Russia could pose a major threat to the UK and other Nato nations by cutting underwater cables essential for international commerce and the internet, the chief of the British defence staff, Sir Stuart Peach, has warned. Russian ships have been regularly spotted close to the Atlantic cables that carry communications between the US and Europe and elsewhere around the world. Air Chief Marshall Peach, who in September was appointed chair of the Nato military committee, said Russia had continued to develop unconventional warfare. He added that threats such as those to underwater cables meant the UK and its allies had to match the Russian navy in terms of modernising its fleet. “There is a new risk to our prosperity and way of life, to the cables that crisscross our sea beds, disruption to which through cable-cuts or destruction would immediately – and catastrophically – fracture both international trade and the internet,” he said. The warning came a fortnight after the centre-right thinktank Policy Exchange issued a report saying 97% of global communications and $10tn in daily financial transactions were transmitted through such cables. The report, written by Conservative MP Rishi Sunak, cited US intelligence officials speaking about Russian submarines “aggressively operating” near Atlantic cables. Sunak added that when Russia annexed Crimea in 2013, an early move was to cut the main cable connecting it to the rest of the world. Despite the warnings from Peach and Sunak, the Russian ships could just be engaged in tapping into the cables to intercept communication to gather intelligence – as the Americans and British have long done – rather than an attempt to cut or disrupt communications. Peach’s warning came against a background of proposed cutbacks to the UK’s armed forces, including a reduction in the number of marines from 7,000 to 6,000 and the scrapping of two amphibious landing ships as part of a Cabinet Office security review scheduled to be announced early next year. He described the cuts as speculation and spoke instead about reducing overlap between forces. Peach, giving the annual chief of defence staff lecture at the Royal United Services Institute in London, said the risks to Nato from Russia continued to rise. “In response to the threat posed by the modernisation of the Russian navy – both nuclear and conventional submarines and ships – the UK and other Atlantic Nato allies have had to prioritise missions and tasks in order to protect the sea lines of communication. “In addition to new ships and submarines, Russia continues to perfect unconventional capabilities and information warfare. Therefore, we must continue to develop our maritime forces with our allies to match Russian fleet modernisation.” The UK, the US and other Nato countries have been warning of the danger posed by Russia since the Crimea invasion. Although a full-scale invasion by Russia of the Baltic states or elsewhere in eastern Europe is unlikely, the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, has steadily sought to reassert his country’s place in the world. As well as conventional military involvement in Syria, Russia has been accused of engaging in hybrid warfare, including cyberwarfare, aimed at destabilising Nato. Peach cited a battle in eastern Ukraine in 2014 that spooked Nato planners. He said Russian artillery, working with drones, had wiped out two brigades of the Ukrainian army within minutes. He also cited how UK Typhoons had intercepted Russian aircraft operating close to UK airspace and how the UK had provided planes to support Romania and Estonia. “This is what I mean by [the UK] playing a leading role in Nato and it is essential to our security that we sustain our posture as Russia modernises its forces and flexes its military muscles with a higher risk appetite to achieve its national interest,” Peach said. Source: – Theguardian The post Russia could cut off internet to Nato countries, British military chief warns – Theguardian appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Rahim Mohamed, 32, was already dreading being deported from his home of 15 years in Atlanta to Somalia, a country he hadn’t seen since he was a teenager. His dread transformed into a nightmare when he was chained to a seat on a plane for 46 hours with 91 other Somalis who say they were denied adequate food, water, medication, and even access to a restroom. Allegations of mistreatment is the latest turn for the ill-fated flight, chartered last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to return Somalis to Somalia, one of several Muslim-majority countries named in the Trump administration’s controversial travel ban. It’s unclear how many were undocumented or targeted for another reason, but some onboard had lived here for decades and were slated for eventual deportation because of improper entry into the country, according to the New York Times. The flight to Mogadishu left the U.S. last Thursday but was grounded in Dakar, Senegal, where the Somalis were confined on the hot plane on the tarmac for hours before returning to the U.S. under mysterious circumstances. The would-be deportees, now being held in detention centers in Florida, are talking about what happened during the ordeal. Mohamed, who came to the U.S. in 2002 as a teenager and was given pending deportation orders in 2005 after missing a court date, said fights broke out on board as passengers tried to use the bathroom. Mohamed said he was struck in the face and began bleeding as an ICE agent fought his seatmate. “He was choking somebody else next to my seat, and he tried to hit the other dude, and I moved out of the way and got hit,” Mohamed said. “To cover up the traces, they took his shirt.” Mohamed is also diabetic, and he said denial of medicine and movement caused his vision to blur and his legs to swell so severely he had trouble walking off the plane. Rachel Petersen, a Minneapolis-based attorney representing another detainee onboard, says her client reported a similar experience. “He mentioned they did not have sufficient food or access to bathrooms and that violence was exacted against passengers who tried to use the bathroom,” Petersen said in an email to VICE News. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), a civil rights group, said Tuesday it had “direct reports” of the same lack of access to humanitarian supplies and bathrooms, as well as “abusive” treatment of the detainees at the hands of ICE and Senegalese security personnel. The group sent a letter to ICE Deputy Director Thomas D. Homan regarding the alleged mistreatment. “Forcing these individuals to remain restrained for nearly a day on an airport tarmac, in smoldering temperatures, without consistent access to food, water, toilets, or air-conditioning is simply inhumane and unacceptable,” ADC Legal Director Abed Ayoub said in a statement. “ICE cannot act with such disregard for its detainees, and must be held accountable.” ICE disputed the prisoners’ accounts, telling VICE News detainees had adequate access to food, water, AC, and restrooms, but that they could not disembark the plane. It did not comment on whether detainees were shackled to the chairs. “No one was injured during the flight, and there were no incidents or altercations that would have caused any injuries on the flight,” ICE said in a statement. “Claims that detainees were physically threatened are categorically false.” Petersen says trouble broke out even before the plane left the U.S. Her client broke his arm in ICE custody falling off a bed. He alerted ICE multiple times to the injury and eventually received a cast, but was put on the plane to Somalia before being able to attend his scheduled follow-up appointments. When asked about the reported broken arm, ICE said safety is a top priority and the detainee’s account was “likely false.” It also mentioned that detainees were screened upon arriving back in the U.S., with no injuries being reported or noted. But what happened on the plane isn’t the only disputed fact about this flight. There are conflicting accounts of why the plane turned around in the first place. ICE said in a statement to VICE News that a lack of “sufficient crew rest” caused the plane to do its U-turn in Senegal. A relief crew were due for rest in Dakar, but a disruption at their hotel made that impossible, so they were required to turn around and return to the U.S. Mohamed and others onboard said ICE agents told the detainees they were turning around because of a mechanical issue, not a crew problem. Kim Hunter, a St. Paul, Minnesota–based immigration attorney whose firm represents two men who were on the flight, said her clients reported hearing the same story about the mechanical issue from ICE. Additionally, Mohamed, having heard from his family in the U.S. and Somalia, believes an al-Shabaab threat to the returning Westerners caused the Somali government to refuse their re-entry. The Somali government did