The first Somali graduates of the doctrine who left Saudi Arabia and came back to Somalia, in early eighties were not that many. As soon as they landed in Somalia they started to saw chaos and division among the people. Most of the early Ullema who advocated this creed were later assassinated by their Al-shabaab students. Among those killed by al-shabab for abandoning their creed were Sheikh C/qadir Gacamey, Sheekh Ahmed Xaaji A/raxman, and others. Others like Sheekh Cali Warsame, is Under Somaliland government house arrest, While Sheikh Hassan D. Aways escaped from Godane and protected by his HAG tribal militia. The students trained by theses Sheikhs became more extreme and dangerous in their view of other Somalis and their way of life , than their teachers. . Among the new cadre who were willing to eliminate their teachers and create a new rootless zeal of the Wahabi doctrine were, Haashi Cayrow, Ahmed godane and C/Rahman Afgani who were killed by American air strikes or by Godane himself, in the Case of Afgani. Others students who hold the same ideology are Fuad Shoongale, Sheikh cali dheere, Mukhtar Robow, Hassan Turki , Kabo ku Tukade and others. Because of their ideology, they consider the average Somali a lost soul. Just like their predecessors in Hijaz, the death, destruction and bombing of Somali civilians are a collateral damage toward their goal of total submission to the Wahabi creed. They also moved to the desperate Afghanis who are a perfect willing mule to transport the Saudi government doctrine of wahabism. The other groups that are susptible to Wahabism are Iraqis. They are facing a national strife and battle of life and death against Shia group who want to over power and rule them. Saudis also send their trouble makers, anti government Wahabis, and other criminals in their jails to these conflict ridden nations. The Wahabi doctrine fits well within the gulf monarchies culture of oppression and closed society. An open , modern and consulted system are great threat to future of the Saudi Monarchy. A decade ago , I met a Somali relative who was sponsored by his cousin from Saudi Arabia. While chatting about life , liberty and petro dollar, I asked him about the idea of Saudi women chauffeured by their families and foreign domestic men who work for them. He confidently told me that " Waa Run weeye, bal ka waran haday Naagtu Baabuur iska kaxaysato oo ay ninkay doonto meelaha ka qaadato, way ku saxsan yihiin Sacuudigu". Here you go. A Somali who lived few years totally absorbing the Saudi doctrine which has nothing to do with Islam. It shows the mistrust and closed nature of the Saudi culture. If you want to know if certain group is guided remotely guided from the Kingdom and Wahabi Sheikhs of the gulf, it is easy to profile them. 1- they use fear and intimidation. Since free nomadic Somalis and other independent people will not be attracted to this doctrine, they will use force and fear to spread it. In Somalia women were shot by not wearing the full Burka. Soccer watching parties were fire bombed and liberal media outlets are targeted. 2- In the Al-shabaab controlled towns, one of the eye catching practises of the movement is public stoning and corporal punishment. People always wonder, why al-shbaab guys are beating in public these helpless teenage girls and video taping them. Well, these tapes are sent to the gulf and Saudi Arabia. It is the proof confirmation that sharia is implemented in the Al-shabaab controlled Somali. After the Saudi wealthy Wahabi sees this , he will dispatch his donations as fast as possible. 3- Destroying of Shrines and historic places. One of the first tenant of Wahhabis and the original founding steps of Abdel-Wahab , was to destroy every tomb , shrine or places they think people were gathering for worship other than Allah. Rather than educate people and leave these historic tombs and mosques intact, they will destroy with vengeance. The whole world saw when ISIS were fire bombing and bulldozing the tomb of prophet Yoonis. These were three thousand years old mosques where early prophets were buried. rather been swept by the dust or destroyed , it is a great treasurer which shows how these land is the ancient home of Allah's Prophets. It shows the holiness of these towns and places. In Syria , prophet Yahiya, Zachariah, Yoonis, and others were buried. People were also shocked when they saw Al-shabaab going grave after grave. Since people were not sophisticate enough to design cemeteries and put the name of the deceased in gravestone, all they could do is build a huge house like tomb so, their important sheikhs and historical people couldn't be lost. It is simple educational issue that could be explained to the masses, rather than bomb and destroy. Well, it is a doctrine of Wahabism. 3-In this Wahabi culture, women are told to use the full covering of their eyes , the Niqaab. This Niqaab thing has no basis in Quran or Hadith. It is a cultural decision taken by Wahabis. Since open societies are threat to these monarchies . Sheikh Ahmed Qudubi, one of the most educated Somali sheiks said that more 35% of the adult Saudi women are not married. Because of their feudal nature and patriarchal thinking it is difficult to make marriage as simple as our Prophet proclaimed. One of the greatest benefits we Somalis gained from our faith and tradition is marriage has became simple for our youth to marry. Hadii gabadh Soomaaliyeed aad is bartaan ood guur doon tahay, markaad is waraysataan eed mudo gaaban haasawdaan, hadaad diyaar tahay, waa laguu meherin. Ilaahayba naguma adkeyn. 4- They will always quote certain imams while belittling or dismissing others. About 15 years ago, I went one of the Mosques in Ontario, Canada, and there was a debate about how to pay the " The Zakatul Fitr". This small charity or "Sadaqa", that must be paid by every family before the " Ciid" prayers to a needy person or family. The tradition was 5 or 6 kilo of grain for each family member. Here in north America , one could take the dry food to the nearest food bank to fulfill their duties. As an immigrant community , especially those who came from poor unstable lands, people prefer to send this alms of donation to their needy families back home. Some times you send a family member the money in order to buy the food and distribute for the needy. To make the story short, one of great scholars of Islam imam Ghazali of Egypt, said people can pay their Fitr with cash. He said since everyone can't transport or unable to pay the grain, it is okay to pay your sadaqa with cash. Since the intension is to give the poor , every family can pay five or eight dollars per person. The Wahabis crucified him as innovator and misguided looser who should be banned .Now many years latter, the Wahabis came to the same conclusion. Yuusuf Al-qadrawi , another scholar, said that " I debated for many years with a Saudi sheikh about the advantage of video tape when it became the favorite house hold instrument". The Saudi proclaimed that it is spreading immorality and other unislamic behavior . Al-Qadrawi said , many years latter I saw the same Sheikh being video taped while he was giving an interview. Finally I said " Thank Allah you are using the video today". In that Mosque , I remember , a young firebrand Somali Wahanabi saying " waar Khuraafaadka Ghazali iyo waxaas yaa dhageytsata". He is dismissing one of the leading scholars who spent 50 years researching and studying Islam. For them knowledge , experience , reasoning and understanding means nothing. T In America, late nineteen century, there were a movement and political party who called themselves the know nothing party. The biggest benefit of that ideology was the emphasis on " Tawhiid". The oneness of Allah. One certain things decline in a society, usually, new movements come and enforce reform. Their were times that cleanliness declined. Some movements ordained extreme rituals to enjoin people to be clean and so on. I am not scholar, but the main foundations of Tahiid is in the Qur'aan and Hadith. The first article of Islamic pillars are the oneness of Allah. Our faith is a universal one that is larger than Abdel- Wahab, Shaafici or any other scholar. 5- They selectively take Hadiths out of context, while interpreting to suit their own ideology. For example, the quote often a Hadith, which says " Islam will be again the faith of the strangers" ( Islaamku Qariib ayuu noqon doonaa oo sidii uu ku soo bilaabmay ay uu Qaraiib ku noqon). It is difficult to explain these Hadith, while their are 1.5 billion Muslims around the world. People of Knowledge may explain this in different era or time. According to Wahabi adherents, They are " Quraba", the small strangers who are holding their faith. In order to justify their exclusivity , they magnify these Hadith. A famous Somali sheikh , Sheekh Shariif Abdi Nuur, explaining the actions of certain Somali " Takfiir,( Takfiirs are Wahabis in Steroid), Said , they met in a small room, and decided that, " we can't take the publics pronouncement of being Muslims unless they fitful certain conditions. One of them said " hadii sandduuq sonkori ku jirto aad ku qortu cusbo, miyey sidaas ku noqonaysaa, dadkan afka ka leh Muslim baan nahay ma aqbalayno. Those Takfiris who proclaiming these are only about twenty men in small room. . They want an exclusive club. This kind of ideology meant to narrow the large Islamic tent that covers continents. Our Prophet (SCW), said I am here to complete the manners. He is called " Khatumal Anbiyaa", the last messenger, the closer, and the completion of Allah's message and the unbroken chain transmitted through Adam, Noah, Moses, Ibrahim , Jesus and Mohamed. You will not be considered Muslim unless you accept and testify the previous messages of Allah. In fact is one of articles of faith to believe in the Prophets, all of them. Islam is the most universal of all faiths. It is not something new from Arabia, it is the continuation of a message. We are universalists people who should reason other people of faith, especially, those who believe the Abrahamic message of God. Specializing on Hadiths is an enormous science it self. For example, in one Hadith, the Prophet of Islam said ( Man Qaala laa Illaha Illalah, Dakhala Janah),, " who ever says There is one god ", enters eternal paradise". In Islam, we know faith in Allah and good deeds go hand in hand. Unlike , Saint Paul, the founder of Christianity, who said, " as long as you believe in Jesus, you do not need any thing , he died for your sins, so no worries". While we all like this Hadith , good deeds and good heart are also needed. In another Hadith, The Prophet (SCW), says, " the difference between us and disbelievers is the Salah". Praying Salah is one of the most important aspects of being Muslim, if not the most. Yes there were times that Salah praying separated between Muslims and non Muslims, yet we know sometimes, that the IIman of the believer may increase , while sometimes it may decrease. The IIman or the practising of the believer depends the conditions, the environment he lives or other inner balances. Some times you may see someone who was fast and loose in his live, committed crimes or involved bad behaviour , suddenly praying in the front line of the prayer. So, a believers weakness doesn't mean he abandoned his faith. Remember also, Allah's mercy is open and bountiful. The Prophet (SCW), explaining the Khawaariij ( the extremist outsiders), said " You may see the sign of the prayers in their forehead, but they will leave Islam, exactly the way the arrow leaves the bow". We have been warned already. They may have thought us some good things, but their destruction and extremism will be felt every where. Even in the Qur'aan Allah says, " It is not righteousness to turn your face to east and west, but, righteous is who in Allah and last day, angels and scriptures, and Prophets, ...... Gives wealth, feeds orphans, keeps his treaty with others, patient in tribulation and time of adversity .....and so on" Part 3 will exclusively concentrate the origins of Al-shabaab.

