The Greatest Impediment to Puntland's Progress

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The Greatest Impediment....

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by Abdikadir N. Salah

Saturday, December 26, 2009

 

"Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists" (George W. Bush).

 

Ever since former U.S. President Bush declared war on terror, a new political trend has taken a shape in the Horn of Africa. Political foes started to flip the terrorist card in order to subdue their arch enemies. There is no gainsaying that Melez Zanawi's oppressive regime saw the utility of the terrorist card and maximized it to usurp power, indefinitely. His regime accuses all opposition groups with legitimate grievances as terrorist organizations, thereby seeking help from the Western Allies (USA, NATO). Similarly, Somali warlords, opportunists, and pseudo politicians invoke this political card and indict anyone whom they perceive as a threat to their narrow political agenda and alleged corruption schemes. Among these antagonists who carry out heinous crimes against other tribes while ostensibly appearing as an American ally is the head of Puntland Intelligence Service, Osman Diano, a man who is infamous for smearing terrorist allegations against his critics and traditional adversaries

 

Background Context

 

After the debacle of the September 11, U.S. foreign policy objectives spearheaded by the Pentagon was keen to develop a relationship with the only two functioning sub-states in Somalia: Puntland and Somaliland. Puntland Intelligence Service was created in 2001 and it markets itself as a counter terrorist organization that was first established with the good intention to protect and serve the people of Puntland. Nevertheless, PIS has fallen into the hands of a dynasty. Hence, instead of serving the people of Puntland, it became a catalyst to further subjugate the very same citizens it is assumed to protect. With over half the state budget and other foreign assistance package, PIS has evolved on to become the most powerful institution in Puntland.

 

A report that was released by the Crisis Group Africa in 2009 states "The makeup of the new police and army was predominantly *****ten, to be precise from the subclans of Mohamoud Saleban (sub-clans). This apparent imbalance planted the seeds of the political problems that over- took the administration." Many regional analyst, predict if the U.S. Government does not consider a policy change to attend to popular grievances against the PIS's structure and leadership, which are accused of clan bias, nepotism, extortion, and extensive torture, it could spark a new inter-clan bloodshed.

 

Human Rights Violations

 

Crisis Group Africa also reports "The arrests and renditions further eroded public support for the regime, which became increasingly dependent on the PIS for survival."

Just several weeks ago, PIS allegedly charged two young men for supporting ONLF without any proof or attestation. After few days in their cells, both prisoners were reported dead. Several human rights activists are accusing PIS of basic human rights violations. The head of PIS is notorious for torturing and repatriating refugees and political asylums from the ****** region of Ethiopia. The UN Convention against Torture, in Sub article (l and 2) of Article 3, clearly states that: "No State Party shall expel, return or extradite a person to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that he would be in danger of being subjected to torture."

 

Meanwhile, PIS is playing a key role in fuelling an inter clan war fare between the Dubais sub-clan of ********** and Usman Mohamud subclan of Mejirteen, the predominant clan in PIS's composition. Unlike the ****** refugees, PIS is waging war against a formidable force in the region. The Dubaiss sub clan resides in the city of Bosaso and its surrounding areas such as Laag, Hamur, Galgala, El-Dahir, and Marajo of Bari region. On Dec 22, PIS has launched an unexpected attack which resulted in the torture, arbitrary arrests, and looting of innocent people in the towns of El-Dahir and Laag, seriously wounding a mother in the process. On Dec 23, the chief of Dubaiss sub-clan of ********** spoke against the false allegation perpetrated by Osman Diano, in which he asserted that there are terrorist cells in all of ********** dominated cities in Puntland. On Dec 24, Abdi Dawar Gurhan, an innocent man from Galgala was gunned down at Netco center in Bosaaso by unidentified, veiled men. The Chief Gerad cautioned the international community that this type of aggression could escalate an inter-clan bloodshed. He also warned the international community not to be deceived by the hidden agenda of the PIS whose composition, structure and leadership are exclusively made up of one clan with the sole purpose to dominate other clans in the region.

 

Conclusion

 

When President Abdirahman Mohamed (Faroole) first came to the office in Puntland, he promised to reform the economic and security sectors of the state. Conversely, he failed to get in the affairs of PIS, for the reason that they are a separate entity under the false pretext of Puntland State. Their main donors are westerners who lack the competency to understand the convoluted political atmosphere in Somalia. Nowadays, the term "terrorism" became a mechanism to withdraw western tax payers' money in order to pursue personal/tribal goals. People of Puntland should stand up against these tyrannical leaders who could lead us into a period of devastation and mistrust. It is time for President Abdirahman to take full control of his administration or succumb to a new re-invigorated inter-clan warfare.

