Stop calling that Khat seller niyow ,,,, u know my number ,,

Well, he tried hard but failed to bring convincing point ...

Al Shabab threatens to disrupt Somaliland elections APA-Mogadishu-(Somalia) As people in the breakaway Republic of Somaliland are due to go to the polls to elect a new president on Saturday, the leader of the Al Qaeda-proxy in Somalia Al Shabab, Sheikh Ahmed Abdi Godane on Thursday warned the people of Somaliland against casting their votes in the elections. Sheikh Godane, also known as Muqtar Abu Zubeyr, who sent an audio tape message to local media said that people in Somaliland will face dire consequences if they go out to cast their votes in the presidential elections on Saturday. “We are warning the people in Somaliland against taking part in the elections, because democracy is totally against Islamic law and what we are fighting for is to implement Islam in Somalia,” said Abu Zubeyr, who himself descended from the northern Somali region. Al Shabab, the Al Qaeda branch in the Horn of Africa region says it is fighting to introduce Islamic law in Somalia and then spread it through the continent and the entire world. The message from the Al Shabab boss comes as police and military forces in the breakaway Republic of Somaliland have been put on high alert for the past several days in a bid to prevent violence both before and during the forthcoming presidential elections. Somaliland announced its independence from the rest of Somalia on 18th May 1991, just months after the fall of the then Somali government. The region is relatively peaceful in comparison to the rest of Somalia, but it still lacks international recognition as an independent state.

what else is Haram ?

Sheikh Mukhtar Abdurahman Abu Zubayr, the Ameer (Supreme leader) of Al-Shabaab, the strongest radical Islamist group opposing the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia has condemned the practice of democracy and elections. The sheikh pointed a finger at the presidential elections that are scheduled to take place in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland. Sheikh Abu Zubayr indicated that both elections and democracy are copies from Christians and Jews, hence incompatible with Islam. He said that they are both human crafted methods with no spiritual ingredients. “It is dangerous to run this world through human fashioned techniques,” said Sheikh Abu Zubayr. He quoted several verses from the Koran (Muslims’ holy book) and Somali poems to prove his point. The sheikh called upon all Muslims to find peace and prosperity in Islam. “All Muslims must refrain from emulating Western ways,” said Sheikh Abu Zubayr in his statement. In addition, the Al-Shabaab leader warned all Islamists in Somalia against deviation from Jihad and Sharia (Islamic) laws. The message from Sheikh Abu Zubayr coincides with presidential elections to be held in Somaliland on June 26 and observers believe and his statements are designed to create fear. Although the Ameer of Al-Shabaab is largely based in Southern Somalia, he hails from Somaliland, arguably the most peaceful territory in Somalia. Al-Shabaab strongly opposes the policies of the government in Somalia but it is accused to have links with terrorist groups, chiefly Al-qaeda led by Osama bin Laden. Islamist leaders Sheikh Abu Zubayr and some other Islamist leaders in Somalia are in the US list of individuals supporting terrorist organizations. Meanwhile, a new row has erupted between Somalia’s President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed and Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Sharma’arke over formation of a new government. The dispute erupted after the Premier handed over a new list of Cabinet Ministers to President Ahmed, which he rejected. “The president rejected the PM’s list of cabinet ministers including those from Ahlu Sunnah on the grounds that he dislikes them,” said an official who works in Mr Sharma’arke’s office. Premier Sharma’arke has reportedly said that some of the appointees Ahmed is rejecting, are capable of serving the country better. Attempts by newly elected speaker Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden to reconcile the two leaders and broker agreement to form the government has been futile, according sources. By Abdulkadir Khalif Source: Daily Nation

Nice one ,,,, Even Al-Jazeera had to bring this issue to the Arab world ,,,

Islamist al Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane has urged Somalis to reject "the Devil's principles" of democracy, just several days ahead of elections in the breakaway Somaliland region. "The reality is that democracy is something Allah made unlawful, and someone else cannot make it lawful," the reclusive leader, also known as Sheik Mukhtar Abdirahman, said. "If people who are Muslims, who declare the name of Allah, argue that they are real Muslims but forget Allah's message, hang or arrest them, kill them by using ammunition." Abu Zubeyr urged Muslims in an audio recording on the Internet to move away from areas that tried to build democracy. The separatist republic of Somaliland -- which has sought international recognition as sovereign state -- is holding presidential elections on June 26. The region has enjoyed relative peace and stability for nearly two decades -- while the rest of Somalia has had no functioning administration -- but is frustrated by the lack of international recognition as a sovereign state. "If people fight ... till everyone is killed, that is much easier than legalising the devil's principles such as constitutions or making a ruler who governs against Allah's laws," he said. Abu Zubeyr did not mention Somaliland specifically, but analysts said the timing of the message showed that it was intended to frighten people away from polling stations. "This is something al Shabaab has been trying for a number of years, to disrupt Somaliland elections," said Ej Hogendoorn, the Horn of Africa director International Crisis Group. Over a million people will take part in polls in the Horn of Africa polls, which has been delayed three times since April 2008 because of problems with voter registration. "The people have been waiting for long to elect their president for the next five years ... and they will do it peacefully and democratically," said Ahmed Hashi, Somaliland's Assistant Minister for Planning. Hashi said Abu Zubeyr's rhetoric showed growing extremism imported form the al Shabaab-controlled central and south Somalia needed to be confronted. Violence between Islamist groups and Somalia's weak government in the south has killed more than 21,000 people since the start of 2007 and uprooted at least 1.5 million. "This is only a further manifestation of the extremist policy he and his group are trying to spread in the region to cause hostility and instability," he said. Somaliland police have arrested dozens of men linked to al Shabaab rebels in the last two weeks, Interior Minister Abdullahi Saed said. "We arrested those people in multiple operations as they planned to disrupt security," he said.

