Gabbal Posted July 12, 2006 Somalia: Eritrea And Yemen Reached Understanding on Somalia Shabait.com (Asmara) July 11, 2006 Posted to the web July 12, 2006 Asmara President Isaias Afwerki said that Eritrea and Yemen have reached understanding to play a positive role in laying a conducive ground for the Somali people to solve their problem by themselves and promote peace and stability in the country. In a briefing he gave to reporters following discussions with President Ali Abdalla Saleh of Yemen on the Somalia issue, President Isaias pointed out that the existence of a united and sovereign Somalia and the establishment of a central government in that country constitutes a supreme task, before and above anything else, not only to the Somali people but also to all those who wish goodwill to Somalia. Noting that statements made by certain regional or international forces alleging that "there exists terrorism in Somalia" aimed at hindering the prevalence of a united Somali nation is unacceptable, President Isaias explained that if Al-Qaeda and terrorism really exists in Somalia, as it does in London, Madrid and New York, tangible evidence should be presented to that effect. He elaborated that certain international or regional forces, exploiting the negative perceptions and the loopholes created within the ranks of the Somali society lingering from the cold war era, have played a negative role to undermine the unity of the Somali people. "The Ethiopian regime, in collusion with the CIA and under the pretext of terrorism and causing terrorism itself, is the regional force that worked hard above any other party to dismantle Somali unity," President Isaias underlined. He also indicated that preventing the emergence of a united Somali nation remains Ethiopia's longstanding agenda. President Isaias went on to say that had it not been for the negative role of certain regional and international forces, the Somali issue would have been resolved long ago. As the brotherly people of Somalia, irrespective of political orientations, stood alongside the struggle of the Eritrean people, President Isaias stated that it is Eritrea's bounden duty to work for the peace, stability and prosperity of Somalia. "It is our obligation to help the brotherly people of Somalia solve their problem; any regional or international force equally shoulders this sacred responsibility," President Isaias underscored. Noting that Eritrea and Yemen held talks in the past on the Somali issues within this framework, President Isaias pointed out that the same issue has now entered a new stage and that people of Somalia have adopted a solution drawing a lesson from past experience to overcome its problems. President Isaias further underlined the need to support Somali nationals striving to ensure a stable and prosperous nation irrespective of their religious philosophies and psychological inclinations. He also emphasized that peace and stability in Somalia not only benefits the Somali people but also the entire region. Stating that Eritrea has been fighting and challenging terrorism right from the beginning, President Isaias said that if it is the issue of 'terrorism' that has been the topic of discussion regarding the Somali issue, solid evidence should be presented to prove this as is the case in London, Madrid and New York. Otherwise, it is completely unacceptable if it is meant to engage the Somali people in a cycle of endless crisis, the President underlined. As regards Eritrea's positive contribution in Somalia, President Isaias explained that it has been seriously handling the Somali issue so that Somalia may not be viewed as a battlefield for Eritrea and Ethiopia. Citing even the recent statements alleging that "Eritrea is extending support to Islamist Somali groups," President Isaias clarified that Eritrea is not worried about such a fabricated accusation which is designed to serve a hidden agenda. He further underlined that the conspiracy weaved by Ethiopian regimes to present Somalia as a threat to Ethiopia's peace and stability so as to disintegrate Somalia is unacceptable as such a conspiracy is damaging to the entire region. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted July 12, 2006 Horn....Nobody disputes Ethiopia escalated the Somali situation, but to charge it in dismantling Somali unity /satehood is a grief error. It is simplistic answer to complex problem that has been brewing for decades.Ethiopia like any good neighbor simply took advantage of our st-upidity. Somalia would have done the same if Ethiopia was in our shoes today. Ethiopia however must realize equating the Somali statehood and unity with terrorism/lack of security in the horn would be even greater error on their part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabbal Posted July 12, 2006 Yo- Do you sympathize with Habash interference in our nation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me Posted July 12, 2006 Cadwtinimada xabashi maanta tusayso Soomaali, mid la ilaawayo ma aha. Maalin maalmahan ka mid ah ayaan heli doon naa yagoo dhulka jiifa, markaas ayaa la arkayaa ta ka raacda. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted July 12, 2006 Originally posted by HornAfrique: Yo- Do you sympathize with Habash interference in our nation? I don't buddy,and I certainly don't view them as friends or good neighbors. Just saying that they ain't the cause of our problems. They are just doing wat's expected of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted July 13, 2006 Horn, there is no difference between Cgristian regime in Eritria and the Christian regime in Ethiopia. Your reasoning are infintile concerning the so called Habash. What is sad is when those who fight in the name of clan and occupy land from Mogadishu to Kismayu, start pretending to be fighting for Islam. As for the courts they are exclusively led by and fight for the interest of their clans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiqikhayre Posted July 13, 2006 I would choose Meles Zenawi any time over that moron Afwerki! He made his country a very retarded and isolated nation, who sings him praises like we used to thing Siyad hymnes back in the days, however this is the 21 century! Meles is democratically elected and a good leader compared to that dictator, who rules Eritrea with an ion, christian fist. His people only consent to the human rights violaton and the censoring of the press simply because they're a relatively new country, who live in a constant state of fear, that their big brother next door will come to get them much like the USC and UIC nowadays, it's called "The nasty Axmaras/tigray are coming to get us syndrome"! Beside that Meles is a african examplatory leader, who has been praised by the rest of the international community, that was ofcourse before the election last year, in which he turned into a bit of a oppressor and dictator himself! Also Eritrea is a sick country because barely in their 'teens', they had four major confrotations and combats with all its neighbours. I can understand, that they would have border clashes with Ethipia but why did they go to war with Sudan, Djibouti and Yemen? This small christian nation is a danger in the region because of the crazy policies of that lunatic that rules over them. Eritrea is no better than Ethipia. They simply look after their interest. They support anyone, who plays the anti-Ethipia card simple ofcourse! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me Posted July 13, 2006 ^^^Is this for real? Is this guy praising Meles Zenawi, the dwarf of Ethiopia? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
