Abwaan Posted December 9, 2007 Sunday, December 09, 2007 Addis Ababa (Angola Press) - The Chinese Oil Company, Zhoungyan Petroleum Exploration Bureau (ZPEB), has refused to resume work on oil exploration projects in the ****** basin. Contracted by the Malaysian oil and gas company, Petronas and South-West Energy, a company licensed in Hong Kong, ZPEB has been conducting seismic survey in the ****** region of the Somali Regional State. After the ****** National Liberation Front`s (ONLF) attack on the Abole exploration site in the Degehabur zone last April, ZPEB suspended operation. Seventy-four civilians, including nine Chinese workers, were killed in the attack. The Ethiopian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) demanded the petroleum companies to start work on the exploration projects. However, ZPEB refused to return its oil workers to the ****** region. Senior officials of the MME told The Reporter that the parent company of ZPEB, Sino Tech, did not allow it to resume the operation. Petronas is now in the process to hire an Iranian Company called Oil Exploration Operation Company, (OEOC). Representatives of Petronas and OEOC last week visited the ****** region. The representatives conferred with officials of the MME on the oil exploration projects in the ******. "OEOC`s response to Petrona`s request was positive. However, they did not yet sign a contractual agreement," officials of MME told The Reporter. OEOC is engaged in oil exploration projects in Iran and Uzbekistan. Petronas is also engaged in a similar project in Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, the Swedish petroleum company, Lundin, recently began to conduct gravity survey in its exploration area in the ****** basin. Lundin has four exploration blocks in the ******. Two weeks ago the company launched its airborne survey in the exploration blocks found near Dire Dawa town. Pexco, another Malaysian company, is also prepared to begin gravity survey next month. Pexco has two exploration blocks in the ******. "All the companies which have exploration blocks want to commence work. But they need sometime to find a subcontractor," officials of MME said. Source: Angola Press, Dec 09, 2007 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Zack Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks to the ONLF freedom fighters! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NASSIR Posted December 10, 2007 Good job ONLF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thierry. Posted December 10, 2007 Good job ONLF Loool I do not know whether to laugh or get angry, these people are confused, they praise ONLF in its struggle yet at the same time call the legitimate resistance against Ethiopia Terrorism, anarchist or looters. Saxiibaal get on one side of the tracks and stop jumping around or you will be hit by the train. May the resistance against Ethiopia from all corners succeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashafa Posted December 10, 2007 ^^You don't get it, Thierry. The dhabo-dhilifs have to, at the very least, provide a semblance of 'Somalinimo' in order to maintain this facade of 'qaran-nimo'. Giving lip-service to the ONLF and Sayyid-ka gives them that excuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Posted December 10, 2007 ^Self rightousness, self rightousnees... ONLF is different than the fake Mullahs in Mogadishu, claiming the victory and credits made by ONLF against their enemy isn't going to get your anywhere... the last time I checked the leader of ONLF, General Ahmed Cumar renounced the fake Mullahs violance in Somalia, distanced himself from their wicked agendas and also adviced them to join and make deal with Mr. Yusuf and the TFG. He even praised Mr Yusuf as an able man who could return the Somali republic back to its former glory... Where is the connection between ONLF and the UIC... none but just a Wishful thinking, Now Abwaan mistakes the ONLF for the UIC by posting this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Posted December 10, 2007 Good job Indeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted December 10, 2007 quote:The ONLF statement nevertheless supports the Somali Islamists' demand of an Ethiopian troop withdrawal from Somalia. "The foundation of the ONLF policy toward Somalia is that Somalia should be left to the Somalis and that the Ethiopian army should immediately and without condition, pull its troops out of Somalia," the statement says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Posted December 10, 2007 The ONLF is a whole different entity that exists in Ethiopia, they have their agenda and have no links with UIC or anything thats hapening Mogadishu, Somalia. They recongize the TFG and arguably be said that they have good relationship with the TFG and Puntland than the fake Mullahs... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted December 10, 2007 The ONLF statement nevertheless supports the Somali Islamists' demand of an Ethiopian troop withdrawal from Somalia. "The foundation of the ONLF policy toward Somalia is that Somalia should be left to the Somalis and that the Ethiopian army should immediately and without condition, pull its troops out of Somalia," the statement says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Posted December 10, 2007 ^Keep repeating yourself with the same words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted December 10, 2007 quote: Ocaden rebels denounce Ethiopian war crimes in Somalia April 11, 2007 — The EPRDF/TPLF regimes appalling record of human rights violations which has manifested itself repeatedly in Ocaden is now apparent in what can only be described as war crimes being committed against the people of Somalia. Since the EPRDF/TPLF invasion of Somalia, hundreds of civilians have been killed with countless others wounded as a result of the deliberate shelling of residential neighborhoods. Many others of Oromo and Ocaden origin have also been specifically targeted for detention, torture and in some cases, execution. Tens of thousands of Somali civilians are fleeing EPRDF/TPLF troops conducting military operations against civilian targets in Mogadishu. These people are fleeing with little in hand and face dehydration and famine as access to food and water becomes increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, EPRDF/TPLF occupation forces continue to stir clan rivalries by providing arms to clan militias in various parts of Somalia. These arm deliveries continue to violation UN resolutions. The ONLF would like to alert the international community to the disaster which is unfolding in Somalia. We would like to affirm that war crimes are taking place in Somalia currently and urge the world community to investigate and realize the full and immediate withdrawal of EPRDF/TPLF troops from Somalia . The ONLF urges the Somali people to set aside their differences for the sake of the salvation of their nation and embark on a clear path toward national reconciliation leading to a future built by Somalis for Somalis. The people of Ocaden continue to stand in strong solidarity with the Somali people as they resist EPRDF/TPLF occupation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thierry. Posted December 10, 2007 I think ONLF have spoken for them selves with regards to the situation in Somalia. They know the aggressor from first hand experience and support those who also fighting against them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Posted December 10, 2007 GJ, What does that news suppose to mean, it's only a news and not direct statement of the ONLF... Its getting weird by the minute, stop claiming the credit of ONLF, simple as that, you have no right to do that, even so when the organisation in question have distanced themselves from you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Posted December 10, 2007 Thierry my dear friend, all your seem to be applying here is the basic theory of my enemy's enemy is my friend... now that's too basic in my corner of the world, ONLF leaders recongize the TFG and distanced away from the UIC... what do you have to say about that... YOu see, the world we live in is complex and sophisticated, I wish it to had been as simple as your logics state... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
