Chairman Cirro must change strategy to wain, part two

[galbeedi]

Before we continue on the wining strategy, let me clarify few misconceptions. Most of you know that I have a love -hate relationship with the so called landers especially the Hargeisa crowd. If you put aside tribal emotions , I am like any civilized Somali who wishes everyone peace and good health. Well, some people are already saying quietly that , if you are unionist what is the point of arguing who should be leading the Somalialnd enclave, after all, aren't they all the same in terms of this project?. Well, that is really a good question , but it could more complicated than that.

 

During Daahir Rayaall's reign, the separatists were at the height of their power and and were pushing for recognition. In 2007, through Haabsade, they took over Laascaanood city of Sool. It was the first time since it's foundation a militia occupied that town. Rayyaale refused any bilateral meeting with the Somali federal government. He arrested those who participated the Somali peace talks, and built an army that is meant to defend his agenda.

 

As soon as he was elected , Siilaanyo changed and reversed all those policies. He initiated cooperation and other bi-lateral talks, although non of them produced any results. Because of his health issues Siilaanyo was unable to achieve his original plan. Even while when he was the SNM leader , Ahmed Siilaanyo wrote a political letter emphasizing his future plans of united Somalia. If there was any group that could achieve and push for unity , it is ether east or west Burco guys. While the majority of Awdalites are pro union , their politicians are as separatist as those of Hargeisa west.

 

Muuse Biixi and his people do not have neither the history nor the qualifications to maneuver the future. Those who live west of Hargeisa do not have any relationship with most of the Landers let alone other Somalis outside Somaliland. Few years ago a friend from south Somalia who visited Hargeisa told me :

 

" waar nimanka Hargeisa iyo galbeedkeeda degani waligood lama macaamilin shicibka Soomaaliyeed ee koonfurta iyo badhtamaha jooga, aqoonba uma lahaa reerka "D block" iyo beelaha USC, kuwa kale ha kuu dambeeyaane", " waa niman aan wax xuduud ah la wadaagin Soomaalida iyo qabaailka kala duwan, waxaan ka ahayn dhibaatooyinkii dagaalka sokeeye aragtidoodu ma dhaafsana".

 

They also have anarchist tendencies. During Rayaalle's reign this group were agitating for power and were willing to spill blood to achieve it. A criminal network associated with that group , set a road block between Dilla town and Gebilay, they stopped a bus carrying passengers and singled out those from certain Awdal sub clans, and took them to the bush. They cut their throats and kept the dead body. The so called army begged them at least to release the body. It was one of those actions that created Awdal State and mobilized the diaspora. Some of those they murdered were their own maternal cousins. Even today , some of their prominent Suldaans were encouraging to loot and raid polling stations for fear of loosing the vote. If you have anarchists in the south like " Reer Galgaduud", well, we have anarchists in Somaliland in the West of Hargeisa. Last year a group of people affiliated with Muuse Biixi used petrol bombs to scare Siilaanyo and company to gain the chairmanship of the Kulmiye party.

 

Some people will say , " you Awdalites have lost only four people in that incident and may be another three some where, don't you guys know hundreds of people die in Somali tribal conflicts every year?". When Awdal State was active in the diaspora during Somali election of 2012, the AWdal delegation met with President Shariif Ahmed and asked support for their cause. During the discussions, one of the guys told The Shariif about the killing of innocent travelers in Awdal and, how the killers were still at large. Shariif Ahmed laughed of and said " Afartoo qofle maa la idinka dilay, Adeerayaaloow meeshan habeenkii Konton aa ku dhimata qof isweydiinaysana ma laha , ee waxaan idin dhihi lahaa Qaldaamiintaan Hargeisa Joogta iskala heshiiya noo".

 

Well, to that I will say , no innocent life should be killed , period. Even today the murder rate of Awdal is probably one or two a year. I will explain why i another thread.

 

Sidoo kale xadaaradaha iyo Diinta suuban ayaa nagu soo horaeysay oo dhiiga dadka in la baneysto waa nagu xaaraan.

