MOGADISHU: AMISOM to increase its troops in the next 2 months

[NASSIR]

Dabrow;739556 wrote:

I agree with above and how long will amison babysit? How long we need to wait? thats the problem we cant wait we must act.

And by that Im mean we

must put pressure upon them

in power. Otherwise this circus will never end.

Exactly, and may I also suggest three things:

Deterrance - in the form of forced resignation

Continual reform in light of the dynamics of our politics to ensure efforts to create permanent government are seriously legitimate.

And most importantly demand for a restitution for those alleged to have lined up their pockets.

 

 

Together the current generation can take their Somalia back and no amount of threats either veiled or explicit should budge them. The Youth can be a force for good.

[Taleexi]

Nassir: Indeed "either or explicit should budge them". I believe Somali's solution is approaching since we've tried almost all possible manipulative cards; be clannism, extremism, warlordism, or what have you. The youth considered with all their problems the future of the country rests on their shoulders.

[Dabrow]

NASSIR;739612 wrote:

Exactly, and may I also suggest three things:

Deterrance - in the form of forced resignation

Continual reform in light of the dynamics of our politics to ensure efforts to create permanent government are seriously legitimate.

And most importantly demand for a restitution for those alleged to have lined up their pockets.

 

Together the current generation can take their Somalia back and no amount of threats either veiled or explicit should budge them. The Youth can be a force for good.

Good suggestions. I totally agree.

[NASSIR]

Taleexi, You can almost feel events turn out favorably for the motherland.

[Muslim1st-Somali2nd]

 

 

 

This is a seven minute lecture for my brothers and sisters who think the western backed 'government' and AMISOM have a solution for Somalia's ongoing war.

[Taleexi]

By the day saaxiib - Soon I'm dismantling of the ever growing Somali parliament ee fadhiidka ah, iyo weliba dawlad tan ka karti badan oo hanan karta dalka.

[NASSIR]

Taleexi, dowlad la'aan dhibkeeda waan aragney. Laakin aawi garashadii, damiirkii iyo dadnimadii nalagu yiqiin waagii hore.

[NASSIR]

Finally an Editorial acknowledging the fact...

 

E D I T O R I A L

Hiiraan Online (Ku aqriso Af-Soomaali)

Saturday, September 03, 2011

 

African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)

We live in information saturated times where yesterday’s breaking news is no longer remembered or seen relevant. This is particularly so true in Somalia were even semblance of positive news is often few and far apart. The battered Somali people and the national media seem to be awestricken with the Mogadishu visit of Turkish Prime Minister and streams of other international dignitaries. Yes, this was truly an inspiring moment where Somalis realized they had brotherly country, Turkey.

 

We, at Hiiraan Online, join the rest of Somalis and register our gratitude.

 

 

What we however need is to pause for a moment and ask ourselves: how was it possible for so many prominent international dignitaries to visit and bring hope to Somalia?

 

The answer brings to the forefront the often forgotten yet real heroes of Somalia – the AMISOM forces particularly Ugandan and Burundi contingents who secured the vital national installations such as the Mogadishu airport and port (were famine aid arrives on daily basis), who protected the nascent Transitional Federal Institutions and heralded the liberation of Mogadishu after more than four years and four months of toil, blood and tears.

 

The brotherly commitment of the Ugandan and Burundi armies outshine the belated yet positive support of ALL other nations combined because the soldiers of these two countries put their lives on the line when the whole world has literally been adamantly in agreement NOT to deploy troops to Somalia, dispatch humanitarian workers or pay visit to the Somali capital. In December 2008, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon said that there is “"No Peace to Keep," in Somalia, essentially closing the door to any substantial UN involvement in the country.

If it were not the sacrifices of the AMISOM force, the hundreds of thousands of famine victims who have reached government controlled areas would not have been saved. Similarly, if it was not for the protection provided by AMISOM forces, educated and skilled Somalis, who made a significant improvement in rebuilding government institutions, would not have joined the TFG and returned to Somalia. And if it was not for the costly AMISOM sacrifices and resolve, the world media who publicized the suffering of the draught victims and international humanitarian workers that followed suit would not have ventured into Somalia.

 

Since March 6, 2007, around 26 100 Ugandan and Burundi troops did the Somalia tour, including about 9000 troops currently in Mogadishu. Another 3000 troops are about to be deployed as the authorized strength of AMISOM force is 12,000 though the requested troop level - to pacify throughout the country - is 20,000 troops.

[The Zack]

^Great article. It is what I have been saying for long time when some SOLers were being all emotional about the Turkish visits. I mean its nice that the Turkish PM has visited Somalia, their help is also appreciated but the biggest appreciation should go to the Ugandans and the Burundi's.

[NASSIR]

Indeed. Well said.