Samsung Posted April 4, 2012 The prime minister told the BBC a woman suicide attackers had struck. "In the middle of my speech... a suicide bomber exploded herself," he told BBC News. Condemning al-Shabab, he said it was in the group's nature to "kill innocent people". "This is the last breaths of a dying horse, so now hopefully they will be eliminated from the face of the earth," he added. http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2012/Apr/23483/somalia_sports_officials_killed_in_theatre_bombing.aspx Somalia: Suicide blast 'will not deter TFG from fighting Al Shabaab' says PM Gaas 4 Apr 4, 2012 - 8:45:04 AM MOGADISHU, Somalia Apr 4 2012 (Garowe Online) - Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Gaas says that TFG will not deter from its course of fighting Al Shabaab following a suicide bomb blast at an event in the capital, Radio Garowe reports. At an event celebrating the one year anniversary of Somalia National Television after of being off the air after the collapse of the government. An Al Shabaab agent reportedly a woman strapped herself with explosives and targeted ministers, MPs and various officials at the event. But the main target was Prime Minister Gaas who at the time was giving a speech at the event, he escaped unharmed. Scores were injured in the blast although it is still unclear how many died, two top sports officials Aden Yabarow Wiish head of Somalia's Olympic Committee and Saeed Mohamed Nuur head of Somali Football Federation are confirmed dead. Prime Minister Gaas held a press conference a few hours after the blast stating that the attack was a failed attempt to deter government officials from ridding Somalia of Al Shabaab. "This will not scare us nor will it deter us from our path. Al Shabaab is facing defeat that is why they are reverting to weak and despicable tactics such as these. Innocent civilians were killed in the blast and the TFG government is working improve our security so such attacks like these do not happen," said PM Gaas. The Prime Minister sent condolences to the family of the 4 people who were killed in the blast and the many more injured including Minister of Planning Abdullahi Barre was injured in the blast but his injuries are not severe. Prime Minister Gaas thanked the security officials, troops and policemen who have been successful in stopping Al Shabaab from committing attacks like these in Mogadishu countless times. Although security has been tightened attacks in Mogadishu have been commonplace, attacks by the Al Shabaab have usually been at night and with few casualties. Analysts who spoke to GO say that this bold attack by the terrorist group was another failed attempt in regaining steam and will result in momentum for the TFG who have been gaining much ground from the Al Shabaab. GAROWE ONLINE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samsung Posted April 4, 2012 The PM today got a reality check, this war is personal to ever living Somali. Al Shabaab today brought out a Fearless Prime Minister who will not be deterred by the coward acts of savages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AsadSL Posted April 4, 2012 Well done Mr. Prime Minister. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted April 4, 2012 He should not make such threats they almost got him today i remember when Geedi visited Mogadishu in 2007 for the first time he almost was assassinated. The best thing Cabdi Cawar can do is fix the security problems in Mogadisho that's a bigger task than empty threats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted April 4, 2012 A brave man.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario B Posted April 4, 2012 Xaaji Xunjuf;814527 wrote: He should not make such threats they almost got him today i remember when Geedi visited Mogadishu in 2007 for the first time he almost was assassinated. The best thing Cabdi Cawar can do is fix the security problems in Mogadisho that's a bigger task than empty threats. What threat? isn't the job of the government to eliminate terrorist, especially their leadership of Godane and Afghani. It's also the job of the government to free all those boys who were forced to fight for Al Shaabab. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted April 4, 2012 Mario Abdicawars job is to secure Mogadishu train capable police forces and Military forces so that the nation will not rely on foreign peacekeepers and Kenyans and Ethiopians who are now freely roaming in beledweyne and baydhabo and the lower juba doing god knows what.Threats will not do the job he needs to be effective on this Mario Osama bin laden was killed is Alqaeda gone today no, are they eliminated from the face of the earth the American top officials are now negotiating with the Taliban so much for we will not negotiate with terrorists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted April 4, 2012 XX, you are sounding desperate adeer. Al Qaeda in Somalia will be eliminated insha Allah, today aside from these desperate attacks they can not project their power in Mogadishu. The secessionists agents Godane and Afghani will be eliminated and soon peace shall prevail.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted April 4, 2012 Duke we are tired of you're predictions you need to come with real practical solutions something that is workable for the citizens of Somalia instead of just empty threats this is getting really boring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted April 4, 2012 Xaaji Xunjuf;814566 wrote: Duke we are tired of you're predictions you need to come with real practical solutions something that is workable for the citizens of Somalia instead of just empty threats this is getting really boring. Mogadishu, is thriving today, its experiencing a real renaissance because of the TFG actions and strategy. This is what you and Godane want to derail.That is why you are here propagating nonsense. The war will continue and not even the death of all the top leaders will stop the end of the transition.....Its boring to you, its a matter of life and death to us... