Dutch foreign Ministry visit to Somaliland, Somalia

Kingdom of the Netherlands website up first...what interesting stuff.. Stability and good governance in Somaliland vital in combating piracy Newsflash | 8 June 2011 Minister for European Affairs and International Cooperation Ben Knapen paid a visit today to Somaliland, a region in the North of Somalia. His agenda included a meeting with Somaliland’s president, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud, and its foreign minister. Somaliland has been stable for several years and held democratic elections last year. Mr Knapen said that the rest of Somalia could learn from Somaliland’s experiences with stability and democratisation. Acceptance of government authority and a policy of active prevention is helping to stave off piracy. ‘No piracy attacks are launched from the coast of Somaliland. It is important to ensure that instability and piracy in the neighbouring region does not spread to Somaliland’, Mr Knapen said during his visit to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The minister visited the Hargeisa prison where 87 pirates tried by Somaliland are incarcerated. The Netherlands plans to contribute a million euros, via the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, for the construction of a new prison, for pirates and other offenders, and measures to strengthen the justice system. This will increase the capacity available for imprisoning pirates in the region and UNODC’s involvement guarantees compliance with international standards. In the presence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Knapen laid the first stone for a new parliament building. The Netherlands is donating €700,000 for construction and for training parliamentarians and support staff. Earlier in the day, he visited a camp for displaced Somalis. Their presence sometimes leads to tension with the local population. Through the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) the Netherlands is supporting temporary accommodation for internally displaced persons throughout Somalia. ‘When Somalia is safer these displaced persons can return home’, said the Minister. Somaliland declared its independence from Somalia in 1991. However, the international community does not recognise the unilateral declaration. Increasing stability in Somaliland could boost economic development in the region and have a positive effect on Somalia. Bolstering fragile states is one of the key themes of Dutch development cooperation policy. .....................That hurt.............So the Dutch visit was about the Prison and helping this region of Somalia.. Which one is next...

Somalia is one of the poorest countries in the world. After eighteen years of civil war, Somalia faces the key challenges of building peace and security, establishing democratic processes and institutions and strengthening human rights. Poverty remains acute and support for the development of livelihoods is a priority. Basic infrastructure has deteriorated markedly since the collapse of the last national government in 1991. Social services are rudimentary; particularly in South Central Somalia, service provision is fragmented and ad hoc due to lack of security and institutional structures. To provide the conditions for longer-term development, priority must be given to promoting a peaceful and secure environment in which human rights are respected and democratic processes and institutions can develop, to providing basic social services and to developing an enabling environment for sustainable and equitable economic growth. source

^^^Yes, but have any of them recognised Somaliland? Those pics for the opening of the Pirate Prison for Somalia in Hargaysa is all you have to celebrate? No recognition.. Let me see their websites, maybe some treasure troves.. lool

^^^Yes you are right my son. But all those countries only recognise Somalia and not one of them recognises Somaliland...looooooool You just got Mugged again..

^^^Salax, I have already congratulated XX for bringing Nassir, under the warm, safe embrace of the SNM to promote the secessionist agenda of Siilanyo.

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11 May 2011 Last updated at 09:01 ET UK plans to open five new foreign embassies William Hague announced the opening of a string of new UK diplomatic missions Continue The UK is raising its global diplomatic presence by opening five new embassies and sending more diplomats to India and China. New embassies are planned for El Salvador, Kyrgyzstan and South Sudan, and in Madagascar and Somalia when local circumstances permit. Foreign Secretary William Hague said it was "the biggest strategic diplomatic advance by Britain in decades". But consulates will close or contract in some European provincial cities

Now lets use Nassir's new logic and "facts" and put things together shall we. NASSIR;737498 wrote: I have already articulated of the strategic partnership and the popularity the Doctor commands in his hometown. Forget about the Haylaan region. Yes "Dr" Gacamay is very "popular in Haylaan". Then Nassir goes on to explain that his sub clan specially those that reside in Haylan which Gacamay belongs to has a standing army of …and I will quote NASSIR;737499 wrote: In case you don't know, there is no SNM militia in Dhahar. The troops numbering over thousands and their commanders are made up of the locals. Nassir also utilizes the words “strategic partnership” a few times. This is important for Gacamay with his said popularity and thousands of well armed local troops in Haylaan. Gained the strategic post of Minister of Tourism, and countryside from the SNM junta , a well sought after portfolio I have been told and one no doubt deserving of both his popularity and that power of his subclan .A powerful position of strategic importance according to Nassir. One has to laugh at the fallacies and the bravado. Then we are told from this knowledgeable person called Nassir that Attam will now rule what is called Western Bari. Yes we shall take all this fantasy seriously when we have a picture of this Attam, the new President of Western Bari region of Makhir State of Somalia headed by the popular and well armed Tourist Minister Gacamay, of the self declared republic of Somaliland.

