Great to see KG, RA, PP and the Celtics win this one. Its been a long time coming. Sorry PM. Just not good enough.

^^yeah yeah. Enjoy it,,,

The more I look at those two clauses the more I think they have been had!

LoooooL My bad. Edited Question still remains Zafirow

Original In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA (TFG) And THE ALLIANCE FOR THE RE-LIBERATION OF SOMALIA (ARS) 1. The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia and the Alliance for Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) attending a meeting from 31 May to 9 June 2008 in Djibouti, facilitated by the UN. They are hereafter referred to as "the Parties". 2. The Parties gave their respective analyses of the 18 year old crisis and made proposals aimed at restoring trust, confidence and at ending the conflict. Their discussion led to the present Agreement. 3.The primary requirement of this Agreement is to: ensure the cessation of all armed confrontation and a political settlement for a durable peace; promote a peaceful environment; avoid a security vacuum; facilitate the protection of the population and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance and call for the convening of a reconstruction and development conference. 4. The Parties noted that: a. Over the past eighteen years, Somalia has suffered massive human losses, insecurity and vast destruction of its physical infrastructure and other vital public investments. A whole generation of young people and adults has been sacrificed or denied education and development; b. The human and humanitarian situation is continuously deteriorating. At the same time, the country’s international image and standing have been seriously undermined; c. This tragic situation, and the fact that eighteen years of war and conflict have brought neither durable peace nor stability and inspired by patriotic and religious examples of compromise. 5. Decided to: a. Reaffirm the dignity, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Somalia; b. Take courageous measures to finally bring this situation to an end and resolve the crisis through peaceful means. 6. Agreed on: a. The termination of all acts of armed confrontation by the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) and its allies and by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and its allies; b. The cessation of armed confrontation shall come into force thirty (30) days from the signing of this agreement throughout the national territory; c. The cessation of armed confrontation is approved for an initial period of ninety (90) days, renewable. 7. The Parties agreed from the date of coming into effect of this Agreement: a. To request the United Nations, consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 1814 and within a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days, to authorize and deploy an international stabilization force from countries that are friends of Somalia excluding neighboring states; b. Within a period of 120 days of the signing of this agreement the TFG will act in accordance with the decision that has already been taken by the Ethiopian Government to withdraw its troops from Somalia after the deployment of a sufficient number of UN Forces; c. The ARS shall, through a solemn public statement, cease and condemn all acts of armed violence in Somalia and dissociate itself from any armed groups or individuals that do not adhere to the terms of this Agreement. 8. To ensure the effective implementation of this Agreement, the Parties agree to: a. Undertake all necessary measures to ensure unhindered humanitarian access and assistance to affected populations; b. Refrain from declarations and actions inconsistent with the peaceful spirit of this Agreement; c. Establish a Joint Security Committee to follow up the implementation of security arrangements within fifteen (15) days of the signing of this Agreement. The composition and mandate of this Committee, chaired by the UN, shall be adopted within the same period. 9. A High Level Committee, chaired by the UN, should be established within fifteen (15) days of the signing of this Agreement to follow up on issues relating to the political cooperation between the Parties and concerns over justice and reconciliation. These issues will be discussed at a conference to be organized by 30 July 2008. 10. The Parties will work with all other relevant Somali stakeholders to ensure the full and effective implementation of this agreement. 11. The Parties call on the international community to help provide the adequate resources for the implementation and follow-up of this Agreement. The Parties also consider it a priority to convene within the next six (6) months an international conference aimed at addressing Somalia’s Reconstruction and Development. Djibouti 9 June 2008 Transitional Federal Government Alliance for Re-Liberation of Somalia United Nations Observer States: Observer Groups: France African Union United Kingdom League of Arab States United States Organization of Islamic Conference Kingdom of Saudi Arabia European Union Djibouti New/revised text is in bold In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA (TFG) And THE ALLIANCE FOR THE RE-LIBERATION OF SOMALIA (ARS) 1. The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia and the Alliance for Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) attending a meeting from 31 May to 9 June 2008 in Djibouti, facilitated by the UN. They are hereafter referred to as "the Parties". 2. The Parties gave their respective analyses of the 18 year old crisis and made proposals aimed at restoring trust, confidence and at ending the conflict. Their discussion led to the present Agreement. 3.The primary requirement of this Agreement is to: ensure the cessation of all armed confrontation and a political settlement for a durable peace; promote a peaceful environment; avoid a security vacuum; facilitate the protection of the population and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance and call for the convening of a reconstruction and development conference. 4. The Parties noted that: a. Over the past eighteen years, Somalia has suffered massive human losses, insecurity and vast destruction of its physical infrastructure and other vital public investments. A whole generation of young people and adults has been sacrificed or denied education and development; b. The human and humanitarian situation is continuously deteriorating. At the same time, the country’s international image and standing have been seriously undermined; c. This tragic situation, and the fact that eighteen years of war and conflict have brought neither durable peace nor stability and inspired by patriotic and religious examples of compromise. 5. Decided to: a. Reaffirm the dignity, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Somalia; b. Take courageous measures to finally bring this situation to an end and resolve the crisis through peaceful means. 6. Agreed on: a. The termination of all acts of armed confrontation by the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) and its allies and by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and its allies; b. The cessation of armed confrontation shall come into force thirty (30) days from the signing of this agreement throughout the national territory; c. The cessation of armed confrontation is approved for an initial period of ninety (90) days, renewable. 7. The Parties agreed from the date of coming into effect of this Agreement: a. The United Nations, consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 1814 and within a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days, will authorize and deploy an international stabilization force from countries that are friends of Somalia excluding neighboring states; b. Within a period of 120 days of the signing of this agreement, the Ethiopian Government will withdraw its troops from Somalia; c. Once the period of 120 has elapsed and the Ethiopian troops have withdrawn with an international stabilization force in place , the ARS shall, through a solemn public statement, cease and condemn all acts of armed violence in Somalia and dissociate itself from any armed groups or individuals that do not adhere to the terms of this Agreement. 8. To ensure the effective implementation of this Agreement, the Parties agree to: a. Undertake all necessary measures to ensure unhindered humanitarian access and assistance to affected populations; b. Refrain from declarations and actions inconsistent with the peaceful spirit of this Agreement; c. Establish a Joint Security Committee to follow up the implementation of security arrangements within fifteen (15) days of the signing of this Agreement. The composition and mandate of this Committee, chaired by the UN, shall be adopted within the same period. 9. A High Level Committee, chaired by the UN, should be established within fifteen (15) days of the signing of this Agreement to follow up on issues relating to the political cooperation between the Parties and concerns over justice and reconciliation. These issues will be discussed at a conference to be organized by 30 July 2008. 10. The Parties will work with all other relevant Somali stakeholders to ensure the full and effective implementation of this agreement. 11. The Parties call on the international community to help provide the adequate resources for the implementation and follow-up of this Agreement. The Parties also consider it a priority to convene within the next six (6) months an international conference aimed at addressing Somalia’s Reconstruction and Development. Djibouti 9 June 2008 Transitional Federal Government Alliance for Re-Liberation of Somalia United Nations Observer States: Observer Groups: France African Union United Kingdom League of Arab States United States Organization of Islamic Conference Kingdom of Saudi Arabia European Union Djibouti

Of course these simple differences of opinion will be lost on some intellectual Somalis. And they will engage in all manner of fall outs and derogatory remarks with regards to this deal. Those who don't support it are totally anti-peace, warmongers, and "confused Shabaabs". Ridiculous notions/comparisons of Diaspora madmen praying for the continuation of the suffering in Muqdisho will be invoked. Thou art a cyber Mujahid who calls for more suffering from your comfort zones. What can't you support the peace deal signed by the Nelson Mandela of Somalis? This is what the Prophet would have done at Hudabiyah! Such is the defense and rally cry on SOL these days. Aar maad ka daysid The more I read this agreement the more doubts creep into my mind.

Edit ^^oo debbeda maad ku qalajisid dharka? :rolleyes:

I saw it a plane journey. With little else on offer (some Queen Latifa bank robbery movie), I came across this and simply thought, ok whats this party all about expecting a sinister plot to unravel then boom! Action all the way to the end.

2-0 to the Dutch

Originally posted by General Duke: Its a good move by Puntland. Djibouti is on board and Eritrea ever isolated. This is a grand offering to our kinfolk in Djibouti combating a common enemy. The use of geela iyo ari to 'isolate' Eritrea

2-0 to the Italiano

Not one to jump up and down about movies but this is a straight up CLASSIC! The cinematography (is that the correct term?) is excellent! All shot in on a digicam. The camera work is brilliant. Thanks to Al Qatariya :cool: http://www.cloverfieldmovie.com/

Italy 1 up and the French down to 10 men. Holland just scored

These Londoners have too many events on :mad: Hope to meet the man himself soon IA

Apocalypto anyone?

Isolated tribe spotted in Brazil http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7426869.stm One of South America's few remaining uncontacted indigenous tribes has been spotted and photographed on the border between Brazil and Peru. The Brazilian government says it took the images to prove the tribe exists and help protect its land. The pictures, taken from an aeroplane, show red-painted tribe members brandishing bows and arrows. More than half the world's 100 uncontacted tribes live in Brazil or Peru, Survival International says. Stephen Corry, the director of the group - which supports tribal people around the world - said such tribes would "soon be made extinct" if their land was not protected. 'Monumental crime' Survival International says that although this particular group is increasing in number, others in the area are at risk from illegal logging. What do the pictures tell us? In pictures: Brazil tribe The photos were taken during several flights over one of the most remote parts of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil's Acre region. They show tribe members outside thatched huts, surrounded by the dense jungle, pointing bows and arrows up at the camera. "We did the overflight to show their houses, to show they are there, to show they exist," the group quoted Jose Carlos dos Reis Meirelles Junior, an official in the Brazilian government's Indian affairs department, as saying. "This is very important because there are some who doubt their existence." He described the threats to such tribes and their land as "a monumental crime against the natural world" and "further testimony to the complete irrationality with which we, the 'civilised' ones, treat the world". Disease is also a risk, as members of tribal groups that have been contacted in the past have died of illnesses that they have no defence against, ranging from chicken pox to the common cold. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7426794.stm

Got a feeling the Italians will go throw tonight.

^^Thats tragic.

^^1982 mate ps lets leave Ibti's topic alone.

Why not post your poem here?

LoL@JB P, Ngonge is a lost cause mate. Af Carabigii baa masgaxdiisa ka buuxa. Ibti, too late

Originally posted by J.a.c.a.y.l.b.a.r.o: quote: 3)Between the ages of 31-55 and willing to do a face to face interview. You're not qualified North, face to face is required in your age frame ,, Sorry mate, i still fall within no. 1 by a few years :cool:

JB I think we have more people for our little experiment

Just hide you no Ibti. You know what faraxs are like Send me the qs.

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