Muxuu yiri wasiirka difaaca, Mr. Cadami?

Sakhar, adiga maxaa Duke ku daba dhigey? Mida kale, that's an opinion piece by Ahmed Osman, not editorial, so it does not reflect the position of that private-owned online News portal. Waxaa ku weydiiyey Faroole muxuu ka wadey "Firxadkii Dhahar" iyo Saraakiisha ka soo jeeda gobolka Haylaan iyo galbeedka Bari baa taageeri jirey the "Mad Mullah" of Galgala. Booxaaro iyo Dildishi, raggan badankood waa reer Xamar ku nool qurbaha laakinse ku abtirsada Puntland. Dhulka waxba kama yaqaaniin. Waa siduu Sayidka yiri, "Nin dhintiyo iyo nin dhoobey jooga waxba isma dhaamaane, nin kaneeco beerka u fariisatey baan dhimane nooleene". Waxaan ka dhadhansan karnaa tixdaas in caafimaadka ama "Health" ay ummadu ka maarmi karin. Galgala waa oasis in the middle of desert.

MSNBC

Odayga kaartaa loo degey. Inuu is ilaaliyee aheed.

Maqaal wanaagsan baad soo ku soo dhejisey halkaan yaa Taleexi, laakiin caqli iyo fikiraad dheer bay dadkeena u baahan yihiin. Of the latest News, forward to me by a friend, " A new train system would be built from Egypy- Sudan-Kenya- Tanzania."

Isn't the indivisible public good the reason we have a transitional state government? Timur, mimicking your logic, who resides in and thus wields title deed on the strategic highway of El-Dahir, Carmo, Karin, Bali-Khadar, Laag, and the land on which the Bosaso airport is located? The U.N agency has a population density map, dated 2004 so to call Maakhir regions (Erigavo-Bosaso) desolate shows only your ignorance. (Take a look at it) Second, There existed once manned toll stations on all of the Makhir inhabited strateic main road prior to the formation of Puntland. They were dismantled after the tribes agreed to establish the state. Most of the clan militias were then demobilized and incorporated into the new army of the state. Both the UNDP and the World Bank have plans for infrastructural projects, but they have yet to see a viable and strong admin with which these joint projects can be undertaken. Instability and lack of development are fueled by the erosion of public integrity with the admin.

^lol@Ngonge, we shall wait and see. Thankful, you should know Bosaaso is a half Maakhiri territory,(thus the rivalry between Qardho, Waaciye and Dhahar folks) so I don't see the reason why Hargeisa is a desirable political option when a major port is within the confines of my own territory. Btw, Sanaag is largely a pro-union group and that helps the strength of the clans of Puntland and by extension the restoration of the Somali republic.

^lol@Ngonge, we shall wait and see. Thankful, you should know Bosaaso is a half Maakhiri territory,(thus the rivalry between Qardho, Waaciye and Dhahar folks) so I don't see the reason why Hargeisa is a desirable political option when a major port is within the confines of my own territory. Btw, Sanaag is largely a pro-union group and that helps the strength of the clans of Puntland and by extension the restoration of the Somali republic.

Nice read. Taleexi, waxaan xasuustaa Allaha u naxariistii Cabdala Hiirad oon kula xiriiri jirey e-mailka, baan waxaan u direy document qeexaya the Act of Union iyo qaynuunka wadanka iyo sida ay labada gobol ee Somaliya ay u midoobeen 'united forever'. I remember he was very much delighted by my possession of that document. Somehow, the secessionists put up a stiff fight by investing a huge amt of money in searching and buying all the copies and documents of the Act of Union from the world libraries so they can promote the legal and moral argument for their secessionist case. Calaa iyo kuli xaal, Dukimintigaas aad iyo aad buu odayga Allaha u naxariistee ugu farxey. Wuxuuna igu yiri, 'war ninyahoo mucjisaad tahey sidee ku heshey'. The content of that document is in one of his three parts article. "Somaliland: Mythology Dispelled"