I think Tallaabo, Dr.K and Ciidan made an important point about " Tawhiid and Monotheism. Of course his movement reduced the Idol worship and praying of the dead, but also incorporated other measures that reduce the bounty of Islam to meaningless and small rituals. You hear a lot about " Tawheedu Rubuubiya, and Ywaheedu uluuhiya". Who is worthy of worship and the oneness of Allah Subhana wataala. These basic things are already covered on the pillars of Islam. There is no god worthy of worship but Allah and Mohamed is his messenger, is the first pillar of Islam. All you need is education. As Dr. K said, relaying on Allah is a basic Islamic foundation, not something new.

Before we discuss extensively these phenomenon of Wahabism, let us look at Iraq. Ali Binu Abidalib, (radiyalau Canhu) said, Irqa is the land of Fitna ( trial and tribulation). Iraq or even Sham is not the typical homogenies lands of Saudi Arabia , Libya, Somalia or the Gulf. Syria and Iraq were part of old civilizations and like Mosepatamia and Roman empires. In fact Iraq was the seat of the 5,000 year old Babylonian empire. If you heard about Nimrod , the king of Babylon, who built a rocket and planed to kill God. Yes, they are a Muslim majority nations, but also the home of millions of people from different ethnic groups and religions. In Iraq, there are Arab Sunnis and Shias, Christians, Jews, Zarositens who worship the fire and other began rituals, Turkmen, Kurds, and Yazidis who are ethnic Kurds , but, worship the sun, and Assyrians. This nation is not your typical Muslim country, or even a country shared by Majority Muslims and minority Christians. If you went to Baghdad in early eighties, the down town Bazars and jewelry stores were dominated by Iraqi Christians and some Jews. It is not a new country or a country that could be gerrymandered by the colonials. It is one of the oldest civilizations on earth. In the Iraqi museums , you could find a five thousand years old artifacts and architecture. Just like Eupharete river crosses around Baghdad, movements, foreign armies and ideologies pass through Iraq. Tariq Aziz, the former Deputy foreign minister of Iraq, told former secretary of state James Baker , " we are 5000 years old civilization, we will still be here when America is gone, we will over last your nation". Well, that was almost 25 years ago in 1990, and the American leadership is still debating what to do about Iraq. This is were most of troubles among early Muslims originate. The biggest Fitna of all time, which had put Ali Binu Abi Thalib, against Mucaawiye were originated here , and most of battles were fought in Baghdad and surrounding area. Many Saxabaas, and Prophets are buried in Irqa and Syria. The people of Iraq are tough and resolute. Imagine , having six or seven car bombs in one single day in Baghdad, with over 200 people dead, repeating the same chaos day in and day out, with high number of causality for months and years, still the Iraqi people are sitting in cafés sipping tea and debating. Trail and tribulations are not new in Iraq and the wider world in general. A great scholar, after hearing disgruntled Muslims complaining about the conditions of the Muslim world and the future of Islam in the west , said " Folks, do not worry about the future of Islam, just worry about your own future and the responsibility that is upon you and your family. A young Somali from Calgary left his mother sister and other siblings and joined ISIS in Iraq. He is threatening the country that is hosting his own family. He doesn't know his primary responsibility. On the issue of Iraq and tribulations , let us examine the worst calamity experienced by Iraqi people and the Muslims of that era. In the thirteen century the Tatar led army of Genghis khan invaded and captured Baghdad, the seat of the Islamic Caliphate and center of culture and knowledge. Baghdad was a flourishing city of trade , science and education. The Grand Library of Baghdad, were destroyed. The Mongol army destroyed countless precious historical documents and books on subjects ranging from medicine to astronomy. Survivors said that the waters of the Tigris river ran black with ink from the enormous quantities of books flung into the river and red from the blood of the scientists and philosophers and the people of the city. The Mongols were known to kill prisoners and people alike. Those who attempted to flee were intercepted and killed by the Mongol solders. Estimates of the massacre range from 200,000 to half million. After one generation in the land they invaded and conquered, those same Tatars became Muslims. on the east of Iraq, you have Iran, the main Shia nation in the middle east. On the south west of Iraq , you have Saudi Arabia, the land of Makah and Medina, where the Islam's holy sites are located. Iraq today became the battle ground of two opposing ideologies, one Wahabi feudal monarchy , the other, despotic , theocratic and also revolutionary Shia. In the eyes of the super majority of the Muslims , they are both minority sects in the wider world of Islam. Not only the Saudis are helping Iraqis fight against the Shia, they are also forming proxy armies against the theocratic government of Iran. Iran is not only theocratic , but also revolutionary, which intends to unseat the gulf monarchies who have large Shia minorities. Ayatollah Khomeini , in 1980, said " the Gulf Monarchies are un Islamic institutions that must be overthrown". The Ottoman Caliphate put a lid on all these underlying ethnic groups during their reign. These sectarian divide in Iraq have long historical roots. on one side, a modern colonial aspect of the twentieth century, in another side a fourteen hundred years old split lingering today. Both Wahabis and Shias are small sects in the wider Muslim world. Shias are probably around 80 million world wide, while Wahabis are less than 10 million. Remember the whole gulf countries are not all Wahabis. They are a vocal minority with petro cash. It is a sect driven by Saudi state money. First In order to understand Wahabism , let us examine it's origins and how it became the ideology and state religion of Saudi Arabia. Mohamed Abdel-Wahaab, the founder of Wahabism died more than two hundred years ago. A formal alliance was made between him and a Saudi warlord named Muhammed Ibn Saud, the predecessor