^Jaalle Siyaad Waryee

^Something you learn the hard way-the whole debacle is indicative of the larger societal change/problem-the civil war not only destroyed Somalia but also the very fabric of Somali society.

^Isa shuminaya? MMA...I called it the Barre syndrome.

^Qowdhan, our name is Somali! Naxar....ciyaal xaafad and the South are not the same.

^To be fair to your favorite southerner, the man has dodge mortal shells and bullets. What will happen when he goes to Addis or London

Better Berbera than Mombasa!

You know, he should have waited to change in the holding cell once they realize he was illegal-ingenious though.

loool@MMA that's good days work-I need to hit the jackpot just once and retire blissfully.

^I don't think the world have cared if it did in the Africa. There's no political advantage to making Africa look bad but this was a Muslim kid-it would have been different story.

Originally posted by NASSIR: Che, No they haven't. They probably think they can force their way into the UN's member countries. The secessionism project has failed. Widhwidh and Buhotle Districts (Buuhoodle) are part of Togdheer region, that is an area deep into the Triangle area. Not just the secessionist but all areas curved by different clan affiliations, of course, Puntland and Somaliland are most notable. I don't know how useful it will be to have let's say Maakhir or SSC. With 20yrs behind us, it's more than clear in terms of real development, clan administrations have failed. Their only real achievement is maintaining a degree of normalcy and stability but they are void of everything else. The Somali in Garowe and Hargeysa is as poor as the one in Kismayo or Baydhabo, maybe even poorer. And there are no indications things will get any better for them.

He violated the terms of his contract? If he did, there's no controversy here.

^I think like the institutions they represent, their moment has come to pass but if it works for the said communities, good luck. the north would be just as bad as the south That's bold statement. What do you base your argument on?

Has anyone realized the limitations of these tribal enclaves or aspiring tribal enclaves?

^LoooooooooooL...I wear it like badge of honor

^maybe something about his upbringing? Why would you call 63 mom and humanitarian naag?

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Somali pirates are reported to have received a total of $12.3m (£7.6m) in ransom money to release two ships. They are believed to have been paid a record $9.5m (£5.8m) for Samho Dream, a South Korean oil tanker, and nearly $2.8m (£1.7m) for the Golden Blessing, a Singaporean flagged ship. "We are now counting our cash," a pirate who gave his name as Hussein told Reuters news agency. "Soon we shall get down from the ship." All crew are believed to be unharmed. The Samho Dream supertanker was hijacked in the Indian Ocean in April and its crew of five South Koreans and 19 Filipinos were taken hostage. It was carrying crude oil worth $170m (£105m) from Iraq to the US. Although released it is still within Somali waters and the ship's 24 crew members are said to be in good condition. Andrew Mwangura, co-ordinator of the East African Seafarers Assistance Programme in Mombasa, told Reuters that the ransom would be the highest paid out to pirates since they started hijacking ships in recent years. "They initially demanded $20m. What I can confirm is that negotiators tell me they agreed to make the drop with an amount in excess of $9m. "This would be the highest sum paid out to pirates so far," he said. The BBC's Kevin Mwachiro in Nairobi says the size of the payment is likely to change the rules of engagement when it comes to securing the release of ships held by Somali pirates. They are currently holding at least 25 vessels. Earlier reports said the pirates had received $9m for Samho Dream and $7m for the Golden Blessing, but this was later revised. The Golden Blessing has 23 Chinese crew. According to a recent report by the International Maritime Bureau, a maritime watchdog, ship hijackings hit a five-year high in the first nine months of 2010, with Somali pirates responsible for the majority. BBC

anagana wali geel aan ceerinoonaa.

Dr. Amina Mohamed, Dr. Hawa Abdi and Dr. Deqo Mohamed

Rubbish!

LooooooooooL@naturalized Puntlander-inaa Ililaahi qabiil la,iska sheego. Xaaji....There are more Hmong than Somalis, let alone "Puntlanders".

^Noted-thanks for the recommendation. I understand her new book is coming out next year. Polman on Daily Show

^LoooooooooooooooooooooL.....abkoo axmed bas hee duqa, I even agree with MMA Barakaat had bigger share of the market till Bush's war on terror shut them down. P.S. MMA, Barakaat had their hand in a lot other things and businesses. PSS Politicizing business enterprises is bad idea and won't serve anybody.

I just finished reading this.I recommend it for anyone that wants to know how aid contributes to conflicts in the world and in Africa particular,and how aid organizations become unwilling or involuntary party to the conflict, far from being neutral as expressed in ICRC code of conduct! Taleexi please read