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1/12 📢 BREAKING: The #Puntland Government of #Somalia has issued a comprehensive proposal on solutions to the challenges of the state-building process in the country. thesomalidigest.com/puntland-gover…
2/12 #Puntland has raised concerns over the Federal Government's lack of political will & systematic delays in reaching negotiated political settlements, and now opts for bilateral negotiations. #SomaliPolitics
3/12 The proposal outlines ten key challenges facing the state-building process, and offers potential solutions to each. Here's a breakdown: #SomaliaStateBuilding
New Update | CrisisWatch
⚡ Four conflict risks in June
↘️ Twelve conflict deteriorations in May
❗ Country in focus: #Pakistan 🇵🇰
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⚡ Four conflict risks in June
↘️ Twelve conflict deteriorations in May
❗ Country in focus: #Pakistan 🇵🇰
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⚡ Conflict Risk Alert | #Sudan
Hostilities escalated between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, notably in Darfur region, where the growing involvement of tribal militias and armed groups threatens all-out civil war.
Hostilities escalated between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, notably in Darfur region, where the growing involvement of tribal militias and armed groups threatens all-out civil war.
⚡ Conflict Risk Alert | #Somaliland
Fighting between government forces and Dhulbahante clan militias spread in the Sool region.
As parties recruit new fighters, the conflict could ripple into other parts of Somaliland.
crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-af…
Fighting between government forces and Dhulbahante clan militias spread in the Sool region.
As parties recruit new fighters, the conflict could ripple into other parts of Somaliland.
crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-af…
Somaliland will not exist in 10 years.
A radical shift is a needed. We need to go back the spirit of 1991.
Please read.
A radical shift is a needed. We need to go back the spirit of 1991.
Please read.
In the first 10 years of Somaliland's existence, we were a nation that was utterly devastated by genocide and subsequent liberation war.
But the story of Somaliland; what we stood for, what we believed in, was crystal clear.
Somehow this is not the case today. A quick example:
But the story of Somaliland; what we stood for, what we believed in, was crystal clear.
Somehow this is not the case today. A quick example:
1. In Feb 1996, the High Court of Somaliland sentenced AUN Abdirahman Tuur, the founding father of this nation, to death in absentia for rejecting Somaliland's independence.
Somaliland was uncompromising and stood firm, even against the very man who led its liberation.
Somaliland was uncompromising and stood firm, even against the very man who led its liberation.
#FakeNews and misleading
1/7 🧵 - Let’s look into this thoroughly
1. Who owns Marwan1?
2. Where was the ship when it was seized?
3. What is the purpose of the random SL maritime registration certificate?
4. The so called “UN letter” to Somaliland?
1/7 🧵 - Let’s look into this thoroughly
1. Who owns Marwan1?
2. Where was the ship when it was seized?
3. What is the purpose of the random SL maritime registration certificate?
4. The so called “UN letter” to Somaliland?
2/7 - Who owns Marwan1?
Marwan1 also formerly Al Wesam 4 as per photos taken in Qandala, #Puntland, It is licenced by Puntland and Federal Gov of Somalia under the name Al Wesam Fishing and cold storage according to registration document and a Bill of landing dated June 2018.
Marwan1 also formerly Al Wesam 4 as per photos taken in Qandala, #Puntland, It is licenced by Puntland and Federal Gov of Somalia under the name Al Wesam Fishing and cold storage according to registration document and a Bill of landing dated June 2018.
3/7 - The crews’ visas were applied for by Som Link Fisheries (linked to Yemeni based arms traffickers and Al-Qaeeda) and granted by the Puntland authorities. The US treasury recently sanctioned 8 individuals from Puntland who sold weapons to or were active al-Shabaab members.
It appears 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 and Hargeisa have come to their senses and backed off a several month long ruinous path towards a secession of #Somaliland.
Albeit only after a lot of conflict and needless death. Excellent interesting report here via @AlJazeera aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20…
Albeit only after a lot of conflict and needless death. Excellent interesting report here via @AlJazeera aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20…
It is revealing that the beginning of a return to sanity in Hargeisa in this imperialist - western power driven - lethal misadventure appears to have come after a tweet from @AsstSecStateAF Molly Phee (who has this past week been in Addis with a high level delegation.)
