West's worst nightmare

[Gabbal]

Now they have boxed in the government forces and African Union (AU) troops supporting them to a narrow pocket of territory inside the capital.

 

Military and intelligence sources say it is by no means certain the fragile Western-backed interim government can defend itself, according to BBC East Africa correspondent Peter Greste.

 

If not, Somalia becomes the West's worst nightmare: A strategically placed country under the control of Islamic militants with links to al-Qaeda.

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[NASSIR]

Why is this term "western backed" used by the media all the time. What about other countries that recognize the TFG and promised to extend their help. I think the oft-repeated use of this term induces hostility and division, and it is an ammunition for the insurgents to keep the war and perpetuate the appalling conditions of Somalia's conflict.

Today, because of its neoliberal economic policies derived from the principles of the "Washimgton Consensus" devised and codified by John Williamson, the West today is associated with exploitation and backers of authoritarian political leaders.

 

The term doesn't help because it excludes other key international stakeholders. The Government must be portrayed in light of its juridical membership of the International Community.

[Duufaan]

I do not known if they backed by the west. for sure they are backing Amison. Unless there is a goverment backed by somali people the problem will exist.

[Sherban Shabeel]

This government is backed by the Somali people. Have you forgotten the President's triumphal welcome to Moqdishu?