Sophist Posted August 13, 2009 Galaal’s Dilemma: The Man Who Never Was By Abdul Ahmed August 13, 2009 Major General M. Nur Galaals recent description of “the gathering of the former officers of the Somali Army ” as negative and futile meeting has shocked, amazed and bewildered not only the participants of the meeting but many in Somaliland, Puntland and elsewhere. It portrayed an irresponsibly picture of what has transpired during the informal consultative meeting in Washington DC. Maxamed N. Galaal The Greeks had a name for the likes of Galaal; they declared that a coward boasting of his courage may deceive strangers, but he is a laughing-stock to those who know him. Many, in fact, most of the officers who participated in the conference would understandably choose to ignore Mr Galaal to avoid a futile a tit-for-tat argument. However Gen. Galaals recent interview, his distorted, even whimsical assertions and his claims of bravery must be put to the test , analyzed and understood for what it really is. Because the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) lacks effective institutions and logistical means to reach out for help or solicit advice, the UN Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) has facilitated a simple consultative meeting to assist the Transitional Federal Government cope with its current challenges. Indeed the UN has assembled top ranking military experts, professors, strategic thinkers and operations experts that Somalia ever had. The goal of this gathering was to help the Transitional Federal Government plan how to build its own army, to establish and operationalize security institutions, to secure Mogadishu and its surrounding areas, defeat the new Jihadist and possibly extend this stability gradually and peacefully in collaboration with peaceful regions and the United Nations. Contrary to Galaal’s claims on BBC, the officers didn’t not propose hard and fixed time table or a detailed operational plan. They provided an informed and plausible options, preferable models and credible timelines given all policy............. http://www.wardheern ews.com/Articles_09/ Aug/13_galaals_dilem ma_abdul.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thierry. Posted August 13, 2009 The former Military officers are gems I am glad President Sharif and his government are taking their advice, like the article says these men don’t have political ambition, but they have the blue print for Somalia’s armed forces Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophist Posted August 13, 2009 Galaal sounds bitter, waa loo cago wareejiyey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thierry. Posted August 13, 2009 ^^ The man wanted the seal of approval to run for office or something but the decorated big boys put him in his place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted August 13, 2009 ^^^He is also decorated, but why does he care so much if they met or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taleexi Posted August 13, 2009 Originally posted by Sophist: Galaal sounds bitter, waa loo cago wareejiyey! Muxuu isla waalayaa Soomaali ma cagawareejis baa ka dhamaada. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thierry. Posted August 13, 2009 Ask him why he couldnt keep the matter behind closed doors with his peers rather than diminish the importance of such a meeting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gheelle.T Posted August 13, 2009 Cali Samatar baa aamusiyay oo yiri meel naga fariiso. I heard Gen. Samatar was chairing the gathering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophist Posted August 13, 2009 His diatribe against Samatar was quite paltry. Isagaaba rag magacyadooda layaqaan loo heystaa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xiinfaniin Posted August 13, 2009 Galaal BBC qaybta afsoomaliga ayyaa platform siisay. Ma macno badna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juma-nne Posted August 13, 2009 Where is oodweyne? These are the instances when he is needed most . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xiinfaniin Posted August 13, 2009 ^^Oodweyne just like a dizzied bird is confused as to which fork of Somaliland's election dilemma he should follow. He’s got his plate full. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
