^He could worship whatever he wants. They make it sound like there's systemic, well organized campaign against Christians in Somalia. Anectodal stories that can't be verified one way or another shouldn't used as evidence. It seems this is an old story that's recycled every couple of years. If there are indeed Somali Christains, there is no proof that they are any more persecuted than the rest of the Somali population.

^LoooooooooooooL ^At the least secessionist don't run criminal enterprise that has its hands in human trafficking, piracy, illegal logging, and embezzlement of public funds. Duke, let's deal with facts.

^This topic is already in the general. And why do you have to post in politic section? web page

^At the least secessionist don't run criminal enterprise that has its hands in human trafficking, piracy, illegal logging, and embezzlement of public funds.

Since JB is sound asleep, I'm gonna have to counter this with the following Bugland Needs Your Help - Someone should Pay the Bills web page

Originally posted by NGONGE: I bet my left shoe that CL is a fan. This alone made me fan I like concerts as long as it's not Ciline or Kenny G. That woman's screams induce siezures. Lily...I think you are thinking of being at home in cozy chair in front of the fire. I wanna see Linkin Park and Green day next

Lily-He gave the same exact excuse. Is it sunny out? LooooooooL@Ibti NGONE...You seem surprised

My friend went to see Coldplay list nite and didn't invite me :mad:

Originally posted by Pucca: The wonders of Anatomy & Physiology and ofcourse a lecture hall filled with curious students (pucca included). LooooooooooL...Good one, I guess Duceysane must have skipped anayomy and physiology classes.

^LoooooooooooooooooooooL, laakin that's why you are here to keep me in check dee

^Me Duceysane...Naaaah off to class :mad:

^emphasis on 'frozen'.

^I was gonna advise Lily to get blowup doll but that would have raised some questions

Mogadishu University Opens Its First Chapter Outside Mogadishu by Mohamed Amin mamin@hiiraan.com Monday, August 04, 2008 Mogadishu University Mogadishu University has opened its first chapter outside Mogadishu. The new chapter was opened in Bosaso, Puntalnd according to BBC’s Somali Language Services. Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Badiyow) who is senior member of the University’s administration was present at the opening ceremony. Speaking to Ahmed Kismayo, BBC reporter in Bosaso Mr. Badiyow said that University’s administration and its supporters endured hard times and worked under difficult situation including the continuing civil war in Mogadishu. Mr. Badiyow said that they decided to make sure the continuation of education in the country no matter what. “Without education means no nation” said Mr. Badiyow who added that when they first introduced the idea of opening a university in Mogadishu, no one believed them and today after 12 years it is a proud moment to see the Mogadishu University expanding and opening a branch in Bosaso. Mohamed Mire Dubad, the Minister of Education in Puntland who speak at the opening ceremony thanked the leadership of the University in advancing Somalia’s education and creating civil societies that cross clan boundaries and come together to work for the common good of the country and people. Many people from the region who attended the opening ceremony welcomed the idea and called it a step forward in breaking barriers among communities which have been divided along clan lines In September 22, 1997, Mogadishu University was officially opened in a small room in the presence of four of the founding members and five teaching staff. The first campus of MU was located in the former Mohamud Ahmed Ali Secondary School. The road to the establishment of MU was not furnished with roses. Substantial planning, extensive traveling and fund-raising efforts were invested in the years of (1993-1997). The initial vision and heroic decision to work towards instituting a community non-profit university was unbelievable in the mindset of war-torn community and divided city of Mogadishu. Moreover, the community and their leaders were lacking in faith of the possibility of establishing university believing that only governments could do such projects. Furthermore, besides the impoverishment of the community at large, the culture of paying for education was absent. These challenges were dealt with in early years of the university. Mogadishu University will be the premier non-state university in Somalia dedicated to providing affordable and accessible high quality education attuned to the national values of the Somali people

^Who's bugging you?

Originally posted by J.a.c.a.y.l.b.a.r.o: where in politics ?? ,, I've seen redsea saying he is from Hawd ,,, Red is from Baligubadle, gaashamo, dhuusamareeb, maybe even beledweyne, buulo berde to south hargeys. Speaking of Hargeysa, why south Hargeysa since there 9is one hargeysa and what hell beesha bariga burco or is this politically correct way of saying which habar is from where.

^I thought you were Somalilander Have you ever been to Beledweyne? LooooooooooooL@Arab DNA P.S. Lazy can speak for all from Ras Kamboni to Ras Casir

^He should sink with it!

where was his consciousness when Xamer was being leveled to the ground, opportunistic b*astard!

^Waa iiga hormate.LoooooooooooL This can't be serious though :confused:

The Importance of Choosing the Right Leadership By: Safi Abdi July 30 , 2008 Election Day for Puntland State of Somalia is right around the corner and it is believed at least ten candidates are jostling for just one post; unless, by some miracle, few heads choose to bow out, gracefully. From among the contestants the electorate in Garowe will decide who will become Puntland’s next president. Hopefully, sanity will prevail and Garowe will choose a man, not because of his family name but because he is in fact a person who can do the job. Past the garbage ridden streets of Bosaso, it is hard to decide who is responsible for Puntland’s ills; the oblivious Somali or the ‘rulers’ who have gone missing. Disregard for human and territorial rights have led the way to disorder and bad blood---to name just one of the many horror stories that need undoing, few, if any, honorable men are nowadays left in Las Anod, and what’s left of normal population consists primarily of destitute women and children. Choosing the right leader is of vital importance, not just for Puntlanders but for Somalis everywhere. Following our prophet’s death, it became incumbent on the companions to appoint a leader that would steer the ummah in the right direction. Although some of the companions preferred Ali, ultimately, due to factors that favored Abu Bakr’s leadership, the responsibility of leading the Muslims, fell on Abu Bakr’s shoulders. If lineage was the only advantage, Ali would have been the obvious option. He was the Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law. However, the majority of the companions selected Abu Bakr, as he was at that point in time the perfect choice. Umar Bin Al Khattab’s address to the companions testifies to the importance of this selection and the care with which it was executed: "I expected that the Holy Prophet would out-live us all, but it was the will of God that after having fulfilled his mission he should return to God. Verily, the Prophet came from God, and to God he has returned. He has left with us the Holy Quran from which we can always receive guidance. And we have in our midst, Abu Bakr, Companion of the Prophet, and the "Second of the two in the Cave", who is undoubtedly the worthiest among us to conduct our affairs. To strengthen his hands and to maintain the integrity of the Muslim community, it is necessary that we should repose our confidence in him and offer him our allegiance. Now come and offer baia (allegiance) to him." As is apparent from this example, the need for direction and a common goal is a must for every Muslim community. If we are looking for a political climate where justice and logical reasoning are the characteristics of our leaders then we need to have the courage to remove anything that is disruptive to that goal. Expanding on the virtues of selecting the right person for the right post, Imam Alghazali, in his book, Muslim’s Character, quotes a hadith related from Abu Zar, who reported that he once asked the Prophet for a position of governorship whereby the Prophet replied: ‘O Abu Zar! You are weak, and this responsibility is a trust. On the Day of Judgment it will be a cause of loss of honor and ignominy. However, those people will be spared who will have accepted it with all its responsibilities and would have fulfilled whatever responsibilities they had in this connection.’ Islam is a code of conduct that places great importance on all aspects of a Muslim’s life, nothing of importance is left to chance, every aspect is safeguarded and put in its proper perspective. Man is an honorable creation, his life, honor and dignity are precious and sacred. A genuine leader is one who understands the weighty responsibility of running other people’s lives. A sincere leader is not removed from the needs and aspirations of his people. He is a benevolent servant, not a feared tyrant. He is truthful to Allah and to the people, has zero tolerance for injustice or partisan politicking. And he himself is by no means beyond correction. He consults the people, listens to their voices, and is tolerant of differing opinions. Moreover, contrary to the ‘until-death-do-us-part’ syndrome that glues the typical Somali leader to the seat of power, the honest leader is kind and considerate. He knows his limitations and abilities. He knows he is an earthly leader with an expiry date. He is accountable to his people, and should know the consequences of his actions; the earlier an incompetent ruler steps down, the easier it will be on his conscience. Voters also have an obligation to themselves and their people for they too will be held responsible for the actions of the kind of person they put in power. Obviously reviving Somalia will take more than the vision of a single man or the desires of any one single clan. To govern this broken land in its entirety, we will need the presence and trust of each and every citizen who calls Somalia his home. Moreover, there will be many mouths to feed, roads to built, wrongs to right. A leader who stands up to serve Somalia at this point in time will have his plate full. This is not the time for emotions or absentmindedness; we must appoint dedicated Somalis who understand what steps are needed to get the country back on its feet. Safi Abdi E-Mail:barni12001@yahoo.com

Epic Piracy in Puntland HIIRAAN ONLINE E D I T O R I A L Tuesday, July 15, 2008 We are approaching the Tenth Anniversary of the creation of the Puntland State of Somalia. For a full decade, compared to the rest of Somalia and particularly South-Central Somalia, Puntland has been a relative success story. This success was not due to a spectacular developmental achievement or scientific breakthrough, but rather a collective effort by the elders, politicians, religious leaders, business people and civil society of Puntland, who charted a peaceful course for the five regions that encompass Puntland. But of late, another more precarious image is emerging out of Puntland: It’s becoming Somalia’s hub for piracy activities, which is becoming increasingly brazen. With responsibility comes accountability. Puntland can’t be a model of stability and a save haven for notorious pirates at the same time. It’s time for Puntland to come clean. Piracy is an epic problem, affecting not only Somalia's already tarnished global image, but the very humanitarian assistance destined for the destitute and the needy. WFP ships, for example, need protection to deliver aid. It's like biting the feeding hand--- a moral shame for our country. Despite its limited resources, Puntland has, for whatever reason, fallen significantly short of cracking down on pirates. In fact, in some cases, Puntland officials admitted to the media (to the BBC recently) that senior security officials are aiding and abating pirates. Puntland needs to end this culture of impunity for pirates, and the culture of complicity in among its ranks. It needs to destroy the foundations of piracy in places like Eyl. Failure to do so will reduce Puntland to another amateur start-up. To tackle this problem effectively, Puntland needs the following: Public and private citizens should join forces to make piracy a security priority that needs to be destroyed. Before Puntland jumps on the wagon of oil-drilling (which is controversial, given Puntland’s unilateralism on national resources), the administration needs to remake the compromised image of the region, before oil companies can flock there. The international community needs to get serious about piracy. Although the issue is mostly affecting Somalia, its hampering global trade and humanitarian delivery. The international community needs to (1) devise a strategy to comprehensively address this issue, cognizant that Somalia is incapable of protecting its own territorial waters. (2) Create a task force whose primary job is to protect illegal fishing off the coast Somalia (an alibi used by pirates). (3) Assist local administrations, including Puntland and Somaliland (in the form of training and aid), in combating piracy. (4) Create a special tribunal to try pirates. Puntland should use its upcoming 10th anniversary to shore up its collective creativity to solve the multifaceted problems hovering over its head, and particularly the epic piracy problem.

I remember guy called Jeego Rabi and gal called Boris Yeltsin-I don't know how that come about.

^LoooooooooooooL...I like how you finish everything with Alaahu Akbar.