not respond to multiple requests for comment. One Somali news site, meanwhile, blamed the turnaround on recent protests in Mogadishu following Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. When asked about these reasons, ICE reiterated the plane turned around due to logistical problems. John Bruning, an attorney working with Hunter, says attorneys are on their way down to Florida to meet the men in the detention facilities. Mirella Ceja-Orozco, Mohamed’s attorney, says attorneys involved in the case are meeting to discuss federal litigation, and she’s reached out to Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison for help, as many of the men on the flight live in Minnesota. Ellison’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Whatever actually happened on the flight, it’s clear that more Somalis are at risk than ever of deportation under the Trump administration. Hunter and Mohamed’s attorney reported their clients were detained during a regular check-in with ICE, a strategy that’s becoming increasingly common as Trump targets immigrants who were low priorities under the Obama administration. According to federal data, deportations back to Somalia have spiked to 521 people this financial year, up from 198 from the previous period, even though the country just experienced one of the worst terror attacks in its history, with al-Shabaab killing over 300 in a truck bombing in the heart of Mogadishu. Source: Vice The post Somalis say they were shackled and beaten on aborted ICE deportation flight appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)-Warar dheeraad ah ayaa waxa uu kasoo baxayaa go’aan ay dowlada Maraykanka ku joojisay gargaarka cunnada iyo shidaalka lasiin jiray ciidamada qalabka sida ee dowlada Federaalka ah ee Somalia. Dowlada Mareykanka ayaa sheegtay inay suuragal tahay inay jarto dhammaan qeybaha kale ee gargaarka ah oo ay siiyaana ciidamada dowlada Somalia. Mareykanka ayaa sababta ugu weyn ee jarista gargaarka ku sheegtay in dhammaan Hay’adaha amaanka iyo kuwa ciidamada Xoogga ay hareereeyen Musuq-maasuq, Eex iyo isdabamarin muuqata oo lagu sameynaayo garaamka ay dowlada Mareykanka siiso ciidamada difaaca ugu jira Qaranimada Somalia. Waxa ay dowlada Mareykanka sheegtay inay walaac adag ka muujineyso hanaanka loogu tagri falo xuquuqda ciidamada ee la mariyo qasnadaha dowlada, taa oo sababtay mooraal jab soo foodsaaray ciidamada howlgalka waday. Cabashooyinka ugu badan ee sababtay in Mareykanka uu ku jira xuquuqda ciidamada Xoogga ayaa sabab u ah inaan la bixin dhammaan deeqaha ay dowlada Mareykanka ugu talo gashay ciidamada, balse ay dhexda u fadhiisteen shaqsiyaad gaara. Ku dhawaaqista arinkaan ayaa ku soo beegmaya xilli dalka xaaladiisa ay liidato iyadoo nabad-ilaaliyeyaasha Afrikaanka ah ay bilaabi doonaan bishaan inay ka baxaan dalka. Ciidamadda Midowga Afirka ee ka kala socda wadamada Burundi, Jabuuti, Itoobiya, Kenya iyo Uganda, ayaa la qorsheynayaa inay ka baxaan dalka 2020-ka. 1,000-ka askari ee ugu horreeya ayaa tagaya dhammaadka 2017. Midowga Afrika (AU) ayaa Muqdisho soo galay toban sano ka hor si ay ula dagaallamaan al-Shabaab waxaana qorshuhu ahaa in ugu dambeyntii ciidamada xooga dalka ay la wareegi doonaan waajibaadkooda. Balse Maraykanka, oo sidoo kale maalgaliya 22,000 oo ciidanka nabad-ilaalinta, ayaa ka careysan ama niyad jab ka qaaday in xukuumadaha isdaba jooga ay ku fashilmeen inay dhisaan ciidan qaran oo macquul ah. “Wadahadaladii u dhexeeyay Mareykanka iyo Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, ayaa labada dhinacba waxay ku heshiiyeen in Ciidanka Qaranka Soomaaliya ay ku guuldareysteen in ay u qalmaan kaalmada Maraykanka,” ayuu yiri Sarkaal ka tirsan Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibedda Maraykanka oo u waramay wakaalada wararka ee Reuters. Wasiirka Difaaca Soomaaliya Maxamed Mursal oo u waramay Reuters ayaa xaqiijiyay inuu jiro welwelka qaar lagana hadlay. Isagoo intaa ku daray in xukuumadda federaalku ay ka shaqeyneyso inay wax ka qabato arinka, sida aan kasoo xiganay Reuters. Asbaabaha ugu weyn ee loo joojiyay taageerada ay dowlada Mareykanka siiso ciidamada dowlada ayaa kala ah: 1-Xadgudub joogta ah oo lagu hayo cunnada iyo shidaalka lasiiyo ciidamada. 2-Xuquuqda ciidamada oo sida tooska ah ay dowlada Mareykanka ugu shubto qasnada oo aan gaarin ciidamada iyadoo ay xusid mudan tahay inaysan qaadan mushaar joogta ah. 3-Magacaabida Wasiirka cusub ee Gaashandhiga oo aysan la dhacsaneyn dowlada Mareykanka. 4-Ciidamada AMISOM ee ka baxaaya Somalia oo aanu weli ku qancin Mareykanka. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, Mareykanka ayaa weli ku howlan qorsho cusub oo lagu jaraayo xitaa dhaqaalaha guud oo ay siiyaan Madaxtooyada Somalia, waa haddii aanu imaan isbedel. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@live.com The post Akhriso: Mareykanka oo 4 asbaabood u joojiyay Gargaarka tooska ah oo ay siin jireen Ciidamada Dowlada appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)-Hogaamiyaha maamulka Koonfur Galbeed Shariif Xasan Sheekh Aadan ayaa wareegto uu soo saaray ku magacaabay Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha iyo Wasiiru Dowlaha Maaliyadda maamulkiisa. Hogaamiyaha ayaa sheegay in magacaabida degdega ah ee Wasiiradaasi ay keentay baahiyo kala duwan oo maamulka uu u qabo, waxa uuna ku baaqay inay ku shaqo galaan si dhaqsi ah. Hogaamiyaha maamulka ayaa xilka Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha Koonfur Galbeed u magacaabay Maxamed Nuur Madoobe Nuunow oo horay ula shaqeeyay maamulka, waxa uuna bedelay Marxuum Madoobe Nuunow oo lagu dilay weerarkii ka dhacay Hotel Naasab-hablood ee Muqdisho. Wareegto kasoo baxday Xafiiska Hogaamiyaha ayaa waxaa sidoo kale lagu magacaabay Wasiiru Dowlaha Maaliyadda Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya waxaana xilkaas loo magacaabay Maxamed Cumar Zeytuun. Wasiirka Wasaaradda Macdanta iyo Batroolka Maamulka Koonfur Galbeed Aadan Xasan Maxamed ayaa warbaahinta u aqriyay magacaabista uu sameeyay Madaxweyne Shariif Xasan. Dhinaca kale, Hogaamiyaha maamulka ayaa mas’uuliyiintaas faray inay ugu shaqeeyan si ay ku jirto cadaalad isla markaana leh howl gudasho hufan. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@live.com The post Shariif Xasan oo magacaabay Wasiiro cusub oo kamid noqonaaya maamulkiisa (Akhriso) appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Madaxweynaha Galmudug mudane Axmed Ducaale Geele(Xaaf ) ayaa la sheegayaa in qeybo ka mid ah Mudug uu ka bilaabay dhex-dhexaadinta beelo halkaasi ku diriray. Madaxweyne Xaaf oo haatan ku sugan Galkacyo ayaa xil iska saaray sidii Xal waara loogu heli lahaa Isku dhacyada inta badan dhex mara dadka Reer miyiga ah oo ka soo kala jeeda Maamulada Puntland iyo Galmudug. Maamulka Galmudug ayaa sidoo kale dhawaan heshiis la galay Ahlu-sunna oo ah koox ku xoog badan bariga iyo koonfurta Galmudug, heshiiskaas oo fulintiisa wax badan ka badali kara horumarka guud ahaan Galmudug. Galmudug marka la soo tago Ahlu-sunna, dagaallada Galkacyo waxaa sidoo kale jira deegaanno badan oo ay ka taliyaan xarakada Al-shabaab. Goobjoog News Source

Sida ay qortay wakaaladda wararka ee Reuters, dalka Mareykanka ayaa sheegay in ay joojinayaan saadka ay siiyaan ciidamada xoogga dalka kadib markii ay soo baxday wax isdabamarin iyo musuq ka dhaco inta aanu saadka gaarin meeshii loogu talo-galay. Sida ay sheegeyso wakaalladda, dowladda federaalka ah waxaa ay qiratay in ay jirto musuqaas iyo in raashiinka iyo shidaalkii Mareykanka aan loo isticmaalin sidii la rabay iyaga oo intaasi ku daray in ay wax ka qaban-doonaan. Sida warbixinta lagu qoray, Bishii May iyo June ee sanadkan koox Mareykanka iyo Soomaali ah ayaa booqday xeryo ay ku jiraan ciidamada xoogga dalka si loo qiimeeyo in cuntada helaan iyo in kale, cuntadaas oo loogu talo-galay 5,000. Saldhiyadii ay booqdeen, ma jiigin tirada askarta ee dowladda federaalka ah u diiwaan-geshnaa intooda badan, xerada ugu wanaagsaneed waxaa ay aheyd mid 550 askari laga rabay oo 160 askari keliya ay joogeen, kuwaas oo 60 keliya qoryo siteen. Mareykanka waxaa sii wadi-doonaan saadka ay siiyaan qaar ka mid ciidamada ay sida gaarka u tababaraan, sida lagu qoray warbixinta Reuters. Warbixin ay soo wada saareen dowladda federaalka ah, QM iyo Mareykanka waxaa lagu sheegay in ciidamada xoogga dalka aaney heysan uniforms, cunto, gaadiid iyo hoy intaba. Maraykanka oo sidoo kale taakuleysa Ciidamada nabad ilaalinta ee Midowga Afrika oo gaaraya 22,000 oo askari , kuwaas oo 1,000 ka mid ay baxayaan bishan dhammaadkeeda. Goobjoog News Source

