Silanyo Proposes Power-sharing Between SNM and USC

[Che -Guevara]

Silanyo Proposes Power-sharing Between SNM and USC

WardheerNews

Oct. 13, 2010

Ahmed M. Silanyo

Editors Note: In line with its long-established tradition of sharing with its esteemed readers subject matters of historical, political and social significance as well as of particular public interest, WardheerNews is pleased to dust off a forgotten old proposal or treatise by Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Silanyo) - “A Proposal To The Somali National Movement On A Framework For A transitional Government In Somalia”, which was written in London in March 1991. Silanyo proffered this incisive proposal as a roadmap for a power-sharing formula between two of the victorious rebel movements that ousted the Somali government of late Mohamed Siad Barre – Somali National Movement (SNM) and United Somali Congress (USC).

 

Though in his carefully considered proposal, Silanyo consciously and selectively excludes certain rebel groups, such as SPM and SSDF, from partaking the deliberations of the proposed power sharing arrangement, his otherwise commonsensical propositions are far from parochial and, had it been permitted to see the light of the day, could have averted the cataclysm and mayhem which ensued after the collapse of Barre’s dictatorial regime. It may also have prevented the subsequent unilateral declaration of secession by the SNM.

 

Nevertheless, Silanyo’s well-nuanced proposal serves as a clear testimony to the fact that the SNM had no pre-planned, premeditated motive to dismember Somalia, but that hardliners within the SNM organized and commandeered a clan conference in Burao in May 1991, as an angry reaction to the provocative unilateral formation of an interim government in Mogadishu by USC on January 26, 1991.

 

Silanyo’s proposal, despite its inherent flaws, is a reflection of the squandered opportunities by the clan-based armed rebel movements that toppled Siad’s government, which were, on the whole, bereft of any discernible national vision, broadbased inclusiveness or political program.

 

In essence, Silanyo’s proposal speaks for itself. Enjoy!

[Che -Guevara]

Proposal

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

power sharing formula Never heard of it any how there is no USC any more after 20 years

[Taleexi]

Yet another evidence why Mr. Silaanyo can not see trees from the forest. He is an old dude, blinded by clannism, favoritism and what have you. His initiation of disintegrating what has been left the northern regions attests to it. At least, we should pay credit where it is due, Mr. Silaanyo never hides his true colors and what he stands for. Well done ya President Silaanyo.

 

He is exactly thinking now as he thought then. 20 years of him is just wasted. Anyone who sees the world through the same lenses at age of 20 and 40, needs to see me because I'VE GOTTEN some drugs

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

^^And what's that suppose to mean even if he tried to negotiate with USC or propose a government it's not that strange as the USC was the strongest rebel faction in the south at that time.

Siilaanyo at that time was not even the chairman of the SNM he was not calling the shots. Muj abduraxmaan tuur was the chairman and vice chairman was Muj Xassan ciise jamac.

[Che -Guevara]

Taleexi...If there's silver lining, Siilaanyo envisioned ifferent program for his country but like all the educated Somalis he succumb to the militant group within the SNM-the so called "Mujahids" who lacked any creativity and were full of anger.The result is Somaliland-an enclave in abject poverty.

 

The same trend is replicated all over the country with Aidid and Yusuf assuming power in other enclaves.

[Gheelle.T]

At least he didn't envision this crazy secession at the time. Wonder who fed Xaaji and co with the idea!

[A_Khadar]

Odayga quud aan jirin buu qoryo u gurtay...He went too far into detail of building gov where there aren’t even ashes left..ZERO. I liked one of his first three establishments, the Tribunal.. He was so anxious to revenge from old foes..Alla maxuu ciil qabay…

[NGONGE]

Originally posted by Che -Guevara:

Taleexi...If there's silver lining, Siilaanyo envisioned ifferent program for his country but like all the educated Somalis he succumb to the militant group within the SNM-the so called "Mujahids" who lacked any creativity and were full of anger.The result is Somaliland-an enclave in abject poverty.

 

The same trend is replicated all over the country with Aidid and Yusuf assuming power in other enclaves.

Ever been with a group of friends and some strangers tried to provoke you, Che? Your friends get angry and try to get into a fight but you try to calm them down and say "war naga daaya" but the minute the first punch is thrown you are found at the forefront of the battle! Sheekado waa intaa dee. Siilaanyo said "naga daaya" once upon a time but now he's leading the charge.

 

Politics is about events not just ideas. Wax fahan.

[A_Khadar]

Odayga quud aan jirin buu qoryo u gurtay...He went too far into detail of building gov where there aren’t even ashes left..ZERO. I liked one of his first three establishments, the Tribunal.. He was so anxious to revenge from old foes..Alla maxuu ciil qabay…

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

A khadar ma black bery baad isticmalaysa wadiga marba waxad lahayd ku celcelinaye eh

[Taleexi]

Waad ku qabatay

[Qandalawi]

Siilaanyo is an old dog, and you know what they say about old dogs!

[Captain_Mike20]

 

stop dwelling on the past, Che - you keep talking about enclaves, its a bit sad as small and weak as they are, these pirates have puntland, what do you have saxib?

 

Your quick to judge but what have you and your people managed to achieve?

 

???????

 

You think you can comment on places you have read about even though you have never been? Ive been to pirateland not impressed, mugdisho, long gone saxib, forget that place.

 

keep making comments, your a man behind a computer with no land, no nation, no government, no nothing saxib. So before you comment become something, then ill consider your proposals.

[Che -Guevara]

^Move on monkey boy-what's sad you coming here everyday to the very people you are running from and seeking acceptance.

 

NGONGE....It showed secession was hurried decision but otherwise Siiraanyo is typical politician.