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Al-Shabaab recaptures Mudug region towns as Somali government forces withdraw Monday March 11, 2024 Dhusamareb (HOL) - Al-Shabaab militants have retaken several areas in the Mudug region after government and allied forces withdrew, including the strategic town of Ba'adweyn. The recent retreats mark a significant setback for government forces, who had previously suffered numerous casualties in these areas. Residents of Ba'adweyn reported early today that they observed military forces evacuating the town, taking their equipment with them. This move follows the withdrawal from the nearby areas of Aad, Amara, and Shabellow, which have since fallen under Al-Shabaab control. advertisements Sources from southern Mudug confirmed that both government troops and local civilians had abandoned Ba'adweyn. The evacuated forces are reportedly regrouped in Laas Ga'amey, a location not far from their previous positions. The departure of government forces from strategic locations in the Mudug region raises concerns about the resurgence of Al-Shabaab and the stability of the area. According to data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the period from January 20 to February 23, 2024, witnessed over 250 incidents of political violence in Somalia, resulting in at least 470 fatalities. The Mudug region experienced the highest toll, with at least 144 deaths attributed to the ongoing conflict, underscoring the severity of the situation. The Somali government's offensive against al-Shabaab, initiated in August 2022, aimed at reclaiming control from the militants, particularly in central regions such as Hirshabelle and Galmudug. Initially, the operation saw significant territorial gains, supported by clan militias and international partners. However, the momentum has waned due to logistical challenges, the difficulty of holding captured territories, and al-Shabaab's persistent resilience. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's temporary relocation to Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug State, in late Summer marked a strategic attempt to revitalize the campaign and rally local support. The second phase of the offensive focused on the regions of Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle, with Mudug becoming a pivotal battlefield. However, setbacks in Mudug, including a devastating al-Shabaab attack on a Somali National Army base in Cowsweyne, have underscored the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by government forces. These recent losses have inflicted significant casualties, stymied the offensive's momentum, and raised questions about the government's capacity to secure and hold territory.

itoobiya waligeed sidan umay amni darnaan in the past 30 years. even during the border war between Eritrea and Ethiopia it was just limited to the supposed border area between Eritrea and Ethiopia badme and barentu. Now it seems all regions are in flame the affars vs the Somalis , gallas vs amhara , galla vs Abiye , Amhara vs Abiye.

no i think he pays for their militia i dont think the qurbajoog donations arent enough to keep their salaries , even firdhiye his salary is paid by deni. So this khatumo is an extension of Puntland some how interesting development u can say hadhow bay ka jari doonan mushaharka markay cagaha isku tagaan but we shall see

maxaad tiri gacanta laga jabiinaya mise lugta Hassan curyaan aka gurguurte haha

hassan sheikh wants Ethiopia to drop the MOU but he is not willing to give the Ethiopian any conessions well maybe he would he said aslong as i sign it its good i will give them ports. i think the only way he can make the Ethiopian drpop the MOU is showing the Ethiopian what they might lose if they continue which is maybe their trroops inside somalia though somalia has problem to find replace ment but if they find replacement Ethiopia will lose its troops inside somalia. Qat trade not so much becauase walanweyn chew more mira then harari qat. Ethiopian airlines i dont think walanweyn use Ethiopian airliners as much as landers djiboutians and to some extend the pirates in garowe. The only way he might convince abiye to drop the MOU is if he gets a free port Abiye wants two things a free port or a port they own and a naval base . a afree port can be done Since Somalia doesnt like to make money from Ethiopia any ways so they can give them. Sabotage Somaliland and Ethiopia deal. They cant give a naval base though i dont think hassan can sell that to his egyptian masters and others. Somaliland is willing to give them a naval base and a share in the port of berbera they have already . The only problem is qeylada Walanweynta this is making the Ethiopians very uncomfortable. Soo they are a bit shaking i guess. The 3rd option is if Somalia and Somaliland can come to an agreement about theit future relationship. But i doubt that they are to far apart two different ideologies meel dhexe ma jirto maybe if there were other leaders then ina bixii and culusow. Because Somalia hates Somaliland recognition more then they love their own peace in their own country. So the 3rd option will be impossible at least in our life time

So wait a minute the ssc militia salary is paid by puntland interesting

So how can The US solve this and the leverage they have will they oppose Ethiopian interest or will they support Somalia interest. As for Somalia what can they offer Ethiopia , a free port no military base a but a free port this will hurt jabuuti and berbera.

