nuune Posted May 23, 2010 And that is none other than Darmaan, based in Mogadishu, and claims to be the current Somali president for almost 10 years now, he signed millitary agreement with Germany, many say he is a peaceful warlord, but now wants to overthrow the government. Read more: Sunday, May 23, 2010 - Deutsche Welle A German security company has sealed a deal with a Somali warlord that politicians say violates UN sanctions. According to German TV, more than a 100 former Bundeswehr soldiers are to fight as mercenaries in Somalia. Former Bundeswehr soldiers are to fight as mercenaries in the civil war in Somalia according to a German public TV station NDR. Asgaard German Security Group, a company based in Telgte near Muenster, has clinched a deal with Somali opposition politician Galadod Abdinur Ahmad Darman, who wants to topple the internationally-recognized Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in Somalia. Security experts warn that a Somali warlord backed by highly-trained western soldiers could shift the fragile political balance in the east African country and spark a blood bath. German interests compromised "If a German company now trains and supports a Somali warring faction then it is surely against the interests of the German government," Annette Weber from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs told NDR. Several German lawmakers have criticized Asgaard's proposed military involvement in Africa. "The contract includes wide-ranging tasks and areas of competence: from strategic planning to security to implementation of all measures that are necessary to restore peace and stability," said Asgaard in a press release. The company also provides police and military training and logistics. Asgaard managing director Thomas Kaltegaertner, a former Master Sergeant in the Bundeswehr, told NDR that the Somalia project involved providing armed protection for military, buildings and convoys in the high risk country. In a statement Asgaard said it would not act against the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany and would never get into a conflict situation with the German armed forces. "If worst comes to worst, that a patrol or convoy is attacked the team will take appropriate action", said Kaltegaertner. Ninety-nine percent of the personnel are recruited from Germany, he said. The first contingent is reportedly already on its way to Somalia. The Asgaard deployment would potentially put the German ex-soldiers in direct conflict with the TFG's only protective force, the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), backed by the United Nations. At a conference in Brussels a year ago, the international community pledged $213 million dollars (172 million euros) to the besieged TFG and AMISOM. EU mission The deal between Asgaard and Darman, a member of the powerful (qabiil name edited by me) clan is Somalia, is especially explosive because the European Union has been training Somali security forces of the interim government in Uganda. Thirteen Bundeswehr soldiers are also participation in the European Union training mission (EUTM) in Somalia. Darman told NDR that the German mercenaries would be involved in military combat with his militia against pirates, radical Islamists and terrorists. "The government installed by the international community does not have the backing from the country's population", said Darman. Darman is currently seeking international support for his bid to become president of Somalia. No prior knowledge The German Foreign Ministry acknowledged that it knew nothing about the contract and the activities of Asgaard Germany Security Group. The Defense Ministry also confirmed that has never entered into any contractual agreement with the company. Rainer Stinne, a FDP foreign policy expert said that Asgaard should be made accountable because the contract violated UN sanctions. nrt/dpa/AFP/Reuters Source: Deutsche Welle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archdemos Posted May 23, 2010 source link bro? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted May 23, 2010 He probably convinced the Germans that it is only him who can defeat Alshabab as the Sharif Gov is loosing more areas by the day. Or he could be the next govt of Somalia after the fall of the current tfg ,,, who knows Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted May 23, 2010 ^^ Archdemos, 5 different sources I listed after the article, it doesn't have to be links, check their websites Deutsche Welle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted May 23, 2010 Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: Or he could be the next govt of Somalia after the fall of the current tfg ,,, who knows He has his government already in place, and has ambassadors from around the world, he got his own cabinet of ministers, he gets many donations from around the world, many governments believe he is the only Somali president. He is organised very well, unlike Sharif or Shuush and shaash madoobe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted May 23, 2010 I always believed he is not joking and will do something in the near future. The way he is organized and the respect he has from some westerns, i think he will be the one after all those warlords ........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted May 23, 2010 His office and cabinet of ministers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archdemos Posted May 23, 2010 nuune sorry checked it out for myself. who is this guy, never heard of him. where did he make his millions? and why is he being supported. is he a secularist? this is mind blowing stuff. i bet its going to be more than 100 soldiers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted May 23, 2010 Looks like a shir jaraa'id Nuune ,,, where is his cabinet ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted May 23, 2010 Archdemos, the guy has being around since 2000, and has being the president of Somalia, he claims that, and he said at one conference he held last summe, that he received 80 million dollar from donors, and would help people, he received more than that though through international missions he set up, he is smart, and cash is no problem, he knows what he is doing. But with this new development, we are talking about highly trained German commandos, one of the best, and many more soldiers after this, this deal is worth millions and millions. Could this deal backfire him, we will see. I will follow this development and make updates! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted May 23, 2010 JB, i know that was Shir Jaraa'id, check the president's website for more Official Somali Government Website The cabinet Cabinet of ministers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted May 23, 2010 Where is he from horta ,,, Muqdisho ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted May 23, 2010 You are asking the wrong guy,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cawaale Posted May 23, 2010 ^ It was several years ago when an American professor who is also a medical doctor told me he met our president during a semi-official ceremony held in Tel Aviv. ninkaan caadi ma ahan. JB, his name is Darmaan, and his office is in Mogadishu, specifically at the southern part of the city, what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hales Posted May 23, 2010 This warlord is a clanist, The deal between Asgaard and Darman, a member of the powerful Hawiyes clan is Somalia, is especially explosive because the European Union has been training Somali security forces of the interim government in Uganda. Thirteen Bundeswehr soldiers are also participation in the European Union training mission (EUTM) in Somalia http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5601271,00.html This clanist and his millitia will be nothing but trouble to the TFG and Somalia as a whole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
