Puntland says over $3M of $9.6 m siezed in Mogadishu was salaries of its soldiers

[Deeq A.]

MOGADISHU (HOL) - The President of semi-autonomous regional state of Puntland, Abdiweli Ali Gaas said over three millions USD of the funds confiscated at Mogadishu Airport was salaries of over 2000 Puntland soldiers.

Somali officials had seized plane carrying three unmarked bags stashed with 9.6 million USD from United Arab Emirates (UAE).

President Gaas told VOA Somali that tranche of the funds seized in Mogadishu was destined to pay salaries of the soldiers trained by UAE in Puntland State.

"Yes, $3600,000 of the amount (seized) was allocated for Puntland state, according to what the ambassador  (UAE) told us, In Puntland State, there are thousands of UAE trained soldiers, the funds were intended for the salaries and logistics of these forces," said Gaas.

The President has dismissed reports claiming the withdrawal of UAE trainers and others Emirati workers in Puntland state.

"The government of UAE told us that it did not disband the military training in Puntland state. In fact, UAE is doing crucial work for us," said Gas. "They are fighting against illegal fishing, they are fighting against illegal immigrants and they fighting against Al-Shabab and ISIS, therefore are doing heavy task here (in Puntland). If they withdraw, something bad might happen."

The leader also confirmed that the Gulf nation was still carrying out the training of the forces and other operations in the state despite UAE's announcement to cancel its mission in Somalia.

" It has no benefit for Somalia, if UAE withdraw because it could have an impact on us, the Emirates train and pay the salaries of soldiers, they also implement millions of USD projects in Somalia, so they are still operating," he emphasized.

He expressed hope over the ongoing talks between governments of Somali and UAE.

The Arabian Peninsula nation sent trainers to Puntland state in 2010.

Over 2400 soldiers who were trained by UAE are currently serving Puntland forces

 

[Old_Observer]

8 hours ago, Deeq A. said:

"The government of UAE told us that it did not disband the military training in Puntland state. In fact, UAE is doing crucial work for us," said Gas. "They are fighting against illegal fishing, they are fighting against illegal immigrants and they fighting against Al-Shabab and ISIS, therefore are doing heavy task here (in Puntland). If they withdraw, something bad might happen."

 

 

[Tallaabo]

11 hours ago, Deeq A. said:

MOGADISHU (HOL) - The President of semi-autonomous regional state of Puntland, Abdiweli Ali Gaas said over three millions USD of the funds confiscated at Mogadishu Airport was salaries of over 2000 Puntland soldiers.

Somali officials had seized plane carrying three unmarked bags stashed with 9.6 million USD from United Arab Emirates (UAE).

President Gaas told VOA Somali that tranche of the funds seized in Mogadishu was destined to pay salaries of the soldiers trained by UAE in Puntland State.

"Yes, $3600,000 of the amount (seized) was allocated for Puntland state, according to what the ambassador  (UAE) told us, In Puntland State, there are thousands of UAE trained soldiers, the funds were intended for the salaries and logistics of these forces," said Gaas.

The President has dismissed reports claiming the withdrawal of UAE trainers and others Emirati workers in Puntland state.

"The government of UAE told us that it did not disband the military training in Puntland state. In fact, UAE is doing crucial work for us," said Gas. "They are fighting against illegal fishing, they are fighting against illegal immigrants and they fighting against Al-Shabab and ISIS, therefore are doing heavy task here (in Puntland). If they withdraw, something bad might happen."

The leader also confirmed that the Gulf nation was still carrying out the training of the forces and other operations in the state despite UAE's announcement to cancel its mission in Somalia.

" It has no benefit for Somalia, if UAE withdraw because it could have an impact on us, the Emirates train and pay the salaries of soldiers, they also implement millions of USD projects in Somalia, so they are still operating," he emphasized.

He expressed hope over the ongoing talks between governments of Somali and UAE.

The Arabian Peninsula nation sent trainers to Puntland state in 2010.

Over 2400 soldiers who were trained by UAE are currently serving Puntland forces

 

This sounds to me like a complete surrender and begging for mercy 

Both Villa Somalia and Puntland are now at the feet of the al-Nahyan and al-Makhtuum families begging to be given a second chance to be an obedient client state and dabodhilifs

Bal waalidiina maxaad marka hore biyihii fadhiyay dhiiqo uga dhigteen oo ugu bootayseen dad iyo dal aanay Soomaaliyadiina AMISOM dhabta ku hayso marnaba la gorgortami karayn siyaasad ahaan iyo dhaqaale ahaanba. Bal maxaa idiin diiday inaydu afkiina iska haysataan oo kaalmadaa la idi siinayo iska qaadataan idinkoon dadkii amnigiina iyo dhaqaalihiinuba ku dhisnaa xagxagan. 

[Old_Observer]

8 hours ago, Tallaabo said:

Both Villa Somalia and Puntland are now at the feet of the al-Nahyan and al-Makhtuum families begging to be given a second chance to be an obedient client state and dabodhilifs

The problem is that Puntland was always ready to sacrifice for the country, but this went very fast and also without Puntlands participation. Was all done in Mogadishu and now has gone to a level even Mogadishu cannot handle.

Normally every step should have been done with consultation. The fact that it was used in the Jawari-Khyre tussle made it branching to all sorts and directions.

Hopefully the president can repair what can be repaired soon.

 

[galbeedi]

Now you became the puntland spokes person. Puntland is our land and what is good for Somalia is good for puntland. 

Shaqo yeelo saaxiib. Somali budget can cover what ever gap the Dubai guys left behind. The Dubai cash of destabilization and the smuggling weapons from Ethiopia to al shabaab are among the major issues facing us. We kicked one and the next one must flow 

then you would claim that kicking out Ethiopia will be detrimental to Somalia. On this issue we follow the decisions our government leaders. 

Nama taqaanid ,laakiin  beri hore waxaanu nifhi “gumeysi dherag leh gaajo gobonimo leh baa ka fiican”

[Old_Observer]

19 minutes ago, galbeedi said:

  what is good for Somalia is good for puntland.

 

[galbeedi]

The Bantu will leave soon and the tiger will be back in the Horn of Africa. 

 

[Old_Observer]

5 hours ago, galbeedi said:

The Bantu will leave soon and the tiger will be back in the Horn of Africa. 

 

 

"May God save you from the teeth of tiger, the venom of cobra and the revenge of Afghan" -

Alexander the great.

In the mean time the Bantu has become a lion to some degree, but your wishes is good. Uganda is now an oil producing country, has a big Somali community and successful at that in its country, has allies in Mogadishu who are really close, and has America behind it.