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1. Dadka afka Soomaaliga ku hadla ❌
2. Ummadda Soomaaliyeed ✅
3. Dhulka Soomaalidu degto ❌
4. Dhulka Soomaaliyeed ✅
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How a Somalian Refugee-Turned-Banker to the Uber-Rich Built a $6.4 Billion Book
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1. Somalia has one of the highest wind and solar energy potentials on the planet. Wind and solar resources are suitable for power production on 85% of Somalia.
2. An engineer from SSC area designed this wind turbine and wind mill from a scrap metal and plans to scale it up.
3.
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Lasanod, Sol, Somalia, was different from the other cities that I visited. Its weather was cooler and was surrounded by mesmerizing hills.
Hotel Casura and Hotel Hamdi.
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In Kismayo, Jubaland,
#Somalia
plans are underway to implement the largest drainage system ever seen in Somalia. This infrastructure project not only symbolizes progress but also signifies a pivotal moment in the city's journey towards resilience and prosperity.
Credit: Dookh
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1. 2022 Budget of Federal Government of Somalia is shown below with the names of each minister.
Around 74% Somali's budget comes from international donations (see last thread) and if Somalia is going to cover its budget as the
@SomaliPM
pillars indicated, it needs reckoning.
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1. SSC community is 100% mobilized to deliver for the residents of Lasanod.
2. With 1,000s SSC Defense Forces wounded, front line medical personnel have seen the brunt of war.
3. Thanks to the diaspora support, the hardworking medical 🏥 professionals in LA are unwavering.
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Washington DC USA Protest to support people of
#Laascaanood
and oppose Somaliland’s indiscriminate killing,, shelling and depopulation of the city.
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Thank you Prof. Gaildon.
May Allah (SWT) decree it for me, facilitate it for me, and grant me blessing in this endeavor of helping the people of SSC constitute system of financial services that delivers them to better governance and accountability.
Abdulqani Hirad,
@AHHirad
, is a true Somali patriot who spent decades striving for Somalia’s unity. Congratulations, brother!
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1. Somaliland forces have engaged in war crimes in Lasanod, Somalia for the past six months where they killed 572, wounded 2,500+, displaced 300k civilians and destroyed all civilians facilities.
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1899-1921, Britain killed 200,000 male pop of SL in the Dervish wars.
1955, it handed the Hawd and reserved area to Ethiopia, despite protection treaties with Somali clans.
1963, it ceded NFD despite pop voting to join Somalia.
Somalis aren’t celebrating imperialist history.
This weekend marks the
#PlatinumJubilee
of Her Majesty The Queen. 70 years of extraordinary service. I found this video of a 🇬🇧 royal visit to
#Somaliland
by Duke & Duchess of Gloucester in 1958. They brought a special message of greetings from the Queen!
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1. Lasanod, Sol, Somalia area is beautiful and picturesque but needs lots of development.
2. Time to stop the celebrations and come back to the region yearning for peace and development.
3. A lot died so that the SSC pop would live, develop this land and commit to governance.
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1. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has become a vehicle for marginalization in Somalia, particularly for SSC and Puntland communities. GPE is an initiative to expand educational opportunities in developing countries.
2. The Federal Government of
#Somalia
(FGS)
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Mogadishu, Somalia.
May Allah (SWT) bless her and all Somali cities and towns.
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1. Farming is coming back to SSC region where there is a great demand of local farm produce.
2. Here is a cooperative farming program near Lasanod headed by hard-working mother named Zeinab Salah Ismael who is giving exemplary advice that Somali soil is fertile and consumers
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Time for Federal Govt. of Somalia to Genuinely Stand for Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity of Somalia
FGS should use financial and political levers to respond to the MOU and stop the appeasement and resuscitation of the breakaway region, “Somaliland.”
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Given SSC’s strategic position of being the linchpin of Somali unity, FGS needs a SSCK to unite Somalia. While still nascent administration, these are some of the achievements by the SSCK admin, among many:
1. Registered its security forces and starts paying salaries and has
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1. Since SSC and Awdal were never part of the
#Somaliland
secession referendum and the colonial borders are defunct, a referendum based on defunct colonial borders is illegal.
2. It is worth noting that the Somali Constitution does not allow a secession that leads to the
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The World’s Dream Job: The Careers People are Searching for the Most in Africa and World.