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Wasiiru Dowlaha Gaashaandhigga Somalia ayaa Mareykanka ugu baaqay taageerada iyo duqeymaha diyaaradah Droneska ee ka dhanka ah maleeshiyaadka Al-Shabaab isagoo sheegay in hadii aanan la helin taageero dheeraad ah ay dadaallada lagula dagaalmayo argagixisada ay bur burayaan. Al-Shabaab ayaa gacanta ku heysa 30 boqolkiiba dhulka Somalia iyadoo dadaalladii milatari ee caalamiga ah ee dhawaan la qaaday lana doonay in Al-Shabaab looga xoreeyo dalka aysan keenin wax natiijo dhab ah. Wasiiru Dowlaha Gaashaandhigga Somalia Mohamed Cali Xagaa ayaa aaminsan in taageerada Mareykanka ay wax qaban doonto ama ay bur burin doonto howlha Al-Shabaab gaar ahaan duqeymaha diyaaradaha Droneska ayuu sheegay inay tahay taageero wax ku ool ah. Wasiiru Dowlaha Gaashaandhigga oo la hadlay Wargeyska The Wall Street Journal, ayaa yiri “Hadii aanan helin taageerada Mareykanka kuma istaagi karno cageheena, qeybta amniga Somalia waa mid aanan habeysneyn waxana u baahanahayduqeymaha Droneska oo dheeraad ah maxaa yeelay Drone-ka maska madaxa ayay ka garaaci kartaa” Qaraamada Midoobay ayaa dowladda Somalia ku taageertay ciidamo gaaraya 22,000 oo ka kala socda dalalka dariska la ah Somalia balse ciidamadaas ayaa hoos u dhac uu ku yimid kadib markii ay jab xoogan ay kala kulmeen Al-Shabaab, waxana 1,000 askari oo kamid ah ciidmaadaas ay ka baxayaan Somalia dabayaaqada sanadkaan 2017 iyadoo kuwa kalana ay ka baxayaan Somalia sanadka 2020-ka. Mareykanka ayaa hadda si weyn sare ugu qaaday dadaalladiisa Somalia taasoo qeyb ka ah cusbooneysiinta bartilmaameedka maamulka madaxweyne Trump. sida lagasoo xigtay waaxda Gaashaandhigga Mareykanka ee Pentagon-ka waxaa jira inkabadan 500 oo askari oo Mareykanka ka jooga Somalia, waxana uu Mareykanka sidoo kale xoojiyay tirada duqeymaha ka dhanka ah Maleeshiyaadka Al-Shabaab. Duqeyn ay fulisay diyaarad Drone ah oo Mareykanka leeyahay oo dhacday dabayaaqadii bishii November ayaa lagu dilay inkaban 100 dagaalyahan oo Shabaab ah inkastoo ay kooxda wali ka howlgasho bartamaha iyo qeybo kamid ah Koofurta dalka. Mareykanak ayaa sidoo kale maalgalinaya ciidamo cusub oo xoogan oo Somali ah oo gaaraya 27,000 oo askari. Saraakiisha Mareykanka ayaa qiray in qaar badan oo kamid ah ciidamada Qaranka Somalia si fudud aysan ugudan waajibaadkooda iyadoo ciidankaan ay yihiin kuwo aanan si fiican loo tababarin sida Al-Shabaab, intabadana ay yihiin kuwo qalabkooda Militari uu liito. “Al-Shabaab ayaa si fiican u tababaran oo hela wax allaale waxay u baahanyihiin halka ciidmaada dowladda Somalia uusan qalabeysneyn ama uusan mushaar helin si sax ah waqtigaan la joogana dowladda gabi ahaan kuma guuleysaneyso” ayay tiri Jawaahir Abdi oo ah xildhibaanad mataleysa maamulka Koofur Galbeed oo la hadashay Wargeyska Th Wall Street Journal. Intaas waxaa sii dheer Musuq maasuqa ka jira ciidanka Xooga dalka Somalia oo noqday mid aad u xun taasoo Mareykanka ku kaliftay in uu hadda joojiyo cunnooyinkii iyo shidaalkii gargaarka ahaa ee uu siin jiray ciidanka Somalia. Sida laga soo xigtay sarkaal ka tirsan waaxda arrimaha dibedda Mareykanka oo la hadlay Wakaaladda Wararka ee Reuters todobaadkii lasoo dhaafay Mareykanka ayaa sidoo kale joojinaya barnaamij uu ciidanka dowladda bil walba ku siin jiray 100$ dollar maadaama mushaar bixinta ay ka buuxaan ciidamo dhintay ama aanan sax ahayn balse mushaaraadkooda ay qaataan qooysaskooda. Iyadoo taas ay jirto Mareykanka ayaa wali diyaar u ah inuu bixiyo kaalmo kaalmadaas ayaa inteeda badan diirada lagu saari doonaa tababar iyo talooyin milatarina lagu siin doonaa guutooyin kamid ah ciidmaada gaarka ah ee Somalia. The post Mareykanka oo soo saaray war ceeb iyo njyad ku ah DF Somalia appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Muqdioho (Caasimda Online) – Xildhibaan Cabdullahi Maxamed Aadan Shaacir oo ka mid ah Golaha shacabka Soomaaliya ayaa sheegay in uu ka laabtay mooshin ka dhan ah Madaxweyne Farmaajo oo uu saxiixay saddex Maalmood ka hor. Xildhibaanka ayaa sheegay in uu garowsaday ka laabashada mooshinkaas oo sida uu sheegay uu ku deg degay markii hore hayeeshee hadda gartay in uu ka laabto. Shaacir ayaa sheegay in uu la dhacsanyahay Dowladda Madaxweyne Farmaajo sida ay wax u waddo islamarkaana ay jirto sanad kaliya oo aan lagu deg degi karin mooshin hadda laga keeno. Xildhibaannada isaga la midka ahaa ee saxiixay Mooshinka ayuu sidoo kale ugu baaqay in ay ka laabtaan,islamarkaana dowladda ka joojiyaan mooshinnada. Xildhibaanku ma sheegin sababta uu mooshin uga laabtay marka laga reebo in uu sheegay in uu iskiis u go’aansaday, waxaana sidoo kale jira Xildhibaanno kale oo saxiixay mooshin ka dhan ah Madaxweyne Farmaajo. Xildhibaan Cabdullahi Maxamed Aadan Shaacir oo ka mid ah Golaha shacabka Soomaaliya ayaa sheegay in uu ka laabtay mooshin ka dhan ah Madaxweyne Farmaajo oo uu saxiixay saddex Maalmood ka hor. Xildhibaanka ayaa sheegay in uu garowsaday ka laabashada mooshinkaas oo sida uu sheegay uu ku deg degay markii hore hayeeshee hadda gartay in uu ka laabto. Shaacir ayaa sheegay in uu la dhacsanyahay Dowladda Madaxweyne Farmaajo sida ay wax u waddo islamarkaana ay jirto sanad kaliya oo aan lagu deg degi karin mooshin hadda laga keeno. Xildhibaannada isaga la midka ahaa ee saxiixay Mooshinka ayuu sidoo kale ugu baaqay in ay ka laabtaan,islamarkaana dowladda ka joojiyaan mooshinnada. Xildhibaanku ma sheegin sababta uu mooshin uga laabtay marka laga reebo in uu sheegay in uu iskiis u go’aansaday,waxaana sidoo kale jira Xildhibaanno kale oo saxiixay mooshin ka dhan ah Madaxweyne Farmaajo. The post Xildhibaan Shaacir: “waan ka laabtay mooshinkii aan 3 maalin ka hor saxiixay ee Farmaajo” appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Istanbul (Caasimda Onine ) – Madaxweynaha Dowladda Federaalka ah ee Soomaaliya Maxamed Cabdullahi Farmaajo ayaa magaalada Istanbul ee dalka Turkiga kulan kula qaatay Amiirka Dalka Qadar Sheekh Tamiim Bin Maxamed Althaani. Kulanka labada mas’uul ayaa la iskula soo qaaday xiriirka labada dal,iskaashiga,dhaqaalaha,Ganacsiga,amniga iyo kaalmada Qadar ee Soomaaliya. Wargeyska The peninsula ee ka soo baxa Dalka Qadar ayaa sheegay in kulanka labada mas’uul uu ka bar bar qabsoomay kulankii Madaxda Waddamad Islaamka ku lahaayeen magaalada Istanbuul ee Dalka Turkiga. Amiirka Qadar ayaa ballan qaaday in uu xoojinayo xiriirka Dowladdiisa la leedahay Soomaaliya,sidoo kalena Shacabka iyo dowladda Soomaaliyeed ka taageerayo sidii ay Soomaaliya nabad u noqon lahayd. Sidoo kale kulanka ayaa la iskula soo qaaday horumarinta Mashaariicda dowladda Qadar ka fuliso Soomaaliya iyo sidii loo dhameystiri lahaa. Kulanka intii uu socday waxaa sidoo kale ka qeybgelay Wasiirro kala matalayay labada Dowladood kuwaas oo iyana ka wada hadlayay xiriirka labada dal iyo Wasaaradaha is quseeya wadashaqeyn tooda. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimda@live,com The post Xog: Maxey ka wada hadleen amiirka Qadar iyo Farmaajo oo kulmay appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)– Xildhibaan Cabdi weli Maxamed Qanyare ayaa wax laga xumaado ku tilmaamay Wadaadada ku fadwoonaya Xildhibaanada iyo Siyaasinta mucaaradka, isagoo oo tilmaamay in hadaan Siyaasada laga heshiin oo madaxda aqligooda soo noqon aay imaan karto Hurumar la,aan Amni xumo,laalush iyo is qabqabsi joogta taaso lagu maareyn karin siduu hadalka u dhigay wadaada la soo kireestay ee beenta fadwooda. Xildhibaan Cabdi Weli Qanyare ayaa qoraalo uu soo dhigay bartiisa Twittarka ku yiri ,dalkaan sharci lagu kala danbeeyo oo qeexan baa ka jira nimanka koofiydaha gashtay ee rabitaankooda Umadda inay Diin ugu dhigaan raba oon og nahay inay qayb ka yahiin burburka,Xagjirnimada iyo qaraxyada dalkeena afeeyay maryo nooma soo hugan karaan. Xildhibaanka oo hadalkiisa sii wata ayaa sidoo kale yiri’ Siyaasadda Soomaliya halka dhib oo hadda ka jira waxaa isugu yimi kuwa Badda maceeya oo wadaadana u isticmaala si qaldan taasna waxay laba jibaaraysa dhibta Umadda ee Amni iyo in fara taag taaga uu bato. Dhanka kale Xildhibaanka ayaa shaki ka muujiyay wadaada Xildhibaanada ku fadwoonaya isaga oo yiri, ma waxay ka mid yahiin garabka aan hubaysnayn ee Alshabaabka iyagoo horayna ugu fadwoon jiray rabida Al shabaab taasina lagu baneestay dhiiga shacabka iyo hantidooda dhibaatada weli dalkaan hayasta iyaga ayaa u horseeday Shabaab iyo iyaga waxaay ku kala duwan yahiin oo aay dalkaan u haayan ma jirto lamana haayo meel aay horey cafis ugu waydiisteen shacabka Soomaaliyeed. “Dalkaan Xisbiyo laguma kala adkaan, Barlamaanka Dowladda Federaalka waa mid ka mid ah hey’adaha saddexda ah ee dawladda waana saldhigga dawladnimada, iyaga ayaana soo doortay Gudoomiyaha Baarlamaanka Madaxweynaha sidoo kalana meelmariyay Ra’isulwasaaraha iyo golahiisa Wasiirada ma fahmi Karo meesha ay ka soo galaan siyaasadda wadaadadan yar ee fara ku tiriska ah ee ku fadwoonaya waxaan ummadda iyo dalka aan danta u ahayn ee keliya ku salaysan dano shaqsiyadeed. Hadalka Xildhibaan Cabdi Weli Maxamed Qanyare ayaa imaanaya, xili tiro laba jeer ah Sheekh Nuur Baaruud Gurxan oo ka hadlayay munaasabado kala duwan ka sheegay in cidii mooshin wada meelaha ay joogaan uga galayaan, isla markaana ayaga iyo shacabka garaacayaan taaso ka caraysiisay Xildhibaano badan. Hoos ka akhriso fariimaha uu soo dhigay bartiisa twitter-ka The post Xildhibaan C/weli Qanyare oo ka digay culumo kusoo biirtay dagaalka dowladda lagu wado appeared first on Caasimada Online.

