Somalia's new Political party, Hiil Qaran.

[Carafaat]

http://www.hiilqaran.org/hiilqarancharter.pdf

 

MISSION

We have seen a dictatorial and militaristic regime wreck our republic, massacre our people and destroy some of our urban centers. We have also witnessed, over the last two decades, warlords and sectarian politicians annihilate what was left of our national institutions and our sense of one people with a common destiny. In addition, we are witness to the efforts to pervert our sacred Islam and turn it into a brutal political instrument for a few. Finally, we have observed how our country has become political football for others at an enormous cost to our people. These experiences have convinced us, more than ever before, that the Somali people can no longer expect restorative relief sponsored and driven by others and, thus, must find efficacy. Ours, then, is a political party and a social movement guided by the collective conviction that the fate of the Somali people and our land is in the balance. This political party and social movement intends to create a voice and a force that will re-energize our people so as to establish a national political and civic order that reflects our democratic traditions and Somali/Islamic values.

VISION

The realization of a democratic and productive society based on Somali and Islamic Values, and inclusive national civic identity that will re-gain its diginified place among the nations of the world.

COMMITMENT

An unwavering dedication to serve our people and to NEVER exploit their vulnerabilities. Our devotion to justice and peace means that never again will the Somali government use its authority for sectarian political ends. We are devoted to work with all international and African democratic nations who subscribe to peaceful engagement and the pursuit of justice and freedom.

********** NAME - OBJECTS - HEAD OFFICE - DISTINCTIVE EMBLEM

Art. I

Name

The name of our Party is Hiil Qaran: Soomaalinimo iyo Islaamnimo (HQSI)

Art. 2

Objectives

1) The rescue of the Somali Republic from warlord, corrupt and sectarian/tribalist interests, and fanatical rule; and the establishment of a legitimate government and competent leadership that genuinely undertake challenging reconstructive tasks and serve our collective wellbeing;

2) The re-establishment of an accountable public system that respects the principles of our faith,

the dignity of our people, and the integrity of our country;

3) The restoration of a just rule of law for our country and the reconciliation of our people through our

Islamic values of just forgiveness;

4) The restitution of looted property to their rightful owners;

5) The establishment of a Truth Commission to air out significant grievances.

Art. 3 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. A commitment to the Unity of an independent Somali Republic

2. A commitment to an inclusive citizenship that treats all Somalis equally without regard to genealogical or other minor cultural differences, and a tenacious opposition to political tribalism or other sectarian approaches.

3. A deep belief that Islam is the national religion;

4. A commitment to a peaceful political mobilization of our people and non-violent resolution of conflicts;

5. A commitment to a democratic and accountable system of government;

6. A commitment to freedom of association, expression and basic human right of the citizens

7. A commitment to tansformative yet sustainable development and improvement of quality of life of the population;

8. A commitment to the establishment of an effective national government with a decentralized system of

provincial and local governments;

9. A commitment to an independent judiciary;

10. A commitment to a lean but highly competent cabinet (No more than 12) and a parliament of 151m

11. A commitment to merit based and professionally autonomous civil service system;

12. A commitment to the protection and efficient use of natural resources.

13. A commitment to the peaceful and just co-existence with Somalia’s neighbors and the world at large;

[Carafaat]

Founded by non others then Ismail en Abdi Ismail Samater, Cabdirizaaq Xaaji Xuseen, Jama Maxamed Qalib, Cismaan Kaluun and Maxamed Aden Jengali.

 

Somali's need Grassroots movements build from the ground up with with deep involvement in the local communities. Not elitist diaspora caravan's headed by expired and ancient politicians living in self imposed excile in foreign lands, who still cant let go the idea of the (failed) centrist style goverment, which most Somali's detested. Even the structure of their party is comparable with the failed Socialist Party of Somalia, calling the Revolutainary council, the Core.

 

However I think this iniatieve will be very popular amongst members of the diaspora and entertain folks abroad, but it wont make any diffrence on the ground. As long as these kind of folks are not ready to move to the country they desperately want to lead and leave their comfortable western life.

 

Therefore as a serieuz political moment it is doomed to fail.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

I agree on one thing Somalia needs a strong central government instead of weak federal states

[Mad_Mullah]

Waste of time this is one of those kulan kulan people that hold their conferences in London, Washington, Abu Dhabi but don't do jack. Obviously we know how to solve the problem, lay down your arms, think about the country as a whole not just one tribe. etc. But HOW DO GET TO THAT POINT?

 

Thats why I don't trust these people, I think its just another sham group to get money from the UN.

[Dabrow]

As long they dont have boots on the ground its hard to help somalia

[burahadeer]

all of them already tainted.Bad selection....forget it, but they can try!

[Carafaat]

Xaaji, more then 16 initiatives to create a central goverment in Somalia have failed. But on the other hand iniatives to create local and regional structures have worked to creat some kind of governance on the ground. For example ICU in Moqadishu, Puntland, galmudug, xiin and xeeb, etc have worked to create stability and set-up local governance without any outside funding and support.

 

Why not give decentralized or federal states a chance, so the state can be build up from bottem-up with reel grassroot support from the people in Somalia.

[Baarqab Qooqay]

this party sounds a isbaaro party, 1dollar xaguu ka keenaya qof aan wuxuu cunaba haysan!

Somalia needs Less talk, more action

[AYOUB]

At long last Rabbi Sam and his brother Geo Sama have declared their cards and stopped behaving like frustrated politicians. But Amir does it best...

The new Somali political party, Hiil-Qaran, national succour, led by luminaries such as professor Abdi Samatar of the University of Minnesota, is now at the receiving end of Amin Amir’s artistic pen. The party’s new slogan is made to read Hiil-daran ( bad succour). Yes, daran rhymes with qaran

 

http://wardheernews.com/SRR/May_31_11_Selections_from_Amin_Amirs_cartoons.html

[rudy-Diiriye]

I name them HIIL-QUDON!!

[Carafaat]

Carafaat;738684 wrote:

Founded by non others then Ismail en Abdi Ismail Samater, Cabdirizaaq Xaaji Xuseen,

Jama Maxamed Qalib

,

Cismaan Kaluun

and Maxamed Aden Jengali.

 

Somali's need Grassroots movements build from the ground up with with deep involvement in the local communities. Not elitist diaspora caravan's headed by expired and ancient politicians living in self imposed excile in foreign lands, who still cant let go the idea of the (failed) centrist style goverment, which most Somali's detested. Even the structure of their party is comparable with the failed Socialist Party of Somalia, calling the Revolutainary council, the Core.

 

However I think this iniatieve will be very popular amongst members of the diaspora and entertain folks abroad, but it wont make any diffrence on the ground. As long as these kind of folks are not ready to move to the country they desperately want to lead and leave their comfortable western life.

 

Therefore as a serieuz political moment it is doomed to fail.

Kaluun earlier visited Hargeysa, now Jaamac arrived yesterday. And I am hearing Prof. Ahmed Ismail Samater is on his way.

 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Carafaat where does it say Jamac qalib was the founder of Hillqaran it doesn't say that on their site nor the other names you mentioned?

[Carafaat]

lool@ Xaaji

 

Would he be allowed to return if he was mentioned on their website?

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

i don't see his name there Jamac Maxammad qalib was part of the ARS i don't think he has anything to do with hiilqaran

[oba hiloowlow]

hiil daran lool :D