Washington: Quest for a viable solution for Somalia Finding creative ways that the large Somali-American Diaspora can invest in the reconciliation and the reconstruction of their nation was the main theme of a recently held conference at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. The event, organised by the Somali-American Peace Council, brought together well-respected Somali personalities from a wide spectrum of professions including members of civil society groups, medical professionals and former high ranking military officials. Attendees shared the common goal of establishing a solid partnership between the Somali Diaspora and the US Government and to strengthen and expand the role of Somali civil society inside and outside the country. Somali-Americans attending the event spent several hours holding discussions and brainstorming with each other. Towards the latter part of the event they narrowed down the agenda to these three pertinent themes, which cover the role of the Somali Diaspora, namely: national security, US-Somali relations, and the role of civil society inside and outside the country. Following the conclusion of the main session, a task force took over the proceedings, synthesizing and harmonizing the main findings of the conference and proposed the necessary recommendations for action. Some of the points that came out as a result of the sessions were that the Somali Diaspora should identify and invest in core issues that effect positive changes at home, they should press the TFG to engage in genuine reconciliation with opposition groups and strengthen the government’s capacity by providing them technocrats willing to serve their homeland, amongst others. The main issues most attendees agreed upon were to find ways the Somali Diaspora can partner with the American Government in building bridges between the two nations and engage and empower the Somali Diaspora community. It was unanimously agreed that this block offers untapped resources and can amply contribute to the reconstruction of their country. Some of the speakers pointed out that the civil society should strive to provide adequate humanitarian assistance such as food, shelter and basic health services, especially to the IDPs. Furthermore the Somali Diaspora organizations should unite and engage in a series of discussions and brainstorming sessions to find out about each other's work and ideas for a better Somalia, and find ways they can work together for the betterment of our country. At the end, emphasis was put on the United States engaging the peaceful regions while refraining from the formation of any policy that could be interpreted as an empowerment to those who benefit from the fragmentation of the Somali state. Following the conference, Mohamed Ali Hassan, Chairman, Somali-American Peace Council and Dr. Mohamed Aden Ali were invited to meet with officials of the White House and the United States Department of State. The meeting took place on October 12, 2010, at the White House. Source

the militants later took up position behind her house to fire mortars at government forces. An African Union shell zipped back and crashed into her home, she says, killing one of her children. Very Sad indeed! Somalis are very resilient folks. They've managed to survive and still build new towns from scratch. If "their peace is not disturbed" as Libaax Sankataable says often, yes they can prosper within a short period.

Good for him. He claims to be African-American. Smart politician! What if he had claimed Somali-American (as it is on his passport) A close relative of mine run for the Superintendant of California Education. He came very close to winning it.

One can understand the frustration and anger emanating from the poorly-written SomalilandPress News articles. Being new to the politics and once occupying a stigmatic place in the history that Somali nation holds with high respect, they have to wail and howl in distress, make up stories and outright diatribes as though it will distract the security concern the world has against the likes of Gaboose and Irro. The Galgala debacle was an armed expression of the public discontent with the current administration and its poor governance + previous clashes of resource conflict. With the exception of a few Garads, the bulk of Makhiri Garads + the most powerful Sultan endorsed the general public's view that it was important first to deal with Attam than with the admin's pathological governance. Both sides contained multi-clan members, though majority were from the people of western Bari region. The International Crisis Group had already warned of the simmering problems long before the onset of the armed conflict. And it might assume a different face unless the root causes are attended. The extreme pus of low self-esteem that oozes from the secessionists' public relations exercise is mindboggling. Why the distortion of the geographic size of the Sanaag (mainly inhabited by the Makhiris)? The distance from Erigavo to Bosaaso is over 250 KM and Galgala is very close to Bosaso, around 50-60 km and it's also part of the western Bari region, not Sanaag. Beware, the Maakhiris are die-hard anti-secessionists. The historic defeat and humiliation of your warlord-cum defense minister attests to the position of the people of Sanaag region of N. Somalia vs the small Triangle

