Why i'm i not surprised about the culprits behind the recent riots in PL.

[inspector22]

Apparently the anarchists are not satisfied by spreading insecurity and hell in southern somalia they now also feel the need to take this practice with them to PL. Either they should behave as guests and respect other peoples land or get the hell out, PL has no resources to babysit chronicle anarchists.

 

President Farole said the loss of life was "unfortunate" during the Mar. 23 incident, but indicated that a committee was set up to report on the incident. Further, the arrested cleric, Sheikh Osman Shire, was transferred from the PIS over to Puntland's local police force where he is currently under investigation. READ: 2 killed in Puntland riot sparked by cleric's arrest

 

But the Puntland leader had tough words for the rioters, saying that the "majority" of people who participated during the Bossaso riot "came from regions outside Puntland."The Internally Displaced Peoples [iDPs] were welcomed to Puntland, allowed to live and work, but they have brought negative practices such as insecurity, because most rioters were not Puntland natives," President Farole told Radio Garowe, while indicating that the IDPs situation has been discussed with the United Nations.

Source: Garowe Online

[Thankful]

So I guess one can conclude that since the majority of the rioters weren't from Puntland, the people of the state weren't against the actions of the PIS? It was outsiders?

[xiinfaniin]

^^

 

Try again and you will find out if the people of the state aren't against PIS.

[Thankful]

Our President, the Minister of Security and other government officials all said the majority of the rioters were non-puntlanders. You can listen to the audio here Audio , Pay close attention to Gen.Cabdullahi Siciid audio statement

 

The Government still has not released the Sheikh, even though he has been transfered to Police custody. It looks like the president and the people approve of the PIS actions.

[General Duke]

^^^We need not to have another hot issue, and the PIS has to be reformed for the good of the state.

 

Though the riot and the deaths was a complete waste of time and life and it is true the man is still in custody regardless..

[Thankful]

How should it be reformed Duke?

[General Duke]

^^^Sack the heads, their latest action was unprofessional and dangerous it even got a soldier killed and civilians in the crossfire.

 

2. I would integrate it into the security forces and would report directly to the Interior and security ministry and to the President.

They need to work on all criminal activities and not chase after a few wadaads.

 

They need much reform lad and the heads must pay for the silly stunt that cost us dearly.

[Thankful]

Puntland leader defends federalism, criticizes AFP report

30 Mar 30, 2009 - 11:08:51 AM

 

 

 

BOSSASO, Somalia Mar 30 (Garowe Online) - The president of Somalia's Puntland regional autonomy has defended federalism as the 'only option' for peace in the Horn of Africa country, while dismissing a recent report by a major French news agency as 'baseless,' Radio Garowe reports.

 

Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed "Farole," the president of Puntland, told Radio Garowe during a Sunday interview that a recent trip to Ethiopia and Djibouti was successful.

 

"Discussions with neighboring countries [Ethiopia and Djibouti] included issues like regional security and efforts to restore a national government in Somalia," President Farole said.

 

He warned strongly against the use of the phrase 'Government of National Unity,' arguing that the phrase throws into question the 2004 Federal Charter signed by Somali factions in Nairobi, Kenya, where the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was established.

 

 

Puntland President Abdirahman Farole

"Our position is that nothing but a federal system can ever happen [in Somalia]. Anything else will not bring peace. It [federalism] is also the only way to convince Somaliland against independence," the Puntland leader said.

 

'Baseless report'

 

President Farole accused Agence France Press (AFP), an internationally respected news agency, of publishing a "baseless report" claiming that foreign fighters are based in Garowe, the capital of Puntland.

 

"They [AFP] interviewed a warlord, who said that 450 foreign fighters linked to so-called terror groups travel through Somaliland and have a major base in Garowe," President Farole said, adding that such a report is "intended to benefit some and damage others."

 

The AFP report, dated March 29, caused outrage across Puntland after claiming that non-Somali fighters linked to Islamist factions maintain a major base in Garowe, a regional capital renowned for years of relative tranquility. PRESS RELEASE: Puntland Government Rebukes AFP Report

 

In January, Garowe was the political base where Puntland's elite – including politicians, business leaders and traditional elders – gathered for the peaceful completion of a three-month election campaign which brought to power President Farole as the regional authority's fourth president.

 

"There are many people who are Somalis who are unhappy with the existence of Puntland, its security, its future and the peaceful way the election was conducted," President Farole said, adding: "We warn the natives of Puntland to be wary of such people. And to the troublemakers, we say we are not your enemy."

 

Improving security

 

Puntland's leader said the new government has spent massive resources on improving security, but admitted that clan fighting has occupied the government's time and resources.

 

"The government's strength and funds is spent on stopping clan fighting, instead of improving general security," President Farole said, while referring to warring clans in Puntland's rural area.

 

He expressed regret at the loss of life following an incident in the port city of Bossaso, where Puntland Intelligence Service (PIS) soldiers arrested a local cleric last week, sparking riots.

 

"Puntland security is the responsibility of security forces paid by the Puntland government. There are other security agencies, who are paid from elsewhere," President Farole added ambiguously. The PIS has secretive ties to Western intelligence agencies, especially the American CIA, with widespread reports indicating that PIS soldiers are paid, trained and equipped by the CIA.

 

 

President Farole said the loss of life was "unfortunate" during the Mar. 23 incident, but indicated that a committee was set up to report on the incident. Further, the arrested cleric, Sheikh Osman Shire, was transferred from the PIS over to Puntland's local police force where he is currently under investigation. READ: 2 killed in Puntland riot sparked by cleric's arrest

 

But the Puntland leader had tough words for the rioters, saying that the "majority" of people who participated during the Bossaso riot "came from regions outside Puntland."