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Dowlada Maraykanka ayaa joojisay gabi ahaan kaalmadii ay siinayeen Ciidanka Dowlada Federaalka Soomaaliya kadib markii ay ogaadeen in Musuqmaasuq xoogan loo geystay mushaaraadkii iyo cuntadii ay ugu tala galeen Ciidanka Soomaaliya. Warar lagasoo xigtey Maraykanka ayaa sheegey in qaar kamid ah Ciidamada kale ee Soomaaliya aan iyaga laga jarin kaalmadaas, oo Ciidanka hoostaga Dowlada Federaalka oo qura ah Maraykanku joojiyeen kaalmadii dhaqaale iyo cunto ee ay siin jireen. Sargaal Maraykan ah ayaa sheegay in Dowlada Federaalku ay horey u diiday iney la wadaagto Maraykanka qaabka mushaarka ay u siiyaan ciidanka kadibna ay Maraykanku bilaabeen baaritaan iyaga ugaara kasoo ay ku ogaadeen in lacagta iyo cuntada ay Ciidanka Dowlada ugu yalagaleen ay marts wado kale oo la musuqmaasuqo, taas ayaa keentey in Maraykanku uu durba hakad deg deg ah galiyey gabi ahaan kaalmadey siin jireen Ciidanka Dowlada Federaalka Soomaaliya. Puntlandi Nairobi

NAIROBI – The United States is suspending food and fuel aid for most of Somalia’s armed forces over corruption concerns, a blow to the military as African peacekeepers start to withdraw this month. African Union (AU) troops landed in Mogadishu a decade ago to fight al Shabaab Islamist militants and Somali forces are supposed to eventually take over their duties. But the United States, which also funds the 22,000-strong peacekeeping force, has grown frustrated that successive governments have failed to build a viable national army. Diplomats worry that without strong Somali forces, al Shabaab could be reinvigorated, destabilize the region and offer a safe haven to other al Qaeda-linked militants or Islamic State fighters. The U.S. suspension of aid came after the Somali military repeatedly failed to account for food and fuel, according to private correspondence between the U.S. and Somali governments seen by Reuters. “During recent discussions between the United States and the Federal Government of Somalia, both sides agreed that the Somali National Army had failed to meet the standards for accountability for U.S. assistance,” a State Department official told Reuters last week, on condition of anonymity. “We are adjusting U.S. assistance to SNA units, with the exception of units receiving some form of mentorship, to ensure that U.S. assistance is being used effectively and for its intended purpose,” the official said. The U.S. suspension comes at a sensitive time. The AU force – with troops from Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda – is scheduled to leave by 2020. The first 1,000 soldiers will go by the end of 2017. The State Department official said Washington would continue to support small, Somali special forces units mentored by U.S. personnel and would work with the Somali government to agree criteria that could restore support to other units. “It is true that some concerns have been raised on how support was utilized and distributed. The federal government is working to address these,” Somali Minister of Defence Mohamed Mursal told Reuters. WHERE‘S THE AID? Documents sent from the U.S. Mission to Somalia to the Somali government show U.S. officials are increasingly frustrated that the military is unable to account for its aid. The documents paint a stark picture of a military hollowed out by corruption, unable to feed, pay or arm its soldiers – despite hundreds of millions of dollars of support. Between May and June, a team of U.S. and Somali officials visited nine army bases to assess whether the men were receiving food the United States provides for 5,000 soldiers. “We did not find the expected large quantities of food at any location … there was no evidence of consumption (except at two bases),” the U.S. team wrote to the Somali government. At one base, less than a fifth of the soldiers listed by Somali commanders were present. The best-staffed base had 160 soldiers out of 550. Only 60 had weapons. “Many appeared to be wearing brand new uniforms. This implied they were assembled merely to improve appearances,” the letter, seen by Reuters, said. An ongoing assessment of the Somali military this year by the Somali government, African Union and United Nations drew similar conclusions. The joint report seen by Reuters said many soldiers lacked guns, uniforms, food, vehicles or tents. Troops relied on support from AU forces or local militias to survive. “The SNA is a fragile force with extremely weak command and control,” the report said. “They are incapable of conducting effective operations or sustaining themselves.” Most units don’t have radios, leaving soldiers to rely on runners to get help when mobile networks go down, the report said. Troops lacked paper to write reports, toilets, boots and medical equipment such as tourniquets. Many slept under trees. SNA units were at 62 percent of their authorized strength on average. Only 70 percent of them had weapons, the report said. Although the report was deeply critical, diplomats praised the government for trying to quantify the scope of the problem. “The government deserves massive praise for doing it and being willing to talk about it,” Michael Keating, the U.N.’s top official in Somalia, told Reuters. The United States also suspended a program paying soldiers $100 monthly stipends in June after the federal government refused to share responsibility for receiving the payments with regional forces fighting al Shabaab. Washington has spent $66 million on stipends over the past seven years but has halted the program several times, concerned the money was not going to frontline soldiers. One Somali document seen by Reuters showed members of a 259-strong ceremonial brass band were receiving stipends this year meant for soldiers fighting militants. The State Department’s watchdog said in a report published in October there were insufficient checks on the program and U.S. stipends could fund forces that commit abuses – or even support insurgents. Officially, Somalia’s military is 26,000 strong, but the payroll is stuffed with ghost soldiers, pensioners and the dead, whose families may be receiving their payments, diplomats say. Intermittent payments from the government have forced many active soldiers to sell their weapons, ammunition or seek other work – practices the U.S. stipends were designed to curb. Washington has whittled down the number of troops it pays to 8,000 from over 10,000 but there is still no reliable payroll, said a Mogadishu-based security expert. Defence Minister Mursal said the United Nations is creating a biometric database and plans to help the Somali government make cash payments directly to soldiers via mobile phones. The new government will also set up a separate system for widows, orphans, and the wounded so the payroll would adequately represent military strength, he said.

The general in charge of U.S. Africa Command (Africom) has requested a second investigation into an August raid in Somalia after reports that U.S. soldiers killed 10 civilians, a spokeswoman confirmed Thursday. “Subsequent media reports alleged misconduct by U.S. personnel who participated in the operation,” Africom spokewoman Robyn Mack said in a statement. “As a result, Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, referred the matter to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service to ensure a full exploration of the facts given the gravity of the allegations.” In November, the Daily Beast reported that U.S. special forces soldiers shot and killed 10 unarmed civilians, including at least one child, during an Aug. 25 operation in the southern Somali town of Bariire. The outlet cited interviews with survivors and a Somali army general. Hours after the publication of the Daily Beast report, Africom released a statement saying its own investigation had concluded that the only people killed were armed enemy combatants. “After a thorough assessment of the Somali National Army-led operation near Bariire, Somalia, on Aug. 25, 2017, and the associated allegations of civilian casualties, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF) concluded that the only casualties were those of armed enemy combatants,” Mack reiterated Thursday. But Somalis continued to insist there were civilian causalities. Earlier this month, the Daily Beast published a second story in which a Somali National Army soldier said he saw U.S. soldiers firing on unarmed people. On Thursday, Mack pledged all allegations will be “fully and impartially” investigated. “Africom takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and will leverage the expertise of appropriate organizations to ensure such allegations are fully and impartially investigated,” she said. The U.S. military has roughly 500 troops in Somalia, double the number of forces from a year ago, with two new military headquarters in Mogadishu. President Trump this year granted a request from Africom to give commanders more authority to conduct airstrikes and raids against al-Shabaab without high-level, interagency reviews. U.S. forces have been working with the Somali government to fight al-Shabaab for years, but American troop presence and airstrikes have increased since Trump took office. In addition, U.S. forces this year launched their first airstrikes against the country’s Islamic State in Iraq and Syria affiliates.

It is dawn prayer time and heavy dark night is leaving to shiny day and November unleashes its harsh winter cold. It’s not a time Ayan, 22, prefers to go outside but today she has bigger task; to choose her next president- would be. She passes through dark alleys and has to negotiate stones and unclean roads she wouldn’t pass through otherwise. Finally, she approaches the polling station she was going to vote, but to her astonishment, finds that along queue has already been established. She sighed with exhaustive smile and stood her position in the queue. Ayan’s story is metaphor to Somaliland itself; young, defiant, Somaliland is a country which survived pitfalls but has long way to go. Today Somaliland chose its fifth president since early 1990’s. Though wasn’t without problems always, Somaliland has shown a commitment to democracy and a rule of law. Somaliland repeatedly succeeds in fostering peace and stability in a region known for its violent turbulence. Having laid down system of governance that stretches in all almost all corners of the country, Somaliland has made a significant stride towards electoral democracy and secured all requirements of statehood. That being said that, as a new president-elect is making his way to office, Somaliland is at tipping point. More than twenty years and still no official international recognition, Somaliland is deprived of the luxury of having international investment and engaging with international bodies such as the U.N and regional ones such as the African Union (AU) and Regional Economic Communities ( RECs). Positioned in the turbulent region of Horn of Africa, it’s important more than ever to engage Somaliland in the efforts of fighting terrorism, piracy and recurring droughts. Helping Somaliland to confront such challenges is needed as this unrecognized nation of four million can’t afford to handle such problems alone. Making sure the democratic journey of Somaliland to be continued and sustained is one of the issues waiting for Kulmiye Administration for the next five years. That constitutes overseeing and holding parliamentary elections which last time took place 12-years ago and this parliament is marked by their incompetence and inefficiency. House of Elders’ fate is also highly on the issues expected from the next administration. Praised for their role Somaliland peace building process and subsequently the consolidation of the Somaliland’s statehood, now it’s time to replace them even though they obstructed the law stipulating their election process in 2007. Now, over 80% of its initial members are gone, instead it became heredity form in which the deceased member’s sons or other relative may assume the position. International Security Studies’ description was rather telling in pointing to ‘’institutional decay” in Somaliland state meaning the Elders and Parliament performance. The importance of the institutions in fostering genuine democracy cannot be understated. A country like Somaliland, where personalities prevail over institutions, it’s imperative that the next government pays more attention in enhancing state institutions and restore the legitimacy they gravely need from the spectating public. This is antidote to widespread influence of non-state actors that may not necessarily be force for good. Consider these facts; A majority of African citizens trust religious leaders, the army and their traditional leaders more than their elected representatives. These bitter facts highlight the importance of legitimacy in governance and that’s far-fetched unless resilient and competent institutions are encouraged. The president-elect has vowed to tackle corruption and government malpractice. This is important