Castro Posted December 31, 2006 General Puke ( ) should love this. Former warlord calls government control of Somali capital an illusion The Associated Press Sunday, December 31, 2006 MOGADISHU, Somalia Mohamed Qanyare Afrah was once among the handful of warlords who ruled this city. For more than 10 years, he had thousands of militiamen under his control, keeping an iron grip on the southern part of Somalia's seaside capital. With no effective government in Somalia, Afrah and warlords like him acted as Mogadishu's leaders, judges, jailers and executioners, until they were driven from the capital by Islamic militants six months ago. Last week, a newly powerful Somali government retook Mogadishu, with the help of Ethiopian troops. And now, Afrah is back — suggesting that the age of the warlords may not quite be over. "I have 1,500 militiamen under my control," Afrah told The Associated Press on Sunday from the home he returned to on Friday, a compound teeming with weapons, including 12 armored vehicles mounted with double-barreled anti-aircraft guns. "And why not? An angry man is an angry man. We need to protect ourselves." Many nervous residents in Mogadishu have reported seeing freelance gunmen roaming the streets again — a sight that had all but vanished under the Council of Islamic Courts, which brought a semblance of control but also terrified Somalis with its severe interpretation of Islam and violent punishments. One man, who refused to give his name for fear of retribution, said he no longer felt comfortable walking around the city since the government took over, saying they do not have enough power to keep the peace. "The warlords are coming back," he said. Afrah, in his first interview with the international media since June, said government control of Mogadishu was only an illusion, and that any military advances it made were due to the help of neighboring Ethiopia, the region's military powerhouse. "If Ethiopian forces pull out tomorrow, (the Islamists) will come back the following day. I guarantee you," said Afrah, who was casually dressed in a red-and-white striped shirt and traditional Somali wrap. He said he believed "100 percent" that the Islamists were still in Mogadishu, in hiding, and would launch "urban guerrilla warfare — land mines, explosives. People will live in terror and fear." The government insists it has control of the city, but has appealed for peacekeepers. Afrah had led a U.S.-backed warlord alliance against the Islamic movement until its defeat in June. The warlords, most clan based, ruled the African nation of 8 million after overthrowing longtime dictator Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991. They divided the country into a patchwork of rival fiefdoms, plunging the country into chaos. Two years ago, the transitional government was set up with the help of the United Nations, but failed to assert any real control until last week, after Ethiopia stepped in. The government has had trouble gaining popular support, as its members include some former warlords — including Afrah, a member of Parliament. His criticisms Sunday suggested that the administration, long riven by infighting, is still fractured despite its military gains. Afrah said he wanted to see the city disarmed, but would not tell his militiamen to surrender their weapons unless a bill was passed through Parliament stating the government's specific aims. He also said Prime Minister Mohamed Ali Gedi's statement Saturday that he expected to disarm Mogadishu within three weeks was wishful thinking, but he would not comment on how his militiamen would react if Gedi tried forcefully to disarm them. "From Somaliland to Kismayo, the guns are everywhere," Afrah said. "But the word of one man with one microphone cannot solve this." