it is the permanent capital city of the republic.

Tourism would be a major industry in these Northeastern highlands.

^Bistoolada maa rabtaa inaad ragga ku afduubtid. Aaliyah well said. I guess you like nice song videos like "Gaadhsiiya" by Ikraan Caraale or "Dhahar" by Gulled. Dhexdhexaad ones yacni.

Do you sense the shift in style, values, dress and perceptions, etc. This music video, albeit accompanied with good lyrics and excellent tune, is a portrait of the popularity of the hookah lounge as an ideal entertainment & get-together spot. Even, the competition for the hookah business is quite intense within the Ethiopian and Somali diaspora communities. A new song produced by Abw. Salah N. Donyale Good song!

[Questioned about the success of his guerrillas against the modern weapons of the Ethiopian forces, he said, "Tanks are the only weapons prolonging the struggle. My men have orders to avoid them when the push provides cover. But we haven't lost a single man to planes, although they can bomb camels and destroy villages.... We wanted our freedom. It was impossible to seek it through democratic means in a country where there's no free speech and no political party machinery, where expeditions are sent to collect taxes by force ---seizing camels and millet crops. When we asked the Emperor for internal self-government, he threatened to shoot 180 Somali chiefs. He had an inkling what we were up to, and tried to impose a new head tax on cattle. Koran schools were ordered closed, and the laws allowed for one wife and no divorce. All this interfered with Muslim Somali traditions, and as leaders, we were expected to execute this policy". ]

Abu Salman, Here is a classic New York Times article on Muktal Dahir. He was very eloquent leader.

Well said Caydruus!

Dabrow, That's what we need. We shall see how far PL works to engender and maintain peace and stability with itself and its neighbors. Good move by President Shariif and the UN Special Representative for Somalia, Mr. Mahiga.

I just get my hands on this new book. Great work by the IHASA. Looking Back & Looking Forward: The Ogadan Region in the 21st Century Edited by Faisal Roble and Dr. Bereket Habte Selassie

What's the difference btw UN police & UN peacekeeping forces? Peace Enforcement is a different case, we all know. Nuune, Keep us updated.