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President Faroole has thus far failed to highlight any key policies his administration intends to implement. Puntland plunged into a distasteful period; furthermore the admin has yet to address tangible goals they propose to implement. As a consequence of the administrations lack of accountability, many fronts of obstacles arose further weakening the position of the fragile state.

 

Issues outstanding:

 

Disregarding the Sool alarm-call (shirkii badbaado ee Nairoobi):

 

 

During the formation of the Northeastern alliance (Puntland), the clans of the state gave full allegiance to Garoowe thus accepted to compromise clan ambitions for a greater shared interest. Prior to that, the sub clans of the state exercised territorial integrity and fiercely competed for the limited resources available. Each sub-clan was expected to take up arms when the situation demanded. Credible examples are the Galkacyo and Ceerigaabo fronts where each clan was expected to protect their territories independently. However, the onset of Puntland fully surrendered the responsibilities of the clan to the state establishing it as a liable entity.

 

The state has botched to defend its territorial integrity, failed its people and the pledge that it was built upon. The highly regarded community of Sool should not be assumed responsible for shielding Sool as they have long surrendered their territory to the state. After years of occupation, not only has Garoowe deniably refused to address tangible strategies to take back Sool but they shamefully warned the elders of the community that they would be arrested if they attempt to take back Sool.

 

This clearly disintegrated the Sool community of the alleged alliance and the Diaspora has failed to pressure the administration for their immature decision.

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Failing to tackle the PIS:

 

Internal institutions are vital organs of the state intended to aid policies drafted from the top. Since the state is still at its infant stage, it has not matured enough to organize various organs under ministerial posts. The PIS are an independent agency funded by foreigners and operate under their own jurisdictions. Faroole was fully aware of the authoritative challenges that the PIS would present and has failed to integrate them.

 

Many foreign observers and independent monitor groups have reported on the threat they present and the possible clan warfare’s they are assumed to fuel. The people of Puntland should be informed of this agency and its anarchic methods that could undermine the prospect of the prosperous Bari region. Earlier this week, the Osman Diyaano agency (PIS) raided towns inhabited by a competing clan perceived as an institutional revenge.

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The Clan Firm (PIS)Raids Rival Clan Towns:

 

 

Wararka naga soo gaaraya magaalada Boosaaso ayaa sheegaya in ciidammada PIS-ta iyo Daraawiishta oo wada jiraa baareen magaalada Ceel-Daahir, halkaasoo ay dadka qaar sheeganayaan inay waxyeello u geysteen, rasaas naxariis la’aan ah oodda lagaga qaaday, qaar kalena sheeganayaan in la jir dilay. Ciidamadan ayaa ka kaxaystey goobtaas dhalinyaro gaareysa ilaa iyo 8 iyadoo aan la ogayn ilaa iyo haatan meesha la geeyey.

Arrintan ayaa ka dambaysay kulan odayaasha beelaha Sanaag la qaateen masuuliyiin ka tirsan maammulka dawladda. Waxa kulankaa horseed ka ahaa Madaxweyne Ku Xigeenka Puntland, C/samad Cali Shire iyo Wasiirka Amniga Puntland Cabdullahi Siciid Samatar. Odayaasha ayaa la sheegayaa in la handaday. Waxa odayaasha maammulka la kulmay ka mid ah Caaqil Cabdi Faarax, Cabdullahi Cabdi Ibraahim iyo Caaqil Xuseen Gurxan.

 

Waxaa xusid mudan in C/laahi Siciid Samatar uu eedeyn dusha kaga tuurey beesha deegaanka Galbeedka Bari in ay tahay beesha ka dambeysa qaraxyada ka dhacaaya magaalada Boosaaso. Arintan ayaa odayaal dhaqameedka waxay ku tilmaameen mid aan si ka fiirsasho ah loo oran. Odayaasha ayaa sheegay in Puntland ay tahay beelo, cidina aysan cid kale u hanjabi karin.

 

Sida aannu ilo wareedyadan ka xaqiiqsannay, baaritaanka ciidanka ayay sheegeen in marmarsiinyo looga dhigay qaraxyadii dhowaan ka dhacay Puntland, qaraxyadaas oo beelo hore dusha laga saaray. Dadka qaar ayaa sheegaya in baaritaannada looga gol leeyahay sidii xukuumadda Faroole macdan baaris ugu noqon lahayd meeshii mudda hore lagu dagaallamay ee Majayahan.