of the modern day house of Saud. The early concept of Abdel-Wahab was the restoration of " Tawhiid", the monolithic warship of one Allah. Since the Hajj and other places of warship was populated by shrine worshippers , immigrants who decided to stay behind after Hajj, and homeless people, he made a pact with Saud. He gave him political obedience to his rule and told him " Oh Yaa Saud, if you support our movement, you will have power and glory, and you rule over the land and men". Rather than educate the people about shrine warship, which can easily be achieved through educational, he unleashed his army to destroy mosques, shrines, old tombs, and other places he deemed idolatry to Islam. He crushed his opponents and made Ibn Saud the ruler of the land. Based on that tenet of fighting idol warship and shrine building, he was able to create a new creed of Islamic thought , while incorporating few harsh , puritanical and conservative interpretation of some Hadiths by Imam Ahmed and Ibn Taymiyah . He selectively ignored those Hadiths regarding social justice , mercy, and moderation. The Prophet (SCW), said : " Moderation is the best of affaires. He enforced his ideology with zeal and sword. If you want to live in Hijaaz, you must obey king Saud and his new Wahabi doctrine, or else was the ultimatum of Adbel-Wahab. That alliance continues for 150 years , when another Al-Saud with help of the British, proclaimed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932. That alliance is intact even in 2014. Saudi ullema do not debate or interfere the rule of the Saudi monarchy . The separation of religious affairs and the political rule of the king is indisputable. Calling themselves " The Salafu Saalih", those in the right path, they forged new interpretation of all hadiths and other traditions. In one Hadith , The Prophet (scw), said " The best of my ummah is my generation, and the next generation, and after the next generation". Using this narration, they said the way early Muslims understood Islam , and the way they interpreted, especially, those who lived the second century after the Prophet, had the correct foundations of the faith, and we must emulate their path". They refuse logic, reason, moderation, and mercy. In order to distinguish themselves from other Muslims, they formed certain litmus tests that one must obey before they even consider you a Muslim. Rather than focus, what unites the Ummah and their faith, they concentrated the lowest common dominator that divides people. Wearing shorter pants above the ankle for men, Niqaab( eye covering), for women and other small disagreements' among the Muslims. . Because of it's oppressive and close minded nature, the colonial powers of twentieth century, namely the British preferred and aided Wahabism. If you examine early documents , the alliance between the British, the Saudi and other Arab monarchies against the Ottoman Khalifa was clear. When Lawrence of Arabia started his campaign against the Ottoman Caliphate, he used Wahabi ideology to defeat the Turks. It was difficult for the people of Najaf( modern day Saudi) to fight against the Muslim ruler of the Ottomans. Lawrence of Aabia said, " I will pay him gold, who ever shoots an Ottoman Turk from the head". In order to facilitate for the Arab subjects of the caliph to fight their own kind, Arab nationalism was not enough. so , the Wahabis with king , started a campaign to put these Muslims out of the Islamic circle. Just like the wars of Nationalism and tribalism, in order to kill somebody , you must dehumanize before legitimizing their murder. In the religious wars within Muslims, also , one must put the other outside the circle of Islam and accuse them of apostasy in order to shed their blood. The Wahabis, painted the Turks as illegitimate idol warshipers and corrupt foreigners who must be vanquished from Arabia. They made Fatwas proclaiming war to rid Arabia of Turks and their supporters. Eventually, the Wahabis, Arabists and the British, finished off the Islamic Caliphate after 1300 years. After the Ottomans were defeated by the British in 1920, after the first world war, the Arab monarchies were established in Saudi Arabia , Jordan, Iraq and Syria. One single family of the so called Hashemite's, who claimed to be the descendants of the Prophet (scw), were restored in Iraq and Syria. The remaining prince Abdalla, was carved a land from Palestrina called Transjordan, modern day Jordan. Yet with all the power and sovereign rule, the Wahabi doctrine could not succeed beyond Saudi Arabia. Even in Saudi Arabia, it wasn't dominant until 1970, when rich petro dollar culture made Wahabism a state sponsored religion of the country. With petro dollar, Saudis tried hard to spread this doctrine of king Saud and Abdel-Wahab. Because of it's backward looking, oppressive and puritanical nature, it was rejected almost from the Muslim world. For the last thirty years , the only way it could spread was through war, instability and chaos. If you look back most of the places that this movement took hold were countries that experienced civil war and violence. Wahabi doctrine and culture is active in Somalia, Afganistan, Checheya , Iraq, Syria , Yeme and Saudi Arabia. In the nineties , a Saudi Sheikh proclaimed that for the first time, a group of people who declared the ones of Allah, are present in Somalia ( Imika ayuunbaa Soomaaliya laga helay koox Ilaahay keli Yeelaysa). Somalia was a nation who became Muslim before Saudis of Medina, Irqais, Egyptians and Pakistanis. In order to find not only followers for their ideologies, but those who were willing to copy the Saudi way of life, they have thrown their petro dollars throughout the Muslim world. No civilized Turk, Indonisian, Egyptian or even Sudan's will accept the Saudi culture. They target the most venerable people who are seeking help and redemption in their misery. so , they directed their zeal toward the hyper and nomadic Somalis left to suffer inside a failed nation, decimated by tribalism and anarchy, who were seeking something valuable to hold, had met the Saudi trained and financed Wahabis. The result was constant religious war, sectarianism and Al-shabaab. In the next part we will concentrate on the first Wahabi students and teachers who were sent to Somalia, including " Gadh case "Aweys" , himself.

