Peace, I want to see Gaas just secure our full rights of autonomy like iraqi kurdistan has. Iraqi Kurdistan President meets world leaders, cut his own regional deals, has his own investment commissions, has his own police, army, etc. We in Puntland actually have alot less rights compared to Iraqi Kurdistan yet both of us are Federal States. It is really silly if you ask me. Heck Iraqi Kurdistan even has a foreign office. I want Gaas to sort that out, we need to make sure our federalism is loose type of federalism not a center based one and he should use 'somaliland' as a justification on the form of federalism the nation will take. Today we aint really discussing if somalia is going to be federal or not, the debate is about what form of federalism. I think Gaas should use somaliland as a convincing argument to the SFG that a central based federalism simply won't be accepted by somaliland and a loose type of federalism is only achievable.

Somalia: Puntland Govt, Donors gather for roundtable meeting 21 May 21, 2014 - 6:42:55 AM GAROWE, Somalia May 21, 2013 (Garowe Online)-Representatives from World Bank, United Nations, European Union, Turkey, Sweden, African Union, IGAD and other key partners gathered at Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC) in the state capital of Garowe for a one-day roundtable meeting on the state's development goals on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. The President of Puntland Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas officially opened the large gathering which is focusing on Puntland Government's priority needs in various areas including security, human trafficking and education and health sectors. President Gaas highlighted in his opening remarks that Puntland has slipped back to the progress to ensure its five-year development strategies. The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamet Saleh Annadif reiterated in a press statement from his office the importance of Puntland's stability and its role in setting an example for the rest of Somalia: "I'm encouraged by the developments in Puntland. The last elections are significant proof of positive developments and I call on all Somalis to follow the example of Puntland." Meanwhile, speaking at a joint Press Conference with EU envoy to Somalia Ambassador Michele Cervone D'urso following the conclusion of first-ever conference between donor community and Somalia's stable Puntland, Dr. Gaas told that the discussions centred on Puntland's five-year development plan and how the international stakeholders can play a vital role in the realization of government strategies. "The International community made clear to us that they are ready to assist Puntland in handling its development, to consider its suggestion instead of dictating plans to Puntland and that was the most important issue," said Puntland leader. Continuing, he underlined that the gathering was a start-point for both sides, expressing hope about future discussions between donor community and the northeastern state. The participation of Federal Government of Somalia's Minister of National Planning Saed Abdullahi Dani in the bilateral meeting sparked debate at public places in Puntland capital of Garowe. Dani said on Puntland-based Independent station, Radio Garowe that relations between Puntland and Mogadishu-based Federal government were normalized, describing his presence an omen for the level of cooperation between Garowe and Mogadishu. Former Puntland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Farole withdrew cooperation from Somalia Federal Government in a dispute over Provisional Federal Constitution (PFC) and foreign aid in August 2013. GAROWE ONLINE

Press releases– AU Special Representative calls for donor support towards Puntland’s priorities and development goals. PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release) AU Special Representative calls for donor support towards Puntland’s priorities and development goals. Garowe, May 21st, 2014; The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamet Saleh Annadif has called on partners and the donor community to support the Puntland State in its priorities and development goals. Speaking during the Puntland Donor Roundtable Meeting, Ambassador Annadif noted that donor support is pivotal to the realization of Puntland’s immediate and long-term development needs, and creates an environment for sustainable peace and development in Somalia. The AU Special Representative, the first AMISOM leader to travel to Garowe to engage on Puntland development issues, reiterated the importance of Puntland’s stability and its role in setting an example for the rest of Somalia. “I’m encouraged by the developments in Puntland. The last elections are significant proof of positive developments and I call on all Somalis to follow the example of Puntland.” he said. On behalf of the Chairperson of AU Commission, Ambassador Annadif pledged the AU’s commitment to supporting the Puntland State in capacity building of its security forces especially training of the Police and the Army to tackle terrorism, piracy and human trafficking. The Donor Roundtable Meeting which was officially opened by the President of the Puntland State of Somalia, H.E. Abdweli Mohammed Ali Gaas was attended by representatives from the donor community, the World Bank and the United Nations. ____________________________________ For more information, please Contact; Eloi Yao and Colonel Ali Eden Houmed, Spokespersons, Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 618 508 181; (Nairobi) +254 702 155 126; Email: amisommediacentre@gmail.com

