Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
A new somaliland`s warlord who pose a threat to the unity of somaliland
Waxan akhristay maqaal ku qornaa Jamhuuriya maalintii Sabtidii ee October 25keedi. Maqalka cinwaankiisu wuxuu ahaa: Sheekh Aadan-Siiro oo ka Digay Qorshe Lagu Luminayo Taariikhda Xasuuqii iyo Halgankii Dib-u-xorraynt Somaliland. Wuxuu kaga hadlay xasuuqii iyo taariikhdii halgankii oo la tirtirayo iyo in ay dowlada iyo xisbiyado ka dambeeyaan tirtirkaas.
Khudbadaasi waxay ahayd mid aaan la yaabay oo dadka wax garadka ah ee meel dheer wax arka cabsi gelinaysa. Shaydaanku wuu wajiyo badan yahay, wuu mu’aamaraad badanyahay, wuu qaab badan yahay. Diinta Islaamku waxay xaaraantinimaysay isku dirka, xamaasad abuurka, kacdoon abuurka, iyo iska horkeenkaba. Masaajidada waxa ka xaaraan ah khudbadaha Sheikh Siiro ka jeediyey masaajidka Xawaadleh. Halku qabisga Halgankii loo soo maray xurayntii Somaaliland iyo wixii dad iyo duunyaba soo gaadhay iyo in ay jiraan dad taariikhdii halgankaas dabuulayaa ama baabi’inaaya waa wax ka fog xaqiiqda ka jirta Somaliland.
Dadka Somaaliland khaas ahaan dadka degen Hargeiysa way ogyihiin in taariikhdaasi nooshay noolaana doonto. Shiekhu moo ilaaway in ay ahayd bishan October 17keedi dabaaldegii Xuska dadkii ku dintay halganka u ku tilmamay in taariikhdiisii la aasay. Dowlad, xisbiyo, iyo shicibkuba way isku soo bexeen si weyna waa loo xusay.
Somaalildu waxay ku mahmaahdaa TIMIR LAFBAA KU JIRTA. Waxan isweydiinayaa waxa Sheikhu uu ka dan lahaa Khudbada iyo dadka u ujeedinaayay. Waxaan u malaynayaa in dadka u la hadlaayaa ayna ku noolayn Somaaliland. Ujeedada khodbadaasi waa mid la malayn karo, Hase-ahaate, waxan u daynayaa dadwaynaha in ay furfuraan khudbadaas Sheikhu ka jeediyey masaajidka Ilaahay ka xaraantimeeyey khudbadaha naxliga iyo xumaanta wata. Waxa la yidhi NIN TUUR LEHI ISAGA AYAA YAQAANA SIDUU U SEEXDO. Shaydaanku ma garan waayo xeeladaha u dadka ku haleeya ee u ku seejiyo dariiqa toosan. Khudbado tan ka horeeyey oo Sheikhu soo jeediyey markii ay kululayd arinta Ceelbardaale ayaa iguna mudan in dadku akhristaan. Khudbadhaas oo Shiekhu ku taageerayay reer xareed.
Waxa Sheikhaba bara dhaafiyey masuuliinta Jamhuuriya ee soo qoraysa maqaladan xambaarsan xumaanta, kacdoonka, iyo isku dirka. Uma arkaann xumaan haddii khudbadaasi siyaasadaysantahay. Waxan u arkaa xumaan iyo qas abuurkii Jamhuuriya ku caana maashey oo ay qiil u hashay.
Dadweynaha reer Somaliland ha iska shaandheenyaan ariman oo kale iyo xumaanta Jamhuuriya ka dhex horisu ummada.
By Mohamed Mousa
Sunday, October 25, 2009
MOBILE USE IS LINKED TO BRAIN TUMOURS
MOBILE USE IS LINKED TO BRAIN TUMOURS
Heavy mobile use is linked to brain tumours
Saturday October 24,2009
By Daily Express reporter
LONG-term mobile phone users could face a higher risk of developing cancer in later life, according to a decade-long study.
The report, to be published later this year, has reportedly found that heavy mobile use is linked to brain tumours.
The survey of 12,800 people in 13 countries has been overseen by the World Health Organisation.
Preliminary results of the inquiry, which is looking at whether mobile phone exposure is linked to three types of brain tumour and a tumour of the salivary gland, have been sent to a scientific journal.