because during Kulmiye’s seven years in office, Somaliland has exposed to widespread corruption and clientelism that shook public trust towards government itself. What are the ways he will pursue to achieve this is unclear but time will show whether this promises are genuinely true or it’s just campaign rhetoric. Will there be any scrutiny under his watch to previous corruption and embezzlement or how to deal party co-members who were heavily involved in corruption. More than 70% of Somalilanders, according to one survey, perceive widespread corruption in government institutions especially ministers while another 80% of population cited that they were asked bribe in police stations to get basic security service. This practices erodes public trust in the government and in return paves the ground for other’s to deliver the vey basic finical that the government is supposed the perform. Put it simply, when the government neglects delivering service or showing semblance of presence and caring, the logic goes, then the people is filled with resentment and may turn violent ways to demand for change. Africa is continent of the young people, and Somaliland is no exception. While this seen as asset for potential contributors in the development by employing their skills and energy, they can be also source of serious instability if the current status quo didn’t change for the better. Remember, after all, what prompted Mohammed Bouazizi that in setting himself fire and sparked Arab Uprisings was public frustration of his government coupled by power abuse by government officcer. That doesn’t mean however, Youth is sandwiched in dichotomy of good-guy with university degree and bad-guy with scars and degree in troublemaking, no one desires to be looser but the circumstances imposes them to be. Mo Ibrahim Foundation which promotes good governance in Africa, reveals that by 2050, half of Africa’s population will be below 25 years old. The irony is that in that same continent (Africa), Less than a quarter of Africa’s youth is “very interested in public affairs”. This means public frustration of youth in their countries especially broken promises of politician, joblessness and other grievances. Dismal as it may sound; the unprecedented number of jobless youth can instigate violence in many cards; petty crimes to serious extremist ones. The candidates were vague in their promises to youth albeit differently but their also wide and increasingly activism in youth which demand more just and worthy endeavors. Platforms like Inspire Group by organizing presidential debate has shown the ability of youth to demonstrate their voice and held politicians accountable and answerable to the public. I doesn’t make sense to make promises and pay lip service to the youth’s cause by appointing one young man/woman to vice-ministerial post and then brag about it while entire generation ravages in teashops and streets. However it’s more of visionary act and envisioning the future of this young men/ women in their society. Make no mistake, the argument is not that appointing youth to political office is insignificant nor it’s undermining symbolic and exemplary it means but the point is not to reduce the entire cause to tokenistic and marketing instrument for government bereft from any real plans for youth. The Mussa Bihi administration also faces significant geopolitical developments. Somaliland is no longer spectator in waiting, the recent engagement with the Gulf Crisis and U.A.E relations demonstrate the willingness of outside countries to engage with Somaliland in matter relating to their interests, but also shows how controversial some stances may prove. The management of military base approval by the parliament was dubious and problematic. Such deals necessities outmost transparency to make enduring legitimacy and sustainability. The next Somaliland government must identify and articulate what constitutes the best for Somaliland interests and navigate how to pursue in world that is not friendly to un-orthodox state formation. Somaliland foreign minister once suggested the ‘’Africanisation of Somaliland Foreign Policy’’ presumably realizing that Siilaanyo administration neglected African states in Somaliland quest for recognition and engagement, but that didn’t materialize reflecting institutional gaps alluded earlier. Somalia question is at the end the inevitable one. As talk collapsed, the president-elect was during televised presidential debate un clarifying when reflecting on the causes of the failure of the talks, scapegoating opposition officials on the failure which initially was part and parcel of his party. Other candidate weren’t clear either on their plans in dealing with Somalia. Flip flops and sudden uneven changes is fact known in Somaliland foreign policy. This is apparently due to lack of institutionalized way of dealing with the issues. Somaliland is at tipping point. Whether the next administration innovates change or end up as Old Wine in New Glass, it’s undoubtable that the new government faces tremendous challenges; economic recovery, job creation, safe guarding environment and maintaining governance. Also important is the eastern regions and recent success in ceasing hostility with fronts operation there, this must be capitalized and the president-elect hinted at that. But there’s also promising and refreshing things that fills you with optimism. Public consensus about issues deemed important; peace, democracy, education and brilliance is something to cherish and celebrate. Young men/ women fighting for good and decent lives expressing their endeavors in art, music , stories and increasingly yes, photography, is strong reminder that Ayan’s Somaliland is struggling but promising one. Moustafa Ahmad @Mustafe_Ahmed mustafeahmed123@gmail.com

THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2017 HARGEISA, SOMALILAND The president of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo, cabinet ministers, House of Representatives, House of Elders, National Electoral Commission, Security Forces, fellow Somalilanders and the distinguished guests from Ethiopia, Djibouti, UK Ambassador, EU Ambassador, Swedish Ambassador, the Ambassador of Netherlands, UN officials and the international community: thank you. I stand this glitzy ceremony today, taking the oath, keeping the huge task before us in mind, mindful for the sacrifices of those who died as martyrs for this country, kind to those who lost their property for the sake of their country, lenient for those with disabilities. Somaliland has reached tangible achievements for the last 26 years – the country has recovered from the ravaging wars which lastly made Somaliland independent and sovereign state. We have also tackled the internal bone-of-the contentions. Amid volatility in our neighbors, Somaliland has created a well-rehabilitated country, with a haven stability, vigilance and tranquility. Furthermore, Somaliland has carried out four peaceful and orderly transfers of power while this is the 5th. This is verily a benchmark which vividly indicates that Somaliland has ticked the boxes of statehood. This is an exemplary move which implies how we uphold the rule of law, and the primary objective which is strengthening the democratic system of the state. You – the citizens of Somaliland have brought those victories and triumphs without any external help or aid. We have managed to build the state, set up a functioning government with a ripened democracy. The Difficulties We Are Facing: My fellow Somalilanders, although we have made significant developments in the last seven years, we still face many problems including various important unfinished accomplishments. My first priority as president would be to tackle our most pressing issues. Today our nation is facing; Crippling youth unemployment. Recurring droughts. Lack of recognition from the international community. My government will work on solving these aforementioned problems from today. Undertaking such colossal is no easy matter. I pledge to: Develop the nation’s local produce and industries such as livestock, fisheries and agriculture. Create a new job creation program for the youth. Our country has many educated and bright young people. However, the fact is most of them are unemployed. My government would encourage foreign and local investment to create jobs and opportunities for our great people. My government would modernize public institutions making sure they are fit for purpose. My government would enact a new six month national service program to nurture nation building for young people. My administration would encourage trade and innovation and would be a reliable friend to investors. My government would not tolerate corruption and we shall have a zero tolerance policy on corruption. Rule of law is paramount. My government will uphold the rule of law by supporting and developing Somaliland’s justice system. Developing economy Somaliland creates a free zone market for business people. The state encourages international investement. Today I promise for the full security of the property of the business people. Fighting corruption Corruption is a national disaster which needs to be wiped out. Everyone who commits corruption or paves the way to committing it is criminal who undergoes legal measure. Judicial strengthening Getting quality judiciary system facilitates upholding the rule of law Good judiciary system intensifies accountability. Principles of the New Administration: My fellow Somalilanders, I hereby declare that my government would be your government. It will be a government which works for the people. It will be a government that reflects all Somalilanders. Government officials in my administration would be simply public servants. My government would make sure that all government workers work at least 8 hours a day. To The International Community My fellow partners, by all accounts, the Republic of Somaliland has completed all the requirements and the universal suffrage required for a state to be recognized. We held free and fair elections. We have also adopted a multi-party system. The Republic of Somaliland is of a paramount importance in the security of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Although the country has done all those tasks, the International Community has not yet granted an international recognition for Somaliland. I hereby declare that Somaliland qualifies an international recognition. The International Community should realize the facts and figures presented by Somaliland which has been in quest for international recognition. Demands My fellow citizens of Somaliland, all those things cannot be done without your help. Together we will eradicate poverty and backwardness. Let’s put Somaliland interest first. United we stand, divided we fall. Thank you.

The self-declared republic of Somaliland has sworn in its fifth president, Muse Bihi Abdi. There was excitement and optimism on social media as citizens relished the peaceful transition of power and wished their new president a fruitful five year term. Abdi, a retired pilot was declared winner of the tightly contested November 13 polls, having polled 55.% of the votes cast. I am ready and working on solving all the election-related disputes and to cool down all the brothers who have grievances While the election historically employed iris technology to avert electoral fraud, the opposition still cried foul alleging fraud. At today’s inauguration, the president wasted no time in addressing his dissatisfied opponents. “I am ready and working on solving all the election-related disputes and to cool down all the brothers who have grievances,” he said during the inauguration ceremony, which was broadcast live by privately-owned Horn Cable TV. “If you have grievances I urge you to come to the table.” https://twitter.com/somalilandusa/status/940976592158969856/photo/1 In addition to reaching out to the electorate that didn’t vote for him, President Abdi will have to deal with high unemployment rates especially among the youth and also continue the struggle to get international recognition for Somaliland. Somaliland declared unilateral independence from Somalia on May 18, 1991. It has been under pressure to hold talks with Somalia which have so far been futile. Described as the most peaceful state in the Horn of Africa region, Somaliland can boast of an army, its own currency and legal system. The territory has been experiencing stability and economic prosperity. It has been influential in the fight against piracy and terrorism in the Horn of Africa. 26 years of diplomatic isolation has made it difficult for Somaliland to have access to loans from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. It is regarded as the autonomous region of Somalia and not a sovereign state. Somaliland has held successful presidential elections in 2003 and 2010 including a parliamentary election in 2005. The 2017 election is touted to be the first incident-free polls to be held in the Horn of Africa in many years.

