^^^I agree with you, the Arab regimes should fall. The Saudi's should be next. But Mubarak is still in power, so lets see how things play out. Its big so far.

The police are in control of the central square in Suez says al-Jazeera. There is no police presence. Jamal Elshayyal, their reporter in Suez, says: The police has been quite comprehensively defeated by the power of the people. 2.08pm:CloseLink to this update: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2011/jan/28/egypt-protests-live-updates#block-56 Al-Jazeera is showing extraordinary live footage of a police firing teargas cannisters at protesters and protesters throwing them back. Police have cleared one of the main motorway bridges over the Nile. "The people want to bring down the regime," protesters are chanting, according to a translator.

Anyhow after Siyad Barre, it has been terrible, but Siyad Barre was as much to blame as the silly rebels and the silly people that came after.

^^^Yeah, I forgot you are a Dinka now, fighting the brutal Arabs? funny secessionist.

the last 20 years have been terrible for all Somali's. Our brothers in NW Somalia had a mini war after the fall in which thousands died, they had an iron rule of Riiyaale who stole millions from poor taxpayers and aid agencies. Development of peace has prevailed in much of the Northern regions of Somalia and for the last few years even the central region of lower Mudug has had peace and stability. Thus there is nothing unique about Somaliland, they are poor Somali's, they have had their own little clan war Tuur Vs Egaal, their ssyetm is built on clan. In fact they are as delusional as the Al Shabaab clowns in the South. Al Shabaab want to liberate Alaska, and Somaliland wants to be a seperate nation a new nation that of the Land of Somalis. Its time to develop our capacity to think beyond these things. The Arab street is awakening and the Somali coffe shops should follow

Fresh protests erupt in Egypt Thousands stream out of mosques to protest against President Mubarak's 30-year rule, defying a government crackdown.

Guardian.co.uk More from Peter Bouckaert, from Human Rights Watch, in Alexandria: The police have now given up fighting the protesters. The police and protesters are now talking, with protesters bringing water and vinegar (for teargas) to the police. Afternoon prayer has just been called and hundreds are praying in front of the mosque in east Alexandria. Here's a picture he sent us of people praying after the police gave up.

Protests in Egypt - live updates• Mohamed ElBaradei has been detained • Teargas and rubber bullets used in crackdown • Internet access and mobile phone networks shut down • Read a full summary of the latest developments

^^^Speak for yourself, and go get a hearing aid, cause you cant hear me. Can you, 1,2,1,2...

^^^I dont think you understand the point of the topic, try again adeer.

Somalina;690378 wrote: Maxaa kale aad haysaa oo aan reer Mudug hadal ahayn? huh? what was that? what!... There you again, going deaf at the mere mention of reer Mudu...lol

^^Dont disrespect Mudug. They gave you the nation, the flag and the prestige that you have as Somali. Mudug is the center and the heart of Somalia. I am proud to be a son of that region, with relations from both sides..

Wisil, nice. Cadale & Jowhar are under Godane's hands not sure there is anything to clap about.

^^^We must rise above our differences in order to achieve our goals brothers. Arabs should not be blamed instead its the pathetic rulers who are under pressure as we speak. The Arab street is awakening, the Turks have already made their move and the Persians have held their ground. All these diverse people who belive in Islam should be brought together.

^^^What reer are you then, so I can clap for them next time I hear of them? I welcome this development and may they prosper my beloved uncles..

^^^Good point, Somali's waste a great deal of time. They can play the Arab card, the Muslim one and the African ones at the same time.. But they are unable even to play the Somali one.

^^^No I am saying Muslim's should not accept the situation that they are in. They are the ones being exploited. Through Unity they can overcome much. Leveraging their geographical size and population they can achieve greatness. Whats the alternative?

Well done reer abti, now build the institutions and bring on board all the people of Galgaduud and South Mudug.. Well done, development will lead to peace.

