President Faroole and Interior Minister Ilka Jiir Arrive in Nairobi

[Xudeedi]

Source: VOA English

[General Duke]

This is a positive reaction from those who want to keep Somalia in turmoil. The funny thing is Puntland press release was much more devastating and accurate and is right now ruling the internet waves.

[General Duke]

Somalia: VOA Article Portrays Wrong Picture, Appeases Terrorist in Puntland

30 Sep 30, 2010 - 6:38:15 AM

 

PRESS RELEASE| In an article posted on the English page of the VOA on the 29 September titled, “Clan Rivalry Complicates Terrorism Fight in Puntland.” Alisha Ryu rather than clarifying unfortunately further confounds the VOA readerships’ understanding of the issue.

 

First, the impression made in the VOA piece that there is a long simmering rivalry whether it is over the control of resources or power sharing between the *****ten and ********** clans is unfounded.

 

The two clans enjoy fraternal relations of the first kind and the government of Puntland’s counterterrorism efforts against the Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabab in the mountainous regions of Sanag and eastern Bari regions is just that a counterterrorism campaign and has nothing to do with clan politics. The government of Puntland is not a *****ten government and does not serve the interests of any particular sub-clan of the various ***** communities that comprise it at the expense of another at anytime or under any circumstance. The allegation that it can operate in the fashion portrayed by Ms. Ryu is at once malicious and inflammatory. It is important to note that the Minister of Interior who along with the Vice President commanded the Galgala counterterrorism operation against the Al-Shabab cell is none other than **********.

 

Second, the article appears to be advocating for the United States to appease the Al-Shabab and warns of drastic actions if the United States assists Puntland in its effort to deny Al-Qaeda and her affiliates to establish a safe heaven in its territory. Quoting an unknown Somalia observer based in Norway, Ms. Ryu writes“ The danger is…you could act in a way that could mobilize the ********** to the Shabab side.” The ********** are at the forefront of the war against Al-Shabab which is locally led by the internationally sanctioned, self-confessed terrorist Mohamed Said “Atom”, and the false prediction that a robust United States engagement with Puntland on counterterrorism may spur the ********** to join the Al-Shabab is absurd. It might be instructive to note that the ********** did not extend any assistance, in any way to “Atom” and his terrorist compatriots whilst they fully supported the government’s operations to cleanse the latter from their hideout in Galgala.

 

This article is a cheap ploy to frustrate the implementation of the recently announced United States government’s “Two-track” Somalia engagement policy through the dissemination of unfounded information and propaganda. Schemes of this kind however sophisticated will not succeed to prevent the governments of Puntland and the United States continuing their mutually beneficial cooperation in the crucial area of the war against terrorism and violent extremism in the region.

 

END

 

[General Duke]

africom press release

[Gallad]

Beergaal: Your statement is so true.

 

Thankful: Xudeydi has the right to defend his clan whenever and wherever. Like he pointed out, You hated elkijiir before becouse mechiris were about to have a leader (which is your nightmare), and now that you know he is in your feet you support him. Same reason why you hate Atam, becouse he is leader who calls to his people to have thier own admin, which was the wrong fear that you had with ilka jir.

 

Duke: you are old but history never teaches you. You can fool people once, twice, but know the whole world knows that you are currupted pirate state, killing its own people.

[General Duke]

Second, the article appears to be advocating for the United States to appease the Al-Shabab and warns of drastic actions if the United States assists Puntland in its effort to deny Al-Qaeda and her affiliates to establish a safe heaven in its territory. Quoting an unknown Somalia observer based in Norway, Ms. Ryu writes“ The danger is…you could act in a way that could mobilize the ********** to the Shabab side.” The ********** are at the forefront of the war against Al-Shabab which is locally led by the internationally sanctioned, self-confessed terrorist Mohamed Said “Atom”, and the false prediction that a robust United States engagement with Puntland on counterterrorism may spur the ********** to join the Al-Shabab is absurd. It might be instructive to note that the ********** did not extend any assistance, in any way to “Atom” and his terrorist compatriots whilst they fully supported the government’s operations to cleanse the latter from their hideout in Galgala.

Gallad Your frustration and utter desperation is quite evident. I am old enough to know a fake avatar in SOL when I see one. However like that paragraph of the State’s press release makes clear, if Attam is a Clan hero and fighting for justice he would not be hiding his face. Gen Abdullahi Jama is a Puntland hero and he does not hide his face.

[General Duke]

President faroole & delegation in Minneapolis in 2009