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario B Posted April 4, 2012 XX, US is talking to the Taliban not alqaeda. The TFG will not seat down with terrorists especially Godane and Afghani but I agree it should talk to nationalist who oppose foreign troops for patriotic reasons. For them the solution is to join the SOMALI NATIONAL ARMY and the rest of Somalis that despise terrorists or foreign troops then they should put their money where their mouth is and back the government troops. P.s Your enclave is also part of the problem too but I wont go into details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted April 4, 2012 General Duke;814567 wrote: Mogadishu, is thriving today, its experiencing a real renaissance because of the TFG actions and strategy. This is what you and Godane want to derail.That is why you are here propagating nonsense. The war will continue and not even the death of all the top leaders will stop the end of the transition.....Its boring to you, its a matter of life and death to us... Most of the Alshabaab soldiers are young Boys Somali kids misguided easily to be influenced you want to kill them i want to save them from further destruction the issue is not these top guys its the youth in the Shabaab organization another problem is fighting in civilian populated areas Its another a blow to the people of Somalia it will only cause more death and destruction something duke wants for the people of Somalia i wonder why?.TFG strategy is not working getting more foreign troops in Somalia Alshabaab is still operating in Mogadishu carrying out homicide attacks they are failing on security Duke and you know it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted April 4, 2012 There should be no talks with these groups. Like Colombo dealt with the Tamil Tigers, Mogadishu should wage an all out war on the terror group. Purge them all. The kids should be given an opportunity. However Godane, Xasan Dahir, Roobow and the like should be wiped out the face of the earth. This is the way to peace.. Through justice and fear of the law. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recovering-Romantics Posted April 4, 2012 Samsung;814481 wrote: http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2012/Apr/23483/somalia_sports_officials_killed_in_theatre_bombing.aspx Somalia: Suicide blast 'will not deter TFG from fighting Al Shabaab' says PM Gaas 4 Apr 4, 2012 - 8:45:04 AM MOGADISHU, Somalia Apr 4 2012 (Garowe Online) - Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Gaas says that TFG will not deter from its course of fighting Al Shabaab following a suicide bomb blast at an event in the capital, Radio Garowe reports. At an event celebrating the one year anniversary of Somalia National Television after of being off the air after the collapse of the government. An Al Shabaab agent reportedly a woman strapped herself with explosives and targeted ministers, MPs and various officials at the event. But the main target was Prime Minister Gaas who at the time was giving a speech at the event, he escaped unharmed. Scores were injured in the blast although it is still unclear how many died, two top sports officials Aden Yabarow Wiish head of Somalia's Olympic Committee and Saeed Mohamed Nuur head of Somali Football Federation are confirmed dead. Prime Minister Gaas held a press conference a few hours after the blast stating that the attack was a failed attempt to deter government officials from ridding Somalia of Al Shabaab. "This will not scare us nor will it deter us from our path. Al Shabaab is facing defeat that is why they are reverting to weak and despicable tactics such as these. Innocent civilians were killed in the blast and the TFG government is working improve our security so such attacks like these do not happen," said PM Gaas. The Prime Minister sent condolences to the family of the 4 people who were killed in the blast and the many more injured including Minister of Planning Abdullahi Barre was injured in the blast but his injuries are not severe. Prime Minister Gaas thanked the security officials, troops and policemen who have been successful in stopping Al Shabaab from committing attacks like these in Mogadishu countless times. Although security has been tightened attacks in Mogadishu have been commonplace, attacks by the Al Shabaab have usually been at night and with few casualties. Analysts who spoke to GO say that this bold attack by the terrorist group was another failed attempt in regaining steam and will result in momentum for the TFG who have been gaining much ground from the Al Shabaab. GAROWE ONLINE Tough talk for a man that is not even willing to pay the salary of the troops doing the fighting. We need to see more action & less threats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samsung Posted April 5, 2012 Recovering-Romantics;814711 wrote: Tough talk for a man that is not even willing to pay the salary of the troops doing the fighting. We need to see more action & less threats. What are you talking about? The troops have been getting paid. If your talking about higher salary that's a whole different story. As for the troops and police at this event they should all get fired along with their leaders. Men who are incapable of securing a single location are worthless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites