He is right, wadanka amxaaro iyo bantu baa gacanta ku haya!

The Palestinian Authority has said it will exhume the remains of its late leader, Yasser Arafat, to investigate new claims that he was murdered with the radioactive isotope polonium-210, the same substance used to assassinate the Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko. The claim that Arafat – who died in Paris in 2004 – may have been poisoned first emerged in the immediate aftermath of his death and was revived earlier this week after a nine-month investigation by al-Jazeera, which was given access to Arafat's personal effects by his widow Suha. "The Authority, as it always has been, is ready to completely co-operate with and clear the way for an investigation into the true causes leading to the martyrdom of the late president," said Nabil Abu Rudeineh, a spokesman for the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas. He did not give a date for when this might occur. Many Palestinians have long suspected that Arafat was murdered by Israeli agents. Arafat's body is buried in a mausoleum at his compound where he was besieged and in effect confined by Israeli forces before his death. The alleged detection of polonium on his toothbrush and on his clothes after an examination by the Institut de Radiophysique in Lausanne, Switzerland, has deepened the mystery over the cause of Arafat's death, but appears to contradict the restricted medical report produced by French doctors after Arafat died at Percy hospital in Paris. That report, leaked to the New York Times in 2005, concluded that Arafat had died after a stroke after suffering from the blood disorder disseminated intravascular coagulation or DIC. That in turned appeared to have been caused by a mystery infection the cause of which the French doctors were unable to diagnose at the time. The French report was originally kept secret by doctors citing concern for Arafat's privacy. However, no trace of metals or drugs was found by blood toxicology tests performed at three different laboratories: the criminal division of physics and chemistry at the Institute of Criminal Research of the National Gendarmerie; the department of clinical biochemistry, toxicology and pharmacology at Percy; and the French army's radiotoxicology control laboratory. While it is known that Israeli officials – including the former Israeli president Ariel Sharon's then deputy Ehud Olmert – had discussed "eliminating" Arafat "as a terror head", the emergence of Arafat's effects after so long is unlikely to prove how he died, something only an autopsy is likely to reveal. "I can confirm to you that we measured an unexplained, elevated amount of unsupported polonium-210 in the belongings of Mr Arafat that contained stains of biological fluids," François Bochud, director of the Lausanne institute, said in the documentary. Bochud said the only way to confirm the findings would be to exhume Arafat's body to test it for polonium-210. "But we have to do it quite fast because polonium is decaying, so if we wait too long, for sure, any possible proof will disappear," he added. Polonium has a short half life – 138 days. Although it exists as a trace element, the levels found on Arafat's clothes, including on a urine stain, were almost nine times that found by the laboratory on a control sample. Although Arafat is often described as having died after a sudden illness, his health had been declining. Those who encountered him in the months before his death noted a tremor in the Palestinian leader's hands. Equally puzzling is the change in attitude of Arafat's widow, Suha, who was engaged in a battle with other members of his medical team over Arafat's care in his last days. It was reported that there was no full autopsy after Arafat's death because Suha had refused permission. Now, however, al-Jazeera quotes her as saying that she did want further blood tests from the Percy hospital but when she requested access, the hospital told her the samples had been destroyed. "I was not satisfied with that answer," she told the television station. "Usually a very important person, like Yasser, they would keep traces – maybe they don't want to be involved in it?" She told al-Jazeera: "At least I've done something to explain to the Palestinian people, to the Arab and Muslim generation all over the world, that it was not a natural death, it was a crime." Dr Hanan Ashrawi, a senior figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organisation, said on Wednesday: "We believed all along Yasser Arafat was assassinated and now we have evidence that polonium was used and we are willing to co-operate in any way necessary with investigations to get to the truth. "We suspect the people who repeatedly called for his death, including Ariel Sharon and others in Israel. We suspect those people in the region with access to polonium and we suspect the people who attempted to blow up his headquarters. We have circumstantial evidence indicating Israel – now we need concrete criminal evidence." A senior Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, dismissed the Palestinian accusations as "baseless", adding: "It was the Palestinians who made the conscious decision, for whatever reason, to keep Arafat's medical records closed to the public. Until those records are laid open, this is all pure conspiracy." Polonium is a very rare natural element, which although it has been found in tobacco smoke produced in plants grown with phosphate fertilisers is extremely difficult to produce in significant quantities. Due to the sophisticated nature of the production process, it is made almost exclusively by national governments. It does not emit gamma radiation, instead emitting alpha particles incapable of penetrating the human skin, so if Arafat was poisoned he would have had to ingest it. There is very little scientific consensus about its effect on the human body. Clayton Swisher, the al-Jazeera reporter behind the investigation, points out that three of the six known deaths due to polonium exposure occurred in Israel in the 1960s. "While I am not accusing them, Israel does possess polonium and has seen first-hand its effects," he said. Swisher, who describes Arafat's death as a "great injustice", suggests his report may have produced the first tangible evidence that it was the result of "foul play".

Shariif was pushed by the US State Department, on which planet did Sudanese and Djibouti support get him elected.

Xaaji Xunjuf;848021 wrote: I AM CONFUSED! :confused:

They had nothing to 1 billion BBL 5 years ago, and this is what they have build. They haven't spend 45 billion BBL worth of oil which is proven now after 40 companies came. If they build, it will be attractive for people to come and invest.