To be frank though Diinta dawladi ma leh even the saudis dont have authority over seeing the moon ,, meel kuma taal xadiith that the sacuudis should decide goorta dayaxa la arkay , they are not the islamic authority or the caliphate . So bugland haba qaldanadan oo calaaam al islaam oo dhan haday ramadan isku raceen today , ay khilaafeen they should have a good reason for that , or maybe they follow the turkish calender

Somaliland takes first step toward implementing sea access deal with Ethiopia March 11, 2024 MOGADIShU (Somaliguardian) – Somaliland authorities have taken the first step toward implementing a sea access deal with landlocked Ethiopia as Somalia asks Addis Ababa to abandon the memorandum of understanding signed in January. A technical committee dispatched by Somaliland President arrived in the town of Lughaya in Awal region where Ethiopia is set to build a naval base and met with local elders, weeks after reports emerged that residents opposed the deal. Members of the committee also met traditional leaders in Borama, Dila and other towns in the region in an effort aimed at soothing tensions over the memorandum of understanding. Somaliland has deployed hundreds of heavily-armed troops to major urban areas in the region to prevent a possible uprising amid growing agitation over the agreement, which locals described as illegal giveaway of Somali-owned land and sea.

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Interesting there indeed ambassador cawil and ambasador bashit goth

Edna adan tells Somalilanders and konfurians absolutly share nothing no culture no tradtion no afsomali no history no policy no same interest.

if free and fair elections are held Wadani has a big chance in winning

Taliyaha Ciidamada Itoobiya " Dhulka Soomaaliya 60% Ciidamadeena ayaa gacanta ku haya " Axad, Maarso, 10, 2024 (HOL) - Taliyaha guud ee Ciidamada Itoobiya Birhanu Jula oo Waraysi siiyay Warbaahinta EBC ayaa ka hadlay qodobo dhawr ah oo ay ka mid yihiin Ciidamada Itoobiya ee ku sugan qaybo kamid ah Soomaaliya, sababta ay u joogaan Ciidamadaas iyo waxa ay ka qabtaan gudaha Soomaaliya. Taliyuhu waxa uu ugu horreyn sheegay in Ciidanka Itoobiya ee ku sugan Soomaaliya ay gacanta ku ku hayaan 60% Dhulka Soomaliya oo ay nabaddiisa ilaalinayaan, waxa kale oo uu sheegay in Ciidamada Itoobiya ay naftood u hurayaan nabadaynta Soomaaliya, waa siduu hadalka u dhigay Taliyaha Ciidamada Itoobiya. Taliyuhu waxa kale oo uu sheegay in Ciidamada Itoobiya ee ku sugan Soomaaliya ay sababeen in Dowladda Soomaaliya ay fadhi ka dhigato Muqdisho, " Berri hadday Ciidamada Itoobiya ka baxaan Soomaaliya uma malaynayo in Dowladda Soomaaliya ay fadhiyayso Muqdisho" ayuu yiri Taliyaha Ciidamada Itoobiya Birhanu Jula. Dhinaca kale Birhanu Jula waxa uu xusay in Dawlad goboleedyada Soomaliya ay intooda badan taageersan yihiin joogitaanka Ciidamada Itoobiya ee Soomaaliya, Taliyuhu waxa uu sheegay in haddii Ciidamada Itoobiya ay kasoo baxaan Soomaaliya ay shacabku odhanayaan "Waanu idin siiraaci" waa siduu hadalka u dhigay Taliyaha Ciidamada Itoobiya. Joogitaanka Ciidamada Itoobiya ay joogaan Soomaaliya waxa uu Taliyaha Ciidamada Itoobiya ku sheegay inay halkaa u joogaan sugidda amniga dalka Itoobiya iyo in Soomaaliya laga difaaco Al Shabaab, sidaas darteed waxa uu Taliyuhu carrabka ku adkeeyay in gobollada Soomaaliya ee ay joogaan Ciidamada Itoobiya aysan ku wareejin doonin waxa uu ku sheegay Cadow, inkasta oo uusan qeexin waxa uu ka wado hadalkaa iyo cidda uu hadalkaa ula jeedo. Ugu dambayn Taliyaha Ciidamada Itoobiya waxa uu sheegay in Dowladda Soomaaliya ay dafirtay wanaaggii aan u samaynay Soomaaliya, halka shacabka Soomaaliya ay umahad celinayaan Ciidamada Itoobiya isla markaana ay garanayaan naf huristii aan dartood u samaynay, waa siduu hadalka u dhigay Birhanu Jula Taliyaha Ciidamada Itoobiya. Hadalka Taliyaha ayaa kusoo aadaya wakhti wali ay taagan tahay xiisadda ka dhex aloosan Soomaaliya iyo Itoobiya, taas oo daba socotay heshiiskii is afgarad ee billowgii sannadkan ku dhex maray Addis Ababa Dowladda Itoobiya iyo Somaliland, heshiiskaas oo lasoo sheegayo in Dowladda Itoobiya ay dib uga fiirsanayso ka laabashadiisa

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By the way hassan sheikh conceded though he said no talks with Ethiopia unless they declare the MOU null and void. He should have kept his word why send a Minister to kenya to hold talks with Ethiopia when u said i will not hold talks with Ethiopia ,

Ridwan is in Hargeisa

How accurate is this

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