The most useful thing that the Western Powers - EU NATO & US (presently engaged in #JustifiedAccord DoD led exercises) could do to end this debacle once and for all would be to recall their provocateur in chief in this region - Matthew Bryden aka @dibjir.
THREAD: DEBUNKING FAKE NEW.
@RAbdiAnalyst there is not fascinating about your "dossier". After the murder of Hadrawi by an unknown assassin. The people of #Laascaanood protested & @musebiihi's RRU massacred at least 20 unarmed protest using military grade weapons.
@RAbdiAnalyst there is not fascinating about your "dossier". After the murder of Hadrawi by an unknown assassin. The people of #Laascaanood protested & @musebiihi's RRU massacred at least 20 unarmed protest using military grade weapons.
On the 4th January, #Somaliland's militia executed Mohamud Ali Sadle in the middle LA. After the murder, they violated the corpse by refusing it to be taken for a proper Islamic burial. Outraged locals took up and ejected the #Somaliland militia from city.
In desperation, @musebiihi attempted to scapegoat two Habar Jeclo soldiers & offered their heads for Ali's murder. The victim's subclan (JS) refused the offer & instead demanded justice for all the victims. After this @musebiihi started creating his own fact & figures.
It also seems very poorly timed vis a vis the peace efforts underway in neighbouring Ethiopia, the war & peace effort in which all of these countries were either directly or indirectly involved in to different degrees.
Excepting Botswana which seems a to be an outlier.
It would be far better if the US pursued its strategic objectives in the HoA primarily using soft power rather than military exercises.
How does this exercise relate to #ATMIS
I have a lot of questions and concerns about the implications of a renewed US military posture in HOA.
How does this exercise relate to #ATMIS
I have a lot of questions and concerns about the implications of a renewed US military posture in HOA.
@mrubin1971 @TheNatlInterest @AEIfdp 1. Problem with the likes of Mike Rubin is b/c people ignore their nonsense they think they are right. He writes “At one time, he [Isaias] also considered attacking #Somaliland in order to gain a port on the Red Sea.” He gets an F in geography. Somaliland is not on the Red Sea.
@mrubin1971 @TheNatlInterest @AEIfdp 2. Rubin writes “Isaias cares nothing about the #Eritrean people.” It’s outrageous. Mike Rubin a hired lobbyist is telling us he cares about #Eritrea more than the incorruptible, selfless servant leader, who gave more 3/4 of his life for his people and country!
@mrubin1971 @TheNatlInterest @AEIfdp 3. Rubin “Isaias’ rule depends in part on his ability to cut Eritreans off from the outside world.” WRONG! #Eritreans have more access to information than Rubin and his neocon friends allow Americans to have.
🧵Unrest in Las Anod is organised and funded by terrorist sympathisers in the west #SomalianAxisOfEvil
"Cut off every road, bazooka and shell their [police] stations like in Mogadishu" - 🇺🇸 woman calls for terrorism akin to that of Al Shabaab
"Cut off every road, bazooka and shell their [police] stations like in Mogadishu" - 🇺🇸 woman calls for terrorism akin to that of Al Shabaab
"You will be the first to be killed" - Here a 🇸🇪 based hate preacher openly threatens the life of #Somaliland minister @SulaymanKoore
Another tactic commonly employed by al Shabaab
Another tactic commonly employed by al Shabaab
"To the Dhulbahante men, behead all traitors [Somaliland officials] - 🇺🇸 woman openly advocates for terrorist ideologies comparable to that of ISIS
Today, the final text of the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was published by the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. It includes a historic new directive in Section 1275 calling for a stronger U.S.-Somaliland partnership. rules.house.gov/sites/democrat… (1/14)
Here’s what the NDAA says about #Somaliland 👇 (2/14)
Requires @StateDept, @DeptofDefense and @USAID to submit an annual report to Congress detailing assistance, diplomatic engagement and security initiatives in Somaliland. (3/14)
Compilation of world leaders congratulating @anwaribrahim on his appointment as 🇲🇾 Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister. #pm10malaysia #AnwarIbrahim
This is a 🧵
*This thread excludes wishes from foreign missions, embassies, and world bodies.
