I forget about URL shortener Letter to the State Department Jacpher-you can't get creative with URL. Abokor-the rules doesn't apply to Somalis. However, you being from another country must respect our rules.

SS-You know just quoted urself and answered ur own question:confused:

Hear Hear

US Senators write to Secretary of State Mrs. Hillary Clinton The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 Dear Madam Secretary: We remain deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation and human rights abuses being committed in the ****** region of southeastern Ethiopia. The region is facing a severe drought and we fear the situation will worsen if steps are not taken to help protect innocent civilians. Millions of Ethiopians are in need of emergency humanitarian assistance. The past year’s lack of adequate rainfall and the current drought has resulted in severe water shortages, increasing the likelihood of displacement, mass migration, and complications from the scarcity of clean water, such as cholera. Despite the increasing humanitarian need, the international community has been unable to provide adequate assistance due to insecurity in the region and ongoing hostilities between the Government of Ethiopia and the ****** National Liberation Front (ONLF). The ongoing conflict in the ****** has had a devastating impact on innocent civilians. Serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law have been committed by all sides, including extrajudicial killings, torture, rape, abductions, arbitrary arrest and detention, and even entire communities being displaced. The Government of Ethiopia has taken a series of steps to clampdown on opposition forces, including use of force and human rights violations. The State Department’s 2010 Report on Human Rights Practices in Ethiopia detailed incidences of human rights abuses committed by Ethiopian security forces, including police and local militia. Since the launching of their counterinsurgency campaign in 2007, the Government of Ethiopia has restricted access of diplomats, humanitarian workers, and journalists into the ****** region to prevent reporting of human rights abuses by government forces. Furthermore, movement restrictions have made independent verification of the population’s needs extremely difficult. Just this month, Foreign Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn refused to accept the findings of the 2010 Report on Human Rights in Ethiopia, stating there was “no need to accept this report as something that can help.” The Government of Ethiopia is not demonstrating genuine willingness to help alleviate this humanitarian crisis. We understand the valuable strategic relationship that the United States has with the Government of Ethiopia. But the United States also has a responsibility to promote good governance and human rights in Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s role as a security partner cannot come at the expense of the most fundamental human rights and humanitarian norms, including the right to live free from harm, freedom of movement and freedom of association. As such, we respectfully request that you urge the Ethiopian Government to reopen the ****** region to independent organizations, including humanitarian ones, to assess and monitor the humanitarian situation. We also ask that you keep us informed on U.S. efforts to help bring about a resolution to this ongoing conflict and to urge the Ethiopian Government to hold accountable any military officials complicit in these abuses. Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your tireless work to ensure that all people are able to enjoy their fundamental human rights. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer / United States Senator Benjamin L. Cardin / United States Senator Dick Durbin / United States Senator Patrick Leahy / Senator United States Senator Kent Conard / United States Senator Jeff Merkley / United States Senator

Seriously, SOL need to stop censoring the word Ocaden The link is not working as result of this censorship but the letter is posted on Hiiraan.

http://hiiraan.com/2011/May/******,Ethiop_lettertoClinton_05.23.11.pdf

looooooooooooooooooooool Where's Juje?

^loooooool

Ibti-I appalled you would add me to the list of debate ruiners. Jb.....Your history and struggle is shaped by clan politics. As much as you like espouse a sense of nationhood, clan will be the bedrock of your politics.