Photo-News: Beesha Caalamka iyo Puntland Oo Shir Ugu Qabsoomay Garoowe [sawiro] May 21, 2014Leave a Comment IMG_3871Magaalada Garoowe ee Caasimada Puntland ayaa waxaa Maanta ka qabsoomay shirwayne balaaran,kaasi oo ay yeeshan Dowlada Puntland iyo Beesha Caalamka . Shirkaan oo ahaa mid Dowlada Puntand ay Beesha Caalamka ugu soo bandhigaysay ujeedada ay kaleedahay Horumarkeeda,waxana goob joog ahaa Wafdi ka socda Midowga Afrika iyo IGAD,Madax ka socota UNSOM, Wadamada ay Safiiradu ka joogen waxaa kamid ahaa,Denmark,France,Germany,Ithalia,Norway,Sweden,Turkish iyo sidookale UAE,Masuulka ugu sareeya Bankiga Aduunka,Madaxa hay’adda Kaalmada ingiriiska ee Somaliya iyo Marti sharaf kale oo caalamka ka socday . Dhinaca Dowlada Puntland waxaa ka qeyb galay Shirwaynahaasi madaxweynaha dowladda Puntland Dr Cabdi Weli Maxamed Cali Gaas ,ku xigeenkiisa Cabdixakiin Cabdulaahi Xaaji Camay iyo xubno Balaaran oo katirsan labada gole ee dowladda Puntlad. Shirkaan waxaa sidookale ka qayb galay Masuuliyiin ka socday Dowlada Fadaralka Soomaaliya oo ay kamid ahaayen Wasiirka Qorshaynta Soomaliya Siciid Cabdulaahi Dani iyo sidookale Wasiirka Waxbarashada Dowlada dhexe ee Soomaliya . Mudadii uu socday Kullankaasi ayaa dowlada Puntland waxa ay soo bandhigtay qorshayaasha waxqabad iyo baahiyaha ay Dowalda Puntland doonayso in Beesha Caalamka ay wax kala qabato. Puntland ayaa sidookale soo bandhigtay in muhiimad wayn ugu fadhido in Beesha Caalamka kala qayb gasho sidii loo dhisilahaa Wadooyinka Ceel Dahir ilaa Baran,Qandala ilaa Boosaaso,Eyl ilaa Garoowe,Gaalkacyo ilaa goldogob iyo sidookale Bandar Bayla ilaa Qardho. Madaxwaynaha Dowlada Puntland Mudane Dr Cabdiwali Maxamed Cali Gaas oo lahadlay Warbaahinta markii uu soo idlaaday shirkaasi,ayaa waxa uu sheegay in Puntland iyo Beesha Caalamka isla Gaaren In Puntland ay ku taageran horumarka ay gaartay . ‘’Waxaa kaloo laga hadlay shirka Baarnaamijka loogu magacdaray Hiigsiga Cusub,waxana anagu dhankayaga sheegnay inaanan ka soo horjeedin barnaamijkaasi laakin wixii ana aanu qabno oo barnaamijkaasi aanu iyaga u sheegno,kalana munaaqashoono ‘’Ayuu yiri Madaxwayne Mudane Cabdiwali Gaas . ‘’Madixii Bankiga aduunka ayaa maanta timi soomaaliya gaar ahaan Puntland,mana imaan tobankii sano ee la soo dhaafay Soomaaliya,waad garan kartaa Marka muhiimada beesha caalamka u leedahay Puntland ‘’Ayuu hadalkiisa Raaciyay Madaxwayne Gaas . Shirkaan ayaa noqonaya kii ugu horeeyay oo Dowlada Puntland ee uu Hogaamiyo Madaxwayne Mudane Dr Cabdiwali Maxamed Cali Gaas,Magaalada Garowe kula yeeshay Dalalka deeqaha bixiya iyo waliba Hay’addaha Caalamiga ah .