One can understand the frustration and anger emanating from the poorly-written SomalilandPress News articles. Being new to the politics and once occupying a stigmatic place in the history that Somali nation holds with high respect, they have to wail and howl in distress, make up stories and outright diatribes as though it will distract the security concern the world has against the likes of Gaboose and Irro. The Galgala debacle was an armed expression of the public discontent with the current administration and its poor governance + previous clashes of resource conflict. With the exception of a few Garads, the bulk of Makhiri Garads + the most powerful Sultan endorsed the general public's view that it was important first to deal with Attam than with the admin's pathological governance. Both sides contained multi-clan members, though majority were from the people of western Bari region. The International Crisis Group had already warned of the simmering problems long before the onset of the armed conflict. And it might assume a different face unless the root causes are attended. The extreme pus of low self-esteem that oozes from the secessionists' public relations exercise is mindboggling. Why the distortion of the geographic size of the Sanaag (mainly inhabited by the Makhiris)? The distance from Erigavo to Bosaaso is over 250 KM and Galgala is very close to Bosaso, around 50-60 km and it's also part of the western Bari region, not Sanaag. Beware, the Maakhiris are die-hard anti-secessionists. The historic defeat and humiliation of your warlord-cum defense minister attests to the position of the people of Sanaag region of N. Somalia vs the small Triangle

Adam, how long ago was that?

Jamaicanka ama madowga ama Cadaanka aroos isku dhacaayo ma u dhigaa gabdhahaan, mise only the skinny Farax ayaa culeyska saaran yahey. We want justice.

Link Heestaan ciyaar maahan.

P.I.S. Tortured and Executed 2 P.O.W from Galgala October 31, 2010 Bosaso: Two P.O.W of the Galgala conflict had been tortured and then executed by the infamous P.I.S under the direct and arbitrary order from Puntland president Farole, according to local reports. The two men from Western Bari region were first snatched from their long captivity, according to local sources. They were blindfolded, dragged, and brought before a Kangaroo court in Bosaso. Close relatives of the victims who contacted Dhahar online released the names of the prisoners after they were murdered on the outskirts of Bosaso. They were identified as Saciid Osman a 16 year old minor and Ahmed Farah, 20. Both victims were close relatives from the maternal side, according to local sources Local reports also confirm marks of torture such as bruised and broken bones and traces of holes were identified on one of the victims' body. This was again another disappointment, yet hardly a surprise, for the chapfallen and long-suffering masses of Somalia. However, this is not the first time Puntland has carried out these types of torture against individuals in its captivity. Jamac Isma'il Du'ale, a prisoner from Western Bari region was also tortured and shot in the head in late July of 2010. Mohamud Jama, a close relative of Sa'id Osman who contacted Dhahar-online stated, “Sa'id was a school age minor who had been kidnapped in Sugurre valley, a direct violation of human rights.” A Bosaso elder was quoted to have said that the men were sentenced and immediately executed as a direct retaliation of a previous incident, one fueled by long held clan rivalry. The judge and the top leaders of the P.I.S who carried out this latest violation of the Geneva Convention are of the ********** sub-clans of *********. P.I.S claims its aim is to safeguard the security of “Puntland” though it contributed more to its internal instability. Clan rivalry has also complicated further any objectives this organization could have accomplished in its fight against what is widely known as “home-grown insurgency”. However, the current political situation points to another fact of soaring public discontent that has now reached its critical mass. On October 6, three men from the town of Qardho were murdered inside a café restaurant in Dhahar, the capital of Haylan region. Their deaths were concluded by regional experts and elders from the region as tribally motivated. It was also what the conflict theorists refer to as a “spillover conflict”. This incident had almost triggered full clan warfare between the subclans of ******* (**********) and ***** in the regions of Karkaar and Haylaan as it is now raging in the Galgala district of Western Bari. Puntland has been waging offensives in Western Bari since late July of 2010. According to a recently published VOA article, the offensives were inspired by clan grievances due to the ********** dominated Puntland and the Dubeys subclan from Western Bari. Somalia observers have previously issued their warnings against the political uncertainty of the Galgala wars around Bosaaso environs. Source: Dhahar.com [ November 01, 2010, 10:22 PM: Message edited by: Admin ]