I'm currently busy working for the nation waaryaa ,,,, I will report if anything major happens but election is moving as planned. Don't have time to report to SOL nowadayz niyow but u have my phone number anyway ,,

Originally posted by Xaji_Xunjuf: wasiirka madaxtooyada ma kii ina cadaani mooga . ki rayaale noloshida badbadiye 2008 qaraxyadi hargeisa No ,, that is the afhayeenka madaxtooyada. This is another one ,, used to be my friend but never expected such useless will become a minister ,,, one of the mistakes that udub done ,,,

That was impressive from UCID ,, i was there and the reality is always better than looking at pictures ..... I met Faysal just before he left for Berbera ,,, he was so tired but yet full of energy.

Originally posted by Abtigiis & Tusbax: Cowke, oo adna ma ka cabanaysaa Jidbaale. I thought you were its editor. Certainly, you have a lot in common.

Madaxweyne Rayaale oo cadeeyay inuu kalsooni ku qabo Doorashada, labadii wasiir ee iscasilayna ku tilmaamay khaa’imiin aan Kulmiye waxba ku kordhinayn Hargeysa(Waaheen)Madaxweynaha Somaliland Daahir Rayaale Kaahin oo goor dhaweyd la hadlay ayaa shacabka Somaliland iyo sadexda Xisbiba uga mahad-naqay sidii fiicnayd ee ay uga qayb qaateen 21 kii cisho ee Ololaha Doorashooyinku ka socdeen Dalka, waxaanu si gaar ah ugu mahadnaqay xisbigiisa oo uu sheegay inay muujiyeen taageerada ay haystaan Madaxweyne Rayaale waxa kale oo uu shacabka Somaliland ugu baaqay inay si nabad-gelyo ah ku codeeyaan maalinta Doorasahada oo ay ka hadhay hal maalin isagoo u rajeeyay inay Guul ku dhamaato Intaa kadib waxa ay suxufiyiintii ka qayb galay war-saxaafadeedkaa uu bixiyay weydiiyeen bal siada uu u arko laba kamid ah wasiiradiisa oo xalay goor danbe iscasilay, waxaanu ku jawaabay wax saamayn ah oo ay ku yeelanayaan inaanu jirin isagoo ku tilmaamay wasiiradaas inay ahaayeen niman ka mid ahaa golihiisa kalsooni buuxdana uu ku qabay balse ay khiyaameeyeen isagoo intaa ku daray inaanay jirin wax ay ku biirin karaan xisbiga Kulmiye ee ay ku biireen Madaxweyne Rayaale mar uu ka jawaabayay su’aal ahayd waxqabadkiisii iyo waxa uu yeelayo hadii lagaga guiulaysto Doorashada waxa uu sheegay mudadii uu xilka hayay inuu wax badan oo uu ku faani karo Dalka ka qabtay isla mar ahaantaana waxa uu ku nuuxnuuxsaday hadii laga guulaysto inuu sida ugu haboon xilka ku wareejin doono

In Borama ,, Eating Lunch with 3 pretty girls and 5 ugly men ,,,

Good Job Somaliland .............

