Alice Rowsome Hargeisa 6 hours ago In Somaliland, women are being raped as a result of extreme drought and lack of support Tens of thousands of people have been displaced as a direct result of the Horn of Africa’s ongoing unprecedented drought. But it is women and young mothers who are bearing the brunt “Two days ago four men came, grabbed me and started raping me. Most women and girls in the camp have been assaulted or raped by gangs,” begins Hodan Ahmedan, 23, sitting in her makeshift shelter where she has lived since she arrived from drought-ridden eastern Somaliland to a camp for internally displaced in Hargeisa. Cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) are rife here. A lack of police presence, inadequate lighting, an absence of sanitary facilities and an increase in the number of female-only households has rendered this camp an ideal ground for SGBV. “The ground is really hard here so we can’t dig to make lavatories. This means we have to go outside and because there is no privacy in the open, we only go once it gets dark,” explains Hodan “and by the time it is dark enough for us to go, it also becomes very dangerous as many gangs operate here. These are the circumstances in which I was raped.” “It happens to all of us, all the time,” concludes Sahra Hussein, one of the oldest residents in the camp. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/east-africa-drought-horn-somaliland-somalia-refugees-rape-miscarriages-a7586471.html

http://caynabanews.com/articles/80550/War-Deg-Deg-AhDagaal-Ka-Qaraxay-Degmada-Ceel-Afwayn

DEG DEG AH Dagaal Ka Qarxay Degmada Ceelafwayn Iyo Wararka Soo Kordhay Maxaa-Dhacay http://karinnews.com/articles/12427/DEG-DEG-AH-Dagaal-Ka-Qarxay-Degmada-Ceelafwayn-Iyo-Wararka-Soo-Kordhay-Maxaa-Dhacay

I think Siilanyo folks will be massacred again if they don't behave with the cowardly sneaky attacks, it won't bring the 11 killed but will just create more suffering for them. "war degdeg ah: Dablay hubaysan oo weerar gadmo ah ka geystay gudaha magaalada Ceel Afweyn" http://oodweynenews.com/

This shows the role clan plays in Somali society. Even though he was chased away from Buhoodle, he has been welcomed massively in Las Anod because that is where his immediate sub clan (Saaxdheer folks) settles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnFC5jo8deI

@Maakhiri1 said: Coldoon is a different breed, Walahi very rare breed, his Somalinimo, a different level, and wish they grant his freedom asap. He was one of those enlightened and see beyond the isolation. He should be working with Farmaajo, He does a lot of charity work as well. The amount of poor Somalis he fundraised for is countless.

@Che -Guevara said: I think he should, It's trending. Yes, that's him. Mo Farax Oo Leh Farmaajo Ii Geeya

It is that guy from Jowhar that coined that term, he should copyright it.

"Renowned Somaliland Journalist & Activist AbdMalik Coldoon arrested in Hargeisa after meeting Pres Farmaajo in Mogadishu. " https://twitter.com/DalsanFM/status/831831758320627713/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

War ya yirahda sidaan aqoonsii kuma heelaysiin Wariye Cabdimaalik Muuse Coldoon Oo Lagu Xidhay Magaalada Hargeysa

maakhiri That is true, both sides have people stuck in the past. Reality on the ground is different though most people backhome are worried about where they will get their next meal.

maakhiri Don't take notice of it. Sanaag communities (specially my community and yours (the Makhiiris) are in good terms. The grand suldaan of the Maakhiris was even invited by head of WADANI party (Cirro) recently and they discussed several important issues. Kullan iyo Isfaham dhexmaray Gudomiyaha Xisbiga Wadani Ciro iyo Suldaanka Guud ee reer Maakhiir Suldaan Sacid Suldaan Cabdisalaam https://allhadaaftimo.com/2017/01/30/kullan-iyo-isfaham-dhexmaray-gudomiyaha-xisbiga-wadani-ciro-iyo-suldaanka-guud-ee-warsangeli-suldaan-sacid-suldaan-cabdisalaam/amp/

maakhiri1 UAE wanted both CCS and Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud to win due to their own interest.

@Maakhiri1 said: Those who promote only one idea, and oppress opposing ideas will fail. GO'ITAANKA , SL ayna difaaci karin, Shacabka beenta hala dhaafo True. If majority of Somaliland youth are waking up then of course this project doesn't stand on strong legs hence the need to rush and arrest youths simply for composing a poem .

This shows there is no demcracy or freedom of speech, yet expect recognition from the IC (International Community)? I don't think any sane nation is going to recognize another mini wannabe North Korea. WAR-DEG-DEG AH: LABA ABWAAN OO KA MID AH ABWAANADA DHALINYARADA AH EE GOBALKA TOGDHEER OO HAMBALYO DIRAY FARMAAJO CIIDAMADA BOOLIS XABSIGA DHIGEEN http://warsugannews.com/war-deg-deg-ah-laba-abwaan-oo-ka-mid-ah-abwaanada-dhalinyarada-ah-ee-gobalka-togdheer-oo-hambalyo-diray-farmaajo-ciidamada-boolis-xabsiga-dhigeen/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV5VAcZEC2s

@Tallaabo said: Horta adiga kolba waxbay kaaga dhagtaa oo aad ku khafiiftaa. Ruunta miya ku dhiibtay . I believe everyone deserves to see what is going on in Sland currently. Then they can form their own opinion of where the winds of change are blowing.

Starting from 1:41

I predicted this was going to happen few days ago. Both the FG and the opposition parties of Somaliland are against the base, this is where they have a common goal.

@Maakhiri1 said: The youth are finally seeing the light, Hope Farmaajo gets a good team, including a good MAWAADIN MP who will not fail our people. Being a good Mawadin, wax lagu aamino karo, baa aqoonta ka horeeysa I don't blame them. They had enough of 26 years of no development, poverty and endless lies.

@Maakhiri1 said: Thanks, African Intelligence, is always 100% reliable, unlike most SOMALI journalist Indeed. All media reported about that guy killed in the jail.

http://boramanews.com/index.php/somali-news/item/5337-ugaaska-guud-ee-beelaha-gadabuursi-ugaas-cabdirashiid-ugaas-rooble-ugaas-doodi-oo-fariin-iyo-ducoba-u-diray-madaxwayne-farmaajo-waan-kuusoo-ducaynaynaaye-fulli-waxay-shacabku-kaa-rajaynayaan-video

@Haatu said: Reer Waqooyi waa la xumeeyay un mooyee, waa Soomaali dhalad ah. The thing is the youth are realizing recognition is just lies fed to them by the politicians (the same politicians who steal from them and build villas in Dubai).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8GV4KZuoFg

@Che -Guevara said: The last time Somalis get sucked into world's geopolitics, we paid a heavy price. What compels this Government to get involved in this mess? There is no government. Just a bunch of thieves.

She speaks nothing but the truth. Her hometown Berbera is now in danger from Houthi rockets thanks to Silanyo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc8oF-nBZgE