Scientist in Somalia.
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This newspaper used to be published in Mogadishu is now available in US Library of Ongress.
In 1961, Osman Badawi who was in London, wrote a letter to the editor about a movie denigrating Somalia.
Osman is still active writer.
@Khaatumokeen
,
@alihwarsame
,
@MohamoudGaildon
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1. Katriona Laing’s comments at the UNSC were a clear violation of the impartiality of UNSRSG and are an affront to the people and government of Somalia.
2. She diminished the actions of Ethiopia and their attempts to annex parts of Somalia by saying “Ethiopia and Somaliland
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1. SSC community is 100% mobilized to deliver for the residents of Lasanod.
2. With 1,000s SSC Defense Forces wounded, medical supplies and equipments are critical.
3. Thanks to the supplies from the diaspora, here are the hardworking medical 🏥 workers in LA hospitals.
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Producing oil is several years away from Somalia, but the Coastline PSA should be reviewed, particularly the 80% recovery cost (red slice)
What goes into the recovery cost? It's prudent that the FGS gets forensic auditing to prevent cost padding.
Somalia is fragile but frugal.
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Congratulations to the new leader of SSC-Khatumo, Abdikadir A. Aw Ali.
Wishing him a tremendous luck in rebuilding SSC regions. The tasks ahead are daunting, but “rag walba waa ku raqdeed.”
The new administration’s plan should be based on achievements rather than aspirations.
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President
@HassanSMohamud
categorically and emphatically defends the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, and no less should be expected from the President.
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This newspaper used to be published in Mogadishu is now available in US Library of Congress.
As a student in London in 1961, Osman Badawi wrote a letter to the editor about a movie denigrating Somalia.
He is still speaking truth to power, testament to his courage and integrity.
Prez HSM & the cabinet talked separstrly about the fighting in Lascanod between the occupier, Isaak clan (aka Somaliland) & the occupied SSC clans. In a nutshell, the problem is about 2 overlapping issues. First, is the unilateral secession of the Isaak clan from Somalia.
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1. Last Friday, June 2nd, 2023, Islamic Relief Canada and the Ottawa community raised $1,000,000 (one million) for the war victims of Lasanod. Maansha Allah!
2. Other communities should emulate this and help people of Lasanod.
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I spoke to my uncle in Lasanod who told me that Somaliland militia attacked the city of
#Laascaanood
.
The traditional leadership were scheduled to release the communique of the peace conference today.
@US2SOMALIA
,
@batten_von
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1. 1973 Mogadishu at a photo studio near Dabka off Maka Al-Mukarama.
Back, L-R: Moe, Hodan, Fathia & Sahra.
Front, L-R: Me, Dad, & Odey
2. 1996 in Wash, DC.
L-R: Odey, Me, Sahra, Dad, Horow (not born in 1973), Moe
3. Hodan and Fathia aren’t in ‘96 pic. Dad passed away Feb 2021
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1. Somaliland (SL) is calling for a ceasefire, yet earlier, it accused SSC people "terrorists."
2. Before that, SL were calling traditional leaders warmongers.
3. Before that, they said SL knew who was behind the extrajudicial killings.
4. Does anyone believe them?
Leave SSC
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1. Two agendas fiercely drive Ethiopia's political strategies in the Horn of Africa, and the recent MOU goes well beyond mere strategic considerations of a port and a naval base:
a. Keep Eritrea weak and isolated
b. Maintain the status quo in post-civil war Somalia
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1. In May 1960, Ethiopia was deeply unhappy about the unification of Somali territories dismembered by the colonial encroachment.
2. It made its disapproval of the union known to the British government and even tried to convince the Soviet Union to use its veto power to block
On the 26th of June 1960, British Somaliland was formally granted independence by the UK & received recognition as the State of Somaliland. Five days later, on 1st of July 1960, the State of Somaliland voluntarily united with the former Italian Somalia to form the Somali
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Time for Federal Govt. of Somalia to Genuinely Stand for Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity of Somalia
The FGS can no longer appease the breakaway region and needs bold and calculated steps to deal with Somaliland’s dismemberment of Somalia.
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Taleh, Somalia in 1900s and 2023, always vigilant at the lookout post and indomitable in UNITY.
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1. What is the war strategy of Somaliland (SL) administration in
#Laasaanood
?
There is no strategy.