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 31, 2006 Confused Castro, your reliance on lies is pathetic.. Qaynyare has denied making any such remarks, which highlights the change that has taken place.. He has spoken to the BBC/Somali service in person to deny these allegations.. Qaynyare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 31, 2006 Xildhibaan Maxamed Qanyare Afrax ayaa eedeen u soo jeediyay BBC-da kuna tilaamaamay kuwo aan ka daalin dad isku dirka. Dec31.2006 Radio Free Somalia (RFS) Xildhibaan Maxamed Qanyare ayaa eeden u soo jeediyay BBC-da , markay siqaldan u fasiray wareysi uu siiyay joornaalka ka soo baxa dalka Talyaaniga laguna magacaabo Corriere della sera, uuna kaga hadlayo mowqifkiisa siyaasadeed ee ku aadan dhanka Dowlada iyo sidii ay u wada shaqayn lahaayeen. Wargayska ayaa wuxuu ku yiri Maxamed Qanyare, hore waxaad u ahaan jirtay hogaamiye si weyn uga soo horjeeday Mas,uuliyiinta Dowlada ugu sareysa sida Madaxweynaha iyo Ra,iisulwasaaraha , waxaadna ku sheegi jirtay kuwo aanan waxqabad iyo kalsooni lagu qabin, hadaba sideed ula shaqayndoontaa ragii dagaalku idinka dhexeeyay? Wuxuu yiri " Anigu waxaan ahay Xildhibaan , xilna kama hayo dowlada, xilna madoonayo , kamana hor imaanayo , hubna ma,urur sanayo." Xildhibaan Maxamed Qanyare , ayaa u muuqda nin ka daalay siyaasada qalafsan kadib markii ay Kooxihii maxkamadaha ka eryeen magaalada Muqdisho, Xiriir ay lasameeyeen Radiofreesomalia ayaa waxaa uu u sheegay in ay BBCda ay ahaayeen kuwo u adeega Maxkamadihii Muqdisho laga eryay , waxaana dhowr jeer aan u diiday iney i wareystaan , hadaba waa madaalayaal oo weli waxay isku dayayaan iney si qaldan u fasiraan wareysiyada aan idaacadaha kale siiyo. Radiofreesomalia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 31, 2006 Castro, a lackey of Dahir Riyaale knows nothing about the politics of the south. Hence him clutching to starws without even basic research.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castro Posted December 31, 2006 ^ LOL. Such a desperado you are, general puke. If he denied this, then both you and he can go cry to the Associated Press. Or is the Associated Press against the TFG? :rolleyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 31, 2006 ^^^Saxib you are laughing stock, the man's words are very clear, go listen. Instead of rushing things, bring more evidance and also check carefully. Its not all natural. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabbal Posted January 1, 2007 At this point in time, how is it possible some can root for a pre-ICU like Mogadishu :confused: Or is the whole objective just not to see the TFG succeed :confused: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castro Posted January 1, 2007 Originally posted by HornAfrique: At this point in time, how is it possible some can root for a pre-ICU like Mogadishu :confused: Or is the whole objective just not to see the TFG succeed :confused: You're a off by at least a mile and a half. The idea is not to oppose the TFG to the point of supporting criminals like Qanyare (that may be your modus operandi, it ain't mine) but to show that the entire foundation of the TFG is one of criminals. This criminal house of cards that has led to a foreign invasion is bound to collapse upon itself. The question is how many innocent lives will it take down with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted January 1, 2007 so where is cy! gd, his days are ova n out!! plz believe your hoono is longer there! xahaashi-son-law is the puppet on a string.....u dig! and he wants his homies, so i dont understand why doing the balah balah... the ball game has changed...! and the etho warlord supporters r back in full swing!! SAD FOR SOMALI... AR XOO LAY YAHAY CUNIGAAN..is the rule lool CAN U UNDERSTAND WHY MELES DONT WANT CY WHEN IT COMES TO RULING MOGADHISHO! the ans is as easy as abc!! gd why u dening the truth! accept homie...! u might not like, but hey, thats the way this balling is rolling, the amxaar rolled this dice!! no ills homies! we gotchya yu back! come back home and join the somaliweeyn.! U know u always wc. :confused: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted January 1, 2007 At this point in time, how is it possible some can root for a pre-ICU like Mogadishu Or is the whole objective just not to see the TFG succeed My man has apoint, if the TFG fails in securin Mogadisu then it will go ack to the warlords and clan gangster districts.. Closet secesionits and their ignorant allies want a return to the old days.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted January 1, 2007 are you saying that u dont see that the warlords are in control! dontchya think that cy will be there in mog by now if this warlords are not back ruling mog...! GD wheres cy?? can u fill us in! we are all ears!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