Dowladda Maraykanka ayaa joojisay gargaarkii cuntada iyo shidaalka ee ay siin jirtay Ciidanka Xoogga dalka Soomaaliya,cabsi laga qabo musuq maasuq, dharbaaxo militari oo hor leh iyadoo ciidamada Midowga Afrika ee AMISOM ay bilaabeen in ay Soomaaliya ka baxaan bishaan. Ciidamada AMISOM ayaa Soomaaliya soo galay 10 sano ka hor,si ay ula dagaallaman mintidiinta Xagjirka ah ee Al-shabaab,waxaana la filayaa in Ciidanka Soomaliya ugu dambayntii la wareego waajibaadkiisa. Laakiin Maraykanka ayaa sidoo kale bixiya kharashka 22 kun oo Ciidamada nabad ilaalinta Midowga Afrika ee AMISOM,kuwaasoo ka caraysan in xukuumadihii is-daba joogga ahaa ee Soomaaliya ay ku fashilmeen dhismaha ciidan qaran oo awood leh. Debloomaasiyiinyu waxay ka walwalsan yihiin in aysan Soomaaliya haysan ciidan xoog leh,taasoo suura-gelin karta in ay dib u xoogaystaan Al-shabaab oo khalkhaliyaan gobolka iyo in ay Soomaaliya gabbaad ka helaan dagaallamayaal kale oo Al-qaacidda ama Daacish ah. Xayiraadda gargaarka ayaa timid,kadib kolkii marar badan ciidanka Soomaalidu ku fashilmeen in ay xisaab sugan ka soo gudbiyaan cunto iyo shidaal la siiyey,sida ku xusan qoraallo sir ah oo ay is-weydaarsadeen dowladaha Maraykanka iyo Soomaliya oo ay aragtay Wakaaladda Wararka Reuters. “Wada-xaajoodyadii ugu dambeeyey ee ay yeesheen Maraykanka iyo dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya,labada dhinac waxay isku raacaceen in ciidanka Xoogga dalka Soomaliya aysan buuxin hal beegga is-la xisaabsanka gargaarkii Maraykanka”,sidaasi waxaa wakaaladda Wararka reuters u sheegay Sarkaal ka tirsan waaxda Arrimaha debadda Maraykanka oo magaciisa diiday. “Waxaan dib u-habayn ku samayneynaa gargaarka Maraykanka ee cutubyada Xoogga dalka Soomaaliya,marka laga reebo cutubyada helaya hagidda,si loo xaqiijiyo in gargaarka Maraykanka loo adeegsado sida wax ku oolka ah ee loogu talo-galay”,ayuu yiri sarkaalka. Xayiraadda gargaarka ee Maraykanka ayaa ku beegmatay,wakhti xasaasi ah oo la qorsheeyey in Ciidamada Midowga Afrika ee ka socda dalalka Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya iyo Uganda ay Soomaaliya ka baxaan sannadka 2020. Kunka askari ee ugu horreeya ciidamada AIMSOM ayaa bixi doona dabayaaqada sannadkaan 2017. Mas’uul ka tirsan waaxda Arrimaha debadda Maraykanka ayaa sheegay in Washington sii wadayso taageerada ay siiso cutubyada yar ee ciidamada gaarka ah ee Soomaaliya ay madaxda u yihiin shaqaalaha Maraykanka ,sidoo kalena ay dowladda Soomaaliya la shaqeyn doonto,si loogu heshiiyo halbeeg lagu soo celin karo kaalmadii la siin jiray ciidamada kale. “Waa run, waxaa jira xooga walaac ka jira qaabka kaalmada loo adeegsaday loona qaybiyey.Xukuumadda federaalku waxay ka shaqeyneysaa inay wax ka qabato, “ayuu yiri Wasiirka Difaaca Soomaaliya Maxamed Mursal oo u waramay Reuters. Meeyay Gargaarkii? Documentiyo laga soo diray Howlgalka Mareykanka ee Soomaaliya oo loo diray dowladda Soomaaliya ayaa muujinaya in saraakiisha Mareykanka ay aad uga careysan yihiin in ciidanku aysan awoodin in ay xisaabiyaan kaalmadooda. Documentiyada ayaa rinjiyeynaya sawir muuqaal ka bixinaya arrimo musuq maasuq, iyo in aysan awoodin in ay ciidankooda mushahar siiyaan,inkastoo boqolaal malyan oo dollar ah ay kaalmo u qaataan. Intii u dhexaysay bilihii May iyo June ee sannadkaan koox saraakiil Maraykan iyo Soomaali ah ayaa booqday sagaal saldhig mililtari,si ay u qiimeeyaan,bal in 5000 askari oo saldhigyada ku sugan ay heleen gargaarkii cunto ee Maraykanku soo dhiibay. “Ma aanno helin cadadkii weynaa ee aan filaynay inaan meel kasta ka helno,mana hayno caddayn muujinaysa in la isticmaalay”,sidaasi waxaa xukuumadda Soomaaliya u qoray kooxdii Maraykanka ahayd. Hal saldhig oo keliyah waxaa ku joogay in ka yar 5 askari oo kamid ahj ciidamadii ay taliyaasha Soomaalidu sheegeen in ay joogaan. Saldhigii ugu fiicnaa waxaa ku sugnaa 550 askari oo 160 keliyihii qoryo haystaan. “In badan ayaa u muuqday inay xiran yihiin lebis cusub . Tani waxay muujinaysaa in ay isugu soo uruuriyeen oo kaliya si loo hagaajiyo muuqaalka, “sida ku qoran Warqadda ay Reuters aragtay. Qiimeyn joogto ah oo ku aaddan ciidanka milateriga Soomaaliya sannadkan, xukuumadda Soomaaliya, Midowga Afrika iyo Qaramada Midoobay ayaa soo afmeeray natiijooyin isku mid ah. Warbixin ay si wadajir ah u soo saareen oo ay aragtay Reuters,ayaa sheegtay in qaar badan oo ciidanka kamid ah aysan haysan qoryo,direes,cunto,gawaari iyo teendhooyin. Ciidanka ayaa ku tiirsan taageerada ciidamada Midowga Afrika ama maleeshiyooyinka maxalliga ah si ay u noolaadaan. “SNA waa ciidan jilicsan oo leh taliyaal aad u liita ,” ayaa lagu yiri warbixinta. “Waxay awoodi kari waayeen in ay sameeyaan howlgalo wax ku ool ah”. Dowlada Mareykanka ayaa sidoo kale joojisey barnaamij ay ku bixiso askar bilays ah oo ah $ 100 bil walba,bishii June kadib markii xukuumadda federaalku diiday in ay la wadaagto mas’uuliyadda helitaanka lacagaha ciidamada maamul goboleedyada ee la dagaallama al Shabaab. Washington waxay Ciidanka Soomaaliya ku bixisay $ 66 milyan toddobadii sano ee la soo dhaafay laakin waxay joojisay barnaamijka dhowr jeer, iyadoo ka walwalsan in lacagtaas aanay gaarin askarta furimaha hore. Xigasho/https://www.reuters.com/ PUNTLAND POST Abdirahman Isse Omar The post Warbixin: Dowladda Maraykanka oo joojisay kaalmadii ay siin jirtay Ciidanka Xoogga dalka Soomaaliya. appeared first on Puntland Post.

This piece is in reference to Dr. Belete Yihun’s article titled “Ethiopian Foreign Policy and the Ogaden War: The Shift from “Containment“ to “Destabilization“, 1977 – 1991. I will summarise my take on the article in this first paragraph and introduce my comments on the subsequent ones. As the title depicts, the central theme of the article is – Ethiopia defeated Somalia in the 1977 war then destabilized it. Following the defeat of the Somali army, the Derg regime replaced Ethiopia’s old policy of “containment“ with destructive strategies aiming for the total demise of the Somali Republic. The purpose of destabilizing Somalia was to quell its “ irredentist agenda“. External and internal factors did play role in the process of destabilizing Somalia. The Cold War was a complicating factor as actors such as USSR, USA, UK, Italy and Egypt further exacerbated the dispute in the Horn. USSR, Cuba and South Yemen (allies of Ethiopia then) were instrumental in the defeat of the Somali army, which was the turning point of Somalia’s downfall. Among the internal factors include the economic, political and psychological setbacks Somalia inherited from the war. Barre’s “extrajudicial executions“ subjected to particular clans was a major setback that waned his government’s popularity. But the most devastating element that Ethiopia largely exploited and brought about Barre’s fall was the anti-government armed factions (SSDF, SNM, USC, and SPM) sponsored by Ethiopia. Albeit the author focused on the period between 1977 and 1991, he made note of the fact that the root of the conspiracy against Somalia dates back to the imperial reign of Haile Selassie. Examples of the old mutinies that Ethiopia either orchestrated or played a role include the incident of 1961, where a group of Somali officers from the north created mayhem (apprehended towns) in an effort to dismantle the Republic and bring about succession. Again in 1966, Ethiopia influenced a disgruntled group in the north who created anti-union movement named North Somali Liberation Front, and another dissent movement in the south called South Somali Refugee Association. Election related violence in the 60’s is also linked to covert plots that were coming from Addis Ababa. Emphasising his country’s motives, Dr. Yihun stated “ the overall intention of Ethiopia was neither to replace Barre with friendly elements nor to ascertain its suzerainty over Somalia, but merely to destabilize and incapacitate the Republic. In this regard the opposition groups, even if fully supported, were supposed to not rise to power and remain pro-Ethiopian“. The author concluded that the destabilization of Somalia was neither a successful plan for the Derg nor for Ethiopia in general, because four months after the fall of Barre’s regime and Somalia plunged into a dreadful civil war, the Derg was forced out of power, and the ensued regime is paying a heavy price for the destabilization in Somalia. Why Ethiopia Destabilized Somalia? Although Dr. Yihun has exposed compelling facts regarding the destabilization in Somalia, his argument that Ethiopia destabilized Somalia merely to incapacitate the Republic is contrary to the reality on the ground. Somalia has become a tributary vassal state of Ethiopia on the verge of ceasing to be. Ethiopia’s geopolitical agenda in the Horn is far more complex than how Yihun has mapped it out – limiting his country’s motives on the confines of deterring irredentism. Such an argument could have been tenable when the two states were at war, but not after Ethiopia with the blessing of western global order had destroyed Somalia and polarized it into contentious tribal enclaves who are obsequiously submissive to the dictates of Addis Ababa. It is well documented that Ethiopia had age old plan to alter its landlocked map to one that contains a significant portion of the vast Somali coastline, if not all of it. And since the imperial era, western countries have been supportive of Ethiopia’s colonial aspirations in the Horn. It was apparent such ambitions were not feasible in the presence of a strong Somali state capable of protecting its territorial sovereignty. The destabilization came as a stepping-stone to achieving those aspirations – further appropriation of Somali territories by its neighbours. Kenya partook in disabling Somalia and has been a strong ally of Ethiopia since the two established the joint military strategy known as Kenya-Ethiopia Defence Pact signed in 1964 and has been renewed over the years. Initially, the cornerstone of that treaty was to jointly countervail any action toward the liberation of the annexed Somali territories (Northern Frontier District or Western Somalia aka Ogaden region). After the fall of the Somali state, they jointly embarked upon a systemic remapping of Somalia in an effort to exploit its resources. They invaded Somalia and each is securing its spoils of the victory. Kenya has extended its control over offshore as well as inland territories (Jubbaland), where Ethiopia sat no known limits, a phenomenon that has literally dissolved Somalia’s known borders. Kenya has fully taken over Kismayo port, while Ethiopia is managing a gradual takeover as in the case of Berbera port. Almost in every tribal enclave there is an Ethiopian “consulate general” as though its official embassy in Mogadishu is not enough. What is the logical explanation to these consulates other than Somalia being a vassal state of Ethiopia? Somalis require strict visas to enter Ethiopia including their seized territories while Ethiopians need no visas and their swelling communities in major cities like Hargeisa, Bosaso and Mogadishu are quite alarming. Somali leaders have no audacity to address violations on Somali borders and the huge influx of Ethiopians which is a stark threat to the present and future security of the country. In addition to that, Ethiopia has been micromanaging Somalia politics in an unprecedented manner to the extent that the intimidation has been felt by clan elders and the ordinary people. Why Somalia Collapsed so Quickly? No doubt, the war had severe impact on Somalia, but the state collapse came as a result of longstanding social ills. “A society which is endowed with lofty values, makes progress, but a society in which values deteriorate, degenerates”. Before the war, the Somali society was morally weak due to germs inherited from colonialism and decades of poor leadership. One of Frantz Fanon’s quotes was “Imperialism leaves behind germs of rot which we must clinically detect and remove from our land but from our minds as well”. Somalis have never been able to seriously detect those germs let alone to remove it from their land. In 1960, people celebrated for a pseudo freedom they have never enjoyed in its real sense. After independence, they continued to be victims of manipulation until the country crumpled and became “the most failed state in the world”. The root of the moral disease that destroyed Somalia dates back to the colonial era and the seeds imperialists planted before and during the 10-year period of the Italian Trusteeship Administration. The biggest oversight was failing to scrutinize the alien canons left behind by the colonizers that were incompatible with the intrinsic values of the society. Instead, the first vital institutions (education, legal, political, financial, cultural, etc.) were built on those faulty principles. The so called elite who run the major part of those institutions were individuals shaped and sponsored by the colonial system, Fanon described them “black skin white mask” – they look like the indigenous people but their thinking and moral values resemble that of the white colonizers. The consequence was fatal as the Republic and the feckless ideologies (nationalism, secularism, unfettered western liberal democracy) that groomed it could not sustain, but gave way to a brutal communist dictatorship in less than a decade. The ruthless military rule led to further moral decline by waging explicit vicious attack on Islam via killing, torture, incarceration and indoctrination to the point where the society lost touch with its identity as a nation and cracked into disgruntled tribes. A huge brain drain took off as people started to escape from government persecutions. A new social structure emerged best described by the saying “every nation is a people though not every people is a nation”. In this regard, the society could not differentiate the difference between a brutal regime and a dangerous enemy in pursuit of its destruction. The regime became the enemy and the tribe became the refuge. This immoral sense led the very Somali officers who gave Ethiopia a disgraceful defeat in the initial phase of the 77 war to spearhead the armed factions that Ethiopia sponsored for the destabilization in Somalia. Consequently, poorly armed ragtag clan militias chased Barre and his sophisticated army out of the country. Paradoxically, Barre’s generals who were supposed to defend the country were the first who had absconded. When morality dies and courage dwindles, big numbers and arsenal would not count much. Would Somalia Recover or Dismantle Further? Somalia has been badly destabilized and continues to move in that direction. Reversing the current abysmal trend seems unforeseeable in the near future because of three major problems: the forces responsible for the demise of the country are very present, the current political system is unlikely to bring viable change as it is doomed to failure on massive scale, and the society lacks the capacity to engage the deep change it needs. Rumours are speculating that Washington and its allies are finally on the move to crash the religious insurgents in order to invest in a kleptocratic government in a bid to exploit the oil in Somalia. Even if that is the case, defeating the current insurgents does not mean that will be the end of them, and kleptocracy (rule by thugs) would only nurture tyranny. The other plausible scenarios include Somalia may remain in this vassal state until its population turns out minority against Ethiopia’s 100 million, a phenomenon that would reshape Ethiopia as the largest country with the longest coast in the continent. A third possibility is that the disoriented masses may fully rally behind the religious insurgents causing massive unrest potential to spill over to the adjacent borders. This is where Ethiopia particularly is likely to pay a real heavy price by decomposing into serious religious and ethnic lines. Conclusion The ideology-driven conflict in Somalia is not going to die for good even if the current group is overpowered. Despite the presence of existential threat coupled by deep fragmentation, there is some sort of resilience stemming from whatever is left of the Islamic spirit. The serenity brought by the Islamic Courts Union in the midst of the chaos in 2006 is stark evidence that Islam is the only ideology that can unite Somalis and bring peace and stability in the short and long term. It is time Somalis should seriously look the Sharia law as an alternative for their survival. We are not talking here about a superficial Sharia law substituted with canons inspired by western secular codes except limited familial issues like marriage, divorce and inheritance. What Somalia needs is a comprehensive Sharia law that will foster peace, human governance and prosperity. Burhan Alas Email: burhanalas2017@gmail.com

Shirweynaha Qaran ee Xeer-ilaaliyeyaasha Soomaaliyeed waxay ka soo qeyb galayaashu ka soo saareen war-murtiyeedka soo socda:- 1- Ka qeyb galayaasha shir-waynaha waxa ay mahad gaar ah u celiyeen dhammaan qaban qaabiyeyaasha shirka oo uu ugu horeeyo Xafiiska Xeer-ilaaliyaha Guud ee Qaranka, iyo hey’adaha gacanta ka geystay sida UNSOM iyo IDLO. 2- In ay adkeeyaan xiriirka ka dhexeeya Xeer-ilaaliyeyaasha heer Federaal iyo heer Dowlad Gobaleed, taasi waxay qeyb lixaad leh ka qaadaneysaa habsami u socodka howlaha Xeer-ilaalinta Soomaaliyeed. 3- In ay lagama maarmaan tahay sameynta dallad guud oo ay ku mideysan yihiin dhammaan Xeer-ilaaliyeyaasha Dalka, dalladaas oo lagu ilaalinayo xuquuqda, xasaanadda, madax banaanida, iyo sharafta Xeer-ilaaliyeyaasha Soomaaliyeed, dalladdu waxay wax weyn ka qabaneysaa dhisidda, kobcinta, iyo tayeynta Xeer-ilaaliyeyaasha, abuurista Xeer-hoosaadka nidaamka anshaxa ee Xeer-ilaalinta Dowlad gobaleedyada, kuwa aan lahayn xeer-hoosaadka nidaamka anshaxa oo kaliya. 4-Madaxda kala duwan ee shirka ka soo qeyb gashay waxay doorteen Guddi farsamo oo ka kooban 7 xubnood, oo sameyn doona Xeer-hoosaadka iyo qaab dhismeedka Dalladda Guud oo ay ku midoobayaan Xeer-ilaaliyeyaasha heer federaal iyo heer dowlad-gobaleed. 5-Ka qeyb galayaashu waxay isla garteen in ay yeeshaan shir sannadle ah, oo ay ka soo qeyb gelayaan dhammaan xubnaha Dalladda, iyo mid afar biloodle ah oo ay yeelan doonaan gudiga maamulka Dalladda, laguna qaban doono dhammaan Xarumaha Dowlad-gobaleedyada xubnaha ka ah dowladda federaalka ee soomaaliya, qaab meerto ah. 6-Shir-waynuhu waxa uu si buuxda u taageeray dib u habeynta hannaanka caddaaladda dalka, sidoo kale dhammaan ka soo qeyb galayaashu waxay hoosta ka xarriiqeen lagama maarmaan-nimada ka qeyb qaadashada, hogaaminta, iyo go’aan ka gaarista hannaanka caddaaladda gaar ahaan qeybta kaga aadan xiriirka ka dhexeeya Xafiisyada Xeer-ilaalinta iyo qaab dhismeedkooda heer Federaal iyo heer Dowlad-gobaleed intaba. 7-Shirweynuhu waxa uu si xoog leh u taageeray go’aankii taariikhiga ahaa ee uu gaaray Guddiga Amniga Qaranka ee Hannaanka Caddaaladda dalka oo ku saleysnaa habka isku dhafka oo afka qalaad loogu yeero (Mixed System), waxa uuna shirweynuhu soo jeedinayaa in si deg deg ah loo dardaro geliyo dhameystirkiisa. 8-Shir-weynuhu waxa uu garwaaqsaday doorka la taaban karo oo ay Haweenka Xeer- ilaaliyeyaasha ahi ku leeyihiin Xafiisyada Xeer-ilaalinta Dalka, sidoo kale waxaa leysla gartay in Haweenku qeyb lixaad leh ka ciyaaraan hirgelinta iyo habsami u socodsiinta howlaha xafiisyada Xeer-ilaalinta heer Federaal iyo Heer dowlad-gobaleed, sidoo kale shir-weynuhu waxuu dhiirigeliyey in la fududeeyo lana taageerodoorka haweenka. 9- Shir-weynu waxa uu hoosta ka xariiqay doorka xeer-ilaaliyayaashu ku leeyihiin Dalka, iyo in la ictiraafo ahmiyadda iyo ilaalinta sareynta Sharciga dalka u dhigan. Puntlandi.com