I thought Somali government put a moratorium to any deployment from Sierra leone, until Ebola is controlled. Mr. Johnson keep speaking louder. Does anyone from the government said any thing lately about Ebola?. nothing. the so called health minister , doesn't even talk about contingency plan. Ilaahayow naga qabo.

MR. Johnson, of course you will be blaming every thing on Somalis. I hope Ebola won't come to Somalia, because Mr. Johnson will not help us , he will blame only Somalis, excluding himself.

she shouldn't be talking to the media or anyone else. at minimum, she should be confined with her residence until the threat of Al-shabaab disappears. Also, she shouldn't be making any propaganda for al-shabaab.

Malister, ku soo Dhawoow Boorama. It is beautiful especially the summer time. If you ever visit, you will feel welcome.

Alpha, all is well. As read some of your threads helping people back home , you are not a dibjir. keep the good work.

Yes, I said they were foreign backed entity. I could be wrong, but, first when they took over the huge swat of lands, people were skepticele. Even the Kurdish regional government presented them as disgruntled Sunnis who were rising against the Maliki government of Iraq. Maliki accused the Kurds and others of conspiracy. Even the United States blamed the Iraqi leadership of Maliki for alienating and fueling the Sunni insurgency. While America wanted to help the Iraq government defend itself, it also proposed new leadership and incorporations of the Sunnis in the system. Obama said, the issue is political solution. These people could have presented themselves as Sunnis suffering under Maliki without bringing Syria to the mix. Instead , they attacked the Kurds regional government and closed to the Capital Erbil within 30 km. Erbil has a large American, Western and other international agencies who are based there because of relatively much safer than Baghdad. Even if the persecution of the Yazidi Kurds were exaggerated, they could have remained their positions without attacking the Kurds. After American air strikes were used to stop their advance to Erbil and other places, they showed their true colours. Ciidan, you keep saying that ISIS is getting bad publicity and slander from media. Well, you are completely wrong. If they are worried about bad media, why would they not only kill , but behead innocent American journalist David Foley. They beheaded him publicly and broadcasted throughout the world. Because , they want to be the worst people on earth. They beheaded another American while his mother begged them to spare him. Well, by beheading the citizens of the most powerful nation, they invited America for war. They tried to humiliate a giant. If they new history, they wouldn't have done that. Remember Pearl Harbour. The Japanese were series formidable nation. President Roosevelt said that the Japanese awaked the sleeping giant. the rest is history. Now a bunch of assembled Wahabis who were supposed to be the proxy army of the Saudis went to challenge United States. I can assure you that most not all of their victims will be Muslims. Finally, these is the result of fifty year Arab dictatorship and feudal monarchy. They refuse to reform and modernize. No one in Indonisia, Malesia, Bangaledesh , Albania or Mali is worried about this constant Arab squabble. As long as they remain static , corrupt and immobile , expect conflicts and mayhem. Even the Saudis will eventually go through what we Somalis are recuperating in 2014.

Waryaa Ciidan, stop the propaganda of this ruthless group. Because of this ISIS, millions of people both in Iraq and Syria and beyond are suffering. We all know they are Al-shabaab style murderers who do not value human life. Look what Al-shabaab has done to many innocent Somalis. Yes Assad is war criminal, but no one want to replace him with this Khawaarij. They are a dark sect unleashed by Saudi Arabia. It may take some time, but eventually they will be defeated just like Al-shbaab and others who want to oppress and kill people in the name of Islam. The Prophet of Islam (scw) said, "the Khawaarij will leave Islam the way the arrow laves the bow). Khawaariij means outsiders. The Wahabi cult is less than 50 million, in the world of Islam which is 1.5 billion. These days, The best way to establish dictatorship is to assemble all sort of characters and proclaim sharia and fighting for Islam through the blood of the Innocent. Kill, bomb and destroy until they submit. Also in another Hadith the prophet said " stay with main stream Jamaca of the amah". Sectarianism is the new danger in the Muslim world. Mr. Ciidan you seem to be advertising for Wahabis and sectarianism by calling the oppression and eliminating of Shia Muslims. It is the will of Allah people that people of different believe and creed live on this earth. I think it is time for those of us in SOL to stand up and say " stop the propaganda of this cult and others.

Hey Marvin, as you said this is an Arab problem yet the gulf courtiers aren't doing any thing. I believe ISIS was crated by the Saudis, gulf monarchies and America to counter the growing influence of Iran in the region. Saudi Arabia is the best friend of the United States. If there is any Americana, it is the Saudi. I don't know what is so special about this Kurdish town. There are many towns suffering in Syria with no aid. Remember , America was reluctant to give weapons to Syrian insurgents fearing that arms may end up in wrong hands. It is the same thing. Turkey fears weapons in Kurds insurgents could be used against them. America is the leading country in the world, they should lead and act. If America want the ISIS threat to disappear, they must invade Syria along side Turkey and NATO. There could be some casualties, but they will defeat both Assad and ISSI, and install a moderate government backed by NATO. They should look the big picture. concentrate on the war, ISIS , Assad and the region not small Kurds town. These Kurds are clever in swaying world opinions in their favour. Without America taking a decisive position , this war will linger many years to come.

Che, are you kidding. The Mogadishu government already had all the money given to Somalia from the international community and Arabs. Now they want more money from Puntland?, No way. Puntland should demand it's share of the foreign aid.

Yeah, these neocons, don't care about tomorrow, just to score few points. And Mr. Johnson, one more thing, Turkey is the ally of the Somali people, we will not allow to be bad mouthed by likes of you. It is a responsible government.

Wel, Mr. Johnson, NATO needs Turkey more than ever before. Turkey can't join in these coalition without first looking their interest. The weak President Obama is the one who dithered when it was perfect time to defeat Assad. Rather than please everyone and use polls to conduct foreign policy, he should have finished Assad when he was on the ropes. Just six months ago Obama was saying that the moderate Free Syrian army should be given half a Billion dollar military aid. The Americans were the ones encouraging the Saudis and others to arm the extremist factions like Al Nusra Front. This what happens when you sit in the fence on issues of great urgency. Now Obama is coordinating with Assad to bomb ISIS. Turkey is correct on this. The United States with Turkey could put no fly zone in north east Syria and around Damascus. They can limit the Assad air power. NATO, with the help of Turkey could put troops on the ground to eliminate ISIS, and finish off Assad. Finally the goal should be the removal of Assad and installing a national government with the help of U.s and Turkey. Turkey could even guarantee a stable and responsible Syria that will not threaten the international security. The Iraqi, Saudi and other foreign Jihadist's must to be kicked out of Syria. It is a long process. Without any discussion of the future conclusion of the conflict, and the eventual removal of Assad, means bringing the ISIS threat inside Turkey. They have a long border, many of these insurgents could destabilize Turkey easily. I will not give any credibility the hyperbole pronouncements of a newspapers looking quick fixes, by exaggerating the Kurds plights. The Americans should listen their friend Turkey. the American strategy is short term fixes. The air power will only limit ISIS's advances , but will not eliminate. That means another two or four year insurgency in the door steps of Turkey and others. Turkey already welcomed thousand of Kurds, and has a good relations with Kurds autonomous region of Iraq. The United States foreign policy is reactive, manipulated by cable tv. The administration is damned if they do something and damned if they don't.

