Dr_Osman Posted May 16, 2012 Somali leader backs Indian action against pirates New Delhi, May 15 : Against the backdrop of Somali pirates currently holding over 60 Indian sailors as hostages, the African country's Puntland state has backed military operations to rescue them and to fight piracy, even as its President Abdirahman Mohammed Mohamud Farole is in India to work out a naval capacity building agreement. "I always support the military operations to fight piracy," Farole told reporters on the sidelines of an event he dressed at the Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA) at Sapru House here. He was responding to queries if the Puntland government will support Indian military action to rescue its sailors held hostage by Somali pirates all along Somalia's 3,300-km coast, of which 1,300 km fall in Puntland's jurisdiction. However, the feasibility of operations depended on the assessment of those forces wanting to take action. "If they ask for our support on the land, we can assist them," he added. Puntland is a semi-autonomous state in north-eastern Somalia, which is now witnessing credible governance under Farole after two decades of internal conflict. However, Farole, a leading anti-piracy advocate, had a word of caution on the fight against the sea brigands. "If you don't stop the option of ransom payment, you won't stop piracy. That (ransom) encourages new recruits and that (piracy) never ends," he said. The other option to deter the pirates, according to the Puntland president, was to fight indirectly through other means such as denying access to the seas for the pirates and ensuring economic growth on the Somali coast that could offer youths alternative employment opportunities. Though there were no ship held hostage in Puntland as of now, Farole admitted that pirates did escape into their territory "sometimes" from neighbouring areas when the government forces fight them on land. "We are fighting them on the land, but we do not have support from the sea. We do not have the means to reach them in the sea. International forces off the shore do not want to hurt them because they are afraid the hostage may be hurt and that doesn't work (in the anti-piracy fight)," he said. The Puntland chief, who is scheduled to meet Indian political leadership, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Wednesday, said he will discuss a military agreement with India, particularly in capacity building of its forces to fight piracy both on land and at sea. "Yes, definitely. Training...mainly to support training," he said to queries if a military agreement would be discussed with the Indian leaders. However, he said his government does not allow any foreign military base in Puntland. On the endstate he wished to achieve in both the fight against piracy and governance in Somalia that has been torn apart due to two decades of internal strife, he said: "Ten years from now, I expect Somalia to be united and prosperous, and become a honourable part of the comity of nations." Earlier, addressing a gathering of diplomats, former ambassadors and strategic affairs experts, Farole said his government is committed to do its utmost to safely release hostages held by pirates in the region, although most pirates had relocated outside Puntland. "Puntland government strongly and consistently rejects ransom payments as the primary factor fuelling piracy attacks. We believe that expensive naval patrols off the coast of Somalia cannot eradicate piracy alone, as long as the world continues to neglect the domestic conditions that produce piracy." He also noted that the costs and legal ramifications of piracy prosecutions in foreign countries is another obstacle. "These are problems that could be overcome by pursuing a new comprehensive approach to tackling piracy in full partnership with the Somali people and their institutions," he added. (IANS) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Osman Posted May 16, 2012 I am sorry guys but the fact remains Puntland is a National Government meeting with heads of state in India!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted May 16, 2012 Dr.Osman,Qarankii Somalia ma ka quusatay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Osman Posted May 16, 2012 Madaxweyne Faroole oo khudbad dheer ka jeediyay Golaha Hindiya u qaabilsan Arimaha Dibada, Maantana la kulmaya Raysal wasaaraha Hindiya Posted by Pi on May 16th, 2012 New Delhi(Pi) Madaxweynaha Dowlada Puntland ee Soomaaliya Dr. Cabdiraxmaan Sheikh Mohamed Faroole oo ku guda jira booqasho rasmi ah oo uu ku joogo Dalka Hindiya ayaa maanta la kulmaya Raysal wasaaraha Hindiya PM Manmohan Singh kulanka oo ka dhacaya xarunta Dowlada Hindiya ee New delhi, Madaxweyne Faroole wuxuu shalay khudbad dheer oo ku saasan ladagaalanka Burcad badeedka ka jeediyey Aqalka Sapru House oo uu kula hadlayay Goæaha Arimaha dibada u qaabilsan Hindiya, Madaxweye Faroole wuxuu sheegey inuu had iyo jeer taageero qorsho kasta iyo howlgal kasta oo lagula dagaalamayo Burcad badeedka, wuxuuna hoosta ka xariiqey in Dowlada Puntland ay had iyo jeer kasoo hor jeedo lacagaha Madaxfurashada loo siiyo burcad badeedka. “I always support the military operations to fight piracy,” Farole told reporters on the sidelines of an event he dressed at the Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA) at Sapru House in New Delhi. Madaxweynaha Puntland wuxuu kaloo sheege in Dowlada Puntland ay garab taagneyd Cidiamada Hindiya xili ay soo badbaadinayeen Dad u dhashay Hindiya oo xoog loogasoo daayay Burcad Badeedka, wuxuu kaloo raaciyey in Dowlada Puntland ay had iyo jeer garab taagan tahay cid walba oo la dagaalamaysa Burcad badeedka wuxuu yiri Dr. Faroole “If they ask for our support on the land, we can assist them,”. Maanta ayuu Madaxweyne Faroole iyo wafdiga uu hogaaminayo ay la kulmayaan Raysal wasaaraha Hindiya Manmohan Singh, Wasiirka Arimaha Gudaha Dowlada Puntland Cabdullahi Ahmed Jamac Ilka Jiir wuxuu isna la kulmayaa dhigiisa Hindiya. Puntlandi.com kala soco Wararka rasmiga ah ee safarka Madaxweynaha Dowlada Puntland iyo wafdiga la socda oo uu kamid yahay Wasiirka Arimaha Gudaha Cabdullahi Ilka Jiir. Puntlandi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Osman Posted May 16, 2012 Waa guuuuuuuul soo hoyatay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted May 16, 2012 Dr_Osman;830505 wrote: Puntland is a National Government meeting with heads of state in India!!! ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 16, 2012 Dr_Osman;830505 wrote: I am sorry guys but the fact remains Puntland is a National Government meeting with heads of state in India!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samsung Posted May 16, 2012 Osman please cut out the "Oh My God" India got nothing on Puntland. And President Faroole is the real King. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 16, 2012 Samsung;830521 wrote: Osman please cut out the "Oh My God" India got nothing on Puntland. And President Faroole is the real King. Long Live the Real President of Somalia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted May 16, 2012 Where are the pictures detoore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Abdul Posted May 16, 2012 Xaaji Xunjuf;830534 wrote: Laakin detoore OMG iska daa hablaha yar yar eeh naasuhu u so baxeen ba yidha OMG manad dakhtar ahayn. looooooooooooooooooooooooooooool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