Kennedy I Don't deny that hargeisa was attacked but it wasn't genocided. If 100k died in syria over 3 year day/night bombing with sophiscated weaponry and including chemical warfare, its impossible 50k died in hargeisa in 88. Think about the population difference. If 100k is from 22 million, if we halved that to 50k the population would need to be around 11 million. Are u saying the north had 11 million ppl in the 80s? 75 census says we had at best 4 million across all somalia. Waqoyi population wasnt even anywhere close to that. For 50k figure to be believed, that would mean 11 million ppl must of lived in the north in 1988. Get out of here, that's unbelieve. I would be suprised if 1000 died. Plus the air assault should leave clear marks on the city like it did with HOMS syria, we don't see those marks in Hargeisa when looking at 1990 pictures. We see a few bullet ridden homes which again proves it was low intesity war not high intensity because the damage looks far worse in mogadishu then hargeisa. 88 no planes attacked hargeisa, they're simply aint any marks left on the city to show such a huge bombing, plus their wild figures contradicts basic logic of population.

I like Bay/Bakool clans, I have absolutely no animosity to them and I support the decision reached here. SW6 is just a ludicurous idea but I think some bay politicians were using SW6 to get a side deal monetary or ministerial posts in SW3. SW3 is not a real threat, sure the port at Marka is Jetty but it's not doom or gloom, it can be privatized for further development while regions with smaller port can be given in the mean-time exemption to federal taxes on their port and extra federal fundings to cover gaps untill the port is brought up to standard. Bay and Bakool primary economic activity is agriculture not so much trade so they won't lose much at all.

War Deg Deg ah– Labadii dhinac ee Baydhabo oo ku heshiiyey Maamul Sadex Gobol ah Nairobi–20 May 2014–Pi– Warar Dublamaasiyadeed oo Howlwadeenada Puntlandi heleen ayaa sheegaya in Raysal wasaare Cabdiwali iyo Nickolos Kay ay guul ka gaareen inWar-Deg-Deg-ah heshiis iyo is afgarad siyaasadeed laga gaaro khilaafkii Siyaasaded ee bilahan ka jirey Baydhabo. Labada maamul ee looga dhawaaqay Baydhabo oo ahaa kuwo isdiidan kuna kala saleysnaa Maamul Goboleed ka kooban Lix Gobol oo uu hogaaminayay Mudane Madoobe Nuunow iyo Maamul Goboleed ka kooban Sadex Gobol oo uu hogaaminayo Mudane Maxamed Cabdi Nuur Madeer ayaa hada lagu guuleystey in isfahan Siyaasadeed la dhex dhigo. Sida ay Puntlandi Xogta ku heleen waxaa lagu heshiiyey in lasoo dhiso Maamul ka kooban Sadexda Gobol Bay, Bakool iyo Shabeelaha Hoose iyadoo ay Dowlada Federaalka gaar ahaan Xafiiska Raysal Wasaaruhu ay garwadeen ka noqonayaan dhismaha Maamul Goboleedka Sadexda Gobol ee Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya, Dhinacna IGAD iyo Beesha Caalamka ayaa fududeynaya dhismaha Maamul Goboleedkaan. Puntlandi.com Nairobi

Below is a documentary of bay and bakool folks in Puntland and in particularly garowe and the progress they have made in the state. Plz note this is in garowe and they've done 5 times as good in Bossaso. What is a big shame is in mogadishu they are killed, robbed, and raped daily. It's infact called rape capital and IDP suffer in silence. Shame on Mogadishu so called somalinimo, it is obvious their somalinimo is only thru words not actions like Puntland. Enjoy this documentary which is a quite rare one by universal tv they are definitely known not showing anything good about Puntland, which like I said doesn't matter now with the advent of PLTV, hiding will only work for so long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxEd7Tu4-c4

Adnan u ignore the 91 genocide all u want but the book is out there for our kids to never forget. It will be a day of national mourning in Somalia, you can mark my words on that