The Egyptian dictator Al-sisi should be tried for crime against humanity. He openly gunned down five thousand people within a month. Where is justice.

The latest surprise in Somaliland is President Siilaanyo was issued an identity card that was different from the original one that was issued in 2010. The Original card read. Ahmed Siilaanyo, Born in Yelay,, Sool, in 1936. According to that card , he is 78 years old. If an election is held in 2015, he will 79 years old, and he will be in eighties. If , he is elected, other than Robert Mogabe of Zimbanawe , he is going to be one of the oldest leaders in the African continent. Nothing is wrong for being old and scenior, but, when you combine that with chronic health issues with old age, it is a recipe for disaster. During an election year, it is difficult to campaign on that can kind of image. If this election is about reform, change and better life for people, you can't reciycle an old story. If your candidate is an eithy years old man whose better days are gone, deffently you are doomed. Now, rather than tell the truth when it comes to national ID, the crooks at the palace and others had invented a new trick to mislead the gullible public. They decided to change both his age and birth place. Being incompetent, they thought no one will notice these small discrepancies. His newly minted card read. Ahmed Siilaanyo born in 1942, in Burco. Even those issuing this card had his original information and his old card. Welcome to the family business. By making his birth date 1942, they are automatically making him six years younger than his old age. Now he is 73 years old and ready to campaign for another term. So, what Siilaanyo himself thinks about these moves by his handlers. I did talk to someone who runs a local NGO, which have a good access to the palace. He said , that biggest problem of all is Siilaanyo never wanted to run another term. As soon as the election was concluded, he thought to finish his term , and then concentrate to his well being having suffered a mild strong in July, 2010. . Suddenly when he saw, peole like Muuse ( Suudi) Biixi, gearing for power, he was scared that things may be turn in the wrong direction. Some of my sources told me theat he even told the goofy Prof. Samatar that, he want to retire as soon as possible, but can't leave the country to these unsavory characters who could put Somaliland in a dangerous situation. This could be a propaganda ploy from the Palace. These were his comrades that he assembled to defeat Rayaale. In United States, when the tea party campaigned against Obama care and his Presidency, so many unruly characters showed up. some wanted small governments, others were die hard conservatives who were angry, but, theses movement also, attracted Neo Nazis, red necks and out right racists who couldn't stand Obama. In order to defeat Rayaale, Siilaanyo also assembled, criminals, SNM members , extremists, tribal chauvinists , and enemies of Rayaale. As shrewed as Silaanyo has alwys been, he knew he could not ride the bus with these characters. After he was elected, he disbanded that evil alliance and started governing. He never wanted to share the stage with former Jabhads. They maybe odious , but at least they are honest men who know war and peace. Men like Gaboose, Xasan C. Jaamac, Dhagaweyne and others formed their own political parties to enter the politics. Unfortunately , they were defeated in the political arena. Others, decided to quit and formed pressure groups ( Golaha Badbaadinta Qaranka), to stay in the lime lights, while some like Biixi, INa Kahin and others laid law and waited for Siilaanyo to quit. Siilaanyo knows better that these characters will never win elections or govern Almost everyone who knows any thing about politics knows Siilaanyo is ready to retire. The problem is loosers who could not win an election by themselves, want to ride him one more time. Now who are these groups that want to finish his term after he wins for them one more time. At the same time there are others who do not care that much. 1- The East Burco Community: this community is hard working and were in the business side long before Siilaanyo showed up. they are good in running big and small business. Their businesses could be found from Lowyacado, dila, Wajaale, Berbera, Hargeisa, Burco and beyond. Despite what Somaliland media says , they do not benefit that much from the government. Of course they have corrupt and incompetent ministers in the government like the Aviation minister, Hirsi Gaab and others, but traditionally, They do not rely on the Government ( Dawlad ku Nool Ma Ahan ). , their elders are reserved and out of the lime light. Having said that those close family members who are residing at the palace will do what ever vit takes to keep Siilaanyo another term. 2- SNM. When Siilaanyo was asked , " which one is difficult , taking up arms or governing the land?". He said, " not even close , running a government was the most difficult job". Well, if a man who were in politics for fifty years had difficulty ruling hungry tribes, what do you expect from warlords like Muuse ( Suudi) Biixi. For them ridding this Siilaanyo horse is their last chance for political future. to be fair most of these guys, especially, Ina Xaashi, Xasan Guure, Cayddid and Boobe are honest people. The way things are shaping in the future, Siilaanyo could be one of the last member of the SNM to rule Somaliland. 3- Hargeisa Oligarchs. These groups already created in Hargeisa and inside the government a HAG style corruption and nepotism never seen any where in the Somali speaking world. They are the big elephant in the room that no one is talking about. These are the people who are shaking Siilaanyo for their interest. Few weeks ago you heard about the Awdal elders demanding fair representation in government and the bureaucracy. On that note I could add that, in terms of ministers , The President gives the important portfolios the people who are close to him politically or those he fears the most for political revenges. In this case the Hargeisa group. At the same time, he has every right to name his cabinet as he wishes. If he doesn't respect your interest, then throw him out of the office. Having said that, on the issue of bureaucracy and regional representation, that is totally another issue. The Awdal people should never accept to have 90% of the government employees in Awdal and Selel to be outsiders who hail from different parts of Somaliland, nor should they ever allow a system that doesn't have fair ways of hiring people. I will write extensively on that issue on the coming days. The most crucial issue raised by the elders is related to this #3, in this writing. These Hargeisa oligarchs do not answer to the average citizen or anyone else. Minister Smaale in his budget statement of 2013/14, he allocated $2.8 millions for the hiring of almost 1468 employees. Among those, six were from Awdal, 20 were from East Burco, 3 from Djibouti community and 1189, or 81% of them from his sub clan. This was the most important document the elders gave to Siilaanyo when they were complaining. They are using the government ministries they run as tribal cash cow and employment agencies. Here in north America they say, " hey willy, why you only rob banks ?, he says, " That is where the money is". They got five ministers , including finance, foreign, industry, education and planning. This finance minister is called Sheekh Samaale. Some of his elder supporters say, " waar ninku madaxweyne ayuu rabaa in uu noqdee, haduu dad meesha geystay miyaad iska daysaan". Dadkani dad s=xishoonaya ma ahan. I will answer to Samaale soon. As they say " the buck stops at the feet of the leader". Samaale and many others are acting these way because of weak leader like Siilaanyo. No one is talking about these group who like HAG in Muqdisho , run every thing. Few weeks ago I met in one of those Somali restaurants two guys. One was from Hargeisa ( the Hargeisa of Samaale), the other one from west Burco. The Hargeisa guy said " waar Wadani baanu galaynaa oo Odaygan Qabyaalistaha ah waan ka soo Baxaynaa". The west Burco guy said " why would you like to join Wadani?, do you like their platform ?". He said " waar reer baa waxiiba wada Qaatay". The Burco guy, said ' Shantii Wasaaradood ee uGu weynaa wadanka ( Finance, foreign, Industry Education and Planning), ayaad haystaan iyo madaxii militariga, iyo waxii agaasime ahaa", " habar iyo odaybana waa qaylinaysaan, waxa aad u Taageeraysaan Wadani ma aha in aad ajendahooda ka heshaye, sida Siilaanyo in aad intaa iyo wax ka badan ka heshaan ayaad rabtaan". The Hargeisa guy, didn't say much after that. This Samaale guy put hundreds of these tribally hired cronies points between Lawyacado to Burco. Samaale is not fool. He knows the Family at the palace is stealing money, especially the money that comes from donors, so " waa qaataye Qaado". I conclude by saying these group from Hargeisa are the ones trying to ride another term of Siialnnyo in order to steal more It is time for the opposition to act and finish of these dinosaurs . Otherwise , soon you will see Siilaanyo look alike person waving for the public when he no longer able to speak .

