US commander claims al-Qaeda basis in Somalia

[QabiilDiid]

Read it and make your own conclusion.

 

Mr. Pentagon, a new Somali governemnt is born. Talk to her. The manaager's name is Mudane Ali Muhammad Gedi.

 

 

http://www.hiiraan.org/2004/dec/somali_news1228.htm

 

[Haddad]

He could be right that there are al-Qaeda basis in Somalia, but wrong to claim al-Qaeda is exploiting lawless areas in the Horn of Africa region to hide, recruit and train members and possibly plan attacks. Al-Qaeda could be present anywhere for any reason. Al-Qaeda's presence doesn't depend on lawlessness. Where other lawless areas beyond Somalia (even some areas of Somalia is stable) did al-Qaeda operate? Furthermore, al-Qaeda doesn't need basis for training or whatever; it has adapted and has other means. The question is, what can the US commander do about his claims? Practically nothing, except talk or fire some heavy bombs from a safe distance and kill innocents. The US is bogged down in a struggle against a global Islamic insurgency. It's bound to be ultimately defeated. If you think I am wrong, check with recent books (like Imperial Hubris) and analyses by senior US intelligence officials and analysts. And finally, those fanciful terms applied against al-Qaeda and its activities will gradually change to reflect its proper and correct nature.

 

"First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Next they fight you. Finally you win."