Atam Militia Leader Says Puntland Conflict is Over Natural Resources Posted by Galgala on May 17, 2011 Mohamed Said Atam, whose militia is battling Puntland security forces in the mountainous area of Galgala, has denied he has any links with militant Islamist group al-Shabaab and said he has not been involved in a series of killings in Bosaso and Galkayo.“Those saying we have links with al-Shabaab have closer ties with al-Shabaab than us,” he said in a broadcast speech, adding that rumored links with Eritrea, often accused of providing the insurgent group with arms and money, were also non-existent.puntland has accused al-Shabaab, through Atam, of trying to destabilize the semi-autonomous state through a spate of assassinations of public figures and businessmen, but the militia leader denied this.“These actions started before our revolt and it is clan-based conflict,” he said. “We are not against peace with Puntland, we are protecting our own territories … and our oil resources.“They wish us flee from our settlements so they can exploit our resources; that was the root cause of the conflict … we are available to negotiate,” he added.Dozens have been killed in fighting in Galgala in recent days, and Atam says he is currently in full control of the region. Another murder Meanwhile a third businessman – Abdinur Salad – was assassinated in Bosaso overnight Monday, following on from two killings over the weekend. “We heard gunshots just a few minutes after we came out from the mosque … and outside we saw the businessman dead,” Khalif Abdi, a resident in Bosaso, told Somalia Report.Residents in Galkayo and Bosaso are worried about the increasing insecurity, blaming the Puntland Authorities for not doing enough to tackle the problem.“The security situation is worsening and there is concern about who is behind the killing of the politicians, elders and Islamic scholars,” Mohamed Yasin, an intellectual and peace activist, told Somali media.Report.

Somalina;720234 wrote: AUN Xaji Muse Igare. Amiin.

Jacaylbaro;720318 wrote: KU DAYO ,,, KU DAYO ... http://www.somaliaonline.com/community/showthread.php/36295-Somaliland-Trade-Fair-Opens-in-Hargeisa

Xaaji Xunjuf;720276 wrote: I hope they can influence their cousins in tanzania and Kenya and uganda and their other cousins in sub saharan africa

Allow dhowr Somaliland.

Xaaji Xunjuf;720281 wrote: Aware would be great Have you ever been to Ceelka Bulaale ee Aware? i hear it's got a nice drinking water.

I have always liked living a coastal area as i have lived in one as younger. I would say a mansion somewhere in the mountainous coastal green areas alongside the gulf of adan in Sanaag.

http://www.togdheernews.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8313&Itemid=1

Xaaji Xunjuf;720232 wrote: Good stuff wasiir kuxigeenka iyo wasiirka iyo xildhibaano ka so jeeda gobolka sanaag oo xaflada 18 kala qeyb galaya Dadweynaha reer sanaag. Indeed.

http://oodweynenews.com/news/73201-wasiirka-gaashaandhigga-somaliland-iyo-wasiir-kuxigeenka-maaliyadda-oo-gaadhey-ceerigaabo.html

Somalina;720216 wrote: Cidii ay quseyso ayuunbaa ka hadli kara. Well said.

Igare being respected in Somaliland is not something new. The dude was always popular and well liked for his role against the deranged dervish movement & the criminal suldan kenadid even in the early 20th century.

The days of Plagiarizing Somali history and claiming " Mujahiid Ahmad Gragn/Guray" as yours are over. Plagiarizing of history has died with Siad bare.

The Zack;720198 wrote: That is totally fine. Some people admire the the jaajusiin, others admire the gobonimo doons. It is common that people have different opionions. One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Some might see Ina Abdille hassan as their hero some might not.

The Zack . I doubt the deceased defeated clannish camel thief Ina Abdille hassan will ever get the respect Igare has in Somaliland. . Igare has even whole towns named after him in Somaliland.

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Xeefow because they can . Igare's legacy of helping the people of those regions arming them against the tribalistic deranged dervish movement will be something to cherish. He deserves to be named after whole towns, schools, neighbourhoods.

^^^ Do you understand things with big black bold fonts? Of course he was fighting the Dervish.

Faheema.;720115 wrote: As the song goes..... Dadkaygu Hadduu Tashaday Maxaa Loo Daba Socdaa? Happy May 18th :cool:

Xeefow;720158 wrote: It don't matter where I'm from. It's just that there are many KNOWN people that took part in the liberation of British Somaliland that we have learnt in our history but this Igarre person I have not come across, just wondering if anyone can tell me who he was he what he did in brief,,,,,if you don't mind that is........ It has already been posted in the earlier pages reread back.

bilan because he was a tribalistic man that overstayed his welcome while angering the locals and became ungrateful. Simple as. I respect him for fighting colonization in the early honest years just like Sultan Amaan Nuur, Sudi Shabeele etc and many other men. Although i don't respect him for targetting locals and their herds and all his tribalist dark side. His not our hero in our ends. Our heroes are Sultan Nuur Amaan, Sheikh Bashiir, Sheikh Farah Omar, Haji Yusuf Adan men that were less tribalistic and good role models.

Xaaji Xunjuf they are upset that there is no school or xafaad named after Ina Abdille hassan in Somaliland but instead Igare.

bilan Ina Abdille hassan is not our hero. Our hero is Sultan Nuur Amaan, Sudi Shabeele, Sheikh Bashiir etc men who coordinated many attacks against the British and were not tribalistic.

Xaaji Xunjuf;720146 wrote: Maybe Yusuf al baqdadi Ninki Somalida baray alif la kordhabay alif la hoos dhabay

Xeefow your from Gedo so i don't expect you to know him.