Dr Bashir Ali Bixi minister of Healthaudio

Puntland has made the right move.

Puntland will not break away as a seperate republic, but it can move away from the centraist driven morons. MMA: What did Zope get tired of?, this tops your usual nonsense, there was never a federal structure in Somalia. The Bay & Bakool communities wanted it [rightly] but their hopes were dashed.

Somalia: For Puntland, the future cannot be held hostage 7 Jul 7, 2009 - 6:45:04 PM SUNDAY EDITORIAL | The people of Puntland have decided their destiny. Federalism is the only option. The Italian colonialists chose Mogadishu as the seat of power during the 19th century, when they conquered much of Somali-inhabited territories in the Horn of Africa region. As such, Mogadishu's status as "the" Somali capital is not sacrosanct. The bloodthirsty monsters who have transformed Mogadishu – once one of Africa's most beautiful seaside capitals – into a war zone where ordinary women and children are prey do not want Mogadishu to return to normalcy because, under normal conditions, such merciless killers would become outcasts in any civilized society. The story of Mogadishu in the post-1991 era does not offer any solution to the Somali conflict. Mogadishu only offers death beds, fleeing families and brainwashed youth fighting each other over graves. A glimmer of hope flickered in 2006 when the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) overthrew the warlord-rulers, whose limitless savagery caused a civil war and led to the collapse of the Somali nation-state. The ICU used all means to secure Mogadishu's streets from the killers and the rapists, bringing the semblance of law and order to the capital's war-weary citizens who yearned for lasting peace and development. And then the Ethiopian invasion, followed by the accusations of war crimes, mass graves and mass displacement – a dreaded return to the cycle of death made notorious by the warlord-rulers of the 1990s. But after the Ethiopians withdrew, many Somalis hoped for another glimmer of hope that would end the bloodshed and restore order. More bloodshed has ensued among Somalis. A war class has emerged in Mogadishu after two decades of civil war. Essentially, what you have is thousands of mercenaries changing alliances, depending on which faction has got the upper hand. Among all this, the U.N.-backed Transitional Federal Government (TFG) – oddly, it now calls itself the 'Government of National Unity' – remains to be an active, albeit weak faction. Its main components include former ICU officials, notorious ex-warlords and every opportunistic thug the Somali nation has ever known! The Puntland administration in northern Somalia cannot be held hostage by Mogadishu. In this dangerous environment, and during these dangerous times, the international community would be ill-advised to compel Puntland to come under the authority of a Mogadishu run by murderous thugs. History tells us that the people of Puntland had a single functioning authority before the Italian colonialists came; hence, the rich political culture in Puntland where a military figure (Gen. Adde Muse) peacefully stepped down after loosing a hotly contested election to an academic (Dr. Abdirahman Farole). On a continent (Africa) plagued by election violence and military coups, the 2009 election placed Puntland at the forefront of civil governance and dedication to a new, safer future. It can be stated that the international community is confused by the complex web of political alliances and history of Somalia. But in studying Puntland, the world can get access to the experiences of the Puntland people before and during the Somali civil war. For example, the first Islamist uprising in post-collapse Somalia occurred in Puntland; indeed, brothers fought each other over ideology in the cities of Garowe and Bossaso. Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, the architect behind the rise of the ICU in 2006, was the chief proponent of the Islamist uprising in Puntland during the early 1990s. That violent conflict was resolved through a combination of war and community dialogue. As a case-study, Puntland offers the world historical references and fresh ideas in understanding the complex civil war in Somalia. Puntland has invested massively in attempting to rescue Mogadishu from the ruins of conflict and self-destruction. The people of Puntland have sacrificed their sons, properties and financial resources with the aim of erecting a strong foundation for a Transitional Federal Government (TFG). While former Puntland strongman Abdullahi Yusuf was TFG President (2004-2008), the Puntland regions suffered as the people's tax money was spent on the Mogadishu war front and public services such as security deteriorated in Puntland. The people of Puntland have decided their destiny. Federalism is the only option to save Somalia. Nothing short of a federal government structure will be acceptable. Long gone are the days when a student from Puntland would travel 1,000km to attend secondary school in Mogadishu. Finally, Puntland is a barrier against the menace in the south-central regions. Those who destroyed Mogadishu would not blink to destroy Puntland, Somaliland, and extend their violent reach to neighboring countries like Ethiopia and Yemen. Supporting the governance structures already in place in Puntland is by far a wiser investment than supplying weapons to the 'Government of National Unity' in Mogadishu, as the U.S. Government did a few weeks ago. Bad move. Garowe Online Editorial, editorial@garoweonli ne.com

Great news, the city needs local elections and a new admin run by the young.

^^^Its a new thread thus welcome.