The findings are expected to put pressure on the British Government – which has insisted that mobile phones are safe – to issue stronger warnings to users.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Why Israel Hates Obama by Richard Wolffe
Is Obama surrounded by self-hating Jews? That was one of the most ridiculous—and yet perversely telling—stories to emerge from the last several weeks of Israeli media coverage.
Not because the president is surrounded by Jewish aides who want to sabotage their own identity. Far from it. David Axelrod openly reveres the old Jewish deli in Chicago known as Manny’s. He has a sign in his West Wing office saying Barack Obama in Hebrew script. And Rahm Emanuel could no more hate his Jewish and Israeli ties than he could the vocabulary of the Anglo-Saxons.
It’s hard to be a mediator when one side feels you are overwhelmingly one-sided, especially when that side happens to be your strongest ally in the region.
On those terms, Axelrod and Emanuel are self-hating self-haters.
Still, one of the leading Israeli newspapers, Ha’aretz, reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanhu was so paranoid that he described both Axelrod and Emanuel as “self-hating Jews.” The White House says that the Israeli government denied the story and dismisses the idea, with plenty of reason.
But what lies underneath the erroneous report is something deeper in Israeli-U.S. ties; something that complicates the vastly complex Israeli-Palestinian talks under U.S. supervision.
• Benjamin Sarlin: Facebook’s Israel ProblemIt’s a matter of trust. And the Israelis don’t have it when it comes to President Obama. In the most recent Jerusalem Post poll, the number of Israelis who see Obama as pro-Israeli is just 4 percent. That’s not a typo; it was down two points since June. Fully 51 per cent say Obama is more pro-Palestinian than pro-Israeli.
In May, before the Cairo speech and before the first White House meeting between Obama and Netanyahu, the pro-Israeli number was as high as 31 percent. Not that high, but also not disastrously bad. Unless you compare Obama to Bush, who had an 88 percent pro-Israeli rating.
All of which makes George Mitchell’s task that much harder this week and for the next several years. Because it’s hard to be a mediator when one side feels you are overwhelmingly one-sided, especially when that side happens to be your strongest ally in the region.
International community fails Somalia
Saturday, 24 October 2009 01:59 Added by PT Editor Rawa'a Habeeb
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Africa, October 24, 2009, (Pal Telegraph)-The international community is failing over 1.5 million internally displaced persons in Somalia at a time when the humanitarian crisis is deepening, Walter Kaelin, the Representative of the UN Secretary General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, said at the end of his mission to Somalia in Nairobi, Kenya.
Many of the Somali IDPs interviewed during the mission had fled the climate of violence and impunity in Central and South Somalia, including Mogadishu.
"I am shocked by the degree of violence facing the civilian population in Central and South Somalia. Serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, in particular indiscriminate attacks and shelling of areas populated or frequented by civilians, are being perpetrated by all parties to the conflict with total impunity.", the Representative said.
He added "Such acts are a major cause of displacement and may amount to war crimes and other crimes under international law."
He also noted that many women and girls have fled after being raped. He urges all parties to the conflict - whether state actors, anti-government groups or militias - to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. International troops should take all measures to ensure that their operations do not affect the civilian population.
Those fleeing, whether from general insecurity or drought are forced to seek refuge in makeshift camps that are often inaccessible to humanitarian agencies for security reasons or because access is denied by those controlling the area. "The lack of humanitarian access to those most in need, dangers for humanitarian workers, such as abductions, as well as a sharp decline in donor contributions exacerbate this long-standing humanitarian crisis and risk bringing it to a hitherto unknown level", the Representative highlighted.
He noted the risk of aid being diverted, but called on donors not to reduce humanitarian aid: "This would not only mean punishing the most vulnerable among already destitute communities but also playing into the hands of radical elements who could easily exploit the situation." He insisted that all actors must grant humanitarian access, ensure the safety of humanitarian workers and not impede the already limited delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid.
All Somalis have the right to seek safety away from their own communities, including in "Puntland" and "Somaliland". They also have the right to seek asylum in another country. The displaced retain all their rights and freedoms. "They must not be sent back to areas they have fled and where their lives and safety would be at risk", the Representative recalled.
Those who are able to move to safer areas remain highly vulnerable, particularly if they lost the protection of their clan, and are exposed to heightened risks of suffering human rights violations. These include forced evictions, child labour and sexual and gender-based violence.