This is a 🧵
*This thread excludes wishes from foreign missions, embassies, and world bodies.
The first to congratulate, President of the Republic of #Indonesia @jokowi 🇮🇩
President Jokowi called @anwaribrahim via phone and later tweeted his congratulation wishes.
President Jokowi called @anwaribrahim via phone and later tweeted his congratulation wishes.
President @RTErdogan of #Turkiye 🇹🇷 called moments before @anwaribrahim starts his press conference. Anwar Ibrahim puts the call on speaker in front of the press.
#Somaliland & @DP_World’s Berbera Economic Zone is the new hot spot for business in the Horn of Africa. Here are 10 reasons why.
1) The new economic zone in Berbera offers companies a secure and stable environment to thrive in.
2) Modelled on Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), @DPWorldUAE’s flagship project in Dubai, the Berbera Economic Zone will provide a conducive and competitive environment for investment and trade.
At this rate #UAE and #Somaliland governments need to pay close attention to the #Somalian from #Somalia who are spreading misinformation and hatred against #UAE and #Somaliland.
There's a public figures, Clerics, and politicians who are engaged and spread this hatred.
There's a public figures, Clerics, and politicians who are engaged and spread this hatred.
Is @igadstvs a tool to disadvantage Somalilanders?
A Thread
IGAD Sheikh Technical Veterinary School and Reference Centre (ISTVS) gives opportunities rightfully belonging to #Somalilanders to students from Somalia under the guise of IGAD and “Somali”. 1/7
#No2integration
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IGAD Sheikh Technical Veterinary School and Reference Centre (ISTVS) gives opportunities rightfully belonging to #Somalilanders to students from Somalia under the guise of IGAD and “Somali”. 1/7
#No2integration
Somaliland government handed over the Sheikh Technical Veterinary School to IGAD under the supervision of the EU (3 million EUR project). This means the #Somaliland government knew the purpose of the transfer and what the school will be used for. 2/7
The project is implemented by Terra Nuova and under the auspices of African Union, Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources. According to Terra Nuova’s website, the school’s purpose is “leading Somalia becoming a world leader in the export of live animals”
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@It’s Official
@BBC_somalia is finally suspended operating in #Somaliland by the government.
Why? Let’s examine
It’s Impartial and always looks one side - ignoring the other
Swahili people has got BBC but they don’t feel they’re segregated
@It’s Official
@BBC_somalia is finally suspended operating in #Somaliland by the government.
Why? Let’s examine
It’s Impartial and always looks one side - ignoring the other
Swahili people has got BBC but they don’t feel they’re segregated
Not credible as they started to spread unsubstantiated stories whenever is about #Somailand sovereignty
Make no mistake it didn’t bother to report the ill-fated regime in Somalia or their President who is guarded by AU peacekeepers from his own people.
Make no mistake it didn’t bother to report the ill-fated regime in Somalia or their President who is guarded by AU peacekeepers from his own people.
It’s not fair and balanced source of news for many somali speaking including Somalilanders
Simply because it doesn’t fairly report complex matters of culture and history differences between 🇸🇴& SL
This is confusing for many people Specially those interested in history
Simply because it doesn’t fairly report complex matters of culture and history differences between 🇸🇴& SL
This is confusing for many people Specially those interested in history
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An old piece
July - Now after 62 years , Somalia is celebrating their independence from Italian Colony .
The Idea of Somalis to have one people , country and flag hasn't been successful despite efforts made by the lobbyist from #Somaliland
An old piece
July - Now after 62 years , Somalia is celebrating their independence from Italian Colony .
The Idea of Somalis to have one people , country and flag hasn't been successful despite efforts made by the lobbyist from #Somaliland
Perhaps the principal was wrong or worse than expected.
