Issue 54 February 1, 2003
| FEATURE |
Ex-Political Prisoners Say Rayale Saved Their Lives
Berbera (SL Times): A number of former civil servants under the regime of Siyad Barre have come forward to describe how their lives were saved from execution during the 1988/1989 genocide at Berbera by no other person than Dahir Rayale Kahin, the head of the Berbera National Security Service Bureau at the time.
Letter From Ambassador Hussein Ali Dualeh
Dear Ambassador,
Though I have extended my congratulations on your appointment when we were
at the South Sudan Conference; I once more repeat my congratulations to
you.
Since you are now embarking on the uncharted waters of finding peace
amongst the Southern Somalia faction leaders, something that have been
found elusive for the last thirteen years, I find it fitting that I give
you some information and advice on the subject-matter:
Abdillahi Yusuf’s Agent Arrested in Buroa
Buroa (SL Times): A man accused of working as an agent for Puntland's warlord Abdillahi Yusuf had surrendered peacefully to the Somaliland authorities in Buroa on Thursday.
Pirate Warning for Somalia's Coastline
BBC - 30 January 2003 - Ships’ captains are being warned that if they
make an unscheduled stop or slow down along the coast of Somalia their
vessels will almost certainly be boarded by armed militia.
The International Maritime Bureau [IMB] has highlighted the growing danger
in its Annual Piracy Report.
Somali Warlord Charged Over Fight
BBC - 30 January, 2003 - Four delegates to the Somali peace talks in Kenya
have been charged with assault on a professor.
The four, including warlord Mawlid Maane, are alleged to have assaulted
Professor Mohamed Gandi earlier this week when he suggested the talks be
moved to Nairobi or Thika, near the Kenyan capital, by 1 February.
| EDITORIAL & OPINION |
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Is it Really a War Against Only Saddam? The US government of President Bush is determined to launch an all-out military attack on Iraq any time soon, ostensibly to disarm the regime of Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction. The Americans accuse Saddam of having developed links with Al Qa’eda and say they have to preempt the possibility of Saddam’s dangerous weapons of mass destruction falling in the future into the hands of terrorist groups such as Al Qa’eda. |
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Rayaale is Unqualified and Unfit to Be Elected |
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Shadow Peace Talks for Somalia |
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Somaliland Citizens Must Fight Against Corrupt Government Officials |
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Africa Needs To Resolve Where It Stands In Global War On Terror |
| Talk of 'Emergencies' Misses The
Point David Harland IHT, January 31, 2003 Plan for the long haul GENEVA Overshadowed by the Iraq crisis, quite a lot has been happening in Africa recently. Ivory Coast, having first taken a step away from war, may be edging back toward the precipice. Sudan is walking a fine line between war and peace, with an agreement possible to end what is now Africa's longest-running conflict. |
| INTERNATIONAL NEWS |
"Somaliland Society" Formed In Seattle
Press release
Jan.31, 2003
The Somaliland Society is a non-profit organization that was recently
formed in Seattle, Washington, to bring Somalilanders together, to promote
the culture and interests of Somalilanders, and to be a voice for
Somalilanders in the Pacific Northwest. On Nov.29, 2002, the Somaliland
Society elected the following body:
Bush: Saddam 'Is Not Disarming'
President George W Bush has said a US-led coalition can move against Iraq without a second United Nations resolution, and no delay over disarmament will be tolerated.
Turning Strategic Location Into Economic Advantage
ANALYSIS
Reed Kramer
Washington, DC, January 27, 2003 (allAfrica.com): It's no mystery why
Ismail Omar Guelleh, the leader of one of Africa's smallest nations,
received red-carpet treatment during his visit to Washington last week. As
the president of Djibouti is quick to acknowledge, the key to his
country's popularity is its location.
Some 148,737 Refugees Live in Ethiopia
Staff Reporter
Addis Ababa, January 29, 2003 (The Daily Monitor): As of January 2002 there are 148,737 refugees residing in Ethiopia, according to the figures of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 2002 Global Appeal.
Somalis in Ethiopia Meet to Plan Fight Against Current Regional Administration
Jig-jiga News Agency, January 29, 2003 (JNA), Addis - Somali zone’s
political parties have been warned they face increasing threats of
oppression as they build there support and influence. Organizing at the
first major underground conference of the Somali Zone parties since the
parties began around 12 years ago, president of the Somali Parties
Federation in Dire dawa said his party was being attacked by the Jigjiga
Regional Government following its winning of 69 per cent of the vote in a
recent election.
| CULTURE |
"I am Swinging This Flower To You" V
Essays on Somaliland Music by Abdirahman Ahmed Shunuuf
Abdi Qeys: Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Poet And Playwright
(Continued from our last issue)
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