Introducing The Palestine Papers Al Jazeera has obtained more than 1,600 internal documents from a decade of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. Gregg Carlstrom Last Modified: 23 Jan 2011 15:32 GMT Email ArticlePrint ArticleShare ArticleSend Feedback Over the last several months, Al Jazeera has been given unhindered access to the largest-ever leak of confidential documents related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There are nearly 1,700 files, thousands of pages of diplomatic correspondence detailing the inner workings of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. These documents – memos, e-mails, maps, minutes from private meetings, accounts of high level exchanges, strategy papers and even power point presentations – date from 1999 to 2010. The material is voluminous and detailed; it provides an unprecedented look inside the continuing negotiations involving high-level American, Israeli, and Palestinian Authority officials. Al Jazeera will release the documents between January 23-26th, 2011. They will reveal new details about: the Palestinian Authority’s willingness to concede illegal Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem, and to be “creative” about the status of the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount; the compromises the Palestinian Authority was prepared to make on refugees and the right of return; details of the PA’s security cooperation with Israel; and private exchanges between Palestinian and American negotiators in late 2009, when the Goldstone Report was being discussed at the United Nations. Because of the sensitive nature of these documents, Al Jazeera will not reveal the source(s) or detail how they came into our possession. We have taken great care over an extended period of time to assure ourselves of their authenticity. We believe this material will prove to be of inestimable value to journalists, scholars, historians, policymakers and the general public. We know that some of what is presented here will prove controversial, but it is our intention to inform, not harm, to spark debate and reflection – not dampen it. Our readers and viewers will note that we have provided a comments section in which to express opinions. In keeping with our editorial policies, we reserve the right to excise comments that we deem inappropriate, but all civil voices will be heard, all opinions respected. We present these papers as a service to our viewers and readers as a reflection of our fundamental belief – that public debate and public policies grow, flourish and endure when given air and light.

Again there is a lack of news coming in. My reputable sites, the Guardian & Al Jazeera have been real slow the past couple of hours.

As midnight approaches in Cairo thousands of protesters are still occupying the Tahrir Square, vowing to remain in place until the government falls. News has reached Egyptians here of deaths in Suez and the capital, as well as unconfirmed reports that Gamal Mubarak – the president's wildly unpopular son and presumed heir apparent – has fled to London, and they appear more determined than ever to hold their ground. "We will stay here all night, all week if necessary," said Youssef Hisham, a 25 year old filmmaker. "There are too many people on the streets for the police to charge – if they did, it would be a massacre. I came here today not as the representative of any political party, but simply in the name of Egypt. We have liberated the heart of the country, and Mubarak now knows that his people want him gone." As fresh waves of protesters broke through police cordons to join the throng in Tahrir, a festival atmosphere took hold – groups were cheered as they arrived carrying blankets and food, and demonstrators pooled money together to buy water and other supplies. "The atmosphere is simply amazing – everyone is so friendly, there's no anger, no harassment, just solidarity and remarkable energy," added Hisham. Drums were banged and fires started as night moved in; having established their lines, hundreds of security forces stayed put and kept their distance, although alarmingly police snipers were seen to be taking up position on nearby buildings. "They are waiting for numbers to dwindle, and then they will switch off the street lights and charge," warned Ahmed Salah, a veteran activist. "We must hold Tahrir through the night and tomorrow, so that every corner of Egypt can take us as an inspiration and rise up in revolt," claimed Salah. "It's a matter of life and death now – what happens over the next 24 hours will be vital to the history of this country. It's a very emotional moment for me." Pamphlets widely distributed amongst protesters declared that 'the spark of intifada' had been launched in Egypt. "We have started an uprising with the will of the people, the people who have suffered for thirty years under oppression, injustice and poverty," read the Arabic-language texts. "Egyptians have proven today that they are capable of taking freedom by force and destroying despotism." They went on to call for the immediate removal of President Mubarak and his government, and urged Egyptians nationwide to begin a wave of strikes, sit-ins and demonstrations across the country until these demands were met. "Long live the struggle of the Egyptian people," the pamphlets ended.

^^^Thanks sis.

^^Val, first we must think of breaking these artificial barriers and then we can work on the implementation. Who know when the right time is, but the poverty of the Islamic world and its youth driven societies can no longer be kept stagnant. Somalina, the Arabs make up less than 10% of the Muslim world. I am not focusing on them however no one can ignore their [Arabs] required contribution in this. The Muslim world will encompass all those who share in the faith. The 40 million Muslims of Europe, the highly educated Muslims of North America. The millions in China, the vast numbers in India. The powerhouses such as Turkey, Indonesia [300 million], Iran and those in North Africa and in Nigeria. The Muslim world is young, full of vitality and diverse.