Haatu;847887 wrote: Somalia, I didn't say that it doesn't define the borders, but it paves the way for foreign countries to make claims. As for the Capital, does that even need to be put before any parliament? The capital is Muqdisho . Ama ku farax ama ka nax, this is a reality. Freeman, who says our armies have to fight? But what we can do is force the Ethiopians to call a referendum. That way, the people can decide. But I just want you to know how important economically that land is. Lol, what if the people of the region wants the capital to be part of their federal state?

You took too long. The borders have been defined in Article 7 Section 2. Capital will be decided by new parliament as told in Article 9.

I bet you haven't even read it. Tell me what it says about the capital! I already know, don't take long cause I know you went to read it now. Also tell me the borders, WHICH HAVE BEEN DEFINED! Quick, tell me!

Faan badanaa, he himself needs help and relies of USAID. Get the hell outta here, Mr Laanyo.

We will let AsadSL decide.

RedSea;847818 wrote: That particular picture of the Horses is not Talex or anywhere near it. That is from Banka Gaaroodi in Southern region of Hargeisa. Also Not so sure about Somaliland having Gorrilas With Carafaat you need to: Read | Between | The Lines

The-freeman;847808 wrote: Is that a fancy way of saying metaphor?? :cool: I am afraid that's what he's saying. With Carafaat, you don't know what's up. The sneakiness is strong in this one.

Problem. Solved.

A lot of animals, I see. :D:D:D

Range Resources revealed that the profit sharing will be 58% to Somalia, the rest to companies, so it's all good.

Dhoblay — Sheik Ahmed Madobe, the Chairman of Ras Kamboni movement, pro-government fighters in southern Somalia, on Tuesday promised to seize soon the Al shabab-held port town of Kismayo, some 500 kilometers (310 miles) South of Mogadishu. "My fighters [Ras Kamboni] along with Kenyan military are planning in the coming times to launch a major joint assault on Kismayo and take over its control from Al shabab," said Sheik Ahmed Madobe, adding that they will use infantry troops and fighter jets. Somali government forces allied with Kenyan army have made military gains in the border regions, and are hoping to push Al-Shabaab out of Kismayo, a main stronghold port town for the militants in southern Somalia. Ras Kamboni is involved the ongoing Somali government and Kenyan military battles against Al-Shabab militants in Lower and Middle regions, two states in southern Somalia

ElPunto;847595 wrote: This simply validates my earlier point - that this portrayal and consquent errant conclusion - Islam/Muslims is intolerant - is the work primarily of the media. Thanks. I'm not defending destruction - you would know that if you actually read what I wrote - I'm simply questioning motives and not wholeheartedly in the camp of hypocritcal western media. The media portrays Muslims as intolerant, but when we do this, we give them ammunition. Are you expecting them not to report this? Why not be concerned with the Muslims who do this? It's like the drunk Somali girls who attacked the girl who was walking with her boyfriend, and then after getting arrested saying that they aren't used to drink cause they are Muslims so they weren't thinking straight. This time it's Muslims destroying something, then going around and saying "oh, the media, you are portraying us badly".

This crisis regarding SSC will continue until the leaders of the region starts working for the people. No help will come from anyone, including Puntland when there's no leadership to refer to. This is why Khaatumo will destroy itself, it's simple dividing itself up like previous movements have done in the past. I think it's time there's a grand meeting regarding the issue, especially Khalif Galayr if he wants to save his legacy, there's one thing he can do, unite the people, then the support will flow in, from every direction, even Faroole!

ElPunto Yes, my sarcasm is a result of severe trauma to the head. It will be the denominating factor in the eyes of the common man, the uninformed which gets fed this by the media. It's not his fault, it's simply his only news source to the rest of the world. He sits in front of the television before going to bed and work in the morning only to repeat this over and over again. He doesn't go to the library nor does he search up history or religion for himself. If you are going to continue to defend the destruction of cultural heritage then you'd find yourself in good company with the best in that field, no need to elaborate here.

'Liibaan';847479 wrote: Siilaanyo WoqooyiGalbeed Xamar Buu u Wadaa Either very naive or cunningly deceiving.

Oodweyne;847447 wrote: Hence, whatever else you think about Somaliland do not confused us with the likes of pirate-land, in which the only earthly goal they have is to connived for unrightfully-owned power over the others (even if they have to borrowed muscle from others). For us in Somaliland, it's the case, that we are folks who set their compass to a direction and come high water or hell in a hand-cart, shall never change that. But what change or what will change is the tactics and the number of the diversionary stops along way in-terms of one or two port of call in which one will make. I take it you can see the gulf that separates us when it comes to what elemental stuff each of our own is made of.. :D Regards, Oodweyne. We will see if that becomes reality cause I am predicting the collapse of these talks as soon as Sheikh Shariif gets voted out. Good luck

Che -Guevara;847578 wrote: I think Elpunto has point. No surprise there.

ElPunto;847571 wrote: That portrayal is solely the handiwork of the media. And you are a tool for believing there is a link between what these folks choose to do and the tolerance/intolerance of Islam as a religion. The media blows up monuments? :confused:

It portrays Islam as an intolerant religion, that's why one is against it ElPunto. This is history being destroyed.