Alpha, take some lessons. The onion, garlic and cumin are mixed with the powder ( Daqiiqdaa lagu Xashaa), before it is backed. It is not foreign it is Galeedi dish, unless of course that part of the world is outside of your sphere. By the way explain the Futo moos thing to others or they would be thinking that you are willfully insulting me. And Finally don't call be boy or I will consider you a " Dibjir".

Minitid, that is so true. While northerners were trying to get rid of the British in early 1960, the southerners had already a functioning system of government , and have mastred the political game. Halka ay ragani calanka la nordayeen nimankii reer koonfurku is riix riix iyo Political manuevenring ayey ku jireen. I remember in late eithies , tried to get a passport. It took me two months to get all the nessessarry ducuments, from " nabad sugid, Warqada Sugnaanta", and all. Finally, I went to the court to get clearance from non exisstant criminal recor office. Arjigaan soo qoraa, waraaqihii Ayaan soo raaciyaa, nin reer benadir haa oo meesha jooga Ayaan u dhiibaa. maalin walba, sidaan u sugayo ayuu igu soo ceshaa kowda duhurnimo. Markaan ku wareeray, Ayaan u tagay nin saaxiibkay ah oo rer wardhiigley ah. Markaan arrintii u sheegay , ayuu waxuu yidhi " waxaad yeeshaa afartan shilin ku soo dar arjiga una dhiib". Sidii baan yeelnay, warqadii oo shaabadaysan ayaa la ii soo dhiibay. Markaasaan idhi , oo Miyuu I dhaho afartan keen , boqol baan uga dhigi lahaaye, inta uu isoo celelinayo. They know how to work the system.

Oodweyne, your comments are welcome. You seem to be well informed both in history and revolutions. As you stated , revolutions always destroy their own creators. There was a play, composed by Hadraawi, I do not remember the exact name, Could have ( Qalwadii mas baa galay), but it was about a deadly snake that was chased by the people. He suddenly showed up at the door of a pride and groom who were just married and their honeymoon. He asked them to save them from crowd that was about to kill them. The groom took him and helped him cross many rivers. Finally when the snake felt safe, he killed the groom and made the pride a widow. That was part of it , but also, these northerners also miscalculated their strength by challenging Siyad Barre. Stay tuned....

Why this Xabad guy keep insulting us for no reason. Why not use common sense. We do not go out of our way and insult our Christian neighbors when they celebrate Chrismas. This guy is really an extremist. Che, ciid mubaarak. It is Somali proper, all the way to Diredhabe and Djibouti.

Ciid Mubaarak, wakuli caam antum Bikhayr. WE just preformed the Ciid Prayer, came back home for Cambaabur. It is a special Canjeero made from ( Khamuun Soomaali, onion , Garlic, and black seed). with some clouring to made it yellowish. Them you it with ( Caano Gadhoodh ah), yogurt. This breakfast is only done during the two Ciid. It is a GALBEEDI dish. Does anyone knows other than reer Galbeed.

