NSPU (Or ASSC—S): You Can Run but You Cannot Hide

[Jacaylbaro]

For some "pro-unity" Somali groups-usually one-man

organizations-spreading disinformation about

Somaliland, disguising their true motives while waving

their banner of Somali unity and operating under

multiple identities may have had some remotely

plausible successes. However, in the case of the NSPU

or ASSC-S as its calls itself now, these tactics have

been anything but successful.

 

For example, in one of its latest desperate attempts,

the group known as "Northern Somalis for Peace and

Unity" NSPU published yet another predictable

"article"-the usual regurgitated vomit: "Somaliland

this, Somaliland that...blah, blah". But this time it

changed its original name from NSPU to ASSC--S:

"Awdal, Sool, and Sanaag Coalition against secession

ASSC- S". NSPU or ASSC-S: the same load of crap but in

a different pile.

 

And the NSPU noticeably added Awdal region in

Somaliland in the list of provinces that "supposedly"

oppose Somaliland's quest for independence. Now,

realistically, you would assume that the NSPU visited

Awadal region and conducted a referendum to conclude

the population in that province isn't keen on the idea

of independence. But the truth of the matter is: ALL

of the NSPU's claims are fabricated while its members

conduct their fadhi kudirir (the Somali style of

arguing and reaching political solutions at the coffee

tables) meetings in the coffee shops in Ottawa,

Canada. But what are the latest NSPU's rants about?

 

In October 15, 2007, Somaliland forces mainly from

Dhulbhante tribes uprooted Puntland militias in Las

Anod, the capital of Sool province, in Somaliland. The

Somaliland forces were led by none other than

*********** commanders, and Mr. Ahmed Habsade-the

former Interior Minster of Puntland who suddenly

switched allegiance from Puntland to Somaliland, just

before the conflict erupted. See the details:

http://www.jimmatimes.com/article.cfm?articleID=17256

 

Now with respect to Las Anod conflict, the NSPU's

wrote an article entitled, "Defend Las Anod". But

defend Las Anod from whom? After all, it was none

other than Dhulbhante tribes who have decided to rid

of Puntland militias, so who should we defend Las Anod

from? It was not the Isaaqs who have invaded Sool

region as the NSPU likes us to believe. See the NSPU's

article:

http://www.hiiraan.com/op2/2008/apr/defend_las_anod.aspx

 

Meanwhile, despite the NSPU's coffee-shop rumors and

accusations, the reality on the ground paints a

different picture than what this group wants to shove

down your throat (i.e. it may not make any sense but

take it anyways).

 

For instance, scores after scores of Puntland militias

who hail from Sool region-exclusively members of

*********** tribes-have defected to Somaliland. See

the latest renegades:

http://afnugaal.com/warka.php?num=5412

 

Also, some Dhulbhante tribes, namely Jaamac Siyaad has

peacefully transferred its heavy weapons including

battle tanks to Somaliland forces. See more details:

http://afnugaal.com/warka.php?num=5290

 

Additionally, dozens of *********** tribal leaders

from Sool and Buhoodle regions have extensively

traveled to Hargaisa, the capital of Somaliland. These

tribal delegates held meetings with President Riyale

Kahin and his top Ministers. In the end, the elders

and the authority agreed on number of things:

releasing over 70 Puntland militias that Somaliland

forces captured in recent Sool conflicts, creating a

new province named Buuhoodle and bringing much needed

projects to the communities in those regions. Here is

the full report:

http://www.afnugaal.com/warka.php?num=5197

 

So then this begs a number of questions: if-according

to the NSPU-Somaliland is occupying Sool region, why

on earth would hundreds of troops from that region

would join Somaliland? Why *********** tribes would

give up their heavy weapons? And why ***********

elders would continually travel to Hargaisa, hold high

level meetings with the authority and demand

developments for their regions? This is quite

baffling, isn't it? ("Ma anigaa waalan mise Caddan baa

laga heesayaa?")

 

Readers like facts not fictions and certainly they

don't like pathological liars who repeatedly make fool

out of themselves. Congratulations NSPU cliques! (Next

time, I suggest that you fabricate some reasonable

BS.)

 

Yet another important factor to note is: while the

elders of Somaliland especially in Sool province are

working around the clock to pacify their region and

woo the government to improve the livelihood of their

population, the NSPU (ASSC-S) makes tireless effort to

spur and navigate a tribal war in Somaliland.

 

For instance, the NSPU (ASSC-S) usually appeals to the

population in parts of Sool and Sanaag; more

specifically, it appeals to *********** and Warsangali

tribes to rise up against Somaliland. But in its

recent divisive and destructive scheme towards the

peaceful people of Somaliland, the NSPU appeals to the

population in Awdal region (populated by Gadabiirsay

tribes) as well; hence the name: Awdal, Sool, Sanaag

Coalition against secession ASSC-S comes into play.

Dived and put them against one another-Siyadism all

over agin! Do old habits die hard? Maybe not! (Gen.

Siyad Barre is the Somali dictator who ruled Somalia

from 1969 to 1991) But what are the consequences of

these tribal warmongering?

 

Well, you don't even need to read between the lines.

What the NSPU is clearly saying is that rest of the

population in Somaliland-the inhabitants of Hargaisa,

Sahil, and Togdheer regions-predominantly *****

tribes-have invaded Sool region. That is, if the NSPU

was not stirring up a tribal war, one wonders why

these regions are not included in its list of those

provinces that hypothetically oppose Somaliland's

independence? You decide. (But I'm bit jealous

because my region Togdheer isn't in the list!)

 

And not so surprisingly, many of the warmongers like

the NSPU group live in the hearts of Europe and North

America and they make every attempt to navigate a

tribal war in Somaliland from their living rooms or

behind their computer screens. And while they tireless

work to engulf Somaliland in a firestorm, on the other

hand, they enjoy well paid jobs, decent living, and a

good education in abroad. How selfish? If these

cowards want to see a war, they should go to the

battlefields, not hide behind their computer screens

and spit out venom. (Habar qurbe joogta dagaal la

fududaa.)

 

And above all, is the NSPU (ASSC-S) really concerned

about Somali unity? Contrary to much of its fake lip

services to Somali unity, the NSPU promotes anything

but Somali unity. In an article entitled, "Debunking

the Mystery Surrounding the NSPU", much of its

insidious schemes were revealed. And its destructive

role in the Somali society is far from advocating for

unity. See this article:

http://www.somalilandtimes.net/sl/2007/298/15.shtml

 

Finally, for the NSPU (ASSC-S) group: calling your

opinion "a press release" won't make your coffee-shop

stories more credible. You are neither a pundit nor a

politician; hence your opinion is as good as my

grandmother's. Additionally, you can try to escape

from what you fear the most-the facts on the ground in

Sool region-but eventually you will have to face them.

 

In the end, the NSPU's tireless efforts of spurring

tribal wars, spitting out a load of venom towards

Somaliland people and masquerading itself [NSPU] in a

unity costume will neither hinder nor stop

Somaliland's quest for independence.

 

And by the way, there is nothing wrong with seeking

Somali unity, opposing Somaliland's independence, and

asking Somaliland to leave Sool or even Hagaisa

region-the NPSU has every right to express its views.

But for the NSPU members to beat tribal war drums in

Somaliland while these cliques are living in the heart

of North America, operating under multiple identities

to bolster their case and reporting bizarre stories

which contradict the facts on ground is a clear

testimony of what this group is all about-a useless

tit.

 

 

Dalmar Kaahin

Ottawa, Canada