Knowing Al Shabaab they will be in shock for a few days, then kill a dozen Somali civilians after a suicide attack and claim revenge and victory in a press conference.

Again utter crap which dispels the lies some were telling here before. 1. Who is opening the games, a representative of Makhir, Atam or a member of the Puntland Cabinet? 2. How can the youths of this community be celebrating in Bossaso one minute and holding a youth tournaments in Dhahar the next while there is a war? 3. Was Dhahar not where the made up petition of elders signed calling for the Puntland troops to vacate and leave GAlgala and let Attam be? 4. Is it not clear that there had never been a single picture of a torched farms or displaced camps. Yet there are clear pictures of Youths more than at ease with Puntland Ministers? In conclusion Dhahar is a town in Puntland that is at peace as highlighted by the pictures above. Everything else is the hatefilled waffle of individuals who have failed to ignite a sub clan war and have been ignored and marganalised by te people of Puntland.

Puntland Supports the new US "Two-track" Somalia Engagement Policy. 26. september 2010 PUNTLAND STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PRESS RELEASE Sunday, September 26, 2010 The government of the Puntland State of Somalia welcomes the statement by the US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Ambassador Johnnie Carson during his September 24, 2010 joint press conference at the United Nations General Assembly with P.J. Crawley, US Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs unveiling the United States’ new “two-track” Somalia engagement policy. The government of Puntland appreciates this new and pragmatic approach which we think better reflects the current political reality in the country as well as how best the long lasting present quagmire can be ended. The TFG’s glaring lack of capacity to fulfill its mandate by upholding the charter, fostering national reconciliation, embracing and encouraging the constitutional development process, and fighting and defeating violent extremist groups can no longer be ignored. This new policy will not only be viewed as a strategic reward of the commitment to peace and institutional governance chosen by the people of Puntland and Somaliland, it stands also, if vigorously pursued, to create demonstrable incentives significant enough to entice the rest of Somalia to appreciate the fruits of peaceful state building, adherence to the rule of law, good governance and the rejection of the kind of anarchic tendencies that encourage terrorism, piracy and similar criminal activities. Puntland State stands ready to work with the government of the United States and the rest of the international community in creating a terror-free, peaceful and democratic Somalia at peace with herself and with the rest of the international community including our neighbors. The United States’ new engagement policy will most certainly help us move closer to the attainment of this much cherished albeit heretofore elusive goal. Puntland will cooperate with the international community in particular, the United States, the EU, the United Nations, the AU, the OIC, the LAS and IGAD among others in the search for more effective ways of rebuilding and strengthening the federal institutions in Somalia. To this end, we are ready to, if necessary, provide to both the most essential international agencies and key transitional federal institutions with safe and operational office space inside Puntland for as long as needed. Moreover the government of Puntland will spare no effort to do everything possible to ensure the success of this new American policy toward Somalia and calls on the rest of Somalia as well as the international community to welcome this fresh approach by the US government. Finally, the government of Puntland welcomes and deeply appreciates Ambassador Carson’s strong and unambiguous support for Somali unity, national sovereignty and territorial integrity. END

