Why does the TFG need foreign troops (Ethiopian or AU) in the country? Why can’t the TFG assert control in the trouble regions on their own the same way that the ICU did? I would really like to hear from the people that supporter foreign troops in Somalia. Thanks for your comments.

Wow, what a success! Even though it was snowing heavily a large number of people came. The hall was nearly full. Plus it was a cross section of the Somali community. Business leaders, students, many intellectuals (I counted 4 professors and 6 PhD, and those were only of the ones I know), many of the community elders, religious leaders, and community activists were all there. There were TFG and ICU supporters and a passionate discussion. All in all I came away with the impression that the majority of Somali people will no longer sit idol and let the situation in Somali digress in a negative direction. That solutions have been found to the problems that effect us and those solutions come from within the Somali community; not from outsiders and that the Qabiil virus will not be tolerated. I have never felt so inspired to take action to help Somali as I felt tonight! Even though the situation is bleak, the future of Somali is bright!

:eek: :eek: SOMALI COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ON RECONCILIATION AND UNITY :eek: :eek: ALL ARE INVITED! What: Community Conference When: Sunday January 21st, 2007 3:30PM – 8:00PM Where: “Forum hall” Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Annandale Campus 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 For Information and Directions: Call: 571-232-8686 or 703-967-5500 ISSUES FACING OUR PEOPLE 1. 16 YEARS OF WAR AND BLOODSHED AND INJUSTICE 2. AN ENTIRE GENERATION WITHOUT EDUCATION 3. FLOODS, DROUGHT AND DISEASE 4. RENEWED CONFLICT. 5. Permanent Refugee Status all over the globe! Ø Haven’t you had enough? :mad: Ø Isn’t it time you did something about it? Ø Well, get off the fence and become part of the solution! See you on the 21th! Come for an evening of reflection and search for solutions ALL ARE INVITED! Let’s work together for our common future!