Ismahaan Posted September 8, 2014 UN alleges 'plot' to steal Somali assets Report reveals attempts to steal Somali assets abroad, implicating the president and a US law firm. Nairobi, Kenya - A confidential UN report alleges that Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, his former foreign minister and an American law firm conspired to steal public funds by engaging in secret contracts that gave them hefty percentages from the country's recovered overseas assets. The report, obtained by Al Jazeera and presented to the UN Security Council in July, urges the UN to call on member states and financial institutions to freeze Somali assets under their jurisdiction until "a genuinely transparent and accountable recovery process can be established". "Continuation of a recovery process in secret ... risks further exposure of overseas assets to misappropriation," said the report, urging the Somali government to disclose the original list of identified assets, which now is only known to President Mohamud and the Maryland-based law firm Shulman Rogers as well as two other individuals. The Somali government said it would only respond to the report in detail when it is officially released. Others accused of wrongdoing denied the allegations levelled against them. Shulman Rogers dismissed the allegations as "false" and "malicious," with Jeremy Schulman, the law firm's man in charge of the Somalia project, saying, in a statement sent to Al Jazeera, that the report's intention is "to discredit the Somali government, our law firm, and the individuals who have worked hard to support the asset recovery project for the people of Somalia". Jarat Chopra, the coordinator for Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group who presented the report to the UN Security Council's sanction committee, said his group stands by its findings, but refused to comment further. Terms challenged The group's mandate includes monitoring misappropriation of public funds as well as reporting on the arms embargo imposed on Somalia in 1992. The report says attempts to steal assets were thwarted after former Central Bank Governor Yussur Abrar challenged the terms of Shulman Rogers. Abrar quit after seven weeks in office. Her action generated an international scrutiny that later enabled her successor to protect some of the recovered assets. The report, however, alleges there is still "a secret architecture of misappropriation," involving President Mohamud, former Foreign Minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam, Shulman Rogers as well as Musa Haji Mohamed Ganjab and Abdiaziz Hassan Giyaajo Amalo. The report says Ganjab and Amalo, who vehemently deny the allegations, served as government advisors as well as facilitators for Shulman Rogers. "What Yussur said is baseless," Adam said in a recent interview with the satellite TV station, Somali Channel. The July report said its findings "reflects exploitation of public authority for private interests and indicates at the minimum a conspiracy to divert the recovery of overseas assets in an irregular manner". Mohamed Husein Gaas, Horn of Africa analyst at the Oslo, Norway-based Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies, told Al Jazeera the UN allegations against President Mohamud will definitely disappoint many Somalis who thought that "his regime would be a fresh start towards restoring a credible Somali government". "President Mohamud would have better reassured the Somali public if he had admitted his administration's shortcomings and started to fix them," he told Al Jazeera. The report cites Shulman Rogers as saying that $12,326,971.63 worth of assets held in the United States was transferred to its custody, with the firm retaining $2,711,125.97 for "fees, expenses and set asides,” including its five percent bonus, $616,348.63 and six percent for “expense set aside," $739,618.30. "A final amount of USD 9,001,092.25 was transferred on 2 and 5 December 2013 to a Central Bank account at the Ziraat Bankasi (Agricultural Bank of the Republic of Turkey)." The current governor of the central bank of Somalia, Bashir Issa Ali, did not receive any indication of the source of $9,001,092.25, or which assets the transfer related to or an accounting of recovered assets, said the report. It also alleges that a total of $922,913.38 was withdrawn, between July 30 to August 31, 2013, from the central bank of Somalia to defend Abdusalam Omer, the former central banker whom the UN accused of corruption last year. The report says the move further exacerbated allegations of using public funds for private interests. The 2013 allegations concerned Omer himself and not the government as a whole, says the report. The report alleges that Shulman Rogers conducted a "counter-investigation" to preserve its control over the effort to recover overseas assets and counter any perceived opposition to it. "'Pie-cutting' of overseas assets by those involved in the project entailed retention of excessive percentages and direct payments from recovered assets as well as attempts to circumvent deposits in the Central Bank of Somalia," Chopra said.link:http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2014/09/un-alleges-plot-steal-somali-assets-20149793914891856.html Sources: Aljazeera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abdullah abdul Posted September 9, 2014 The entire government is corrupt. What can you expect from a group that is unaccountable to the people? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mooge Posted September 9, 2014 walaahe this is the most disgusting person ever. ninkan xishood iyo somalinimo wa ka tagay. he is now openly stealing whatever he can. qoslaaye ilahay ha naga qabto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorKenney Posted September 9, 2014 Its almost as if he's not human. I never thought I'd say this, but I really wish Sheikh Shariif was in charge rather than Qoslaaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallaabo Posted September 9, 2014 DrK what if the SOLers here were to replace all the MPs in Mogadishu? Do you think we could get anything done given our deep divisions in politics, religion, ideology, etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorKenney Posted September 9, 2014 Deep divisions? LOL have you been to other countries ...Its not even comparable to the divisions we have on this forum. If we had leaders with just an ounce of integrity, we would be far better off as a society. I understand the Somali people are corrupt (with tribalism, hatred, etc.), but a semi-honest leader could at least lead Somalia in the right direction. But our leaders are the worst of us. And yes there are forum members here who are sick in the head (ie. "smartlander" and "Alpha Blondy"). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallaabo Posted September 9, 2014 But imagine a parliament occupied by the SOLers here!! Could it achieve anything or held anyone to account? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorKenney Posted September 9, 2014 Well it depends. Are we capable of being the bigger man and learn how to resolve our conflicts like adults? Somalis are the worst when it comes to conflict resolution. If we can learn how to do that, then I don't see why not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallaabo Posted September 9, 2014 But we are a reflection of the Somali people. If we cannot agree on anything here as is always the case, then how can we expect the wider Somali society to be any different? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorKenney Posted September 9, 2014 That's very true. We have Centralists vs Federalists. Secessionists vs Unionists. Seculars vs Islamists. Socialists vs Free Market types. And then we have Tribalism thrown in the mix. The divisions are very real and I hope we can overcome this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malistar2012 Posted September 9, 2014 Jarat Chopra Time is up Somali has Government .... The Government of Somalia needs the Money and are showing tremendous result and achievement ... The Government are using money transparent and accountability we are seeing reconstruction of all Institution of Government . Soldiers and security are getting better salary - Civil servant are being paid on time . free Schools such as Jaamacaddii Ummadda / dugsiga sare 15 May oo 23 sano kadib helay dayactitir . All Government Institution are going through construction some are done these are some latest Ministry of Foreign Affairs office daacadda Codka Ciidamada oo Maanta Si Rasmi ah Loogu Furay Muqdisho iyo Masuuliyin Sare Dowladda oo Xariga . - Dawlada Soomaaliya oo dib u Furtay Mac-hadkii Duulista ... - Wasiika Warfaafinta oo ka hadlayey xarig ka jaridii dhismaha Wasaarada Dhalinyarada & Cayaaraha ayaa . - Xukuumada oo Xariga ka jartay Xafiiska Hanti dhowraha guud Ra’iisul wasaare ku-xigeenka oo xarigga ka jaray dhismaha xarunta Wasaaradda Tacliinta sare - Dhismihii Xarunta Wasaaradda Hiddaha Iyo Tacliinta Sare Oo Maanta Dib Loo Furay Wasiirka arimaha gudaha oo maanta xariga ka jaray xarun cusub oo ay yeelatay waaxda socdaalka iyo jinsiyadaha Wasaaradda Gaadiidka iyo Duulista Hawada ee Xukuumadd .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallaabo Posted September 9, 2014 <cite> @DoctorKenney said:</cite> That's very true. We have Centralists vs Federalists. Secessionists vs Unionists. Seculars vs Islamists. Socialists vs Free Market types. And then we have Tribalism thrown in the mix. The divisions are very real and I hope we can overcome this. You have forgotten the extremists vs moderates, the traditionalists vs modernists, the patriarchalists vs feminists, the reer miyi vs reer magaal, the local vs the dayuusbaro :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malistar2012 Posted September 9, 2014 Daawo Sawirada Madaxweynaha oo Maanta Xariga ka jaray Dib u dhiska Xaruntii Fiisha gufeerno Dugsiga sare 15 May oo 23 sano kadib helay dayactir: Madaxweynaha J. F. Soomaaliya Oo Dib U Howlgeliyay Jaamacaddii Ummadda Soomaaliyeed gaarki-ugu-horeeyay-oo-la-gaarsiiyay-qeybo-katirsan-gobolka-gedo - Hiiraan- Shabelle dhex- Gobolada dhex - The Somali Gov are working hard spending the budget wisely we can see all construction and effort by this Gov to build our Nation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malistar2012 Posted September 9, 2014 Can someone ask The UN Monitor Group Jarat Chopra , how are The Gov of Somali Paying for all these Projects ? Mashruuca Aada dugsiyada oo sannad jirsaday Published on September 9, 2014 by Feysal Muse · No Comments · 4 views Mashruuca Aadan Dugsiyada ee ay dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ku dhaawacdey ayaa sannad jirsaday kaddib markii 60,000 oo ardey Soomaaliyeed iyo dhallinyaro loo diray dugsiyada waxbarashada dalka. Mashruucan oo ah mid socon doona muddo seddex sanno isla markaana lacag la’aan ah ayaa lagu doonayaa in ay waxbarashada aadaan 1 Milyan oo carruur Soomaaliyeed ah guud ahaan gobollada dalka Soomaaliya, waxaana iska kaashanaya dowladda Soomaaliya iyo hey’adda UNICEF. sannadka uu mashruucan shaqeynayo ayaa waxaa la shaqaaleysiiyey ilaa 2000, oo macallimiin ah, kuwaas oo fursad u helay in ay maamullaan waxbarashada lacag la’aanta ee dowladda Soomaaliya. Barnaamijka aada dugsiyada waxaa ku bixi doonta sida ay dowladda Soomaaliya horey u sheegtay lacag gaareysa 117, Milyan oo dollar, si waddanka looga badbaadiyo Jahliga iyo Faqriga, waana ololle ay si weyn ula dhaceen bulshada Soomaaliyeed ee gudaha iyo dibedda ku nool. Sannad kaddib ayaa waxaa socda dadaal lagu ballaarinayo olollaha waxbarashada Soomaaliya, waxaana arrintan ay wax weyn kusoo kordhin doontaa in Soomaaliya ay gaardho sanadaha soo socda heerka waxbarashada wax ka badan %50, sida ay saadaaliyeen hey’adaha waxbarashada. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khayr Posted September 9, 2014 Malistar, If Qoslaye already has a white communication Director that is milking UN/NGO money - then why are you still applying for that job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