In many settlements, most of the IDPs are women who are on their own or with their children, Kaelin noted: "The levels of rape and even gang rapes of displaced girls and women, affected communities told me about, are unacceptably high. I am also concerned about the lack of appropriate responses by local authorities and the international community to this problem", Kaelin highlighted referring to the inadequate provision of legal counselling and access to justice, lack of medical and psychosocial care and rehabilitation support for victims. He also noted the lack of specific support to persons with disabilities and traumas.
"I am also deeply concerned about the unacceptable living conditions in some of the IDP settlements I have visited, including lack of proper shelter, food and drinking water, severe malnutrition of children, very poor sanitation , lack of education and health facilities and severe overcrowding", the Representative stressed. "Torrential "El Niño" rains are expected to further aggravate an already dramatic situation", Kaelin said and called on donors to be prepared.
Though he was not able to visit South and Central Somalia, he received testimonies regarding violence and the appalling living conditions in the Afgooye corridor, an area close to Mogadishu with the highest density of IDPs worldwide.
"Existing humanitarian aid is pitifully insufficient compared to the needs of the displaced who often face severe protection risks and marginalisation," the Representative said. "Vulnerabilities are heightened by the fact that many IDPs have been displaced more than once", he added.
Burden
The Representative recognized that the high number of internally displaced persons poses a burden on host communities and puts enormous strain on the limited existing basic services and resources. He acknowledged existing support being provided by authorities and host communities in Somaliland and Puntland and urged authorities, humanitarian and development organizations to strengthen efforts to ensure adequate protection and assistance for all internally displaced persons regardless of where they come from.
"All must work together to strengthen reception capacities for new arrivals as much as possible and to enhance and expand basic services for all the communities affected by displacement - both the IDPs and the host communities - in order to avoid and mitigate inter-communal and inter-clan tensions and violence."
The professor especially noted the need for a stronger engagement of the international community in Somalia.
It is essential to find ways to improve humanitarian access and the security of humanitarian workers. To the extent possible, humanitarian agencies must shift their operations from Nairobi to Puntland, Somaliland and other areas from where the affected regions can be serviced. They must be given the staff and resources necessary to effectively work in such a difficult and dangerous environment, and should receive respective support by donors.
Furthermore, robust investment is needed in education and livelihoods. In this regard, humanitarian and development actors must act hand in hand. This will help the uprooted people, some of whom have been displaced for more than 15 years, to better cope with everyday life and become self-reliant again.
Robust development activities, including upgrading of shelters, investment into educational and job opportunities for the youth, and strengthening basic services, are needed to transform humanitarian action into sustainable livelihoods.
"I remain convinced that the situation in Somalia is not hopeless. There are areas that are stable enough to begin reconstructing from there. Concerted and prompt efforts from the authorities, the humanitarian, development and human rights organizations and the international community can bring about urgently needed change and help prevent a further deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation", the Representative concluded.
During his mission to Somalia from 14-21 October, the Representative consulted with the Transitional Federal Government and the administrations of Somaliland and Puntland. He also met United Nations agencies and other humanitarian organizations and with civil society representatives.
He visited Dadaab Camp in Kenya, where he met new arrivals from South and Central Somalia, as well as IDP camps and settlements in Galkayo, Bossasso and Hargeisa in Somaliland and Puntland where he met with the displaced
Africanews
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Africa, October 24, 2009, (Pal Telegraph)-The international community is failing over 1.5 million internally displaced persons in Somalia at a time when the humanitarian crisis is deepening, Walter Kaelin, the Representative of the UN Secretary General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, said at the end of his mission to Somalia in Nairobi, Kenya.
Many of the Somali IDPs interviewed during the mission had fled the climate of violence and impunity in Central and South Somalia, including Mogadishu."I am shocked by the degree of violence facing the civilian population in Central and South Somalia. Serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, in particular indiscriminate attacks and shelling of areas populated or frequented by civilians, are being perpetrated by all parties to the conflict with total impunity.", the Representative said.
He added "Such acts are a major cause of displacement and may amount to war crimes and other crimes under international law."
He also noted that many women and girls have fled after being raped. He urges all parties to the conflict - whether state actors, anti-government groups or militias - to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. International troops should take all measures to ensure that their operations do not affect the civilian population.