Tilmamook it is crucial somalis address the SAHAL genocide. We need to revisit January 26 1991 and assess what happened, their is no point hiding from it, denying it, ignoring it thinking it will go away. It's not going away, books have been written, documentary interviews done. What we do know for a fact is SSDF didn't kill anyone, loot, rape, etc. Not 1 person has raised a complaint, but thousands raise complaints about USC/SNM which shows their has to be truth behind such a large amount of ppl saying the same thing. If this issue isn't addressed it can lead to a SAHAL seccession on the grounds 'we were genocided by IRIR community indiscriminately at a social level, those same ppl are leading us today and we fear another genocide' it can serious repercussions not addressing 1991. Somaliland seccession falls on it's face because USC is leading who didn't harm SNM or vice versa they had an agreement of cooperation to genocide one clan. Plus the fact siyad govt is gone resolves it all for SNM since it was at a govt level, govt come and go but the community doesnt thats why 91 is to hard for SNM AND USC to speak on since other factions didnt do genocides like them. 1991 is the true genocide it was purely based on clan, we have proof that USC/SNM didnt kill each other and cooperated to exterminate one clan, they weren't governments either but the community and their whole tribesman slaughtering us for hate. Siyad has evidence that he killed anyone that was a rebel not a specific clan the filthy jabhads of USC AND SNM. Puntland people are the only ones with a right to claim a genocide. From sayidka who genocided eyl folks he never commited such a genocide against others, then siyad barre in mudug under the leadership of ina askar, dhegawayne, ina kahin, tansaniya exterminating our main population NOMADS. Then USC/SNM a clan genocide in mogadishu, galkayo, kismayo and also in the north on civilian govt workers and SSC. Followed by al-ithaad massacres in bosaso and not to mention italian/britissh bombings of the bari region and its sultanate in baargaal,calula, iskushuban and taleh. Noone has suffered as much as and yet the most nationalist, I am fed up personally. We do most for somalia and when ask for our share of foreign aid were told no. When SFG is handing the airspace to somalidiid its saying to JL you cant have your port. When its saying to SL welcome to turkey taks, its saying to JL welcome to my bullet. We created everything the SFG stands the federalism, the constitiution, and ended the transition to be sidelined and fought once again while the HAGS support the somalidiid who have done nothing except destruction and division

Tilmamook those skelatons are infact the siyad govt civilian workers mainly puntlanders and other sahal folks, the SNM put them in mass graves and put searchers in the right area to look. Because 50 civilian workers all from Puntland were killed one day in berta xoriyada and this was replicated across Berbera also. The funny thing is not ONE USC OR SNM civilian worker was harmed either in hargeisa or mogadishu, it was a pure clan genocide. Thats why the 88 thing is easy to resolve and dealt with by the SFG at turkey talks cause it was a government and that government isn't here today for SNM to hold any grievance, but what happened to sahal folks is at a community level by HAGS-SNM who slaughtered us and it's hard to reconcile when its a social level, u know a neighbor, a friend, these ppl weren't govt who come and go they are here forever so the reconciliation is to difficult. To makes matter worse those same ppl are leading us today which we can use as a case for a fear of another genocide which somaliland cant use since siyad isnt here and its his irir brother in power whom both shared excellent links during the 90s and didnt harm each other.

Talaabo dont group sahal with those savages. Every tribe will be judged by what he leaves behind 4 the nation and will be remembered for it by our future generation, you guys can just imagine the bragging rights of my descedants 100 years from now slamming yours down with history

Hawdian, lets be real for one second, your just mad that I helped other somalis, if it wasn't for 'YEY' they're would be no federalism, no region would be building anything but destroying. Your mad Farole spent 5 good years with the legend abdi jimcale AUN to create the constitution we have so there isn't chaos. Your mad that gaas ended the transition and delivered a recognized GOVT to hassan sheikh. If it wasn't for Puntland do you honestly think from 1991-2004 the HAGS were up to much? the only thing we have left from that era is genocide, bloodshed, rape, looting, warlords, destruction, islamists, The only contribution that was taken from that period and still here today is 4.5, amazing isn't it? from 1991-2004 the only thing we have to show for IRIR era is 4.5 which in itself is a disgusting system. If it wasn't for me you know their wouldn't be this in hamar There wouldn't be no turkey PPL in hamar wouldnt be doing this today if it wasn't for the contribution I left behind. They would be doing this Their simply wouldnt be this in baydhabo Do you honestly prefer this man and his legacy 4 somalia the genocides, the division, the destruction OR