 

Mudo laga joogo dhowr maalmood ayaa waxaa sidoo kale ay ciidamadan qal qal galiyeen deegaan Laag iyo Deegaanka Sugure oo ah galbeedka gobolka Bari, iyagoo ku sameeyey falal jir dil ah iyo bur bur ay u geysteen guryo ku yaala deegaankaas.

 

Si kastaba arrintu ha ahaatee, falalka ammaan darrada ah ee Puntland ayaa soo kordhaya, iyadoo dhowaan madaxweynuhu sheegay in gacanta lagu soo dhigay dad ku eedaysan inay qaraxyadii dhowaan dhacay ka dambeeyeen.

 

Madaxweynaha Puntland Faroole ayaa bari la balansan beesha Warsangali ee galbeedka gobolka Bari iyadoo

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PIS Oo Ugaadhsi Ku Wada Reer Galgala

 

Ciidamada Huwanta ah ee ay Maamulaan Cismaan diyaano iyo C/laahi Siciid Samatar ayaa Ugaadhsi xoogle kuwada dadka Reer Galgala, dilkii ugu danbeeyay ayaa loo gaystay alla Naxariistii ha Geeyay Cabdi Dawaare oo loo Yaqaan [Dabayl] Kooxo Hubaysan oo ka tirsan Laanta Sirdoonka ee PISta ayaa dilay Marxuunka xili uu Joogay Irida Hore ee Hotel Nakhiil.

 

Lama Yaqaan ujeedka rasmiga ah ee ka danbeeyay dilka iyo Ugaadhsiga dadkaasi ee ay wadaan Ciidamada Huwanta ah ee is Baahaystay, Hase yeeshee ilo wareed ayaa sheegaya in la doonayo in deegaanka Galgala Beesha Caalamka looga dhaadhicyo Khatari inay ka soo Fooleedahay.

 

Cabdi Dawaare ayaa aad u dhaliilay PISta markii ay Gudaha u Galeen Deegaanka Ceel-Doofaar iyaga oo dad ku xidh xidhay qaarna ku dilay, Odayaasha Deegaanka ayaa baaq ka soo saaray xarunta Hayland ee Dhahar kuwaasi oo dhaliilay Qorshaya Maamulka Puntland ay ka wadaan deegaanka.

 

War hada naga soo gaadhaya Magaalada Bosaaso ee Beeshu ku leedahay Miisaanka wayn ayaa sheegaya in Faroole Gudi u saaray arinta dilalka iyo Qaska ay wadaan Ciidamada isku Beesha ka soo Jeeda ee PISta, in kastoo ay Odayaashu ku Gacan saydheen Kulanka uu Faroole Fidiyay iyo Gudiga uu u xil saaray arinkaasi.

 

Dhanka kale wali waxa xidhan 3-dhalinyaro ah oo laga soo xidhay deegaanka Ceel-Doofaar lama Maalmood ka Hore markii ay Ciidmaadu galeen gudaha degaankaasi, kuwaasi oo ku xidhan Jeelal ay Maamushaan Wasiirka Amniga iyo Cismaan Diyaano oo ka soo wada jeeda Deegaanka Xaafuun, ama iyo Qardho oo ka tirsan Gobolka Bari.

 

Waxa jira qorshe hoose oo ay wadaan Ciidamada Deegaanka Sanaag iyo Hayland kuwaasi oo doonaya inay Goostaan Wadada Bosaaso iyo Garoowe isku xidha kuwaasi oo dhaq dhaqaaq xoogan ka wada deegaanka Laag iyo Ceel-Doofaar warar Madax banaan ayaa sheegaya in saraakiil sar sare oo Gobolka ka soo jeeda ay Gaadheen Saldhigyada Ciidamada Deegaanka kuwaasi oo Khudbad is Difaacid ah u soo Jeediyay.

 

Cali KKColl, Guraya Cawl, iyo Coll , iyo Taliye Axmed Jiinti-Taag ayaa la sheegay in ay Gaadheen deegaanada ay Fadhisiinka ku leeyihiin Ciidamada Deegaanku.

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Beelo ka soo jeeda Gobolka Bari oo Edayn u soo jeediyey

 

Beelo ka tirsan Dadka asal ahaantooda ka soo jeeda Gobolka Bari ee Xarunta Ganacsiga Dowlada Puntland ayaa si kulul u canbaareyey Wasiirka Wasaarada Arrimaha Amaanka ee dowlada Puntland Cabdilaahi siciid Samater ka dib markii uu Si toosa ula dagaalamay oo u naadiyey inuu werari doono 3belood oo kala ah Cali Saleban ,Dishiishe ,iyo Beelaha dubays.