 

"The Internally Displaced Peoples [iDPs] were welcomed to Puntland, allowed to live and work, but they have brought negative practices such as insecurity, because most rioters were not Puntland natives," President Farole told Radio Garowe, while indicating that the IDPs situation has been discussed with the United Nations.

 

Speaking about the drought, the Puntland leader called on all parties, especially the business community, to provide "collective assistance" to nomad families hard-hit by the drought in some regions.

 

Garowe Online

 

Duke,

 

I've seen the PIS, they are well funded and trained, with the latest weapons, night vision googles and vehicles they are by far the most well funded security force. They are being contiuously trained and there leader has made many trips all over the world for training. They are not a bunch of rag tag guys that you see on television.

 

I agree arresting the Sheikh at 4pm was very unwise. Because that's when the city is most busy. But, we all know who runs Garoweonline (President Farooles sons), so even in this article the President is saying that the PIS is basically out of his control and is being run by an outside source! Something I personally don't agree with Duke, the President should have power over them. But he know's just like anyone else who goes to Puntland that getting rid of the PIS and it's head is not as easy and it may seem and in fact is very difficult.

[General Duke]

^^^Adeer I would love the security forces to be wonderful and well trained and so on. But their actions defeat the whole argument, they attacked a man in broad daylight, they sparked a riot, one of their own was killed as he was run over by their own car. What on earth are you on about? .

 

Look the head has to go and so does the top brass and they need to be rained in completely. As for your comments they make no sense The PIS is an organ of the state, thus why are you defending it? It is part of the Faroole admin now and like the ministries and the police and the army its up to the Faroole government to deal with.

 

Thus brother give your opinion but don’t take a stance that makes it out as if you have vested interest in this entity which is no more than a cross between civil service and the police. They are no more than government employees. And as such accountable to the government and the people.

[Thankful]

As for your comments they make no sense The PIS is an organ of the state, thus why are you defending it?

I'm going by what the president said!

 

"Puntland security is the responsibility of security forces paid by the Puntland government. There are other security agencies, who are paid from elsewhere," President Farole added ambiguously. The PIS has secretive ties to Western intelligence agencies, especially the American CIA, with widespread reports indicating that PIS soldiers are paid, trained and equipped by the CIA.

 

President Faroole made this comment! that there are other security agenices who are paid from else where! Garoweonline says that the American CIA is said to pay, train and equipt the PIS. The vice President even said he was not notified of the arrest before hand, so how are they an organ of the state? This isn't me saying this!

I'm quoting the President and Garoweonline! Unless President Faroole is shifting blame somewhere else which I doubt, It's clear what he is saying and that the PIS are doing their own thing.

 

Speaking of getting rid of the PIS is impossible! Even suggesting that is ridiculous.

 

This article which was done by Garoweonline(like I said is run by the President Sons) should make it clear the difficulty in touching the PIS.

[General Duke]

^^^nonsense, the President comments are a clear sign he will bring them in saxib, as for "its impossible and all that" I am appauled at your lack of understanding. the Garoweonline spin is a clear attack at the PIS and its structure and thus the President is not happy with this entity that he inherited.

 

Again your defense of this entity is a worry adeer and you of all people should not be playing this silly game, again read my lips this PIS you are talking about will be reformed and their actions and their failures highlights that they need to.

 

Again dont make a big deal out of this, Puntland is one entity and anything outside the government and peoples power will be crushed.

[Gheelle.T]

Well said Duke! The PIS needs to be reformed or dismantled all together. You can create a new security apparatus/agency that takes its orders from the admin.

[Meiji]

"Puntland security is the responsibility of security forces paid by the Puntland government. There are other security agencies, who are paid from elsewhere," President Farole added ambiguously.

The PIS has secretive ties to Western intelligence agencies, especially the American CIA, with widespread reports indicating that PIS soldiers are paid, trained and equipped by the CIA.

The Northeastern version of the wadaado-hunting-mili tia's of Mogadishu?

 

These fancy terms ''PIS'' is just a cover name for a group that is engaged in the same illegal but lucrative business the warlords of Mogadishu engaged in: ''wadaad-exporting'' .

 

The Somali people should not tolerate such illegal activity. Every SOMALI PERSON whether a wadaad or not has the right to be in his own country freely without worrying about CIA-agents hunting them down!

[Fabregas]

Ha, Inspector;

 

Perhaps Puntland, the holy land of Somalia, should set up a fence to prevent illegal aliens from swamping her borders?

 

Or perhaps PL should make all aliens sign up and register themselves every morning.

 

Ah, these aliens, taking all the jobs of the puntlanders. Their income support and khat allowance should be cut off.

 

 

It is high time for the creation of PNP( Puntland Natioanlist Party) which shall run on the slogan of " puntland for puntlanders".

 

 

Seriously........... ........

[Meiji]

Originally posted by Abu_Diaby- Al Zeylaci:

Ha, Inspector;

 

Perhaps Puntland, the holy land of Somalia, should set up a fence to prevent illegal aliens from swamping her borders?

 

Or perhaps PL should make all aliens sign up and register themselves every morning.

 

Ah, these aliens, taking all the jobs of the puntlanders. Their income support and khat allowance should be cut off.

 

 

It is high time for the creation of PNP( Puntland Natioanlist Party) which shall run on the slogan of " puntland for puntlanders".

 

 

Seriously........... ........