Several neighborhoods have been affected and these areas have hitherto been islands of peace in the chaotic city. They did previously escape much of the conflict and destruction but many residents are now fleeing their homes for the first time since the start of the Somali war in 1991.” The United Nations refugee agency says there are now more than 1.2 million displaced people in Somalia. Diane Bailey, United Nations.

UN: Over 200,000 Somalis flee fighting since May By SALAD DUHUL – 6 hours ago MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Much of Somalia's capital has become a ghost town as more than 200,000 residents have fled intensified clashes between Islamist insurgents and government troops, the U.N. and a medical charity said Tuesday. Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) announced it had been forced to close a pediatric hospital and three health clinics in the north of Mogadishu — the first time it has done so for 17 years. The organization is one of the few charities remaining in the country. "MSF staff working in north Mogadishu have had to flee for their lives," it said. The charity has struggled to deliver health care to hundreds of thousands of desperate Somalis, continuing to operate even after staff have been kidnapped or killed. No one knows how many remain trapped between Mogadishu's shifting front-lines since clashes intensified in May and no precise casualty figures for the latest fighting are available. The U.N. refugee agency says 204,000 Somalis have fled Mogadishu since May. The northern suburbs are virtually deserted apart from fighters who have taken over buildings that include medical facilities, the charity said. Mogadishu was believed to have 2 million residents in 2007, but up to half that number have since fled. Residents usually leave at dawn, seeking a lull between the fighting. Those who can't afford overloaded minibuses set off down the streets on foot, possessions on their heads and babies in blankets slung over their fronts and backs. Some Somalis have moved several times. Families face an agonizing choice: stay in streets where men fire mortars and machine-guns that have killed children asleep in their beds, or head out of town, where camps for the displaced are severely overstretched. MSF said half a million people are already camping along the main road that links Mogadishu to the nearby town of Afgoye. Most are sleeping outside under plastic strung over twigs. It is freezing at night and sweltering by day. There is very little food or water. Attacks are common. Insurgents have been battling the government since an Islamist administration was overthrown in 2006. The latest round of fighting began when an exiled Islamist leader returned to the country to challenge the new president, a former ally elected by Parliament in January. It had been hoped the election of Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed would help undercut support for the Islamists, but instead the often-competing insurgent factions have temporarily coalesced and have seized much of the capital. The Horn of Africa nation has not had a functioning government for 18 years since clan warlords overthrew a brutal socialist dictator then unleashed their militias on each other. Associated Writer Katharine Houreld in Nairobi, Kenya contributed to this report.

Originally posted by Naxar Nugaaleed: you should add che, ngonge and duke to this list. I for would like to know why these "moderates" all had a change of heart. No change of heart on my part adeer, its just I never felt comfortable in rewarding bad behavior. The Sharif we gave a chance to but he has failed miserable and has so far highlighted that he should not even speak about Somalia led alone lead. Look at all his recent actions and how it came to haunt him. We hope for change and governance Al Shabaab and others are clueless but the Sharif is worse.

Originally posted by bilan: i think the civil war started 2006!!!!, if you are really serious, then you might want to start being honest with yourself. You hit it on the head sis, the dude is making up stories about war crimes, selective indeed. To him Yusuf defeating his clan militias is a crime and nothing else. The fact that the killings, maiming and occupation of Somali property was ongoing in the south since 1991 and continues today after Yusuf is no issue. These individuals hide behind the clan and thats the main problem. Its clear and today 200,000 people have fled, thousands dead and children used as canon foder These individuals are silent, when they made much fuss a few months ago. The reason is Sharif Hotel, IndaCade, Goobanle, Xasan dahir, Ibrahim Cadowe, are their clan and are causing the mayhem as they did before.

^^I disagree 100% its the cold war that gave us all those guns that have killed our people.

^^^Aydeed;s gunner, ask the victims to forgive you its the only way to redemption.

^^^So its the AMISOM troops thats holding the fort, Sharif, his clan militias his "Islamic courts" are dead and buried. Anyhow we will watch.