Hawdian, lets just deal with it. PL is moving forward The govt is on the move. The business community is on the move, the sporting sector is on the move, infrastructure is on the move with roads, airports all being rehabilitated or constructed. Foreign investors are on the move like china, thailand, and turkey. Diaspora is on the move around the world. You got to accept it, Puntland is just gone, its to late to come back from this now

Hawdian if you want real political answers or do you want more huuhaa answers? If it's real political answers your seeking they are very simple; 1. How Do I see Federalism working? Very simple as the constitution stipulates 2 or more states that willingly thru consensus join together based on 1991 borders(not half 1991 districts). I also expect it to follow the vision 2016 vision document as a guideline on what is required of those administration like economic viability(airport, port) and geographic proximity(the states neeed to be near each other). The federalism I envision based on those considerations will be JL consisting of lower jubba, middle jubba, gedo, with a port at kismayo. South West region consisting of bay/bakool/lower shabelle, with a port at marka. A central region consisting of hiiran, galgadud, middle shabelle, with a port in Barawe. 2. Do I accept the current administrations in Somalia as equal? of course not, Abdiqaybdid or ximin and xeeb doesn't get the red-carpet when he comes to Garowe, they come as locals. I do consider Jubaland as an equal though which has fulfilled constitutional requirements, vision 2016 guidelines. I will also consider a Central and SW3 region as equal once completed. 3. Will a one man one vote happen in Somalia by 2016? of course not, but their is a system to fall back for elections. 4. What if Hassan does a mini election in mogadishu? I don't think he will even get to that stage. 5.How do I see Sahal outlook? I see it as very strong, we own the two most active ports in the nation(dominate trade), we will dominate agriculture in the south and livestock in the north which are 2 economic GDP lifelines. PL is also seeking FDI into it's fishery to make it a sector that can rival livestock. We enjoy a large business community abroad. PL/JL own the major corporations in Kenya. PL dominates Tanzania, zambia and other east african markets. This began back in the 70s with the truckers now multi millionaire owning corporations. We also got the qandala boys who have dubai and oman on lockdown. Plus the largest diaspora among somalis becuz minneapolis is the largest somali diaspora city and dominated by Puntland, coupled with the fact we have locals who are well off and local business community that helps itself and a population that is well endowed with livestock, all those factors added together can only equate to a powerhouse. 6. Regarding 1988 stories your trying to sell won't wash. If 50,000 was killed how is it possible 100k died with 3 years constant bombing, chemical warfare, and sophisticated weapons in syria? are u saying 1988 population of hargeisa was the size of syria? the evidence of pictures being shown of 88 doesn't show any city levelled but a few bullet ridden homes, this indicates low intensity, where-as hamar homes show high intensity. Untill you show evidence 4 such claim, you can keep Flying your nonsense in the skies. Heck I can even show pictures of italians bombing calula and bargal and thats back in the 20s and u cant in the 90s thats say enough. 7. Your last point will Sahal return to Yemen? Sahal is not power obsessed, we gave mogadishu the capital, presidency, foreign aid, equal mp/ministers, embassies, plus our homes. We just want to rule our land and that's what their trying to stop now. We want everyone to stay where they are and help themselves, were sick of this inferior mindset of non darods needing sahal. U see this inferior complex in SL needing SSC, SW3 needing JL, Central regions needing PL as shown thru abdiqaybdid visit at gaas inaugration. You guys need to stop having such an inferior complex and basically isbixiya. .

