Unlikely allies,now I have seen it all maybe not all but dam.

Washington — American Jewish organizations that fought to establish the jurisdiction of U.S. courts for suits against terrorist groups are taking an opposite tack in suits involving human rights abuses. Jewish groups have filed briefs siding with a former Somali official now living in Virginia who is alleged to bear responsibility for atrocities committed during his tenure. The case’s outcome is expected to set a precedent on the vulnerability to human rights lawsuits of former and present officials of internationally recognized governments. But supporters of Israel fear the result could enable Palestinians who claim to be victims of Israel to pursue Israeli officials here. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments March 3 in the case of Yousuf v. Samantar, in which a group of Somalis is seeking financial damages from Mohamed Ali Samantar, Somalia’s former defense minister. He also served as prime minister from 1987 to 1990. Samantar was a top official in the regime of President Siad Barre, a socialist-leaning dictatorship that was denounced by international groups for its systematic use of torture and arbitrary arrests, and for the rape and murder of political rivals and dissidents. read on

Originally posted by hodman: ^^^ Put another way they can't pay attention to save their lives lol. Malika some men go on and on too. Walter reminds me of these two fellows on public radio who have a car talk show. Click and clack is their names n they r hilarious They are here in Cambridge-hilarious indeed. Used to listen to them when I had car.

Hargeysa is in economic and political stagnation-how long could one continue selling hope?

Waraabe is comedian.

Originally posted by Mr. Red Sea: ut it in little in perspective. Dont just tow the same old arguments. Would the South lose anything if Somalialnd gotten recognized? The answer is no. Sidaas ayuunbaad haynaysaa. Markaa xasidka iska daaya oo wax noo ogolaada. The south will lose significant landmass and many potential taxpayers, more importantly secession will kill Somalia's claim to the rest of Somali territories in the horn, not mention it will farther ignite more conflicts and contribute to the problems facing Somalis while cementing Ethiopian hegemony.

^What you are advocating is balkanization of Somalia. That would be worse option and one burden with sets of problems that surely destabilize northern regions.

^LooooooooooL...The infamous five plans, did wonders for many African countries. Development money should channeled where it could help granted the world recognizes Xamar as the center of the Somali world no matter how choatic it's.

^The government is an illegitimate one imposed on Somali people and enjoys no grass roots support. The opposition though real obstacle is not what rendering this government useless. Redsea...I fail to see how recognition for Somaliland is tied to stability in the south?

^When Puntland and Somaliland become good boys and obey Xamar Cadeey, they shall be noticed till then f them.

Originally posted by Juxa: One hundred years of solitude, i would highly recommend it The only book I ever red in one setting-one setting being three days Gabriel rocks

The New Scramble for Africa is on-We are too dumb to realise and too unprepared to defend ourselves.

^I was referring to thundercats but I think they both came at the same time maybe couple years apart. Duke...Todays' toons are girly toons haye He should be bring the back He-Man and sorts

Duke...Doesn't matter-She would still do better than Riyaale and the senile old man called Siilaanyo. War Red..what's with blue flag?

2+2...Captain Planet as Naxar said. LoooL@Duke...how old is old? I used to watch it in early 90s but I know it debuted in 80s I think.

I was conscious viewer and believed in clean enviroment

^Why the shock?

^If it would save resources. Having two people with overlapping jobs is wasteful.A press secretary for the president would do.

^Give me whatever you are smoking

^I thought Faroole's occupies the seat-what's point of having another one?

^LooooooL..I guess every girl has her indulgence and soft for something that gets giddy. Doing good! Gotta better than "I think". Later

^Must be something sour yet palatable Hi Habo, How have you been?

How ministers of information are there?

Sheh...Good point. I felt bad for the woman-having to explain her lifestyle and actions. It's gotta be humiliating.

LoooL...I guess. Gets worse..My friend suffers from Duceysane syndrome. He goes on to say, " if you are getting pregnant, neither one of you is getting any".