Madaxweyne Shariif oo Addis Ababa kula kulmay Wafdi ka socda Mareykanka iyo Meles Zanawi. (07-07-2009)Madaxwey naha soomaaliya Shariif Shiikh axmed oo shalay isaga iyo wafdi uu horkacayo gaareen Magaalada Adis Ababa ee caasimada Itoobiya ayaa halkaas xalay kulamo gaar gaar ah kula qaatay Diblomaasiyiin iyo safiirada beesha caalamka ee u fadhiya Adis Ababa. Madaxweynaha ayaa xalay la kulmay Safiirka Dowladda Shiinaha u fadhiya Addis Ababa, Danjirayaasha IGAD iyo Safiirka Sweden, kuwaasoo uu kala hadlay taageerida dowladiisa ee wajaheysa kacdoonada ballaaran ee uga imaanaya kooxaha mucaaradka. Sidoo kale kulanka Madaxweynaha ayaa la kulmay Wafdi ka socday Dowladda Mareykanka oo isugu jiray diblomaasiyiin iyo Senator ka tirsan Congress-ka Mareykanka, kuwaasoo ay isla soo qaateen xaalada soomaaliya. Safiirka dowladda soomaaliya u fadhiya Addis Ababa Saciid Yuusuf Nuur ayaa sheegay in kulankaasi looga dalbaday dowladda Mareykanka inay tageero dhinac walba leh siiyaan iyo sidii ay uga qeyb qaadan lahaayeen in la soo dhameystiro ciidamo afrikaan ah oo ka socda Midowga Afrika, islamarkaasna ay ciidamada Itoobiya ugu ekaan lahaayeen Xadkooda. Dhinaca kale Madaxweyne Shariif iyo wafdigiisa ayaa maanta la kulmay R/Wasaaraha Itoobiya Meles Zenawi, sida ay sheegayaan wararka labada mas'uul ayaa 22-kii bishii la soo dhaafay ku wada hadlay qadka taleefanka, waxaana kula maanta ay iskula soo qaadeen sidii ay Itoobiya u fulin lahayd baaqii ka soo baxay dowladda Mareykanka oo ahaa in ay banaanka ka joogto Arrimaha Soomaaliya. Kulankan ayaa labada nin ayaa leyskula soo qaaday arrimo dhowr ah oo ay kamid yihiin ciidamada Itoobiya ee bilihii la soo dhaafay soo galay gudaha wadanka Soomaaliya gaarahaan tuulooyinka u dhow dhow xadka labada wadan. Dalkanews.com muqdisho

^^^Comedians wallahi.

^^^Be man enough and apologise for the crimes you commited and supported, thats all. The people of Mogadishu are living in nightmare even the safest areas are now burning because of the ignorance USC clan supporetrs.

^^^Apologise to the people of Mogadishu for sending money to Al Shabaab and giving them all that support. I dont need your attention, just be man enough and apologise to the poor folks who's aspiration of peace and governance you have played with for 20 years. Also while you are at it give up the looted properies your family & friends illegaly occupied for the past 20 years.

^^^You have no case as usual, you dont even have a point adeer. Utter failure is everything you supported and belived in. Thus out of desperation you mix British national news with your clanish outlooks. Anyhow Nur Cade's caravan and all the funds you spent on Al Shabaab destroyed your clan dreams old boy. Now go and apologise to the people of Mogadishu, because you are safe in the west while you sent money and supported those who are killing them as we speak.

^^^This government lack of coherent strategy and basic tactics, as well as the whole idiotic Caravan brought this mayhem. These districts were overun even though they were the most loyal of Sharif areas.

^^^Putin is still the power in Russia hence Obama's serioud look when he met him this morning.

^^^Yup you are desperate adeer, these men have now been vendicated as they are not in the scene and the killings, bombings, lootings continue. Thus you have no case as usual.

Waa markii ugu horaysay ee laga qaxo xaafadaha Kaaraan iyo C/casiis. Waxa kaloo xirmay saddexda suuq ee ugu waaweyn Waqooyiga Muqdisho kuwaasoo kala ah Suuq-Bacaad, Suuqa Kaaraan iyo Suuqa Maana-Boolyo.

Suuqyadii Ganacsiga Waqooyiga Muqdisho Oo Xirmay. 06 July, 2009 01:02:00 Toronto t. Font size: Kadib dagaal ba'an oo bishii hore oo dhan ka socday degaanada Waqooyiga Muqdisho ayaa waxa lasoo sheegayaa in laga qaxay xaafadaha waqooyiga Muqdisho oo dhan, halkaasoo ahayd degaanka ugu xasiloon Muqdisho tan iyo intii dagaalada sokeeya ay ka bilowdeen Soomaliya 1991. Waa markii ugu horaysay ee laga qaxo xaafadaha Kaaraan iyo C/casiis. Waxa kaloo xirmay saddexda suuq ee ugu waaweyn Waqooyiga Muqdisho kuwaasoo kala ah Suuq-Bacaad, Suuqa Kaaraan iyo Suuqa Maana-Boolyo. Dadweynaha degaanka Muqdisho ayaa u qaxay duleedka Waqooyi ee Muqdisho halka lagu magacaabo Gubadley iyo xaafadaha Madiina iyo Ceelasha Biyaha. Dagaalka ayaa laga cabsi qabaa inuu isku badalo mid qabiil, maadaama ay isa soo tarayaan dareenka dadweynaha Muqdisho oo muujiyay inaysan ka raali ahayn qaabka xoogaga Mucaaradku ay u maaraynayaan dagaalka.

The two presidents and their wives walk at the Gorki residence outside Moscow

^^^lool. His wife has already met the Somaliweyn crowd including Puntlanders in Rochester MN and we have huge numbers relative to other Somali's in the US.