PUNTLAND STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PRESS RELEASE Sunday, September 26, 2010 The government of the Puntland State of Somalia welcomes the statement by the US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Ambassador Johnnie Carson during his September 24, 2010 joint press conference at the United Nations General Assembly with P.J. Crawley, US Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs unveiling the United States’ new “two-track” Somalia engagement policy. The government of Puntland appreciates this new and pragmatic approach which we think better reflects the current political reality in the country as well as how best the long lasting present quagmire can be ended. The TFG’s glaring lack of capacity to fulfill its mandate by upholding the charter, fostering national reconciliation, embracing and encouraging the constitutional development process, and fighting and defeating violent extremist groups can no longer be ignored. This new policy will not only be viewed as a strategic reward of the commitment to peace and institutional governance chosen by the people of Puntland and Somaliland, it stands also, if vigorously pursued, to create demonstrable incentives significant enough to entice the rest of Somalia to appreciate the fruits of peaceful state building, adherence to the rule of law, good governance and the rejection of the kind of anarchic tendencies that encourage terrorism, piracy and similar criminal activities. Puntland State stands ready to work with the government of the United States and the rest of the international community in creating a terror-free, peaceful and democratic Somalia at peace with herself and with the rest of the international community including our neighbors. The United States’ new engagement policy will most certainly help us move closer to the attainment of this much cherished albeit heretofore elusive goal. Puntland will cooperate with the international community in particular, the United States, the EU, the United Nations, the AU, the OIC, the LAS and IGAD among others in the search for more effective ways of rebuilding and strengthening the federal institutions in Somalia. To this end, we are ready to, if necessary, provide to both the most essential international agencies and key transitional federal institutions with safe and operational office space inside Puntland for as long as needed. Moreover the government of Puntland will spare no effort to do everything possible to ensure the success of this new American policy toward Somalia and calls on the rest of Somalia as well as the international community to welcome this fresh approach by the US government. Finally, the government of Puntland welcomes and deeply appreciates Ambassador Carson’s strong and unambiguous support for Somali unity, national sovereignty and territorial integrity. END

Dowladaha Somaliland iyo Puntland ayaa si waafi ah uga jawaabay baaqa kasoo yeeray Kaaliyaha xogheyaha arrimaha dibada ee Maraykanka u qaabilsan arrimaha Afrika Mr.Johhnie Carson ee ahaa in Mareykanku wada shaqeyn dhow la yeelanayaan maamulada Somaliland iyo Puntland,isla markaana u gacan ka geysanayo sideey horu mar u gaari lahaayeen maamulaadasi. Mr.Carson ayaa doaboolka ka qaaday in wada shaqeynta Mareykanka uu la yeelanayo maamulada Somaliland iyo Puntland ay gacan ka geysan karto ka hor taga kooxda Al-Shabab iney ku fidaan deeganadaas nabada ah ama ay khal khal galiyaan xasiloonida ka jirta deegaandasi. Wasiirka arrimaha dibada ee Somaliland Dr.Maxamed Cabdulaahi Cumar oo shir jiraa’id ku qabtay magaaladda Hargeysa ayaa asgoo ka jawaabaya sheegay in ay soo dhoweynayaan hadalkaas culus ee Maraykanka ku dhawaaqay,wuxuuna wasiirku til maamay in ay si weyn ula shaqeynayaan Dowlada Mareykanaka. Dhinaca kalena Warsaxaafadeed ka soo baxay madaxtooyada Puntland ee caasimada Garoowe ayaa sidoo kale waxaa looga hadlaya hadalka kasoo yeeray Dowlada Mareykana. Dowlada Puntland ayaa dhinaceeda sheegtay in ay soo dhaweynayaan isbedelka siyaasadeed ee arimaha Soomaaliya ee dawladda Maraykanku muujisay,waxeyna sheegen in muda dheer la sugayay tilaabadaasi,ayna tahay mida kaliya ee lagu bad baadin karo hanbada ka hartay Shacabka Soomaaliyeed. Dowlada Puntland waxey hoosta ka xariiqaday in ay tilaabadaani waxbadan ka caawin karto maamulada ka jira Soomaaliya,isla markaana ay diyaar u yihiin in ay wada shqeyn toos ah la yeeshaan Dowlada Mareykanka,tasoo gacan ka geysaneynsa sare u qaadida adeega bulsha sida caafimaadka, Biyaha, waxabarshada, beeraha iwm. Hadaba tilaabadan siyaasadeed ee Dowlada Mareykana u qaaday dhinaca Soomaaliya ayaa u muuquta dharbaaxo soo gaartay DFKMG ee Soomaaliya, tasoo xiligaan cagaha la heshay wadadii fashilka oo dowladihii ka horeeyay ku baxeen,waxeyna waji gabax weyn ku tahay Axmed Tuke in asgoo ku sugan Shirka New York ay Dowlada Mareykanku ****olka ka qaado hadalo dharbaaxo iyo mustaqil madoow ku ah DFKMG. Dadka qunyar socdka ah ee indha indheeya siyaasada jahwareersan ee Soomaaliya ayaa iyagu ka bixiyay ariktiyo kala duwan,waxaana qaarkood ay ku tilmaameen in ay muujineyso ka amiin bax ay Dowlada Mareykanku ka amiin baxaday Dhaqamada Masuuliyiinta DFKMG ee Soomaaliya ee u muuqda kheyru masuul nimo iyo kuwa aan dan ka laheeyn shacabka Soomaaliyeed ee diifta iyo darxamuda meel walba la daadsan,balse ay ka fikirayaan oo kaliya iney ka qanimeystaan deeqaha iyo gar gaarka loogusoo dhiibay umada Soomaaliyed.