TRIBAL NATIONALISM, THE NEW NORMAL. Tribal hegemony is going to be the new normal. The best way to confront these tribal homelands is to setup your own , and let the chips fell where they may. Tribal based institutions will not last that much. they may project the image of progress and useless might when they compare o to theirs, but empty hubris , injustice, corruption and , their own incompetence will eventually destroy them from within. Last spring, I started a topic exploring Somali leaders of our time, from 1956 to Present day Qoslaaye. I divided them in three categories. Democrats and nation builders; military dictators and oppartunists. Among the oppartunists , I did mention, C/qaasim, Gaalyr, Siilaanyo and Qoslaate. I did cover C/qaasim on the last segment, and now, the time has come for the Twin politicians from (Bari), Togdhgeer and Sool. While this topic is specifically to analyse the 45 years political maneuvering of two opportunists, at the same time I will cover the historical backgrounds and the gathering of the new storm which will effect greatly, the people of Somaliland if proper actions are not taken. Most systems are not destroyed by armies or earth quakes, but , the internal decay of the system which doesn't respond to the challenges of the day. This is my take on the events of these two men, especially, covering the events that led Galydh to leave the country in 1982 , and the bath Siilaanyo followed to join SNM. This is history according to Galbeedi, so, If anyone want to challenge or refute my conclusions, you must provide concrete arguments. Generation X, youngsters who learned history through their uncles or tribes are not allowed to debate this article. Few months ago, I said Cali Khaliif is not interested about Khaatumo. I was wrong . The Title Of Regional President is a batch to seek a higher office and a base to play for the tribal games of the day. Why would a well known former Prime Minister decide to cronate himself in a tiny dusty village in the hinterland, while big cities like Laascaanood and historical towns like Taleex which are the traditional homes of the "Garaad community". The reason is , Laascaanood is controlled by a group of militia connected to Somaliland. They decided to share their lot with Somaliland. THey are called J. Siyaad, and they don't like Cali Khaliif and his agenda. Taleex ins the home of interior minister of Puntland Mr. Ahmed Cilmi Osman ( Ahmed Garaash), who last year with help of Puntland, Attacked Cali Khaliif and his conference in Taleex, killing a dozen people. After that clash, he was rewarded as the interior minister of Puntland , in the C/weli Government. He vehemently opposes Cali Khaliif. Before Galayr finally settled in the village of Saxadheer, he went to Buuhoodle town at the border with Ethiopia. Buuhoodle is the home of Hawdians people who have nothing in common with Nugaal Valley Garaad community. They are not only proud , but they are hard headed Hawdians who made the largest fighters for the Darwiish movement in early twentieth century. If you are a follower of Somali Literature and historical poems of the last century, you will not miss this punch. They are called Ali's the Giraffe. This famous poem by Ismaaciil Mirre dipictes their arrogance: Lixda koos ee Reer Cali GEri Kow iskaga Siiyey Kasi Waayey, wuxu waa qabaal waanad kabataaye Ragow Kibirka waa lagu Kufaaye kaa ha la Ogaado. In Buuhoodle, the Blue Somali flag is flying in the piazza's and could be found every where. Galaydh , met in Buuhoodle, another native son of the town , and Somaliland minister XaglaToosiye. After two days of negotiations, Ali Khaliif was told " Shirkaaga Meel kale la aad". Here you see three different groups , residing different parts of the land , who all rejected Galaydh. All these rejections didn't prevent Galaydh to build a base to launch his political ambitions. This division of Garaad Community is not something unusual among Somalis. There are deep divisions among all tribes. Even the SNM Habroos have bigger division than most think, but they all agree in the concept of Somaliland for now. When Rayaale was President , Burco was very close to Somali issdues. The Somali shilling were not only used their, but a lot of Pro Somalia movements were based their. If Siilaanyo had lost the election, only Allah knows what could have happened. Any way, Cali Khaliif, is spread heading these conference without first minimizing the huge gabs that exist in his community. It is a lazy way of doing business. Finally, he settled to the village where his immediate sub clans hail. I got a lot of crissum last time when I said Galaydh is destabilizing the region. What I meant was, he didn't do his home work before being chased from village to village. I thought that he didn't gain the trust of his community before forming his Khaatumo. Having said that , the fact is Cali Khaliif is exactly following the same formula Somalis are using these days to set up tribal home lands, which is, instigate your own kin, control your own tribal land, ask help from the United Nations and other development agencies, have a base for your Political ambitions , and eventually declare yourself a president. The so called Somali constitution, which will not last that much, says, " Federal states must must consist two or more states". Regardless of what Somaliland says or does, no one can control another tribe, or prevent them from deciding their own destiny. It is futile for Somaliland to spend the meagre resourses which is badly needed to force people to Somaliland. Even former SNM fighters in Hargeisa are saying that no one can gain confidence of the people with barrel of the gun. Before we indulge to the future of Khaatumo and Galaydh , let us look back these two characters, and the trails, Galaydh and Siilaanyo left behind. In order to understand these complicated characters, let us go back forty years and the root of this new development. By exploring Galaydh, the constant shadow of his twin sidekick Ahmed Siilaanyo , could be seen on every step. Both of them stratrd the journey long time ago. They are also life long friends. They may play the game in different way, but they are aware of each others maneuverers. Waa Rag Iska War Haya, Wada Socda, kalana Socda. Galaydh and Siilaanyo joined the Somali civil service in late nineteen sixties, after earning masteres degrees from America and Britain respectively. Galaydh joined the Somali institute of development and management ( SIDAM) , while Siilaanyo became director at planing ministry. After the coup of 1969, by the Somali military, both of them imediately became important members of the Kacaan. They were among the few of the educated class who became leaders in a government dominated by miliatery officers. In 1974, Galaydh was the manager of Snai piasa", Jowahar Sugar Factory. It was the largest Somali owned factory, employing ten thousand people . In mid seventies, the Jawhar based factory, not only produced sugar, but also : clothes, garments, Cigarettes, Alcohol, matches on one side, and rice, cotton, and other dry foods in other departments. It was the most successful Somali industrial project of anytime. It was estimated the factory produced almost 10% of Somalia's GDP. Later he managed the Jubba Sugar project with multi million dollar project. In 1980, he was appointed as the Industry Minister. Ahmed Siilaanyo had a long instinct as planning minister, and other important portfolios in the military government. In that same year , in 1980, Ahmed Siilaanyo was the Minister of Commerce and the chairman of National Economic Board. Both of them were more educated and sophisticated than the average member of the " kacaanka' counsel. Unlike the military or revolutionary men who dominated the power in Somalia in early and late seventies, they were civilian technocrats who joined the the "Kacaan". Also , both of them had family and friends in the higher echelons of the military government. Galaydh's cousin and friend Ahmed Suleyman Cabadalle, was not only among the top five leaders of the "Kacaan", but also married to the daughter of Siyaad Barre. He was also the Intelligence chief and the interior minister in that government. Saleebaan Dafle proved himself early as the a secret agent of Siyaad Barre, when in October/23/1969, two days after the revolution, he and his men apprehended the second group of the civilian politicains and leaders. . Among those he arrested were Addan Cabulle Osman, Sheekh Mukhtaar, Muuse Boqor and Mohamed abshir. Two days earlier October/21/1969, Prime minister Cigaal and his cabinet were already arrested. Ahmed Siilaanyo, just like Galaydh, had access to some of the powerful men of the "Kacaanka":. A fellow Burcaawi Ismaaciil Cali Abokor , was known as the most hard working among the "Kacaan". He was the Minister of Propaganda and member of the five ruling Politburo member. Ismacil, was the chairman of almost all the Committees appointed by the Kacaan to implement its agenda. Among them : Ololihii qorista af-Soomaaliga ( the campaign to write the Somali alphapet) Ololihii la dagaalanka qabyaalada( The campaign to eliminate vtriblism) Ololihii gudiga hirgelinta hantiwadaaga (he committee for the imlimentation of Socialism) Ololihii Horumarinta Shaqaalaha ( labour development and joib creation) Ololihii Hanuunta dadweynaha ( The nationalawarness propagandh of the governemt). In the early years, The Kacaan