 

So in order to make a big leap, a quarreling " Reer Galbeed" whether they are in Hargeisa or Boorama would not resolve the out standing issues of union . Now everyone including the good people of Somaliland have realized that the separation project is dead and everyone is looking an Honorable exit of this quagmire. I understand the security situation in Mogadishu and the constant presence of corrupt African troops in south will not only complicate future talks , but it may postpone any meaningful rapprochement indeterminately. As we speak no sane Somalilander will even think to join a Somalia dominated by neighbors. Before any major union talks, the foreign forces in the south must leave the country. Of course, Somalialnd has to bow down sometimes to the Ethiopian power to survive, but, at least the people are in their own land to exercise free expression of their idea. " Waa dhul shido Shisheeye oo toos ahi ka Maqan tahay".

 

 

For the typical separatist, regardless of what is going on in the world , every thing is as they suppose to be. Maandeeq is thriving and there is no need to think of the future, yet sometimes , there is strange calm before the storm. In Khaatumo region , Cali Khaliif is maneuvering back and forth. So far success and unity among his people are elusive, but if he keeps trying , he may find his gold mind in one of these days. Another leader may take the helm and gain support. They may not have the necessary resources , but they have both human resource and a massive open plains to plot and organize. It is one of those movements waiting fertile ground.

 

There are unusual noises coming from the mountains of Sanaag these days. Sanaag is by far the largest province in Somalia, it has the Golis range mountains, agricultural plains, and long Red Sea coast. So far the communities co-exit peacefully despite their differences in their outlook of the future. Many of the Sanaag Bari residents are highly connected to the Puntland project. 20% of the residents of Boosaaso are from Sanaag. Because of their geographical location, It is the easiest region to organize an insurgency to establish a tribal homeland like any other. Unless meaningful change comes in the coming years, expect full fledged insurgency.

 

Despite the agitations of the diaspora , there is no credible threat from Awdal in Somalilnd, so the main problems that could engulf the region are from the east. In the light these movements, the status qua will not last. Now those of us who wish a peaceful Somali union must also choose sides for the future of the Somali republic including our people who reside on the north side of the republic. On that note, I believe C/raxman Cirro and company would be much better in terms of future negotiations and righting many wrongs that have taken place in Somalia since the independence. In Somaliland no political party is immune of the entrenched tribal loyalty while seeking for power, yet if the leaders are visionary, they could make their party national or a big umbrella that can accommodate a diverse group of people.

 

The West Burco cumming is one of the largest in Somaliland. Other than Awdal region and Sool, they reside, in Hargeisa, Berbera, Togdheer and Sanaag. They have tribal borders from so many other Somalis. In the hawd region of Zone five , they have huge presence. During the British mandate and early years of independence , they were the early pioneers of many firsts. They produced some of the most famous Somalis of education, culture and politics. I believe that they have both the land mass, connection and historical background to bring Somalilnd to a new future of prosperity and union to Somalia.

 

Here are the many firsts from this community:

 

1-Mohamed Naxar, the first chairman SNL and one of it's founders.

2-Xaaji Yusuf Xaaji Aadan ( 1914-2005), The first founder of Somali politica aprty in Somaliland and pioneer of Somali education. He composed the Somali national anthem ( qolabaa calankeedu waa cayne , inagana kenu waa cirkoo kale e). He left behind a large family , among them is Fowsiya Xaaji aadan the former Somali foriegn minister and one of the founders of the Hargeisa University.

2- Major General Mohamed Caynaanshe, the second highest army leader in 1969 who were in line to succeed Siyaad Barre as the military chief. Later was executed by Biad barre along with Gabayre andC/qaadir Dheel.

3-Husein Mohamed Tanzani, he was one of the first Somalis to graduate from Harvard University, one of the early founders of ( Akadaamiyada cilmiga iyo dhaqanka Soomaaliyeed) of many education institutes and pioneer and culture and politics. If you want to see him in action , please check the Waaberi tour of Lagos in 1977, he is the man not only introducing the singers, but also translating the lyrics and those who composed. It is a classic.