Originally posted by Som@li: ^Agree, Something fishy about that statement. I think that is an honest statement. We should have established Maakhir State long ago. You can't implement developmental projects when your region is disputed by two hostile, clan-inspired, self-declared states. There has to be some Power in the region. Gen. Ilka-jir has failed his people.

"...however, a number of impediments in particular, the worsening piracy situation on the Gulf of Aden and the rest of Somalia, are making our fundraising for further essential funds more challenging as donors see investing in Laas Qoray and the jetty as partial support of pirates." From the Press Release by Degan Ali Mr. Thankful, an avid reader does not disappoint others, but let me point out again the main reason why this essential project has failed. The bold-highlighted "In particular" above, is the key phrase that you should have paid close attention. It separates the wheat from the chaff or the core info from supplemantary ones. The organization had already done an environmental feasibility study on security and other factors. The feasibility results were positive. These studies were carried out long before the rise of piracy in Puntland and its cascading effect on the whole northern Somalia. The clues given in this press release is that the donors have reneged on their pledges, that investing in Laas Qoray means to them helping pirates in the region. Far from it, if they were genuine about their promisory assistance, the conditions that create piracy would have been reversed and more jobs and opportunities for the communities in Sanaag and Sool Regions would have been a reality by today. The Insecurity index ratio of Galk'ayo is too high and borders on a war zone. For you to compare it to the peaceful town of Laas Qoray only proves your disingenuity. Again, Piracy has been the main excuse given by the so called Western donors of Somalia. My belief is that the old management of HR& D led by Fatima had lost an earlier opportunity when special interest businesses approached it and offered their investment. The new management is even worse and there is growing sentiment by the public that it does not serve the best interest of the community.

I knew Piracy was the killer (though excuse given by donors) of our development>>

