Jacpher Posted January 4, 2007 Meles Zenawi briefs the House WIC Addis Ababa, Ethiopia "The counter-offensive was pursuant to the decision of the House. Somalis are asking never to return to anarchy. The UIC was abandoned Mogadishu with no resistance. There were some pockets of resistance. Poplar welcome for Eth. forces was tumultuous. Mogadishu population dissolved Taliban codes. Yusuf, Gedi portraits in many parts of Mogadishu. Eth. troops quickly arrested looting in Jillib, Kismayu Never hoped, nor asked others to join us Mission was the most successful. I honor our brave young soldiers, TFG troops, Africans...." "The story ended despite gloomy perditions of analysts. Analysts might possibly, never understand the inner feeling of Somalis. The funniest part was how come Taliban –secular Shabia. Shabia was at its weakest point, yet it was best time to attack from north. Still make sure Eth. forces can do same and more if needed. We won’t stop supporting Somalis, more remains in International Community must fill vacuum simultaneously we leave Somalia Evacuation of Ethiopian forces within weeks. Next step back to home business.." :Meles Opposition Members of Parliament react Honorable Temesgen : "We can not stay in Somalia at the cost of our economy. We speculate extension to Ethiopia in Somalia. Eth. Foreign policy calls internal security than external. No one can tell for sure next,..." Honorable Lidetu: " Wining war and reconstructing are quit different. Our admiration for Gov't`s clever engagement More security measures are needed. Sooner evacuation the better. “Individual hunt”, “group chase” seems begin soon?.." Honorable Dr. Negasso: "Meles should have thanked Bush. The Somali problem takes its root in colonial times Self determination necessary for ******." Meles Responds: I hope more cooperation with opposition MPs. I feel opposition MPs should be clear on using, preserving conational rights. I call on them to take lesson from Historical Mistakes. Evacuation: Our troops stayed outside Mogadishu until invited in to stop looting. Leaving Mogadishu for TFG troops were immoral and betrayal. Ethiopia was only a symbol of force Kismayu was liberated by inhabitants, Jillib, Mogadishu, too. Surely it may government’s belief to abandon Somalia. It is true we can not shoulder more. We do not want; neither can be protectors- that is it- every body knows. At it stands now we can have no moral strength to leave civilians for butchers come back. We will vacate Somalia responsibly. Our force’s role you may call that “support operation” in towns. We will elaborate US, Ugandan leaders situations in Somalia, tell the need for int’l assistance. Some may start insurgency if offended. It is up to the TFG and Somalis to address that. No change of policy whatsoever, we will leave Somalia soon. Punt land and Somaliland were part of the Eth. TFG move. The issue surrounding Somaliland and Punt land is up Somalis ONLF, US ONLF troops we around Beltwein, Badirdle, Dinsur, Kismayu, We are grateful to the US social and economic support from US. We thank all who stood with us on war on terror. No government on earth gave money to launch counter offensive. Eritrea: Like Somalis Eritrean are our friends, the problem is with core leadership of Shabia. Shabia is totally in paralysis. Unfortunately we have another Dhaheer Aweys with them. Shabia knows it at its weakest point. That is why it is sending OLF, Radical Kinijit to disturb Ethiopia. We won’t think for a second as far as our national security in at bearch but do not forget development activities. Thank you all. Source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted January 4, 2007 I thought they only had a few military trainers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
