August 2019, the Kenya government has proposed to place al-Shabab under the ISIL/Al- Qaeda UN sanctions level, resolution 1267. From the humanitarian agencies communication, al-Shabaab is already listed as a terrorist organization under another sanctions regime (UNSCR 1844), which includes language safeguarding humanitarian action (through an additional UNSCR 1916). This language protecting humanitarian services is essential in saving Somalis living in al-Shabab controlled areas, where people are in desperate need of food and other humanitarian assistance. According to humanitarian organizations, if Keny’s plan to list al-Shabab on resolution 1267 goes through, it is going to have a significant implication on humanitarian actions in Somalia. Currently, between 2.2 and 3 million people face starvation as a result of the ongoing drought in South Central Somalia. For Somali Diaspora, if this push of listing al-Shabab on resolution 1267 succeeds, none of the Diaspora will be able to send money to their families using Remittance/Hawala companies as that will be illegal and a violation of the resolution. That is why it is essential to fight against Kenya's efforts to starve Somalis in Somalia. There are concerted efforts by humanitarian agencies to push for the “hold” by the US government to be turned into an outright “objection” to stop this listing enhanced. See the attached a detailed letter from Somalia NGO consortium and a sign-on letter by Refugees International. Please reach out to the State Department and the Congress to urge them to support the US “objection” to the Kenyan proposal. Below is a list of Chairs and ranking members in the Senate and House. Although Congress is in recess, you can reach out to them in their districts as well. Attached to this letter are: Attached are a letter to the US secretary of Treasury and Secretary of State Letter to the Security Council Humanitarian consequences Does Kenya Really Want to end Terrorism? Read the article in the below link to understand Kenya's motives in introducing this resolution. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2019/08/16/does-kenya-really-want-to-end-terrorism/ Please call or fax these Senators and Members of Congress and ask them to urge the State Department to formally object to the proposal from the Kenyan government in the United Nations that, if implemented, would cripple humanitarian aid efforts. People should also call their members and senators. Senator James Risch, Chair Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Washington, DC - 202-224-2752 Fax:202-224-2753 Idaho: 208-342-7985 Senator Robert Menendez, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Foreign Relations DC: 202-224-4744 Fax: 202-228-2197 NJ: 201-645-3030 Senator Lindsey Graham, Chair Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-224-5972 Fax: 202-224-3808 SC: 803-933-0112 Senator Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-224-4242 VT: 802-863-2525 Representative Eliot Engel, Chair House Committee on Foreign Affairs DC: 202-225-2464 Fax: 202-225-5513 Representative Michael McCaul, Ranking Member House Committee on Foreign Affairs DC: 202-225-24401 Fax: 202-225-5955 Austin: 512-473-0514 Representative Nita Lowey, Chair House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-225-6506 Fax: 202-225-0546 NY: 914-428-1707 Representative Hal Rogers, Ranking Member House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-225-4601 Fax: 202-225-0940 Please help us prevent the deaths of millions of Somalis. Letter to UN Security Council.pdf Letter on Somalia to Secretary+Pompeo.pdf Humanitarian consequences (3).pdf

You can say that again. It seems Sland is losing grip on eastern periphery, certainly, Sanaag.

Somalis and politics of confrontation.

So, both men accused each of muder, inciting clan violence/conflict, clanism, and corruption. Simply wow! I would ask Suldaanka to comment on this but I am afraid he might blame Farmaajo. So, Tallaabo, what gives sxb. Has the house gone mad or is Muse just a bad leader?

It's time for him to retire.

The old man is losing it. How long is he in this job?

They are all selfish, every Somali leader.

Someone on Twitter noticed this: LOL@rifle effect. And I thought we were incompetent

Well, that's one way to make money in barren land.

We are short-minded people. I could see and appreciate what these individuals get out of this, but how does average person benefit?

This is a symptom of the larger Somali politics. We can definitely say the subclan as a community does not benefit from this. Only few men do.

As much as I oppose secessionists, these people who switches side create unnecessary headache for the local population. Pick a side and stick with it.

I will believe it when it's actually done. These Arabs can't be trusted.

Well, you could always change your name.

It must suck to share a name with people you want to distance yourself from

It is not just them. It is beyond me how could people be so invested in a man that could not care about what happened to them. Honestly, pick any Somali leader and ask him what have they done for their clan, let alone the country? And people don't seem to understand that you will only realize your interest as long as the rest of the country does.

I have come to accept Soomaalida inta damiir leh is minuscule!

LOL

Where did anyone mention O? However, how D club divide seats are beside the point but that they have 75% of Parliament is simply outrageous. And you are telling us D&M, Dir, Garrre, H-Club, Bantu clans, and other clans form such a small minority in the region? Caqli hashaqeeyo or like Morgan, Hiiraale and others, Madobe would another warlord that will be eventually be pushed out violently

Aduunyo

It's a toddler with a tantrum who seems to be losing to a country in chaos.

I must again reiterate this is continuing humiliation for Somalis to have foreigners openly laying claim to Somali politics. That said, the Kenyans seem to be losing the plot.

See it as an opportunity for something new or different.