Prime Minister Ahmed: Working towards a democratic, federal Somalia by 2016 Interview conducted by Abdi Moalim in Mogadishu May 19, 2014 Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed assumed office in December last year amid difficult circumstances after parliament voted out his predecessor Abdi Farah Shirdon. Somalia's Vision 2016 is top government priority, minister says AMISOM, Somali forces work in tandem in areas liberated from al-Shabaab Somali prime minister outlines 2014 work plan for parliament Nearly six months in, Ahmed's government is facing many of the same challenges that Shirdon had faced, including insecurity in Mogadishu, reforming the judicial system, establishing federalism and good governance, rebuilding the national army, and holding general elections in 2016. Despite the challenges, Ahmed says his government has made tangible progress on many of those priorities. In an exclusive interview with Sabahi, the prime minister discussed a range of issues, including the federal government's talks with the Somaliland region, its relationship with Puntland and the case of former al-Shabaab leader Hassan Dahir Aweys. Sabahi: Tell us about the progress your government has made during your six months in power? Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed: My government has succeeded in making good progress in security and ousting al-Shabaab from [parts of the] country in 2014 when we retook towns under its control. That was the most important issue to me that I presented to parliament. We also made a lot of progress in the security of the capital city, which is better, even though al-Shabaab will continue to cause trouble for a long time. We foiled many attempted attacks [by al-Shabaab] aimed to cause harm to the Somali people, we stopped numerous vehicles they had filled with explosives. In addition, [al-Shabaab] has also been weakened economically. We liberated nine important districts located in the south and central regions from al-Shabaab. It used those districts to collect money, conduct trainings and mislead youth. Since then, we have been working on stabilising the districts that have been liberated and we have made significant progress. Our [other] achievements include having each of the 25 ministries the administration is comprised of prepare a clear work plan that shows what work will be done in 2014. It clearly lays out the government's objectives on economic development, service [delivery], justice and security. The ministries are working on implementing these clear plans. Therefore, a lot of work has been done, and we still have a lot left to accomplish. Sabahi: In the nine districts liberated from al-Shabaab, what has your government accomplished in terms of stabilising those regions and extending social services? Ahmed: We are pushing the stabilisation efforts forward and have created a comprehensive plan to address that. [Local] administrations and police have been established in many of the [liberated] districts. Currently, individuals and police officers who will work in those administrations are undergoing training at the police academy. We have also supplied food. There are about 18 [food] trucks in Baidoa that were to be taken to Wajid and Hudur. However, because the roads have been cut off by flooding, as of [May 14th] we are sending a plane loaded with that food aid to Wajid and Hudur. Al-Shabaab blocked the road leading to some of the other [liberated] areas, and we are working to re-open the roads they have closed as soon as possible. We have also taken food to Qoryooley. I visited the town and saw the need for services that exist there. We are working on re-building the hospital there and re-organising the police and intelligence forces. The [government] agencies that are responsible for that work are currently engaged in it and we will hold them accountable. I expect them to complete their work soon. Sabahi: Can you give us a specific timeline for when you will complete the stabilisation of the liberated regions? Ahmed: Stabilisation will be an ongoing effort with incremental changes each year, but the foundation is ensuring that each town has police and intelligence forces, an administration and critical services such as health and education. We are planning to achieve that in the coming two