 

Odayaal iyo waxgarad ka soo jeeda beelahaasi ayaa siwayn uga biyo diiday Wasiirka Wasaarada Amaanka dowlada Puntland ka dib kulan ay ku yesheen Magaalada Bosaso oo uu sheegay wasiirka Amnigu inay belahaasi Masuul ka yihiin isla markaasina majaxaabinayaan Amniga Puntland gaar ahaan beelaha uu sida tooska ah uu u wararay ayaa waxa ay degaan degaanka Laag iyo Galgala.

 

Ciidanka Ashahaado la dirirka dowlada Puntland ku soo naban ayaa iyagu qaab qabiil ugu aargoosanaya beelo ay hore dakanooyin uga dhexeyeen sida uu muujiyey Wasiirka Aminaga Puntland oo ay isku Hayb yihiin Madaxa Ciidanka PSta ee Puntland.

 

Odayaal ka soo jeeda beelaha dubays iyo Dishiishe ayaa ku baaqay inuu u cadeeyo Wasiirka Arrimaha Amnigu Edaynta uu ku soo eedayey ee ah inay qayb ka yihiin Qaraxyada ka dhacay Gobolka Bari ee Magaalada Bosaso,Waxaana ilaa iminka jira Dilal badan oo ay Fulinayaan shaqsiyaad aaney Ciidanka dowlada Puntland ku guulaysan inay gacanta ku soo dhigaan.

 

Suldaan sahal cabdi cade oo ka mida isimada beelahaasi ayaa cadeeyey inay tahay edaynta wasiirka Amniga Puntland mid uu ugu dagaalamayo qaab qabiil Lakiinse aaney waxba ka jirin eedaynta uu dusha ugu tuuayo beelahaasi,Waxaana gobolka Bari ee Xarunta gobolka Ka socdey shir ay goob joog ka ahayeen Madaxwayne ku -Xigeenka Puntland iyo Wasiirka Amniga oo u hanjabey qaar ka mida beelahaasi dega gobolka Bari.

 

Source: Puntlander.com

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Complete failure in Gaalkacyo:

 

Even though Faroole could be credited for attempting to resolve the many obstructions that haunt mudug’s capital, he failed to strengthen the security dilemma. The administration with its budget should brainstorm ways to counter these tragic events before brought on scene. In addition, the new mayor and governor should be briefed by Garoowe so that one approach can be implemented.

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Why is it that you guys from Maakhir only attack one person in the administration? Why aren't you guys attacking the Interior Minister Ilko-Jiir, that is what I never understand. If the admin is failing or if the PIS is the issue, why don't you force Ilko-Jiir to either voice is concerns or resign in disgust. But because he hails from your region he gets a free pass and is not critisized. The man is oversea's promoting the Puntland Government!

 

You guys seem to always be the victims and find new things to complain about. I won't say the PIS never made any of these arrests, but Why were these homes raided? Did the PIS just decide to pick them out of nowhere and arrest the first person they saw. I am certain that you want control of the PIS so you are putting pressure on it. What you need to realize is that their are other ways of doing this, like using Ilko-Jiir to put pressure on President Faroole.

 

Many foreign observers and independent monitor groups have reported on the threat they present and the possible clan warfare’s they are assumed to fuel. The people of Puntland should be informed of this agency and its anarchic methods that could undermine the prospect of the prosperous Bari region. Earlier this week, the Osman Diyaano agency (PIS) raided towns inhabited by a competing clan perceived as an institutional revenge

Revenge for what?? What can you possibly think of that the PIS would want to seek revenge?

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Adeer, your either ill-informed or clearly in denial on the past rivalry and aggressive competition between the natives of Karkaar and Haylaan. The Majiyahan skirmish, the denunciation of charcoal and many more competitive confrontations that was hosted in Bari region between the opposing groups seem to be re-fueling.

 

It is in good intention to tale such scratches in order to prevent a long echoing war between the two siblings. The PIS was coined to be a clan firm and any actions by them will be dealt with on clan basis.

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Haylaan Regional Elders Host Neighboring Regions Regarding Death Disputes.

 

 

Maanta oo ay taariikhdu tahay 23/12/2009 , waxaa heshiis ku dhex maray degmada Dhahar labada beelood ee kala ah Beesha Taleex iyo Beesha Dhahar , heshiiskaas oo ku saabsan dilal iyo hub lakala qaatey.