Lord Byron? Don't confusethe kid, he already thi is the Queen of England is his Mother.

Truth always overcomes falsehood. This picture with the Minister dispels a thousand false words. It shows stability, peace and confidance. You can clearly see the faces of the youth and Minister in the open.

^^^Yeah shame estremists wont even let the ladies drive. In Puntland they can not only drive they have the better luck in winning competition involving cars, thats nice..

Originally posted by Freedomfighter007: You Somaliland hater Lot never disappoint. I dont think its fair to label Mr Carson & the US State Department as Somaliland haters. They just wont recognise this entity as anything other than part of Somalia..

Wasaarada Warfaafinta Puntland oo siweyn u soo dhweystayhadalkii maraykanka Dowlada puntland ee soomaaliya ayaa soo dhowaysay hadalkii ka soo yeeray kaaliyaha Xoghayaha arimaha dibada maraykanka ee qaarada afrika Johnie Carson kaa soo ku Aadanaa in ay si gooni ah ula shaqayn doonaan dowladooda maamulada Puntland iyo Somaliland. Wasiir ku xigeenka wasaarada warfaafinta isgaarsiinta hidaha iyo dhaqanka dowlada Puntland ee Soomaaliya Cabdiqani Salaad Guray oo u waramayay warbaahinta SBC Ayaa sheegay in xukuumada Puntland ay soo dhowaynayso la shaqaynta dowlada Maraykanka iyo iskaashiga dhinaca arimaha bulshada ee ay ku dhawaaqday dowlada Maraykanka. Cabdiqani Salaad ayaa sheegay in dowlada maraykanka ay ka fursan waayeen Wadashaqaynta dowlada puntland sababo uu ku sheegay wasiirka horumarka ay puntland Ay ka gaartay horumarka arimaha bulshada tanina ay tahay markii ugu horaysay oo ay Dowlada maraykanka muujiso wadashaqaynta puntland. Wasiir ku xigeenka ayaa sidoo kale sheegay in Puntland ay tahay hooyadii Soomaaliya Cidina aysan uga baahnayn amaanta arintaas ku aadan sidoo kale beesha caalamka ay Garaowsan tahay arintaas. Dowlada puntland cid walba oo kala shaqaynaysa arimaha bulshada gaar ahaan Caafimaadka iyo waxbarashada waa ay soo dhowaynaysaa ayuu hadalkiisa raaciayay Wasiir ku xigeenka warfaafinta isgaarsiinta hidaha iyo dhaqanka Cabdiqani Salaad Guray Oo u waramay warbaahinta SBC. Ugu danbayntii hadalkan ka soo yeeray puntland ayaa ku soo beegmaya xilli dowlada Maraykanka gaar ahaan kaaliyaha xoghayaha arimaha dibada maraykanka ee qaarada Afrika Johnie Carson uu sheegay in dowladooda ay la shaqayn doonaan maamulada Puntland iyo Somaliland. Maxamed Cali Iimaan SBC International- Boosaso