Originally posted by Taleexi: I'm insider of this project and disliking the direction it has taken....... Taleex, Security was the main reason this project couldn't be implemented. There's no Government that can guarantee the security. Read this Press Release by Degan Ali , the Executive Director, Horn Relief. LAAS QORAY JETTY RE-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Laas Qoray Jetty Re-development Project has been facing a number of difficulties, especially in raising additional funds and delays in construction activities for various reasons. Horn Relief has invested a lot of time and effort in ensuring that the jetty is constructed in Laas Qoray and we have been engaged in a massive fundraising exercise for this very important project. Horn Relief has shown enormous dedication to this project however, a number of impediments in particular, the worsening piracy situation on the Gulf of Aden and the rest of Somalia, are making our fundraising for further essential funds more challenging as donors see investing in Laas Qoray and the jetty as partial support of pirates. Furthermore, the increased kidnapping of internationals in Sanaag region and Somalia in general will not allow us to send international staff, including engineers and contractors, to Laas Qoray. Therefore, because of the increased piracy activities, the kidnapping of internationals in Somalia and the insecure environment in our project location especially for our international engineers and other staff working on the jetty plus the general insecurity in Laas Qoray and Somalia due to the upcoming elections, Horn Relief has decided to suspend all activities related to the construction of the jetty and mainly concentrate on sourcing for more funds from those who trust our hard work and commitment. We are currently in the process of transporting some very heavy equipment from the Djibouti port to Bossasso and due to limited funds; we will be storing and securing the equipment in Bossasso. In light of the above, we still require the support of our Somali friends for this very important project so that we can be able to proceed with all the planned activities. We call upon all Somalis including the youth who are our important partners in this, to be with us and show foreign donors that we can do it even without the other big and powerful donors. To us all, this is a vision we believe in and we are positive that the jetty will improve the livelihood of communities in Sool and Sanaag, influence Somalis in the Diaspora to return and increase on import and export opportunities in the area thereby improving on the lives of the marginalized people in Northern Somalia. We still believe in this venture and we are committed to constructing the jetty using whatever funds we get even if it means constructing a smaller jetty and expanding to a bigger one as more funds come in, but we need your support to do all this. We have also listed a number of achievements which we feel we should share with you and these include: Written support for constructing a jetty from the Somaliland and Puntland Government; The necessary technical surveys and feasibility studies were carried out; A Detailed design of the port was finalized and tender documents were sent out; A simpler design is currently being finalized in case we choose to build a smaller jetty; A site visit to Laas Qoray and Bossasso for interested construction companies was done; On-going dialogue with interested Marine Construction Companies; Complete rehabilitation of the jetty program office in Laas Qoray has been done; Procurement of heavy machinery including a crusher plant, excavators, crane, trucks etc from Europe for the quarrying process has been achieved; A comprehensive community mobilization/consensus building framework has been developed; The Jetty Management Committee meant to be “driving the project” and to later become the Board of Directors of the overall legal entity (LQ Jetty Foundation) is being finalized; A structure called Community Monitors (CMs) is also being finalized and these will represent the “community voice” in all matters related to the Jetty; ********** chiefs have officially handed over the land where the jetty will be built, and have made agreements on labor and security; Additional funding has been received from the Embassy of Finland to promote Natural Resources Management in areas around Laas Qoray; Over USD 10,000 has been raised by communities locally in support of the jetty and around 403,000USD from the Diaspora. We are very interested in working with all committed coastal Somalis in building a community owned jetty, feeder roads and a marine resource training center to enhance livelihood opportunities and prevent young men from taking part in atrocities such as piracy, kidnappings and general lawlessness within the area. We take this opportunity to thank the local and Diaspora communities for their significant contribution so far, as we try to realise this vision. We are very grateful to the youth who are very dedicated and are proving themselves as key donors to this project, using the Obama fund raising style in which they were active participants; the youth are using the experience they have learnt to support the jetty project through their own initiative dubbed the beat, this is a call to all Somalis to come together and fund raise for Horn Relief to develop Somalia Coasts and the marine environment starting with the Laas Qoray jetty. We are committed to making it happen and will continue devoting our time and efforts in ensuring that we raise the funds we need to build the jetty in Laas Qoray and we appeal to you our Somali brothers and sisters who will be the owners of this jetty to join hands and support us in achieving this very important objective. CONTACT: Degan Ali Executive Director, Horn Relief Email: dali@hornrelief.org

An in-depth interview Fatima Jibrell gave to this local site, Laasqoray.org, highlights both Puntland and Somaliland had created a "huge obstacle" as their final authorization along with Sultan Sa'id was saught.... Nevertheless, it marks fierce economic competition between the elites (warlords in reality) with ties to non-state actors over the exploitation of Somalia's land and marine resources. How else to explain, then, that it took only "security" as a sufficient condition for the realization of this project. In other words, Puntland's high-seas robbery not only painted a bleak prospect for the swift actualization of this seminal work but it contributed to its termination.

Originally posted by Captain_Mike20: it failed because it takes governments with huge budgets to build ports with international expertise, lakin saxib these are somali people, all talk no action. They all talk big, hire out a venue, invite 4 old ladies talk big and nothing. First time I see Captain make a good point.

Nina, ciyaalka xaafada or Ice Cube's 'boys in the hood', any common features btw the two? Mida kale, sawiradaan Turkana miya mise Masai, the lost cousins of Amhara, Oromo or Tigrai I didn't know you were related to Amhara?