 

Qodobadii lagu heshiiyey ayaa waxaa ka mid ah:

 

In beesha Dhahar ay bixiso magta.

 

Sidoo kale in Beesha Dhahar ay bixiso hubkii laga soo qabsadey beesha taleex.

 

In wixii hada ka dambeeya cidii lagu dilo howl galka dhuxul joojinta aysan mag lahayn.

 

Degmada Dhahar ayaa waxaa ka socda shirar kala duwan iyadoo ay yaalaan ugu yaraan 31 mag oo loo heysto beelaha Dhahar oo ay u heystaan beelo isugu jira dhulb**nte********, **maj-er-ten********, iyo Warsangali. Dilalkan ayaa waxaa sabab u ah kadib iska hor imaadyo hubeysan uu dhex marey ciidanka dhuxul joojinta ah ee degmada Dhahar iyo shaqsiyaadka dhuxuleysato ah, oo ka biyo diidanaa in la joojiyo gubida dhirta.

 

Deegaanada ay ka howl galeen ciidamada dhuxul joojinta ayaa waxaa ka mid ah Sanaag, Haylaan, Sool, iyo qeyba ka mid ah Bari. Howlgaladaan ayaa laga soo hooyey guula la taaban karo, iyadoo gabi ahaanba deegaanadan laga joojiyey dhuxushii laga gubi jirey. Dhuxul joojinta oo bilaabatey sanadkii 2007, ayaa waxaa durba muuqda soo noqoshada bilicda dhulka. Dhahar radio ayaa idiin soo gudbin doonta isbadalka dhulka 2007 ka hor iyo wixii ka dambeeyey 2008 sida uu dhulka usoo noqdey.

 

Dhahar Radio

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Ok, I agree the PIS should be changed up, bring in new people from all over. The PIS is not bigger than the state by any means and this is proven by the fact that previous admin's have changed up it's leadership. So why aren't you pressuring Ilko-Jiir to speak against it?

 

Majiyahan skirmish, the denunciation of charcoal and many more competitive confrontations that was hosted in Bari region between the opposing groups seem to be re-fueling.

This article, what you just said in this thread, always always just mentioned what others have done to Maakhir. Basically that you are the victims and change is needed. You do not talk about the agression and lack of respect that the leadership of Reer Maakhir has for any authority. How President Faroole hasn't visited Laasqoray because he can't even get assurance of security. The Leadership of Maakhir chooses war before negotiation. They can't play the oppressed qabiil card whenever they break the law.

 

I starting to believe you have an issue with Government whether it was during or before Siad Barre's time or with any of Puntland admins. I thought the problem was solved when your Diaspora made it's own state!

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Basically that you are the victims and change is needed.

That is not my understood direction of the article

 

Unlike the Og-a-den refugees, PIS is waging war against a formidable force in the region.

The article intends to convey a cautious message that the derived repercussions could be much more solemn than the ONLF press release.

 

The targeted families are not Osman Diyaano’s best option of victims nor are they an alien in Bari region but are armed & alarmed natives of Bari who can quickly mobilize a militia to counter the PIS.

 

I thought the problem was solved when your Diaspora made it's own state!

Adeer Makhiri’s value independency as was observed to their position on the colonizers, the Sayid Abdulle Hassan, Somaliland and the Muslim Brotherhood headed by Hassan Daahir Aweys. We founded puntland that you parade about as if its yours and yet remain critical due to the nature of our “independence” tradition.

[Thankful]

The article intends to convey a cautious message that the derived repercussions could be much more solemn than the ONLF press release.

 

The targeted families are not Osman Diyaano’s best option of victims nor are they an alien in Bari region but are armed & alarmed natives of Bari who can quickly mobilize a militia to counter the PIS.

No one is above the law and anyone that is a threat to security must be dealt with. I don't think it would be in best interests of the "armed and alarmed natives of Bari", to try and make this into a qabiil thing, like this article is doing. They can demand change in PIS leadership but they are not immune to arrest.I don't think anyone is worried about any "derived repercussions." Because threats won't get you anywhere.

 

We founded puntland that you parade about as if its yours and yet remain critical due to the nature of our “independence” tradition.

This is your problem you think you are far more important then you are. Puntland was founded by a multiple sides and not just by you!

 

I hope that Reer Maakhir don't become president of Puntland, I have no clue who will respect their leadership after they have continuously attacked everyone else.

[The Zack]

^Waryaa leave the Garaad's alone oo isku xishoo. Dadka wax laga sheego iyo kuwa aan laga sheegin kala baro.