Juje Posted December 15, 2006 Somali Leader: Door to Peace Talks Shut By ANTHONY MITCHELL Associated Press Writer Somalia's president said Friday that peace talks with the country's Islamic movement are no longer an option because the group's leaders have declared war on his government. "They are the ones who effectively closed the door to peace talks and they are the ones who are waging the war," Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf told The Associated Press from his office in Baidoa. Tension has been mounting in recent weeks between Somalia's government, which has Western and U.N. recognition but little authority on the ground, and the Council of Islamic Courts, which controls most of southern Somalia. The Islamists have vowed to launch a holy war starting Tuesday unless Ethiopian troops supporting the government leave Somalia. "The fighting can happen at any time now," Yusuf said, adding that his administration will not be the first to attack. The Islamic courts have been steadily gaining power since June, raising concerns about an emerging Taliban-style regime. The United States accuses the group of having ties to al-Qaida, which it denies. "Al-Qaida is opening up shop in Somalia," Yusuf warned. "This is a new chapter and part of the terror group's plan to wage war against the West." Earlier Friday, Islamic leaders in the capital, Mogadishu, distributed sermons about holy war to be read at the city's mosques during prayers - the latest attempt to galvanize the nation as it slides toward war. On Thursday, the State Department's senior official on Africa said the United States does not want an Ethiopian military buildup in Somalia, despite the growing strength of the Islamic movement. "We have said repeatedly that the only solution to the crisis in Somalia is through dialogue," said Jendayi Frazer, the assistant secretary of state for African affairs. Some news reports have suggested that the Bush administration is giving tacit support for an Ethiopian military intervention to support the government, which is confined to the western city of Baidoa. But Frazer said the Bush administration is pushing for creation of an African force to train and protect the government but is opposed to military intervention by Somalia's neighbors, including Ethiopia, against the Islamic militants. Meanwhile, witnesses along the Ethiopian border say troops are crossing into Somalia regularly. Ethiopia acknowledges sending military advisers here, but not a fighting force. --- AP writer Salad Duhul contributed to this report from Mogadishu. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juje Posted December 15, 2006 Qofki u mugdi ugu jirey iyo in kalaba hada ha shaki baxo. Xaaji beerlawe waa dhartey, ee hadhow nolama sheegin ha oranina. Incase you guys failed to notice this is the punchline "Al-Qaida is opening up shop in Somalia," Yusuf warned. "This is a new chapter and part of the terror group's plan to wage war against the West." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted December 15, 2006 Wuxuu ka helo hala arko. Asaa ka xaaxaabin doona. History will not be kind to these men, inflicting an unneccessary on already war weary nation ravaged by floods and droughts. Shiekh Yusuf is ready for war...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 15, 2006 ^^history is not written by you, my friend. All Somali's know whothe aggressors are and what their aim of this "Jihad" or anti Ethiopian stance is. Here are more pics of the President from today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juje Posted December 15, 2006 Lol..! Odeyga asago tukanaya muxuu isku so sawirey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 15, 2006 ^^What kind of a question is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaylaani Posted December 15, 2006 Was this picture taken for special occasion such as Eid? It's compulsory for Muslims to pray correct? Is it really necessary to take a picture of you praying to show you that you’re devoted Muslim? Who is the PR person of A/Y? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 15, 2006 ^^^It was taken on friday, when it is a must to pray in a group. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaylaani Posted December 15, 2006 Duke, I don't see a group of people praying Friday prayer in Masjid. What I see is 6 people praying in living room and it doesn't make any sense. Every muslim should do this 5 times a day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 15, 2006 ^^I believe the pics are appropriate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juje Posted December 15, 2006 Originally posted by General Duke: ^^^It was taken on friday, when it is a must to pray in a group. Mr. What kind of question is that.. are you or your adeer not aware of the minimum number required for Friday prayers. Further more was it to dangerous of him to travel to neares Masjiid , which I believe is next to the madaxtoyda in Baydhabo. Jenerale waad isku xartey ee mar dambe waxaas oo kale hala shir iomaan. Friday group prayers kuma lahiino. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 15, 2006 ^^^the pictures are appropriate, argue as you may. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 15, 2006 Juje, the picture of an old man praying with no guns in sight and this, which one is an appropriate pic??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juje Posted December 15, 2006 They are for PR purposes Duke and they will backfire and be mocked in everywhere, trust me on that, who ever came up with that plan had no clue for the kind of reaction it will spark . Just look at, hjow they are laughing at it in SOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