Today we hope with the New FIVE regions formed within Somalia and ruled by Mogadishu would prosper and restore hope among people who never had a day to celebrate in PEACE
Maybe this is the Five Somalis they were yearning
Today we hope with the New FIVE regions formed within Somalia and ruled by Mogadishu would prosper and restore hope among people who never had a day to celebrate in PEACE
Maybe this is the Five Somalis they were yearning
— for and aspiring to get one day.
Still they’re searching and only thing they could do is to dance on 1 Jul as it was a day that brought joy and happiness.
On contrary it was a day that witnessed the birth of a merciless and totalitarian state, one that committed a genocide
Still they’re searching and only thing they could do is to dance on 1 Jul as it was a day that brought joy and happiness.
On contrary it was a day that witnessed the birth of a merciless and totalitarian state, one that committed a genocide
Maxay Shacabka Reer #Hargaysa, gaar ahaan ganacsatada Waaheen, uga qayliyeen in Xukuumada Biixi iyo Wasaaraddiisa Hawlaha Guud loo xilsaaro maamulka iyo dibudhiska suuqii gubtay ee Waaheen?
#Somaliland
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Ina Mari;
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#Somaliland
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Ina Mari;
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Shacabka SL guud ahaan waa dad soo jeeda, wax xan ahina kama qarsoona. Ka faa'idaysiga dhibaatadoodu waa mid ay ogyihiin, kuna baraarugsan yihiin. Damac kasta oo hantiyeed oo qoyska Madaxwaynaha ama cid kale ka gala suuqa gubtay ma aha mid ka qarsoomaya.
#HargeisaMarketFire
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#HargeisaMarketFire
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Qandaraaska dhismaha suuqa ayaa la doonayaa in cid gaar ah lagu naasnuujiyo, hadhoowna sida biyagelinta Hargaysa weligii la sugo ama wax aan naf lahayn loo macmalo, malaayiina lagu lunsado.
Tan ayaa durba walaac ku abuurtay ganacsatada xoogsatada ah ee suuqa Waaheen.
3/6
Tan ayaa durba walaac ku abuurtay ganacsatada xoogsatada ah ee suuqa Waaheen.
3/6
Wuxuu yidhi, ilaahay hal diid, Ba-Xawaadlena hal diiday, anna hal diiday!
Muuse diid inuu faraha uga qaado golaha degaanka Hargeysa inay dib u dhisaan Suuq cusub oo bedala kii gubtay, ganacsatadii dhibku gaadhayne taa diide inay aqbalaan,
Muuse diid inuu faraha uga qaado golaha degaanka Hargeysa inay dib u dhisaan Suuq cusub oo bedala kii gubtay, ganacsatadii dhibku gaadhayne taa diide inay aqbalaan,
Shacabka Somaliland iyaguna diide in ninkaa corrupted-ka ah ee lagu sheegay wasiirka hawlaha guud ee calaamadaha nifaaqa lehi uu hormuud ka noqdo dhismaha cusub, maadaama uu yahay nin hore loogu soo tijaabiyay wasaarad kale oo ku soo fashilmay,
lacago malaayiin dollar ahna loo tirinayo inuu la kala goostay caaqilkiisa Muuse, isla markaana uuna oofin ballano badan oo uu qaaday intuu ahaa Wasiirkii gaadiidka iyo Waddooyinka, sida 5 Millyan oo lagu bilaabi lahaa Waddada Oodweyne ilaa , Hargeysa iyo Oodweynena uu yidhi
Reasons why #Somaliland is not a secessionist.
A Thread
1/10. Many uninformed and staunch anti-Somaliland individuals use the term ‘secession’ without understanding the legality of the word. Does Somaliland’s Declaration of Independence fall within secessionist criteria?
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1/10. Many uninformed and staunch anti-Somaliland individuals use the term ‘secession’ without understanding the legality of the word. Does Somaliland’s Declaration of Independence fall within secessionist criteria?