had trusted insiders who plotted the agenda of the government. They were, Siyaad Barre, Cali Samatar, Saleebaan Dafle, Cumar Xaaji Massale and Ismaaciil A abokor. Saleebaan Dafle and Ismaciil A. Abokor , both were classmates who grew up in the Sheekh town of Togdheer , and then joined the military togather. Another Cousin Ahmed Hassan Muuse was also among the leaders of the "Kacaan". In the seventies , it was normal to see four or five Eastern boys from Togdheer in the cabinet. There was times, that Siilaanyo, Ahmed Hassan Muuse, Saleebaan mohamed ( Saleebaan Gaal), and Ismaaciil A. Abokor, were all ministers in the Government. All of them cousins from Togdheer. . On the other hand, their maternal cousins from Sool and Togdheer were also among the top leaders of the Kacaan. Ahmed Saleebaan Cabdalle ( Saleebaan dafle), became not only the son ilaw of Siyaad barre, but the most powerfull intelligence chief of Somalia. Another one from Sool, C/rahman Caydiid -- who was latter assassinated by C/lahi Yusuf in Diredawa Ethiopia, after joining the opposition--- was one of the handful of Somalis who opposed Siyaad barre for ideological reasons. After Somalia abandoned the Soviet Block , A/rahman Aydeed crossed to Ethiopia to join the socialist block. He was the architect of the Scientific Socialism in Somalia. He was a die hard socialist who , Even in the early year of the revolution, didn't believed that the government socialist enough. Waa Dadkii Lagu Eedeeyey in ay Kacaanka Ka Dheereeyeen. Some documents released after the colapse of the Soviet Union and East Germany, indicate that there were power strugle among the top leaders of the Kacaan. It noted that Saleebaan Dafle was among those favoring the Saudi-American alliance to replace theGodless Soviet order in east Africa, while Cali Samtar and others favored Soviet block communism. Eventually the Son in law and his friends won the argument and the Soviet was expelled from Somalia. Infact, more than forty percent of the Military officers of the revolution that overthrew the civilian government were northern officers. i could go further to say that the most influential of the early "Kacaan" were " reer woqooyi". The Number two man of the Kacaan in 1969, was General Ahmed Cali Qorshell , the chief of Somali national police, was from Sanaag. Almost 40% of the officers who overthrew the civilian government were Reer Woqooyi. Here is the list. 1- General Ahmed Ali Qorsheel, From Sanaag. 2- General Mohamed Caynaashe, from Sanaag. 3-Colonel Ismacil A. Abokor, Sheekh, Togdheer. 4-Colonel Ahmed Suleyman cabadalle, sheekh, Togdheer 5-colonel Mohamed Cali Shire, from Laascanood. 6-Colonel Faarax Wacays duule, from Awdal 7-Colonel Ahmed Mohamuud farah, from Hargeisa. 8-Colonel Ahmed Hassan Muuse, from Burco. 9-Colonel Muuse Rabiile Good, from Boorama 10- Colonel Mohamed Cumar Jees, from Hargeisa. Then , add this group to the other civilians who took a lions share for the "Kacaan" agenda. Cumar Carte Qalib, Ibrahim Maygaag Smatar, Jaamac Rabiile Good ( he was the first government minister to abandon Siyaad Barre and become oppositionin 1975), and Mohamed Hawdaadle Madar, one of last Prime Minister of the SIyaad government in late eighties. The Northern leaders were the ones that took the agenda of the Kacaan to the forefront. Without the Propaganda , hard work and expertise of the Northerners, the Kacaan could not have succeeded in the Seventies. IN terms of culture, art and national propaganda, the Reed Woqoyi composers, poets and playwright makers were among the top of SOMALI culture during the Kacaan. Yes there were some southern composers like Yamyam and others, but they were all junions compared to the heavyweights of the north. Men like Hassan Shrek Miu min , Ali SUgulle, Mohamuud C/laahi Sangub , Said Saalax, Hadraawi, Cismaan Askari, Mohamed ALI Kariye, , Huseen Aw Faarah and many more. Among the unforgettable lyrics of the northern composers were Ali Sugule's songs to promote the writing of the Somali language and the spread heading of freedom and African nationalism. Af qalaad Aqoontu miyaa? Maya maya, mahee, Afqaalaad Aqoontu Miyaa? Maya ee Waa ninmbe EEbe intuu Gashaa Ayey Nala Tahay Anagee , ma Ogtahay dib looma abuura dadkee. And, Hobay Afikay Hurudooy , Cadow ku Heerye Huruudooy Halyeyadaadi Hurudooy , Haad baa Cunaaye Hurudooy Hama La Saraa Hurudooy, Hayaan Sidiise Hurooday La Hogaaminaaye., Duli Lamaa Hilaabtee, Away Hanaa Dadaadii. How about Huseen Aw Farah, the dean of Somali Playwright. Waaba Baryey, bilicsan, Arooryo Baxsan, Maalin Boqoran, manta nmanta manta waa malin weyne manta. I would to take this opportunity to mention Huseen Aw Faarah, was the first Somali to compose and act on " Somali Riwaayd" in 1956. long time ago, I heard him narrate how he composed the lyrics of one of his famous romantic songs called " Webiyo Isku OOman" . While in Sudan on one of his tours, he vistited the Nile river basin, where the white Nile river meets the blue Nile. Standing beside the water fall , he observed at the momemt when the waves of the two rivers meet. He said " I thought the rivers were pausing ( Hakanayaan), for few seconds before the water flows ahead, so I said " Tolow miyey Is waraysanayaan, Miyey Isdhunkanayaan", then I said " Way isku oomanaayeen oo way kala cabayaan. Webiyo isku oomani , Inay wacatameenoo Wayo badan is dooneen. These are giants of the Somali culture no one remembers today. Any way.... If you remove the talented Benadiris, the likes of Ahmed Naji, Qaasim Hilowle family, Daauud Cali Maxaf, Awcoombe, Aw Kuuke, and our own talented star Aamin Caamir and others, there is few culture or "Suugaan" left in the south. They can't create culture and tradition that lasts centuries. in other words the revolution was carried by the northern artists, technocrats and officers. There were no internet or even a television to carry out the national propaganda. National Radio ruled the day. So, What you need is group of talented men and women of Somali art and culture to lead the Kacaan awakening of the seventies. You may not believe , but even the great poet, Cabdilaahi Suldaan Timacade, lamented the slow pace of the Kacaan , by not eliminating those who were among the old order. After Siyaad Barre Arrested and killed the most influential among his comrades of the revolution in the purge of 1970, ,which shot to death three of the most prominent coup leaders, Generals Caynaanshe , General Dheel, and Colonell Salaad Gabyre, Timacade demanded that more to be done He said: Inkastoo wasiir dhib laha Jeelka lagu Dheelay OO Dhooreyaashi Sar sare Dhabarka loo jiiday Dadku Tawraduu Dhawrayaa oo wuu Dhursugayaaye Dhoobadu Halkii Ay Fadhiday Looma Dhaadhicine Dhexda Nimankii Noo Joogsaday ee Dhaxanta noo Saaray Dhiig Yacabadii lama Qaqaban Dhiiranaan Jiraye Jeero Waxay Naga Dhaceen Laga Dheemaalsho Daarahan La Dhiibsaday Ilaa laga Dhawateeyo Dhacadiidka Jeero Rag Badan Dhawda laga Saaro Jeero rag lagu Dhoogtamow Dhaaftay La Arkaayo ( Unless many are targeted for shooting) Dhunkaal shilinku jeeruu Noqdoo Dhuunta Mari Waayo Dhabaqsiga La dayn Maayo, iyo Dhiilkii la is Baraye. In this poem , Timacade is calling for more purges and elimination of the enemies of the revolution. Some school of thoughts think that Marxuum Mohamed Haji I. Cigaal was disliked by the northern elite during his reign. Some didn't like his tactics of maneuvering the corrupt southern political system, while others were political rivals whom he defeated in Somaliland before and after independence. THat is why the Northerners were the early intusiasts of the Kacaan, especially the Reer Bari. In late fifties Cigaal defeated Oomaar, C/raxman Tuur and others, to become the leader of the Somaliland. The civilian government of the sixties faced high expectations from the public in terms of jobs and unearned material gains. With less than nine years , they achieved a lot of slow but, steady progress. Poems and folklore lyrics were created to magnify their weaknesses, while the word corruption (Musuqmaasuq ), became the favorite sport. Also the rise of communism exasperated any gradual change. Among the worst things that undermined the credibility of the civilian government was, it's own foreign minister was convicted of espionage in a national court. Regardless, the Reer woqooyi carried the Kacaan. Another factor is Siyaad Barre did not trust the old order of the Southern establishment, mainly the HAG and Puntladers. When these two formed a civic organization called " manifesto", that challenged Siyaad Barre in his last days in 1990, Siyaad barre went to the airwaves and denounced them in the national Radio and said , " Kuwani ( Maanifesto), qaybna(HAG) waa Gofaneyaashii Kacaanka Ku Naaxay, Kuwa Kalena Waa Canaasiirtii ( Puntlanders) Kacaanku Dartood u Dhashay. He didn't blame SNM or any other alphabetical movements, but put the blame squarely on these two. In order to keep away these two old guards, the Reer woqoyi and other D block members were the right choice for Siyaad Barre to achieve his goals. To be continued......

Cadale. it is good new, but unless Indhacade and company complies with this agreement, all is talk. Here you are saying the Unaka are guarantors of this agreement, so make sure HG listens your Sheekh.

I think that statement is " Falaadh ku socota ragayaygan is mahadiyey. Safrez, you point is well taken.

I forget our correspondent Cawil/Deeq, who is watching for us the globe.