Dowlada Puntalnd oo soo dhweysay Hadal ka soo yeeray Dalka Mareykanka Dowlada Puntland Ayaa jawaab ka bixisay hadalkii dhawaan ka soo baxay kaaliyaha xoghayaha arimaha dibada ee dalka Mareykanka dhinaca Africa Johnie Carson Dowlada mareykanka ayaa sheegtay in ay badali doonto siyaasadaheeda dhinaca Somalia kuwaasi oo noqon doona kuwo la jaan qaada habka isbadalka loogu sameyn doono siyaasada Mareykanka ee Africa Maraykanka ayaa soo hadal Qaaday wada shaqeynta cusub ee la yeelanayo maamulada ka jira dalka Somalia sida Puntland & Somaliland Hadaba arigta maamuladaasi ayaa waxaa ka kala hadalay masuuliyiin ka kala tirsan wasiirka arimaha gudaha iyo dowladaha hoose iyo horumarinta reer Miyiga ee dowlada Puntland C/llahi axmed jaamac oo BBC wareysi siiyay ayaa sheegay in ay si weyn u soo dhaweynayaa isbadalkani cusub ee siyaasada mareykanka ee arimaha Somalia iyo wada shaqeynta ay ku baaqeen in ay la sameyn doonan maamulada ka jira Somalia "aad ayaan ugu faraxsanahay una soo dhaweynaynaa hadalka ka soo baxay Mareykanka horay ayaana ugu baaqi jirnay in aan doonayno in wada shaqayn dhex marto Mareykanka iyo maamulada ay nabada ka jirto si loogu dhaqaajiyo arimaha dimuqradiyada waana soo dhaweynaynaa" sidaa waxaa yiri wasiirka arimaha gudaha dowladaha hoose iyo horumarinta reer Miyiga Puntland C/llahi axmed Jamaca (Ilko jiir) sidoo kale waxaa hadalkani soo dhaweyay masuuliyinta maamulka Somaliland isgoo la hadalayay warbaahinta ayaa waxaa uu sheegay wasiirka Arimaha dibada ee Somaliland Maxmed Cabdillahi Cumar in maamul ahaan soo dhaweynayaa wada shaqeyn ay la yeeshaan Dowlada Mareykanka isla markaasina dowlada Cusub ee Somaliland Tahay mid ka shaqeynaysa arimaha dimuqradiyenta iyo Helitaanka Nabad buuxda Oo ka dhalata Guud ahaan gobolada Geeska Mohamed A Rashiid SBC International Bosaso

Its important to note that in a stable environment youth tournaments and games can take place. That with the marganalisition of extremists terror groups the creativity and sportsmanship of the young will blossom. The picture above shows organized teams playing in front of a minister out in the open without any fear of repercussions or lack of safety. Attesting to the fact that the region created by Puntland Hylan can put together such a wonderful spectacle. It rubbishes claims of lack of unity and violence upon the civilians. Again why would they be playing a game if they were uprooted or if they felt that their people were being targeted wrongly. Giving away cars and electronic goods in Bosaso and having a good tournament in Dhahar, attest to the fact that the state is stable and moving forward regardless of soothsayers of doom and gloom