4- Sayid Ahmed Sheekh Muuse, the first ever Somali to graduate from Azhar university and the first founder of Islam oriented political party " the Somali HisbuAllah party.

5-Mohamuud Ahmed Ali, the fist founder of Somali education, and is called the father of Somali education.

6-C/laahi qarshi, co-founded and sang the Somali national anthem. Pioneer of of Somali culture and music.

7- Cali Sugule ( Dun Carbeed), one of the greatest composers of modern Somali folklore. Among his famous lyrics: Af qalaad aqoontu miyaa , Afrikaay Hurudooy the famous Gesiga dhilkisa geerida dishaay geeshka ha ba'o, sang by Hibo nuura and Saleebaan Tubeec.

8-A/raxmaan Tuur, the first President of Somalilnd.

9-Sheekh Mustafe Haaruun, a well known Islamic scholar.

10- Ali A/raxman, the first ever Somali pilot.

11- Colonel Hassan Kayd, the coup leader of 1961.

 

There are many more, but let us leave it there for now. No wonder they are called the lions . Other than one or two, most of these were past of Somali history. Despite their pioneering achievements, they were not successful politically. People like Warrand Cadde , who follows the money, probably has undermined their commitment for party politics and honor, yet , if there is anyone to bridge the gab between Somalia and Soomaaliland , it is this group. They can calm the waters in Sanaag and find modern solutions for this out dated problems.

 

Any way, before we spend a lot of ink about ( Biciidkaan Dilli Doono)future political configurations, or what this or that group could achieve , there is election to be won first.

 

let us go back to the strategy.......

 

stay tuned to part 3..... to be continued.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

what a load of nonsense ur not doing wadani any good by saying they will abandon somaliland sell us out to the koonfurians i doubt that will happen. kulmiye and wadani are the same when it comes to the glorious state of somaliland. ideologically there is little difference what u dont know the group ur talking about are the most hard core somaliland extremist just because they border other clans doesnt change anything. they say it themselves cadawahaanu kaga beeganahay curubta reer sheikh. we are the guardians of the childeren of the sheikh meaning the 8 sons. they fought the hardest against general afweyne. we are the same when it comes to somaliland there is no difference between the residents of hargeysa east or west. kulmiye opened talks with the koonfurians its a strategy we voted for the guurti and parliament adopted. it has nothing to do with siilaanyo wanting or loving koonfurians more than cigaals sub clan. what u dont understand no clan or sub clan decides the faith of sl its a collective decision we made and we uphold it doesnt matter whether ciiro or biixi or faisal is in power. galbeedi for a person from somaliland u know so little about your fellow countrymen. perhaps oodweyne can school you more about this issue. the first colonel who questioned the very union was mujahid xassan kayd walanwal raximullah 1961. guess which habar he was yes he was habar jones and was one of somaliland finest colonels before the snm before cigaal before silaanyo he was the father and inspiration that we can have a somaliland of our own. marka adeer reerka burushka xaarka ka daa. wadani wa xisbi somalilandnimadu ku suntantahay very deep routed waliba. actually wadani believes that talks with the somalia is useless and should not be considered they said that a few months ago. kulmiyaba jecel la hadalka koonfurianska but that to wil come to an end some how.

[Che -Guevara]

This is how it goes in Somali politics regardless where you are:

 

The man in question promises big, cuts deals with traditional leaders who encourages voters to back him, backed by sleazy business and once in power, he and his cronies rob the people blind.

 

The gullible voters complain about him like they did others before him. They latch on to opposition group that goes through the same exercise.

 

In the end, the only thing that changes (or not change) is those in power enrich themselves and build houses in far lands.

 

The public is poor while the young die in the high seas or held captive by cruel Arabs in the Sahara Desert.

 

How Cirro be any different from Siilaanyo, they are cut from the same cloth.

 

An soler will be posting how Cirro is great leader once Cirro is in power and other solers will condemn him.

 

Our good friend Salaax is in the running for this post hehe.