He lost his face long time ago. But I quite like him as he is a good example of the losers ,,,

The time is closing in as Somaliland population is preparing themselves to cast their votes on the 26th day of June which is only five days away. It is time for every Somalilander to exercise his/her democratic right. It is therefore imperative for all of us to cast our votes in peace. Somaliland has had threats from groups which envy its development. Reports of explosive materials being seized in parts of the country has been received and the latest being the Burao episode where one security officer lost his life recently. Somalilanders should make their choice and at the same time keep an eye on the security. the international community are keenly following events on ground and the reputation of this great nation depends on how we conduct our elections. The Somaliland Electoral Commission has up to date shown impartiality and it should keep its record up, up to the last day when they announce the final results. The three political parties on their side should keep their promises and accept the final result as announced by the NEC. They should avoid squabbles and encounters because this could dent the good image of Somaliland in the eyes of the world. All the three Presidential candidates should put the country’s interest before their individual one. Even a fool’s mind knows that only one person will emerge the winner, the losers should congratulate the winner and avoid chaos. The three competing individuals have equal rights to lead the country and all the voters have equal rights to vote for the candidate of their choice. Whoever wins is our President and remember competition does not make all the competitors happy. “May God bless our great nation, may we vote in peace and may the best candidate win!!!!”

waar xiinow ka daa ,,, kaa buluuga ahi inuu intaa ka gaabto mooyaane weligii kama dheeraanayo ,,,,

Priceless ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Kk, Ciyaalka lalama murmo dee ,,,

Shows the Somaliland's political maturity ......

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) office announced the final voters list for the June presidential elections on Sunday. In a press conference held in Hargeisa, Mr Mohammad Ahmed Hersi [Geele], NEC spokesman, said his team was able to produce the final voter list after months of checking, sorting and corrections aimed at improving the quality of Somaliland’s democratic processes. Mr Hersi said the final eligible voters were 1,069,914. He added the old voter list produced by the previous NEC contained 22 per cent errors as a result 3,05,746 names were removed from the 2008 list (1,3,75,660 voters). He said many of the errors included duplication of names, the use of children and other irregularities. It is unclear if the previous NEC, often described as incompetent by the donor nations, became under political pressure from the three political parties or if it was administrative problem. Finally Mr Hersi urged the public to vote for their party of choice freely and to maintain the stability and peace. He thanked the state police and military for assisting them. In a separate press release, the NEC office said all transportation including government, party’s and aid organisation vehicles will be halted during the election day from 6am to 8pm as a security precautions. The NEC fears elements of neighbouring Somalia’s Islamic insurgent groups who vowed total war against Somaliland’s democratic institutions might try to carry out suicide attacks in the country. The announcement comes hours before an international delegation team led by UK based organisations including London University College, Queen Marry University and international organisation Progressio said they were sending an election observation team of 120 to Somaliland. The delegation is expected to arrive in the coming days and will arrive from EU nations, U.S. and African states as well as the AU. A team of international media including BBC are also expected to arrive in the country to cover the June 26 elections which the eligible voters will cast their votes in more than 1,800 polling stations. Somaliland will go to the polls in five days time and will vote for one of the three competing parties who are currently in the last phase of their national campaigns.

Somali novelist, Nadifa Mohamed, debuted novel won the Betty Trask Prize ($15,000), which is administrated by Society of the Authors in Britain. In her debut novel, Black Mamba Boy, Nadifa Mohamed chronicles her father’s extraordinary journey across Africa and to England. Betty Trask award prize usually is awarded to first novels written by authors under the age of 35. Black Mamba Boy is biographical depiction of Nadifa Mohamed’s father childhood and his journey through many countries in East Africa, Yemen and all the way to England. Jama, the protagonist of the novel is a ten-year-old boy, who decides to leave Somaliland to Aden in Southern Yemen to earn more money after his mother passed away unexpectedly. In Aden Jama decides to spend what he earned working in streets of Aden doing odd jobs to find his never-seen father. The rumors that travel along clan lines report that his father is a driver for the British army somewhere in the North. So begins an epic journey by foot that will take Jama through war-torn Eritrea and Sudan, to Egypt, Palestine and finally to the dreamy realms of Britain that he had heard about in Aden and Hargeysa. In his travels, Jama witnesses scenes of great humanity and brutality; he will be caught up in the indifferent, grinding machine of colonial wars in Africa. By camels’ carnival, by train, by truck but mainly by foot Jama crisscross the Red Sea towns and cities in search of working papers and a ship. He slings himself from one perilous city to another, fiercely enjoying life on the road and relying on his vast clan network to shelter him and point the way to his father, who always seems just a day or two out of reach. Black Mamba Boy is a vibrant celebration of Nadifa’s family own history. But also it is valuable dedication and effort to document astonishing journeys of many Somali men, who crossed oceans to settle in remote and unfamiliar parts of the world. Somaliland migrant community is one of earliest African communities to settle in England working as semen and the shipyards. The novel also touches on the brutal war that has forced Nadifa’s family and millions other Somalis out of the country. Like Jama’s incredible journey against mounting odds to find his root and father, the narrative of the story symbolizes yearning for a fatherland, a birthplace that gives one an identity and history. It is a story of immigrant family who is looking back to reassemble its own history through cross-section between personal narrative, memory and world history and politics. Like many other immigrant stories, the story of Jama is also a tale to bridge gab between generations. Nadifa Mohamed, who is also nominated for the prestige Orange award for fiction, is working on her second novel provisionally entitled Milk and Peace. She was born in Hargeisa in 1981. She left Hargeisa when she was five years old at the break of the civil war. Mohamed is educated in the UK, studying History and Politics at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. She will take part in Hargeysa International Book Fair during this summer, which organized by the Somali Arts and Culture Organization, Kayd and redsea-online.com.

OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY: REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION SOMALILAND FORUM PRESS RELEASE The Republic of Somaliland has endured and overcome great obstacles since reclaiming its independence from the failed Union with Somalia in 1991. That failed Union has cost Somaliland profoundly. Somaliland was a separate British Protectorate with clearly delineated boundaries in June1960. Of the eighteen African countries that became independent in 1960, Somaliland was the fourth. It was welcomed by thirty five (35) nations including 5 United Nations permanent members. Only after Somalia was granted independence in July 1960, Somaliland did initiate a Union with Somalia to form a greater Somali Republic. Since restoring independence, Somaliland has been a haven of peace whilst violence and instability has defined Somalia. Without adequate assistance from the international community, Somaliland went on to build itself and has sustained stability for nearly twenty years. Voluntarily embracing democracy has not been an easy task for Somaliland nor has implanting its principals into her institutions. Though Somaliland has held presidential and parliamentary elections before, it’s the delay of the current presidential election that has drawn headlines. The presidential election had been postponed few times due to disagreements in voter registration process, bad decision making and instability in some Somaliland regions. These issues have been addressed thoroughly. In 2009, the three political parties (including the governing party) agreed to sign a resolution breaking the deadlock. In that agreement, it’s stipulated that the governing party cannot seek more extensions and Somaliland’s upper house, the Guurti (House of Elders) has validated these agreements. Henceforth, Somaliland will hold its Presidential elections in June 26th 2010. Election Process The NEC has had its share of drawback and blame, but it has overcome them by quickly moving to set the presidential elections for June 2010. This commission has thus far set great precedent for future commissions. Voter registration cards have been issued and voters list is nearly 1.2 million. Procedures have been clear and logistically voting arrangements have been mainly understandable and unhindered. Admittedly, outskirt voting stations need greater scrutiny and the NEC has and will address that needs. The NEC has led efforts to give confidence to the process by joining the international election observers by signing a memorandum of understanding. This MOU basically reorganized the NEC and distilled voter registration list. These measures led to donors having confidence in this process thus helping the process to go forward. Somaliland Forum urges the commission to continue its insistence that all individuals, parties and government to not only participate but comply and make this transition as transparent as possible. The NEC needs support from all concerned and in such cooperation and support Somaliland Forum believes this important election will proceed effortlessly and translucently. Somaliland Media The role of the Somaliland media in this process cannot be overlooked. The media, though not without fault, has nevertheless been instrumental in covering this process openly, bringing all the parties to the table through public pressure and helping to educate people on the issues. Just as the NEC agreed to the MOU, the Somaliland Media had signed the Media Code of Conduct as part of the election process. This agreement gives the Somaliland public the confidence it demands that the media will be impartial in its coverage and give equal time to all parties. The media must reciprocate that confidence by acting in accordance with that public demand and trust. International community The international community has kept Somaliland in perpetual limbo. The African Union’s fact finding mission in 2006 positively endorsed Somaliland’s progress, as have countless fact-finding missions from different nations and organizations. Somaliland should not be held hostage to a failed Union in which it had every right to exit. One need not look further than the devastation of Somaliland cities and the massacre of its citizens. Somaliland’s case is undeniably unique and Somaliland has fulfilled all requirements for statehood long ago. The world community has the historical opportunity to transform and further stabilize the Horn by supporting the progress of Somaliland. In this age of global uncertainty, extremism and economic downturn, bold action is needed to bring Somaliland into the fold. It simply makes no sense to keep Somaliland on the outside looking in. Somaliland Forum welcomes the arrival of International Observation Mission consisting of international staff, researchers and elections experts, and jointly coordinated by International development agency Progressio, the Development Planning Unit at University College London (UCL) and Somaliland Focus (UK). The three organisations were invited by Somaliland’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) to act as coordinators of the international observation mission for presidential elections. It is in the interest of the world community to embrace a transformative Muslim nation that accelerated itself to achieve peace, nation building and democracy without outside help or pressure. This coming election will proof the political maturity of Somaliland where many other countries failed despite their existence as independent states. Even without much support from the International community, Somaliland will not be deterred nor discouraged from its quest for recognition or independence. Successful Presidential election means the country is now in a position to move forward and join the other independent states of the world. Delaying Somaliland’s recognition only advances the sinister agents who deal in extremism, piracy and civil unrest. Somaliland deserves support for its young yet strong democracy. Once chaotic nations like Somalia see Somaliland rewarded for its stability and advancement, they would then see the path they must take to resolve their crisis.

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