DHAHAR: Waxaa maanta lagu qabtay degmafa dhahar ciyaar kubada cagta ah oo ay soo qaban qaabisay wasaarada Shaqada/shaqaalaha/dhalinyarada iyo sportiga taasi oo ay iskaga hor yimadeen dugsiyada sare ee degmada xingalool iyo dugsiga sare ee Mubaarak ee degmada Dhahar. Ciyaartan ayaa waxay ka mid noqon doonta cayaaro loo qaban doona 11 dugsiyo sare ee gobolada Sanaag iyo Haylaan ayaa waxaa goob joog ka ahaa furitaankeeda wasiir xigeenka shaqada/shaqaalaha/dhalinta/sportiga Siciid Daahir Qodax oo halkaasi kasoo jeediyay war bixin ku saabsan horumarka cayaaraha iyo isdhexgalka dhalinyarada. Cayaarahan ayaa waxaa maalgaliyey Hay’ada Save the Children. Ciyaarta ayaa waxay ku soo gabagabowday muran kadib markii dhamaadka ciyaarta uu xaakimku dhigay rigoore una dhigay nadiga Mubaarak ee Dhahar taasi oo ay ka baxeen garoonka kooxda degmada Xingalool. Hadaba waxaa halkaas go’aan kagaaray markii lagaaray waqtigii loogu talagalay gudigii ciyaarta waday xaakinka ciyaarta ayaa waxuu ku dhawaaqay inay guushu sidaas ku raacday kooxda kasocotay dugsiga sare ee degmada

Press release: Puntland welcomes shift in US policy. source

The announcement of a U.S. policy shift by the State Department is a small, but important step in the right direction. Mr. Johnnie Carson, who is the Assistant Secretary for African affairs, announced that the U.S. would "aggressively" engage the self-governing states of Somaliland and Puntland, both stable regions in northern Somalia. The BBC quoted Mr. Carson as saying: "We think both of these parts of Somalia have been zones of relative political and civil stability, and we think they will in fact be a bulwark against extremism and radicalism that might emerge from the south." Mr. Carson ruled out U.S. recognition of any separatist region, which in this case applies solely to Somaliland, whilst underlining that Somalia's problem is "both a regional and a global problem." From the American diplomat's comments we can infer that the U.S. government has: a) changed its Somalia policy; b) now recognizes as "political entities" separate of TFG control both Puntland and Somaliland; c) wants regional and world governments to actively share responsibilities over Somalia; and d) seeks a new policy of supporting local governments that can prop up the TFG domestically.