months. [The plan] is underway now and is being carried out by district. Nonetheless, al-Shabaab's wickedness is still an existing challenge. They carry out operations off the roads and have blocked some of them. We are planning to end that and open the roads within a month. Also, there are rains in some of the locations so transporting supplies and logistics are difficult. Sabahi: What is the biggest challenge that stands in the way of the government's ministries doing their work? Ahmed: The biggest challenge is funding. The country's economy is weak and we are engaged in [consultations] with donors about this issue. The funds that we were expecting, and needed, have not reached us as fast as we would have liked. However, we are still advocating for this and we want to receive the aid and assistance that we need. Sabahi: What are you doing to shift the government's reliance on international donors to being self-sufficient? Ahmed: We are engaged in efforts to be self-reliant. We are the ones carrying out and pushing all of the current activities. We are working for our people with the little that we have. We also want to create awareness among the Somali people and in the business community so they can be a part of our efforts to be self-reliant. Sabahi: What is the government's plan to achieve the Vision 2016 goals and holding independent elections? Ahmed: The government is currently working on how it can engage the general public in politics because in 2016 Somalia will transition to a democratic federal government where people will have to go to vote in the election. The government contacted the regions, and interacted with them in order to find out what they understand about democracy and federalism as well as the services they require. Ministers visit various regions, and I do as well. For example, I visited Kismayo, Jowhar, Bulo Burde, Marka and Qoryooley. The purpose was to have consultations with the public. We are also improving security. We are reforming the justice system and are working with the parliament to enact many laws. We want to have good relationships with the regional governments and to support them because it is the federal government that is leading the process to form a democratic federal government. Sabahi: Regarding the reconciliation process, what progress has your government made in the relationship it has with the federal state of Puntland? Ahmed: Somali people are [the same] and will not separate from one other. I will visit Puntland on [May] 23rd. We have a good relationship and Puntland's president [Abdiweli Mohamed Ali] visited us here before. They also participate in all of the work we are doing. Sabahi: What can you tell us about the 45 traditional elders from the southern regions who recently went to Somaliland for "peace talks"? Ahmed: There are many ongoing efforts to reach an agreement on the Somaliland issue, and the elders are part of those efforts. They are elders who have gone to [a part of] their country, who are visiting their people and negotiating with them about the unity of Somalia. Sabahi: Is there any plan to have elders from the Somaliland region visit Mogadishu? Ahmed: That is an available option. We hope they come, but there is no such plan at this time. Sabahi: Many people are wondering what is going on with the case of former al-Shabaab leader Hassan Dahir Aweys, who surrendered to local authorities and was arrested. What are the government's intentions regarding this case? Ahmed: We welcome anyone who joins [the side of] the Somali government and is willing to engage in dialogue. So, Hassan's case is being handled by the government. It is progressing well and we expect it to end well. Sabahi: What progress has been made in rebuilding the Somali National Army? Ahmed: Rebuilding the army is of special importance to us because security is our first, second and third priority. The forces are three security forces: the police, the national armed forces and the intelligence service. With the national armed forces, we want to integrate them in order to move away from the clan-based militia and to get a competent national army. Therefore, we are working on training, equipping and integrating them and we are hoping that they will secure the country and prepare the country so elections can take place.

