Xudeedi Posted June 2, 2006 On top of the Constitutional violations that the TFG officials commited, Somali sites are now being attacked to cease and desist from writing on the controversial deals to dissuade investors and stakeholders from the reality on the ground. Certainly they have felt the heat and want desperately to restore the status quoe ante to their advantage. Inevitably, new clans have entered into the picture and are now very sensitive of the would-be exploitation of their natural resources by a few rogue officials under the banner of TFG and Puntland for their earthly vanities and greed. http://www.garoweonline.com/2004pro/index.php?id=3744 http://www.laasqoray.net/view_article.php?articleid=496 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xudeedi Posted June 2, 2006 The e-mail threats came after LaasQoreNet translated the interview Ade Muse, the governor of Puntland, gave to the BBC Somali service in a News format. Below is the translation. Range Resources is gun toting gang, said by President Adde Muse of Puntland state to BBC-Somali service. May, 2006 BBC- The Somalia service:- Range Resources is gun toting gang and mafia of first class, they do carrying guns on their shoulders and we knew about it while choosing them. “We chose them knowing about their Mafia, gang type characteristics, we knew they are armed and carry guns on their shouldersâ€, said by Mr. Adde Muse of Puntland. "We did not have many choices as the oil magnate did not want to talk to us directly due to the situation in Somalia, instead we chose this gang knowing their background and arms, we knew it and took the risk since giant oil companies were not willing to come in," he continued. He also mentioned that despite their unknown background, the fact that they are a tinny company and their mafia role, yet he believes that range resources may succeed to attract some oil companies. The BBC correspondent then asked the question to the Head of Somalia Parliament, “Sir, now that the president of Puntland informed us about the gangster motives of Range Resources and specially that they are fully armed, what will be the TFG standâ€?. The visiting head of Parliament of Somalia (TFG) Mr. Sharrif Hassan, similar to all the other delegates, was not prepared for this sudden and unexpected change of mood of his host, so in order not to cause any further embarrassment to the many astonished audience, he diplomatically mentioned that Somalia Federal Government will soon have subsoil and mineral laws that will be passed by the parliament and since all Somalis are represented at the Parliament, the law will be for the one and the only Somalia in this world. The unexpected, sudden, frank and true words of the Puntland president about Range Resources, created uproar and disbelief equally to both those who were supporting the deal and those who were apposing it, while Adde’s sudden truth exposed Range Resource in big time specially as far as their credibility and legal stand point is concerned. This sudden comments from president Adde Muse, is preceded by the recent press conference made by Mr. Liban Boqor, representative of the president , nephew and now Range Resources board member who publicly admitted about the death of 7 people after Range Resources security guards were attacked by what he called villagers. This seems to be a major blow to Range Resources’s public denial reported to Sydney Morning Herald on 18th April, where the executive chairman of range resources Mr. Mike Povey is reported to have said “No one killed in Puntland operations, Range insistsâ€. President Adde’s interview with BBC provided volunteered and substantial evidence beyond doubt that Range Resources is armed and had direct role in what happened at Majiyahan and elsewhere in Puntland. For a sometime, most of the families who either lost loved ones or were displaced, during the attacks of militia loyal to Adde Muse and Range Resources ,were preparing a law suit against Range Resources for their direct involvement in the battles that took place at Majiyahan and caused death to more than 20 people and displaced thousands of villagers. This also includes the intended motion at Somali TFG parliament prepared and filled by representatives from Puntland state, asking the Australian government to compensate the death and displacement suffering caused by Range Resources. http://www.bbc.co.uk/somali/somali_1400.ram Laasqoraynet, Bosaso , Somalia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
art Posted June 2, 2006 Maakhir, garoweonline is a company registered in Australia. As such it is subject to australian law which I believe it has broken. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoiBoi Posted June 3, 2006 Art What laws have they been broken? I thought freedom of speech was a fundamental basis of "Australian values". Many untruths about Somalia are told every day in your country's newspapers. Are you saying they too be taken to court? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted June 3, 2006 What threats, the threats were coming from you and the clan claiming they would start a war. This on the other hand is a company defending its image, Dayniile.com type rubish wont be tolerated by any firm. I would suggest these silly websites start concentrating on the truth for once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
art Posted June 3, 2006 BoiBoi,garowe online had the letter of gedi dated 18/5/6 posted on it's website prior to it having been received by Cade Muse, this letter was damning of the company and it's agreements. The publishing of the letter prior to the company having access to it may have serious implications according to ASICS, any reputable media outlet in Australia would know that. Just recently some media representatives faced criminal charges in australia for publishing information which was protected by law. regarding untruths about somalia being told on a daily basis in our papers, to be quite honest with you, I cannot remember the last time I read an article regarding somalia in one of our newspapers. Freedom of speech has restrictions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xudeedi Posted June 3, 2006 Art, I gather you are an investor , so why are you interested in this risky project. If you can diversify your portfolio or change your investment to a promosing company , It might be fine return for your money, but your coming here to avert or convey a positive image for the Range company, it will not help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted June 3, 2006 but your coming here to avert or convey a positive image for the Range company, it will not help. I love that Somali confidance.. Keep it up brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