Nuune...He's good auditor:p

Madaxa Maaliyadda Xafiiska Ra’iisal Wasaaraha Soomaaliya oo sheegay in la la' yahay lacag ku dhow 300 Milyan oo Dollar oo soo gashay qasnadda Dowladda Soomaaliya 2009-2010 Sabti, May 21, 2011(HOL): C/risaaq Xaaji Cabdi Far-taag oo ah madaxa maaliyadda Xafiiska Ra’iisal Wasaaraha Soomaaliya Maxamed C/llaahi Maxamed Farmaajo, horayna isla xafiiskan ugu qaabilsanaa Ra’iisal Wasaarihii hore ee Soomaaliya Cumar C/rashiid Cali Sharma-arke ayaa wuxuu soo bandhigay warbixin ku saabsan dhaqaale xoog leh oo soo galay Dowladda Soomaaliya sanadihii 2009-2010, kaasi oo intiisa badan aan la ogeyn meel uu ku baxay. Sarkaalkan oo warbixintiisa ku saleeyay sida uu sheegay dabagalka uu ku sameeyay dhaqaalahaas xoogga leh ee soo galay Dowladda Soomaaliya oo isugu jira mid ka soo xarooday Dekedda iyo Garoonka Diyaaradaha Muqdisho iyo mid ay ku deeqeen dowlado heshiis gaar ah uu dhexmaray Dowladda Soomaaliya, kuwaasi oo uu ka xusay dowladaha Mareykanka, China, Libya,Rwanda, Saldanadda Cummaan, Imaaraadka Carabta, Suudaan iyo kuwo kale. C/risaaq Xaaji Cabdi Far-taag oo u warramay Laanta Afka Soomaaliga ee BBC-da ayaa sheegay in dowladda Soomaaliya ay soo gashay sanadihii 2009-2010 lacag dhan 311,937,428 (seddex boqol kow iyo toban Milyan sagaal boqol sodon iyo todobo kun afar boqol labaatan iyo sideed doollar), wuxuuna caddeeyay in lacagtaas aan la ogeyn ilaa iyo hadda meel ay ku baxday, marka laga reebo 33 Milayn oo uu qoraal ahaan u hayo Hanti-dhowrka guud ee Dowladda Soomaaliya. Mar uu C/risaaq ka hadlay lacago ka soo xarooday Dekedda iyo Garoonka Diyaaradaha Muqdisho sanadahaas oo aan iyana xogteeda la heynin meel ay ku baxday. Dekedda Muqdisho ayuu sheegay in ay sanadkii 2009 ka soo xarootay lacag dhan 11,529,000 (Kow iyo Toban Milyan Shan Boqol Labaatan iyo Sagaal Kun oo dollar), hayeeshee uu Hanti-Dhowrka Dowladda ka hayo qoraal ah in ay dekedda ka soo xarootay 6 Milyan oo dollar. Garoonka diyaaradaha Muqdisho ayuu sheegay C/risaaq in ay sanadkaas ka soo xarootay 551 kun oo dollar. C/risaaq waxaa uu intaas ku daray in sanadkaas 2009 isu geyn gudaha iyo dibadda ay dowladda Soomaaliya soo gashay lacag dhan 155,135,000, marka la eego 11 Milyan oo u diiwaangashan Hanti-dhowrka dowladdana waxaa uu sheegay in ay maqan tahay oo aan la ogeyn meel ay aadday lacag dhan 144 Milyan oo Doollar. Sanadkii 2010 ayuu sidoo kale sheegay C/risaaq Far-taag in ay Dowladda Soomaaliya soo gashay lacag dhan 156,802,000, marka loo eego 21,976,000 oo u diiwaangashan hanti-dhowrkana ay maqan tahay lacag dhan 134,820,000. Sida uu Sarkaalkan sheegayo isu geyn lacagta soo gashay dowladda Soomaaliya 2009-2010 waxay dhan tahay 311,937,428, marka la jaro lacagtaas 33 Milyan oo u diiwaangashan hanti-dhowrka Dowladda Soomaaliyana waxaa maqan oo aan la ogeyn meel ay aadday 278,877,000. Si kastaba arrintu ha ahaatee, Xog-warrankan dhaqaale ee uu shaaciyay C/risaaq Xaaji Cabdi Far-taag oo ah Madaxa Maaliyadda Xafiiska Ra’iisal Wasaaraha Soomaaliya ayaa wuxuu yahay mid ay dad badan ku baraarugayaan in dowladda Soomaaliya ay soo gashay lacag badan oo cadadkaas leh, maadaama dowladda Soomaaliya ee hadda jirta la sheego in ay u dhaqdhaqaaqi la’ dahay dhaqaale la’aan heysa, gaar ahaan hay’adaheeda ammaanka iyo kuwa muhiimka u ah dhaqdhaqaaqa Dowladda. Salaad Iidow Xasan (Xiis), Hiiraan Online sxiis@hiiraan.com

Ibti-I admit there are certain people that I like to annoy or certain topics that just ask for it but overall I'm nice. loool@self-hating Jew...najis mahadaa itiri yahuud.

loooooooooool.....I have seen fadhikudirir sessions and always Planders and Somalilanders are loudest same on SOL.

Ibti-about not liking that town?

Ibti-maxaad ku qosley:p Hello Liqaye.

Only I don't like certain people from a certain desert little town but otherwise, I can withstand the shooting matches between (let's be honest) between northerners.

^You are too demanding

loooool....who knew you were little f@ggot

loooool@Val LSK should add counseling thread to SOL. Alot of people need to work out issues.

^His next question will be-are they claiming Erigavo? If yes, get ready for war. Ii waran Habo?

^LooooooooooooooooooL....kaligiis ma,aha waxa ku qafiifey

These guys seem to be suffering from battered wife syndrome!

Zack-ninkii roon reerka ha,uharo. Taleexi-That's blasphemy

three kids at that age? Those wabbits need to be stop.

looooooool@90 years of distinct history There should really be a committee that approves the messages on these posters.