Somalia: U.S. policy, interventionism, and the path to peace [Editorial] 25 Sep 25, 2010 - 5:25:41 PM GAROWE ONLINE EDITORIAL | The path to peace must commence with recognition of realities on the ground in Somalia. America's policy vis-à-vis that war-torn nation called Somalia has, at least inadvertently, contributed to the spark of today's Mogadishu insurgency which began nearly four years ago. It was the Islamist armed group, Islamic Courts Union (ICU), then led by the current President of the TFG of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, that efficiently mobilized resources to counter the actions and propaganda of a group that called itself, the "Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism," or ARPCT. Founded by a coalition of Mogadishu's violently notorious warlords, the ARPCT was allegedly funded by a covert CIA program that aimed to seize terrorism suspects hiding in Mogadishu and protected by ICU fighters. The ICU's victory after a four-month conflict against the ARPCT accumulated in the Islamist takeover of Mogadishu in June 2006 and the collapse of the U.S. covert program. The failure of the ARPCT was not the only failure of that project. Today, the armed ICU offshoots such as Al Shabaab and Hizbul Islam still use propaganda designed upon that premise: that America's policy only cares about capturing or killing terrorism suspects. In propaganda reels, the Islamists say they are "defenders" against such American militarism in Somalia. The policy of interventionism must be approached within the context of valuing what is lost and what is gained. The failed U.N. mission in the 1990s, and the incessant media references to the Hollywood film "Black Hawk Down", has desensitized U.S. policy on Somalia and empowered those who pursue solely the narrow vision of "counterterrorism" at the expense of genuine and workable partnerships. It was that line of thinking that led to the failure of the ARPCT program; indeed, even then, the U.S. sidestepped the U.N.-recognized TFG (today's predecessor interim government) to accomplish short-term goals in counterterrorism. The announcement of a U.S. policy shift by the State Department is a small, but important step in the right direction. Mr. Johnnie Carson, who is the Assistant Secretary for African affairs, announced that the U.S. would "aggressively" engage the self-governing states of Somaliland and Puntland, both stable regions in northern Somalia. The BBC quoted Mr. Carson as saying: "We think both of these parts of Somalia have been zones of relative political and civil stability, and we think they will in fact be a bulwark against extremism and radicalism that might emerge from the south." Mr. Carson ruled out U.S. recognition of any separatist region, which in this case applies solely to Somaliland, whilst underlining that Somalia's problem is "both a regional and a global problem." From the American diplomat's comments we can infer that the U.S. government has: a) changed its Somalia policy; b) now recognizes as "political entities" separate of TFG control both Puntland and Somaliland; c) wants regional and world governments to actively share responsibilities over Somalia; and d) seeks a new policy of supporting local governments that can prop up the TFG domestically. Since 1998, the State of Puntland has been saying rather consistently that it wants to be part of a "federal" Somalia and to maintain some measure of political autonomy until that goal is realized. Puntland has been the most important domestic backer of the TFG since the latter was was formed in 2004. Puntland has also encouraged the formation of other state governments to prop up the TFG in Mogadishu. While southern Somalia fell under the control of Al Shabaab insurgents, and the separatists in Somaliland sought recognition as an independent country, it was the people of Puntland who stood united and strong for "one Somalia" and kept the blue Somali flag with the white star flying high in the air at all government buildings. The path to peace must commence with recognition of realities on the ground in Somalia. The political collapse of 1991 completely disintegrated the Somali nation-state and what emerged was a tri-faced reality: Mogadishu and southern Somalia (south of Puntland) became the hotbed of wars in a violent competition for power and resources that continues till today; Puntland, in northeastern Somalia, founded its own regional authority and strengthened peace and order; and Somaliland, in Somalia's northwestern corner, where a group declared independence but at least brought peace and governance. It is this reality that dictates everything that takes place in Somalia. It is this reality that prevents Al Shabaab's advances upon Puntland and Somaliland, where local populations have known governance unlike the southern regions plagued by armed conflict where Al Shabaab offers itself as an "alternative government" to local populations. U.S. and international recognition of this reality is a critical development in helping Somalia recover from years from political collapse. Secondly, the path to peace must take a holistic approach that incorporates social reconciliation and political settlement with economic equality and empowerment. Social reconciliation is needed for Somalia at all levels, from districts to nation-wide genuine reconciliation among relatives and neighbors, friends and foes, regions and communities. Thirdly, political settlement in Somalia will be strengthened and bolstered by a successful program of social reconciliation and interaction among communities. A resolution for outstanding grievances like civilian killings and looted properties can be reached at community-level reconciliation, while political settlement would involve Mogadishu's capital status, parliamentary representation, reintegration of national armed forces, and the division of power between federal and state governments, can be tackled during the political process. Fourthly, the reconciliation of communities combined with the settlement of political differences creates an environment conducive to economic development and growth. Somalia offers tremendous resources, both human and natural, and there is a great potential for vast economic opportunities with the restoration of peace and national governance. The U.S. pledge to aid Puntland and Somaliland in the sectors of agriculture, water, health and education, is an important step that sends the right signal to all Somali communities. The message is twofold: 1) that t hose regions who self-govern and restore order will be rewarded with development projects; and 2) that it weakens the insurgents' propaganda and shows that America does care by forming partnerships with the Somali people. It is hoped that the delivery and impact of U.S. aid to the stable regions will not suffer from the chronic corruption renowned for U.N. offices in Nairobi. Both governments in Puntland and Somaliland are more than capable of hosting, managing and directing the flow of development projects, but might require some external technical expertise. The U.S. must set the example in empowering Somali communities by assuring that the development projects create jobs mostly for Somalis, contribute to local economic activities, and advance common goals and interests. America can hardly afford yet another failed policy in Somalia – that is, if America wants to correct its past policy miscalculations and still wants to "win" the hearts and minds of the Somali people.