Those fleeing, whether from general insecurity or drought are forced to seek refuge in makeshift camps that are often inaccessible to humanitarian agencies for security reasons or because access is denied by those controlling the area. "The lack of humanitarian access to those most in need, dangers for humanitarian workers, such as abductions, as well as a sharp decline in donor contributions exacerbate this long-standing humanitarian crisis and risk bringing it to a hitherto unknown level", the Representative highlighted.
He noted the risk of aid being diverted, but called on donors not to reduce humanitarian aid: "This would not only mean punishing the most vulnerable among already destitute communities but also playing into the hands of radical elements who could easily exploit the situation." He insisted that all actors must grant humanitarian access, ensure the safety of humanitarian workers and not impede the already limited delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid.
All Somalis have the right to seek safety away from their own communities, including in "Puntland" and "Somaliland". They also have the right to seek asylum in another country. The displaced retain all their rights and freedoms. "They must not be sent back to areas they have fled and where their lives and safety would be at risk", the Representative recalled.
Those who are able to move to safer areas remain highly vulnerable, particularly if they lost the protection of their clan, and are exposed to heightened risks of suffering human rights violations. These include forced evictions, child labour and sexual and gender-based violence.
In many settlements, most of the IDPs are women who are on their own or with their children, Kaelin noted: "The levels of rape and even gang rapes of displaced girls and women, affected communities told me about, are unacceptably high. I am also concerned about the lack of appropriate responses by local authorities and the international community to this problem", Kaelin highlighted referring to the inadequate provision of legal counselling and access to justice, lack of medical and psychosocial care and rehabilitation support for victims. He also noted the lack of specific support to persons with disabilities and traumas.
"I am also deeply concerned about the unacceptable living conditions in some of the IDP settlements I have visited, including lack of proper shelter, food and drinking water, severe malnutrition of children, very poor sanitation , lack of education and health facilities and severe overcrowding", the Representative stressed. "Torrential "El Niño" rains are expected to further aggravate an already dramatic situation", Kaelin said and called on donors to be prepared.
Though he was not able to visit South and Central Somalia, he received testimonies regarding violence and the appalling living conditions in the Afgooye corridor, an area close to Mogadishu with the highest density of IDPs worldwide.
"Existing humanitarian aid is pitifully insufficient compared to the needs of the displaced who often face severe protection risks and marginalisation," the Representative said. "Vulnerabilities are heightened by the fact that many IDPs have been displaced more than once", he added.
Burden
The Representative recognized that the high number of internally displaced persons poses a burden on host communities and puts enormous strain on the limited existing basic services and resources. He acknowledged existing support being provided by authorities and host communities in Somaliland and Puntland and urged authorities, humanitarian and development organizations to strengthen efforts to ensure adequate protection and assistance for all internally displaced persons regardless of where they come from.
"All must work together to strengthen reception capacities for new arrivals as much as possible and to enhance and expand basic services for all the communities affected by displacement - both the IDPs and the host communities - in order to avoid and mitigate inter-communal and inter-clan tensions and violence."
The professor especially noted the need for a stronger engagement of the international community in Somalia.
It is essential to find ways to improve humanitarian access and the security of humanitarian workers. To the extent possible, humanitarian agencies must shift their operations from Nairobi to Puntland, Somaliland and other areas from where the affected regions can be serviced. They must be given the staff and resources necessary to effectively work in such a difficult and dangerous environment, and should receive respective support by donors.
Furthermore, robust investment is needed in education and livelihoods. In this regard, humanitarian and development actors must act hand in hand. This will help the uprooted people, some of whom have been displaced for more than 15 years, to better cope with everyday life and become self-reliant again.
Robust development activities, including upgrading of shelters, investment into educational and job opportunities for the youth, and strengthening basic services, are needed to transform humanitarian action into sustainable livelihoods.
"I remain convinced that the situation in Somalia is not hopeless. There are areas that are stable enough to begin reconstructing from there. Concerted and prompt efforts from the authorities, the humanitarian, development and human rights organizations and the international community can bring about urgently needed change and help prevent a further deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation", the Representative concluded.
During his mission to Somalia from 14-21 October, the Representative consulted with the Transitional Federal Government and the administrations of Somaliland and Puntland. He also met United Nations agencies and other humanitarian organizations and with civil society representatives.
He visited Dadaab Camp in Kenya, where he met new arrivals from South and Central Somalia, as well as IDP camps and settlements in Galkayo, Bossasso and Hargeisa in Somaliland and Puntland where he met with the displaced
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Friday, October 23, 2009
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