Xaaji, Sland has no legal right or foundation to challenge the "bunker."

TPLF might be finally joining the war.

Five bases? No wonder the US is not happy with Abiy interfering with their designs in Somalia. I assume these bases will be controlled and utilized by the US?

There was a special election in New York State for George Santos's seat. He was expelled from Congress. The candidates running for the seats are practically Israeli politicians. Listening to them, you would think they are running for the Knesset. One of the candidates is an Ethiopian Jew who was in the IDF. AIPAC has done a wonderful job on American politicians.

The fundamental problems facing Somalis will remain the same regardless of how their country or countries will be run. Injustice, extreme poverty, poor leadership, and lack of political space for all will still haunt us. A young mother was burned to death a couple of weeks ago by her husband. The police and his clan allowed him to escape despite the gravity of the crime. It was only after the massive public pressure that he was 'caught' and brought back to Mogadishu. In a situation like this, I doubt there's any difference in how the various Somali regional governments would approach and dispense justice. There are societal deficiencies that can't be addressed by simply dissolving the country.

LOL

I am beginning to think something is off about him healthwise. Some of his closest supporters are even puzzled. He was meeting Muse Sudi the other night, I guess to shore up local support. It's worth noting, that in a place like Somalia where politicians stab each other in the back every day, HSM is exceptionally versed in the art of betrayal even by Somali standards.

At this point, Muse is just mocking the opposition.

The way things are going, I foresee another two years wasted, and then back to the tent.

LOL I doubt they do. If HSM has backbone, he would instruct the aviation center to reroute everything thru Mogadishu.

Escalation

Bold moves by the federal government if true

Xaaji, No one is 'sandwiching' reerka. Elements of reerku decided to give away another reer's land in the hope of achieving something that's unlikely to happen. In short, much like the South, every clan has the right to choose their fate. Whether reer Awdal wants to stay with Sland or come under Mogadishu is upto them.

Galbeedi, Will you guys eventually meet with HSM or is he still appeasing Bixiye and co?