Washington’s U-turn on Somalia 25 Sep 25, 2010 - 12:40:56 PM By Yasir Mohamed Development projects, such as education and primary health care, can improve Washington’s image in the region and tackle radicalisation. The United States decision to cooperate with Somalia’s breakaway regions, Somaliland and Puntland in development projects, is a laudable initiative that can be a recipe for success in addressing the country’s growing security concerns. Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, made the announcement, apparently after his government’s support to the transitional government of Somalia failed to appease increasing Islamist insurgency in Mogadishu. After its armed humanitarian intervention in 1990s ended in disaster, the United States adapted a wait-and-see policy towards Somalia. But after 2001, as part of its counter-terrorism operations around the world, it extended support to warlords who formed “Antiterrorism Alliance” in 2006 and fought “Islamic Courts Union”. Its support to warlords who had long been an obstacle to peace and foiled any efforts to stabilize the country was a counter-productive. With Islamists gaining power rapidly, warlords soundly defeated, and the interim government unable to take control, Washington backed Ethiopian invasion to oust the Islamists and seat the government in the capital. But this has not proven success either and Ethiopian troops withdrew in January 2009. Washington again threw its weight behind Islamist moderates to spearhead the interim government in a bid to defeat the radical wing. Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Chairman of the Union of Islamist Courts, who during his UIC leadership labelled his predecessors as “infidels” and justified attacks against peacekeepers, was chosen as president of the transitional government. However, his leadership empowered the radical wing than to suppress them. Alshabaab now control most of the capital, including the Bakaara market, the financial hub of the capital, while Sharif’s government is increasingly becoming unpopular and losing control with its troops defecting to the insurgents due to lack of payment and high level corruption in the government. While the mess of insurgency and radicalisation raged across the south, there has been a relative peace and functioning governments in the northern part of the country; Somaliland, and puntland. Somaliland for instance conducted a fair and free election that has seen a peaceful power transfer to Ahmed Silanyo, a long time opposition leader, educated in the UK. While the International Community focused on Mogadishu, throwing millions of dollars to feeble institution, these genuine partners have been ignored or marginalized. The two administrations have funded their local police, development projects with their little income from their coffers. The counterproductive policy of prioritizing counter terrorism over human rights and development has further boosted terrorism and gave radicals cause to continue war and win public support. For example, in many regions in the South, locals are lending support to Alshabaab because they have restored peace and stability and removed road blocks. The Western partnership in the continuation of war, which locals no longer dire to, has drawn support to Alshabaab whose growing influence and recruitment can not be underestimated. Few days ago, a report jointly issued by aid organisations ranked Somalia as the lowest country in primary education enrolment followed by Eritrea and Haiti. The question is where these children would go if they are not at school. The answer is clear. They are recruited for war by both government and insurgents, because their families cannot afford to pay school fees. Instead of donating millions of dollars to a powerless authority that has no sincerity, the US government need to draw a new policy, contribute in development projects to gain public support which is crucial in dealing with such security problems. In the Southern Somalia, they need to back regional administrations in Banadir, Kismayu, Bai****. So it would be much easier for regions to talk and form central or federal government depending on their desire. It would be incredible and unjustifiable if funds allocated to Somalia are channelled through Sharif’s government which controls no more than 3 kilometres while Somaliland and Puntland are restoring security and governance into two large states. Education (particularly the curriculum) is an important investment to tackle extremism. When there is no regulation and schools teach what they want, the young generation is at risk of being misguided and radicalized. We should target youngsters before they are radicalized not kill them when they are misguided. N.B Somaliland has declared independence from Somalia in 1991 after bitter war with Somalia’s last functioning government. It has maintained its independence since then and has not participated in the dozen peace conferences held for Somalia’s warring factions. Puntland however considers itself as part of Somalia but pushes for a federalized Somalia. Yasir Mohamed is a Somali citizen who has been following developments in Somalia and campaign for human rights and democracy. [/bHe can be reached at yasirmoham@gmail.com