Early on, during the uprising of the LA residents, SL tried the divide-and-rule strategy by attempting to buy favors from certain sections of the SSC population.
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1. 1899-1921, Britain killed 200,000 male pop of SL in the Dervish wars.
2. 1955, it handed the Hawd and reserved area to Ethiopia, despite protection treaties with Somali clans.
3. 1963, it ceded NFD to Kenya despite pop voting to join Somalia.
4. A Somali waving its flag?
In the same week Somalis are remembering the 102nd anniversary of the British bombings of The Dervish Capital in Taleh, Sool🇸🇴, Hargeysa separatist regime has ordered their people including kids to wave the British flag very high while disgracefully holding pics of a British Mp.
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Boost for Kenya as miraa exports to Somalia more than double.
50 tones/day = 50,000 kg/day
50,000 kg/day X $23/kg = $1,150,000/day
$1,150,000/day X 365 days =
$419,750,000/year
Close to a half billion & Somalia is appealing for donations for droughts
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#Laascanood
goes into the 5th day of being shelled by the Somaliland militia, where water is cut off, hospitals, mosques, and homes deliberately shelled.
Every shell hardens people's resolve and will never return to the extrajudicial killings and assassinations by Somaliland.
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1. The death toll of the ongoing attacks in
#Laascaanood
has surpassed 101 fatalities, including women and children, while the injured are over 500 people.
2. Some of the seriously injured have been medically evacuated to Garowe and Mogadishu, rest are being treated in LA.
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Dr. Markus’s empirical research which includes books, articles, and numerous interviews adds valuable insights to understanding the history of the conflict in Somalia.
He equally speaks truth to secessionist and unionist.
No amount of mud slinging can tarnish his reputation.
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1. A Federal member state of Somalia, such as Somaliland, which FGS has been spoon feeding, allowed it to have Special Arrangement to sign multilateral and bilateral agreements using the name of Somalia, then goes around and signs an MOU with Ethiopia.
2. There is something
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Somali Diaspora throughout the US, consisting of over several Somali and Somali American organizations will be holding peaceful demonstration to rally Somali communities everywhere to stand up for the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia.
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1. The Somaliland Administration spends millions of dollars on lobbying and when they are confronted by Somalis who are against their secessionist ideology, they cry foul.
2. We are standing not only for the people of Awdal and SSC, but for thousands who fought against division
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1. Hotel Hamdi, Lasanod, Sol
#Somalia
during
#Somaliland
bombardment from February to September of 2023.
2. Hotel Hamdi in December 2023, renovated and I was one of the first guests to stay thanks to the hard work of the owners and indomitable people of Lasanod.
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1. For over 6 days, Somaliland militia has been besieging the city of
#Laascaanood
and its “ceasefire” was followed with the most intense and indiscriminate shelling.
Here is their promise of “ceasefire.”
It’s the most cowardly act that
@TheVillaSomalia
is silent on this.
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A team of researchers has discovered at least two new minerals that have never before been seen on Earth in a 15 tonne meteorite found in Somalia — the ninth largest meteorite ever found.
Somalia is an enigma, where a new mineral is being discovered.
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1. The Somaliland Administration is fully engaged in a propaganda and misinformation campaign to mislead the concerned international community and turn away their attention and focus on the atrocities and mass displacement in Laas-Anod
#Laascaanood
.
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Greeting from peaceful and indomitable city of Lasanod, Sol, Somalia.
May Allah bless Somalia, from Raskiamboni to Lawyoado and deliver it out of perpetual conflicts.
Videos by members of
@UnitedSomalia_
and the successful trips of Great Diaspora Return of 2023.
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🧵 on the Triggers for the Completion Point (CP) of Debt Relief for Somalia mirrors some of the steps President HSM has taken so far.
As the recent FGC report noted, FGS is making a good progress of debt relief and reaching the CP in the 1H 2023.
Here are the 9 HIPC triggers:
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1. Is Somalia ready to be member the East African Community (EAC)? I will examine the pros and cons and multitude of questions that should be pondered are, among many.
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Washington DC USA Protest to support people of
#Laascaanood
and oppose Somaliland’s indiscriminate killing,, shelling and depopulation of the city of Lasanod.
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1.