2/10. From international law perspective, secession means unilateral declaration of independence without the consent of the parent state. Somalia is not the parent state in this matter as there was a illegal union with Italian Somalia to form what was known as the Somali Republic
3/10. Two equal entities united illegally (See my thread below explaining why the union was illegal), Therefore Somaliland has legitimacy and does not need a consent as there is no parent state. A recent example of secessionism will be South Ossetia seceding from Georgia.
The Jasiira massacre in Mogadishu on the 17th of July 1989 was part of the #IsaaqGenocide
A Thread
1/22. This witness statement came from the only survivor Omar Muse. It pays tribute to the 56 innocent lives lost that day to a state sponsored genocide. رحمهم الله
#Somaliland
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1/22. This witness statement came from the only survivor Omar Muse. It pays tribute to the 56 innocent lives lost that day to a state sponsored genocide. رحمهم الله
#Somaliland
2/22. Mr Muse said “It was the middle of the night when #Somalia’s army knocked on our door to identify people from S/land, especially people from the isaq tribe. They have threaten to break the door unless we open the door. The door was opened by a gentleman named A/risaq Aidid”
3/22. “I hid in a toilet whilst the army ransacked the house and woke everyone. I glanced to see what is going on and I made a noise which brought the attention of the army to myself. The army ordered me to come outside where they were holding all the household members”
The illegal union between British #Somaliland and Italian #Somalia.
A THREAD
1/12. A pan-Somali dream to step-over colonial borders separating the 5 Somali inhabited territories (Djibouti, NFD, Ogaden region) has brought Somaliland and Somalia together but was the union legal?
A THREAD
1/12. A pan-Somali dream to step-over colonial borders separating the 5 Somali inhabited territories (Djibouti, NFD, Ogaden region) has brought Somaliland and Somalia together but was the union legal?
2/12. Protectorate Somaliland achieved its independence on June 26, 1960 and received international recognition from 35 countries such as #China, #Egypt, #Ethiopia, #France, #Ghana, #Israel, and #theSovietUnion. There were numerous congratulatory messages notably from #USA.
3/12. The independence of Somalia was guided by the Italian Trusteeship Administration. On April 1960, officials from protectorate Somaliland and trusteeship Somalia met to create the illusion of the so called ‘Somali’ dream and on July 1, 1960, joined to form the United Republic
#Somaliland and #Taiwan: The benefits
A THREAD
1/14. S/land and Taiwan have a lot in common such as both being a fully functioning democracies with volatile neighbours. Both are striving for international recognition and will not budge to threats or diplomatic pressure.
A THREAD
1/14. S/land and Taiwan have a lot in common such as both being a fully functioning democracies with volatile neighbours. Both are striving for international recognition and will not budge to threats or diplomatic pressure.
2/14. Somaliland brings a lot to the table. S/land’s strategic location in the Horn of Africa will give Taiwan a gateway into East Africa and beyond. Landlocked countries in Africa can benefit from this diplomatic move such as Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda.
3/14. S/land will give Taiwan an important access to the Gulf of Berbera (Gulf Aden) where access to the Middle East, North Africa and the rest of the world can be established which will boost Taiwan’s export opportunities as well as a chance to make new friends in the region.
Update on #Somalia's delayed elections & contextualising the emerging grievances as the elections take up steam. Thread🧵(1/5)
On 17/09/2020, Somalia’s leaders agreed on indirect elections. FMS were given responsibility to oversee elections committees (SEIT) in their respective regions. Oversight for #Somaliland & Benadir was placed in the hands of the Prime Minister due to the absence of SL admin. (2/5)
From 27/05/2021 through to 09/01/2021 – Oversight on #Somaliland elections were delegated to the deputy PM & head of Upper House Mr Hashi following a gentlemen’s agreement aimed at appeasing their claims of being the rightful representatives of SL. (3/5)
A high resolution view over the #HornOfAfrica and Nile Basins from this morning from the @NASA Worldview satellite system. #GERD #Ethiopia #Somalia #Somaliland #Sudan #SouthSudan #Kenya #Uganda
And a close up of the upper reaches of the White Nile showing Lake Albert and Lake Kyoga which are downstream from the Lake Victoria outlet of the White Nile at Jinja.