Wafti uu horkacayo Gen Careys oo u kici timey gobolka Sool Posted by admin on September 25th, 2010 Garowe(Puntlandi.com) Wafti uu ka mid yahey lataliyaha xaga abniga madaxweyne Faroole gen. Cabdullahi Cali Mire Careys ayaa maanta u kici timey deegaanada Gobolka Sool, waxaana la filayaa inuu lakulmi doonaan wax garadka gobolka. Dhinaca Dowlada Puntland wax faahfaahina lagama bixin safarka saraakiishaan, waxaase loo badinayaa iney u baxeen howlo la xiriira amaanka gobolka iyo dhinaca daryeelka bulshada. kala soco warakaan dhameystirkiisa Puntlandi.com Puntlandi.com Garowe

Wasiir Puntland Ka Tirsan: “Puntland iyo Somaliland Wadahadal Dadban Ayaa u Socda” September 25, 201010 Share Wafdi balaaran oo isuguWasiiro,Xildhibaano iyo Isimo ayaa socdaal ay ugu kuur galayeen xaalada gobolka Sool ku tagay deegaano hoostaga gobolka Sool oo ah gobol ay si weyn ugu muransan yihiin maamulada Puntland iyo Somaliland. Wafdigaas ayaa waxaa ka mid ahaa Wasiirka Qorsheynta iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah Daa’uud Maxamed Cumar,Wasiirka Dekedaha iyo Gaadiidka Badda Eng.Saciid Maxamed Raage,Wasiir ku xigeenka Maaliyada Cabdi Qaydhan,La taliyaha dhanka amaanka Madaxweynaha Puntland Gen.Cabdillaahi Cali Mire “Carays”,Wasiiru Dawlaha Maamul Wanaaga Puntland Maxamed Faarax Ciise Gaashaan iyo mas’uuliyiin kale. Maxamed Faarax Ciise Gaashaan ayaa sheegay in ay jiraan wadahadalo dadban oo u dhaxeeya maamulada Puntland iyo Somalilad oo ku saabsan aayaha degmada Laascaanood ee gobolka Sool. “…..Ma Jiraan wadahal toos ah oo bilowday,waxaase jira wadahadal dadban oo u dhaxeeya maamulada Somaliland iyo Puntland oo ay dhex dhexaad ka tahay beesha Caalamka…”ayuu yiri Mar Horseed Media ay weydiisay Maxamed Faarax Ciise Gaashaan xiliga wadahalkaasi dadban uu bilowday ayaa ka gaabsaday in uu faafaahin ka bixiyo,hase yeeshee wuxuu xusay in degmada Laascaanood ay ku soo celin doonaan qaab dagaal ama qaab nabadeed. Inta uu soconayey kormeerka wafdigaasi ay ku tageen gobolka Sool ayaa waxay booqasho ku tageen deegaanada Buurawadal,Tukaraq,Higlan iyo Falayraale oo hoostaga gobolka Sool. Horseed Media

A sophisticated approach from the state. An important development and one we shall seize.

I Believe Amisom can take over Mogadishu in a day but they are not allowed to. For what ever reason there is a prolonging of the game and it's clear Sharif is being played with. The average layman can tell you that this man has proven his incompetence clearly. Al Shabaab are the main enemy they have played their part on the great dance. However even little support for the Northern states will go along way they achieved their stability all on their own.

Amistad the fact that the US will support the Northern States, and even the clans in central and the south independently does not bode well for Sharif's TFG.

^^^ The US should assist the groups in the central and south and central to set up a unified admin like in the case of the North East

What one is starting to like about the Puntland Media in general and Horseedmedia in particular is te quality of reporting and the factual evidance such as pics and audio as is the case in this beautiful report. And congrats to the winners.