#Laascaanood
into the 8th day of siege by Somaliland militia, with massive displacement from the city and destruction of civilian facilities, including indiscriminate shelling of hospitals, destruction of property, electricity, schools, mosques, markets, and water points
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Why Somalia hasn’t been able to resurrect itself for over 30 years from the he ashes of death, destruction and despair?
The hypocrisy of the appointment of special envoy is an example.
The conflict is secessionist—SL vs. SSC.
Ninkay adhi kala quustaan ayay geela u dirsidaan.
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LasAnod, Sool, Somalia— Traditional Leaders Press Release TL/PR2/140223
To: UNOCHA
Cc: To All UN agencies and International NGOs
Somaliland is as an occupying force with no legitimacy as an authority in our region. Furthermore, it cannot receive any humanitarian aid or medical:
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1. From Kalshaale, Hagoogane, Maygagle, Sooljoogto, Shangalle, Bali-Docol, Buuhoodle to Lasanod, SSC are being massacred by Somaliland for saying no to secession.
2. The evidence:
@TheVillaSomalia
@HassanSMohamud
@HamzaAbdiBarre
@SomaliPM
@UKinSomalia
@US2SOMALIA
@EUCAPSOM
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1. Hambalyo Maamulka SSC-Khaatumo.
2. Muddo xileedka Maamulku waa labo sanno oo ka bilaabmayaa maalinta la dhaariyo.
3. Maamulku wuxuu leeyahay:
—Golaha Wakiillada (representatives)
—Golaha Fulinta (executive)
—Golaha Maxakamadaha (judiciary)
Guulaysta!
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1. Ambassador Jemal of Ethiopia has been recently tweeting propaganda where he erroneously and knowingly said Ethiopia was a champion of Somali independence and African countries. Evidence to the contrary of his claim was presented and he had no rejoinder.
2. Question: who was
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RIP Mohamoud Ali Hersi Artan Boss (Afgab) and send condolences to all Artan Boss and Afgarshe families.
His grandfather, Afgarshe who was a Dervish commander, was killed at Medishe, Sanag in January 19, 1920 by British colonial bombing the Dervish fort.
@GaraadAfqarshe
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Compliance Questions:
1. Are Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) and Extractive Industries Income Tax (EIIT) Bill harmonized?
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1. SSC-Khatumo administration deserves a huge round of applause for their unwavering determination in achieving a regional administration that truly reflects the needs of their people and provides them with necessary services, for which they paid a heavy price.
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1. History is replete with abundant evidence that Ethiopia was against Somali independence.
2. Ethiopia made its disapproval of the union of Somali territories known to the British government and even tried to convince the Soviet Union to use its veto power to block Somalia's
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1. Ethiopia's grand strategy is to maintain
#Somalia
as a weak, decentralized client state, and it is determined to pursue this Machiavellian strategy to the fullest extent, with the ultimate goal of preventing the emergence of a strong government in Somalia that could
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Edna has dedicated herself as advocate to seek recognition for her one-clan ruling enclave with evangelical zeal & uncompromising stand which has caused death, destruction and displacement in Somalia and toll on civilians in Lasanod as
@amnesty
reported
BREAKING:
@EdnaAdan
, a nurse-midwife and healthcare advocate who has worked courageously to change cultural, religious, and medical norms surrounding women’s health in East Africa, was announced today as the winner of the 2023
#TempletonPrize
.
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1. The residents of Lasanod, Sol, Somalia celebrate the arrival of a large delegation of Somali MPs and FGS ministers.
2. This is a cause for joy after 8 months of conflict and violence. It is a positive sign for all Somalis, and the FGS should consider SSC-Khatumo as a partner.
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After months of bombardments, Lasanod shows its resilience and Allah (SWT) blessed it with rain and picturesque views.
May Allah (SWT) bestow everlasting peace and prosperity to Lasanod and deliver the lands of Somalia out of perpetual misery and eternal peace and prosperity!
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1. Somalia’s debt stock of $5.4b:
Paris Club: 58%
Other Bilateral: 13%
WB: 10%
IMF: 6%
AfDB: 3%
Arab Monetary Fund: 5%
Other Multilateral: 5%
2. In 2020, Arrears to WB, IMF & AfDB cleared with forgivable bridge loans.
3. After the CP later 2023, debt will be $0.557 billion.
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1. The secessionist admin of Somaliland amassed its militia around Lasanod, Sol, and is planning a full-scale war based on the spurious claim that SL is a republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991.