Nassir adeer I call for Puntland State to widrew from SSC alltogether so that Siilanyo can make Gacamay the first President of Makhir State of Somalia... Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

NASSIR;737492 wrote: Taleexi, Somalis have known how to deal with each other very well and the Haylaan relationship with the west has nothing to do with Somalia's dismemberment. This is a strategic partnership . I hope you see the picture. The strategic partnership between Siilanyo who is "President" has a heavily armed SNM clan militia and resides in Hargaysa the SNM power base, & "Dr" Gacamay his Tourist Minister, a puppet with no real army, who is from Dhahar it sure bodes well for the people of Haylan, milk & honey no doubt the same wonderful stuff that Xabsade has been giving to the folks in Kashale & LA, no doubt...

NASSIR;737449 wrote: I am sure the clowns in Garoowe are unsettled by the Political reality before their eyes. Puntland never had a presence nor power in this region. Nassir earlier today… NASSIR;737490 wrote: Under the warped vision Puntland champions, My faith in Maakhir revival still stands strong despite the challenges and constraints. . Again Nassir a few hours later… Its ont this same thread.................... I am not sure what to call this, hypocracy, confusion, illness or two people using the same knick.

XX, whats ammusing is that for all Nassir's talk about Saado Ali, Somali Unity, Makhir today he supports Gacamay a tool of Siilanyo and the SNM secessionists as this thread proves. That must be a great victory for you. You brought this home for Hargaysa, How do you feel, right now old boy? ;)

^^^ Salax when grown folks are talking the children should stay quite. Now don’t rub it into poor Nassir for today he is not supporting a self sufficient "Makhir" or the sub clan standing in its own two feet against anyone even Garowe, now he is working, promoting and cheering for the agenda of those, like you who have a beloved view of the British colonial experience..

^^A secessionist cheerleader or a valiant unionist? NASSIR;737449 wrote: You must have multiple personalities then. One Nassir is telling us he hates the secessionists, loves Sado Ali songs of pride and freedom, a man who claimed to have abhorred the attacks on Kashale and massacre of the people. The recent Nassir supports Somaliland puppet Minister Gacamay appointed by warlord Siilanyo and now sent on a mission to Hayland. This Nassir is helping organize and is looking forward to welcoming this Gacamay and his SNM entourage to Dhahar. All this is done for the pleasure and ammusement of Siilanyo. The old Nassir nostalgically harked back to history and about “Makhir” and the glory of the old Garad’s notable stories of that Sultan who fought the British and was exiled to the Seychelles. The new Nassir is supporting the product of the divisive British colonials. So the question one asks is, will the real Nassir kindly stand up? Or come out in SOL. Cause its sure is confusing the many stances one is taking just so the clan can look good. One understood Makhir as some sort of reaction to failure but supporting the puppet of Gacmay and his SNM escorts is mighty baffling. Next we will hear how Siilanyo will help Nassir and the few propagandist create Makhir State of Somalia..

Those beautiful kids, those beautiful eyes of the future..

The Somali catastrophe has been my life, its the over all consuming issue of my existence..

Stop the meaningless celebrations... How can we celebrate an anniversary when the people are dying in their thousands, when we are losing our future our children? No more parties, more giving, more organizing..

Prophet (SAW)'s Prayers Dua For Rain Recite: اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا "O Allah, listen to our plea (request)". (Muslim) Alternate dua for rain اللَّهُمَّ أَنْزِلْ عَلَى أَرْضِنَا زِينَتَهَا وَسَكَنَهَا "O Allah, beautify our land (i.e. let flowers grow) and give us peace (ease)". (Abu Awonia)

^^^I am looking to frame that pic and place it in my office..insha Allah

^^^From Makhir, to Attam & Al Shabaab to Secessionist Somaliland, its easy to see that’s a natural political progression if I ever saw one. Everything thats build on falsehood and clan bravado ends up in the trash..Makhir was a better idea, but it seems Attam highjack and defeat left a sad blow and now those who parrot clan issues are selling their souls to Siilanyo and his group.. The majority of the clan will see through this, I wish they could sign their real names online and see the eggs that the SSC community would throw at them.. But this is ammusing.

^^^No doubt this event of the puppet of Siilanyo and hero to those who usually mix up clan interest and the bigger picture are as we speak organising a "welcome" for the SNM agent. Might as well promise Siilanyo and his group the keys to Suldan Mohamoud Ali Shire's old kingdom... What was it called again? Yes you even went ahead of me, so now people will line the street chanting.."Welcome Gacamay, welcome President of akhir State"? Or is it the truth I mean "welcome Gacamay, Dr Gacamay,Minister of Tourisam for Siilanyo's Government" Oh how the ambitious have fallen, from unionist we wills et up a "Makhir" State to supporting, cheerleading and now serving the interest of Siilanyo the butcher of Kashale.. what would Saado Ali say now My man Nassir?