Hawdian not 1 pilot bombed hargeisa even the pictures of the destruction shows low intensity war, a real damaged city looks like mogadishu which looks high intensity. As for the ethiopian army at least we had parliament approval, unlike the ones in somalia today with no approval. It's well known fact PL and Mogadishu have been at a stalemate, they couldn't capture me or vica versa. They can't capture kismayo without barre hiraale help and once we consolidate the gedo folks in and Jubaland capacity grows, it will be a lion waiting 4 any HAG. Believe me, once all the locals see development happening everywhere just like PL they will fight tooth and nail to protect it from HAG spoilers. If you think HAG are tough they wouldn't need barre hiraale 4 kismayo, surely they could come on their own don't u think? Galkayo we all know what happened there. HAG know one thing get ppl off guard in 91 and civilians today were going to be armed to teeth lets see them come now. PL VS MOG = Stalemate. JL comes it's over and they know it, never have Sahal united before like now and they know their in danger hence the hargeisa calls lately, lets see if the 300k terrorists fall for it.

No protocol whatsoever. They simply just isn't that historical base there, who will he seek advice from? just another gaari-gacan thats the base he has. Allow Somalia dhowr

This investigation is going to unveil why PL JL are destined to be supreme powerhouses in Somalia. I will be looking into areas that decide what becomes powerful and what simply doesn't. Puntland having a large population who have known governance for at least 300 years, we enjoy a port and our airports are under construction. We settle in the largest somali diaspora areas Minneapolis. We have a strong business community who left in the 70s as truckers to east africa such as kenya,tanzania,zambia and dubai. These business community today own corporations. Add to the fact we have a local population who have always been well-off compared to mogadishu and a vibrant local business community and livestock. It's also very clear that Puntland is heading into opening a new economic giant the fishery sector and with it's coastline, it's going to be another added resources. We have a strong foundation so if one person disappears it won't effect us and we will recover quickly since our base is strong in every aspect. When you assess JL it's obvious how it will be a success due to the deepsea port and the most fertile land in the south, it will simply be the breadbasket and have a strong hand on the agricultural GDP. They also today enjoy a well off diaspora in Jigjigga and Nairobi they enjoy a large business community outside of somalia. Infact they own alot of the big businesses in Nairobi also. If these two combine their policies, it is quite stranglehold on Somalia plus their locals have alot of livestock as PL does. When you assess the HAG you see a big problem. They simply don't have that historical experience to govern, they simply have shown how they are lost when it comes to govern due to the fact they have no base that can assist them in the right direction. Back in the day SYL and it's charter were all done up by yassin sharmarke from Puntland, the HAG were asked to come and join as members and follow the path that has been set up for them. Thats how abdillahi cise came and aden cade and thats why their remembered as great people since the whole foundation they stood on was devised in Puntland who are known as wadani. Then the problem the HAG lack is a business base other then a few wealthy ones here and there most of their population are gaari-gacan type of people. They scored big with the loot in 91 which is why some of them got rich and re-invested into legit businesses. But when u look at outside in the diaspora you see alot of them are the weakest. For example in Nairobi they sell taraqs and stuff like that, their simply isn't a base for them thats why they don't do community iniatitives and collect and build a road or other things because the base is gaari-gacan there simply isn't anything to collect. This is why u see a high level of corruption among the HAG because the ppl seek villa somalia to make 'money' since they come from the base I was just explaining. So HAG unfortunately coupled with no governance history and weak base, it is only going to lead to what we see continuously 'fighting' with other clans as a way to distract from their key weakness and continue making money on the side thru villa somalia. What I suggest to HAG is why don't you step aside and let the real people rule, you did much better when under the leadership of Puntland, you do realize how beautiful mogadishu used to be. You need to be honest with yourself deep down and accept what the reality is. The base you guys have are 'gaari gacan' and the few wealthy ones if they go so do their wealth and their nothing to replace them since the base simply isn't there. This is why after aideed u see the galmudug folks die, after dahir aways u see the dhusomareeb folks die, after siyad u see the gedo folks die. Their simply just isn't a base that u guys can recover from. I urge you if you love the nation step aside for Puntland and let us recover this nation from the mess 'u' put it in. There is no point going to hargeisa and asking for 'irir' alliance again because your scared of PL JL alliance. We know full well you fear the fact that PL and Hamar were at a stalemate for 20 years and now with a rising JL you see defeat on the horizon and need hargeisa backup. I hope the hargeisa folks dont fool for your crap because you know irir only when you need something. When irir was there in 91 why didnt u share it with the SNM? aaaahhhhh because sahal was divided and u could handle it on your own. I hope to god the SNM see through your total using of them constantly when you need something.

Even with northern seccession, the ppl who will lose the most will be the HAG. PL VS HAG has been stalemate. They can't capture us and we cant capture mogadishu, with a rising JL that balance will TILT with Sahal having two strong ports compared to the 1 in mogadishu. It is in their own interest to keep hargeisa believe it or not.

If Somaliland is ever to get recognition it's something that all somalis must decide just like they all decided 4 union. If a referendum done across all somalia, their absolutely no chance they stand. Their so called referendum in hargeisa-burco-berbera is not something anyone with common sense will buy because they didn't join burco-hargeisa-berbera.

Suldan Bayle is trying to be like the HAG and create his own titles. His not a soo jireen with any lineage to the title he claims, everyone knows ugaaska of beeshisa. The thing with Sahal claiming titles it's not possible like the HAG cause there is actually the soo jireens who are there and working. Thats why any decision bayle says goes nowhere beyond the hotel room he lives in mogadishu. Nice try SL but try again boys.

Truly shocking, why do people do this, it just ends up giving somalis a bad name overseas because these people will simply say their from somalia. I hope Puntland cracks down on this nonsense at bosaso port of tahribs. Good job cadaado