SL is about to face the reality & apparent delusion that SSC won’t be cowed.
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As we celebrate the arrival of the FGS delegation in Lasanod, Sol, Somalia, let us remember the 541 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice who died during the last 9 months and are no longer with us. Plus, the 2,500 were wounded, maimed, and forever crippled. Thank you all
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Somali kids in Jubaland 1910 with interesting caption.
Brit Colonials were so scared of the Dervish movement they are predicting these kids as future dervishes.
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Washington DC USA Protest to support people of
#Laascaanood
and oppose Somaliland’s indiscriminate killing,, shelling and depopulation of the city.
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The flag of Somalia was first hoisted on October 12, 1954 in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Happy Somali Flag Day.
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1. Somalia’s Membership To East African Community (EAC): Gradual Approach Is Best After Institutional Reforms – Analysis –
2. Is Somalia ready to join the East African Community (EAC)? Would Somalia's political, economic, and social fragility put i...
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1. The Somaliland (SL) Administration's scorched earth tactics in
#Laascaanood
has no bounds.
Early on the attack, the SL militia severed the water pipes supplying the city, and the city was without water, using house wells or water from Kalabaydh.
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“Siyaasaddu waa labo, midda Soomaaliyeed, sideeduba waa nuxuus.”
Abwaan Jaamac Kediye
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Bender Salaama (Jiroole), Lower Juba, Jubaland which is 50km south of Kismayo.
Xoollo ha dhaqdo.
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1. Somaliland’s crimes in Kalshale, Dila, Hudun, and many other cities makes it no oasis of peace and prosperity.
2. 100’s of orphans whose fathers were massacred are content to defend their cities even if Somali government in Xamar could give hoot.
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1. Without a doubt, Awdal is the embodiment of the true Somali spirit and authenticity. It is well-known that the term "Somali" was first mentioned during the 13th-century Muslim State of Ifat under the leadership of the highly charismatic leader, Sa'd-Din. Ifat was followed by
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Garad Mukhtar Garad Ali Burale
@GaraadMukhtaar
arrives at Lasanod, the indomitable city of Sol.
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Taleh, Sool, Somalia 1900s and 2023. Indomitable!
Give us liberty or give us death!
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For many years, Somaliland’s destabilizing effect on Somalia has been warned. With hundreds killed, thousands wounded and displaced in SSC regions, now this rogue administration is using the gestapo tactics in Borama, Awdal.
Those who aided and abetted have blood on their hands.
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1. Who brings about change? Young people bring about change.
2. It was true in the Baltic Way in 1989 and it’s true in 2023 in SSC regions of Somalia.
3. Young people of Somalia should embrace the blue revolution and tell the oldies time to shape or ship out!
#BlueRevolution
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1. These charts show the death and wounded in
#Laascaanood
where the Somaliland militia has been shelling for 12 days.
As of Feb 17, the majority of the wounded were triaged in Manhal Hospital (252), followed by Lasanod Hospital (152), mainly occurring early in the fighting.
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With no repercussions from previous warnings, is it any surprise that Bihi “…did not commit to a withdrawal of Somaliland forces centered around Laascaanood,” thus plans to continue the scorched earth campaign against Lasanod?
War crimes against civilians in Lasanod must 🛑.
Joint statement by a group of 15 International Partners including the EU on the situation in
#Laascaanood
and
#Somaliland
elections following a joint call with H.E. the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, on 15 April 2023.
See link 👇
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1. On February 7, 2023,
#Somaliland
military leaders ordered its forces to unleash indiscriminate shelling on the City of Lasanod, the administrative capital of the Sool region in northern
#Somalia
.
2. Laying siege to the city from three different directions,
#Somaliland
forces
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Good summary
@YassSomali
.
Somaliland forces have engaged in war crimes in Lasanod, Somalia for the past six months where they killed 572, wounded 2,500+, displaced 300k civilians and destroyed all civilians facilities. No amount of paid propaganda will whitewash SL’s war crimes.
Today, the secessionists Somaliland lobbyist
@DrJPPham
will testify in front of
@HomelandGOP
@HomelandDems
subcommittee on Counterterrorism to examine terrorism threats in Africa. Dr Pham is a hired gun who was shamelessly advocating for the war criminal
@musebiihi
while his
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