The United States is suspending food and fuel aid for most of Somalia’s armed forces over corruption concerns, a blow to the military as African peacekeepers start to withdraw this month. African Union (AU) troops landed in Mogadishu a decade ago to fight al Shabaab Islamist militants and Somali forces are supposed to eventually take over their duties. But the United States, which also funds the 22,000-strong peacekeeping force, has grown frustrated that successive governments have failed to build a viable national army. Diplomats worry that without strong Somali forces, al Shabaab could be reinvigorated, destabilise the region and offer a safe haven to other al Qaeda-linked militants or Islamic State fighters. The U.S. suspension of aid came after the Somali military repeatedly failed to account for food and fuel, according to private correspondence between the U.S. and Somali governments seen by Reuters. “During recent discussions between the United States and the Federal Government of Somalia, both sides agreed that the Somali National Army had failed to meet the standards for accountability for U.S. assistance,” a State Department official told Reuters last week, on condition of anonymity. “We are adjusting U.S. assistance to SNA units, with the exception of units receiving some form of mentorship, to ensure that U.S. assistance is being used effectively and for its intended purpose,” the official said. The U.S. suspension comes at a sensitive time. The AU force – with troops from Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda – is scheduled to leave by 2020. The first 1,000 soldiers will go by the end of 2017. The State Department official said Washington would continue to support small, Somali special forces units mentored by U.S. personnel and would work with the Somali government to agree criteria that could restore support to other units. “It is true that some concerns have been raised on how support was utilised and distributed. The federal government is working to address these,” Somali Minister of Defence Mohamed Mursal told Reuters. WHERE‘S THE AID? Documents sent from the U.S. Mission to Somalia to the Somali government show U.S. officials are increasingly frustrated that the military is unable to account for its aid. The documents paint a stark picture of a military hollowed out by corruption, unable to feed, pay or arm its soldiers – despite hundreds of millions of dollars of support. Between May and June, a team of U.S. and Somali officials visited nine army bases to assess whether the men were receiving food the United States provides for 5,000 soldiers. “We did not find the expected large quantities of food at any location … there was no evidence of consumption (except at two bases),” the U.S. team wrote to the Somali government. At one base, less than a fifth of the soldiers listed by Somali commanders were present. The best-staffed base had 160 soldiers out of 550. Only 60 had weapons. “Many appeared to be wearing brand new uniforms. This implied they were assembled merely to improve appearances,” the letter, seen by Reuters, said. An ongoing assessment of the Somali military this year by the Somali government, African Union and United Nations drew similar conclusions. The joint report seen by Reuters said many soldiers lacked guns, uniforms, food, vehicles or tents. Troops relied on support from AU forces or local militias to survive. “The SNA is a fragile force with extremely weak command and control,” the report said. “They are incapable of conducting effective operations or sustaining themselves.” Most units don’t have radios, leaving soldiers to rely on runners to get help when mobile networks go down, the report said. Troops lacked paper to write reports, toilets, boots and medical equipment such as tourniquets. Many slept under trees. SNA units were at 62 percent of their authorised strength on average. Only 70 percent of them had weapons, the report said. Although the report was deeply critical, diplomats praised the government for trying to quantify the scope of the problem. “The government deserves massive praise for doing it and being willing to talk about it,” Michael Keating, the U.N.’s top official in Somalia, told Reuters. CASH PAYMENTS SUSPENDED The United States also suspended a programme paying soldiers $100 monthly stipends in June after the federal government refused to share responsibility for receiving the payments with regional forces fighting al Shabaab. Washington has spent $66 million (£49.2 million) on stipends over the past seven years but has halted the programme several times, concerned the money was not going to frontline soldiers. One Somali document seen by Reuters showed members of a 259-strong ceremonial brass band were receiving stipends this year meant for soldiers fighting militants. The State Department’s watchdog said in a report published in October there were insufficient checks on the programme and U.S. stipends could fund forces that commit abuses – or even support insurgents. Officially, Somalia’s military is 26,000 strong, but the payroll is stuffed with ghost soldiers, pensioners and the dead, whose families may be receiving their payments, diplomats say. Intermittent payments from the government have forced many active soldiers to sell their weapons, ammunition or seek other work – practices the U.S. stipends were designed to curb. Washington has whittled down the number of troops it pays to 8,000 from over 10,000 but there is still no reliable payroll, said a Mogadishu-based security expert. Defence Minister Mursal said the United Nations is creating a biometric database and plans to help the Somali government make cash payments directly to soldiers via mobile phones. The new government will also set up a separate system for widows, orphans, and the wounded so the payroll would adequately represent military strength, he said. UNDER ATTACK The weakness of Somali forces has deadly consequences. The insurgency is striking with ever larger and more deadly attacks in the capital Mogadishu and major towns. A truck bomb killed more than 500 people in October and a suicide bomber killed at least 18 at a police academy on Thursday. Yusuf, a 35-year-old Somali soldier stationed near the Indian Ocean port of Kismayu, knows what it’s like to depend on local militias and AU forces to stay alive. On Sept. 26, insurgents attacked his base at Bula Gadud, killing 15 colleagues and wounding scores more before the local Jubaland militia and AU peacekeepers saved them. “We lost several key members in that battle especially my close friend,” he told Reuters. “We tried to retreat … after using all the ammunition we had.” A senior Somali security source said when the attack happened, the battalion of more than 1,000 soldiers had only been issued 300 guns. Defence Minister Mursal said the Somali troops at Bulagadud have since been sent more weapons. Somalia’s national security plan calls for a military of 18,000 soldiers, funded by the central government and operating country-wide. Getting there will be hard. Security experts say the military is dominated by a powerful clan, the Hawiye, which would be reluctant to lose control of the lucrative security assistance revenue stream. Many regional governments within Somalia already see the Hawiye-dominated federal forces as rivals rather than allies. The government’s ability to push reforms depends on balancing demands from federal member states, lawmakers, clan leaders and international partners, the U.N.’s Keating said. “It’s going to take a long time and its going to run into massive clan resistance,” he said. “Some clans are very dominant in the security forces.” Somalia’s partners also need to get serious and coordinate better, said Matt Bryden of the think-tank Sahan Research. According to Sahan, donors – including the EU, AU, Turkey and Uganda – have trained more than 80,000 Somali soldiers since 2004. Bryden said records are so poor it was not clear if many had taken multiple courses, or just quit afterwards. “It’s like sand through your fingers – where are they all?” Source: Reuters

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Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)-Xogo dheeraad ah ayaa waxa uu kasoo baxayaa Qaraxii Ismiidaminta ahaa ee saakay ka dhacay xarunta Tababarka Booliska General Kaahiye ee magaalada Muqdisho. Qaraxa ayaa inta la xaqiijiyay waxaa ku dhintay 18 Askari oo ay ku jireen ilaa 6 Sarkaal oo laba xigidle ahaa kuwaa oo ku sugnaa eeryada uu taagnaa naftii haligaha ismiidaamiyay. Askarta ku dhaawacantay ayaa la sheegay inay gaarayaan ilaa 15 Askari oo xiliga Qaraxa ku jiray feelka Quraacda. Xogta rasmiga ah ee aan heleyno ayaa sheegeysa in ciidamada ugu badan ee dhintay ay ku baxeen gacanta ciidamada xiligaa ku qornaa heeganka. Ciidamada dhintay iyo kuwa dhaawacmay qaarkood ayaa waxaa oogada jirkooda ku yaala rasaas, waxaana la xaqiijiyay inay ku dhinteen rasaas ay Qaraxa kadib fureen ciidamada Booliska ee ku qornaa ilaalada Xerada. Askar tiradooda lagu sheegay 9 ayaa kamid ahaa kuwa ay galaafatay rasaasta ay rideen ciidamada, waxaana taa u sabab ah in ciidamadu ay ahaayen kuwo ka cabsi qabay in Ismiidaaminta kadib gudaha Xerada lasoo galo. Askari magaciisa ku sheegay Maxamed Nuur oo xiligaa ku sugnaa goobta Qaraxa ayaa yiri ‘’Ciidamadu aad ayay u saseen marka uu Qaraxa dhacay waxa ay iska ilaalinayeen in gudaha Xerada ay ka dhex bilaabato oo maleeshiyaadka al-Shabaab ay gudaha usoo galaan’’ Waxa uu sheegay in ciidamada qaar ay ku dhinteen rasaas maadaama ay ciidamadu ahaayen kuwo ku sasay Qaraxa, taa oo keentay inay furan rasaas xoogan oo khasaaro dhalisay. Sidoo kale, waxa tilmaamay in xiliyada Qaraxa dhaco ay ciidamadu isku geystaan khasaaro maadaama ay si cabsi ay ku jirto u furan rasaasta. Ugu danbeyntii, Qaraxan ayaa kusoo beegmaaya xili Taliska ciidamada Booliska uu isku diyaarinaayo xuska aasaaska Ciidanka Booliska oo 20-ka December ku aadan. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@live.com The post XAQIIQ: Qaab ceynkee ah ayay u dhinteen inta badan ciidamadii lagu Qarxiyay Xerada General Kaahiye appeared first on Caasimada Online.

Madaxda Hay,adda Ururada aan dowliga ahayn ee PUNSAA iyo Baarlamanka Puntland waxaa maanta dhexmarey kulan ka duwan shirarkii horre, kasoo ahaa wada hadal iyo sidii gollaha wakiiladdu irdaha ugu furi lahaayeen sidii bulshadu ula socon lahayd shuruucda baarlamanka ka hor inta aan la ansixin gaar ahaan qeybaha quseeya shacabka. Kulanka ayaa diirada lagu saarey in gudiyada baarlamaanka iyo bulshada rayidka qaybaha ay qusayso in wada shaqeeyaan ayadoo bulshada rayidka ahi gaari karto goobo badan oo baarlamaanka u fududaynayso inuu howshiisa guto si loogu qareemo cabashooyinka bulshada qaybaheeda kala duwan Iyadoo la raacayo dastuurka Puntland xuquuqda uu siiyay muwaadiniinta wuxuu kusoo dhamaaday wada hadalka maanta dhexmarey madaxda PUNSAA iyo Guddiyadda kala duwan ee Baarlamanka Puntland isfaham iyo irdaha loo furo hawlo badan oo horey caqabado uga jireen sida inay saxaafaddu goobjoog ka noqoto fadhiya baarlamanka. Talaabada ay kusoo guulaysatey Hay,adda PUNSAA ayaa muhiim u noqonaysa inay shacabku la socdaan waxa ka socda gollaha wakiiladda Puntland. Abshir Dhiirane PUNTLAND POST The post Kulan aan caadi ahayn oo dhexmarey PUNSAA iyo Baarlamanka Puntland appeared first on Puntland Post.