4th Edition Of the Independent Post weekly News-paper Published by Sister Publication of HUBAAL Somali Language Post
Government to evict Over 300 Poor Families from Masalaha area
Hargeisa (HMN) – Government has
planned to take more 300 families out of Masalaha area which is near Egal International Airport and the poor families accused the minister of Aviation and Air Transport of involving in this operation.
People who gathered near that area angered by this eviction decision told Hubaal Media Network that government led by Silanyo planned a serious operation of evicting more than 300 poor families from Masalah Area – which is very close to Egal International Airport. Residents added that government sent dozens of police forces alongside caterpillars to destroy the buildings of that area which that poor people claimed to have been living in that area more than 40 years.
“These people have been residing in the Masalaha area more than 40 years. Government planned to evict these poor people who are more than 300 families and make them homeless by providing them no other alternatives.” Said Farud, one of the Masalaha residents,
Residents have strongly accused minister of aviation and air transport Mr. Mohamoud Hashi Abdi to be behind these forceful operations which the government has planned to take these poor people out of Masalaha area.“These poor people have what so ever requisite conditions needed including cadastral and registration deeds and nobody can evict them forcefully. We are ready to sacrifice our lives instead of accepting injustice.” Said One of the Masalaha residents
Minster of Religious Affairs warns Anti-Islam Video Protests in the Country
BBC – The European Union has
demonstrated satisfaction with the current anti-piracy activities carried out by the country and plans on increasing its support for several projects in Somaliland.
The European Union is satisfied with the anti-piracy activities of Somaliland. The EU special representative to Somaliland and Somalia Ambassador Michele Cervone D’urso informed of the satisfaction during a press conference at the presidency in Hargeisa.
According to the EU envoy who held a meeting with the president prior to the press conference said that the EU would enhance its support to the country’s maritime security activities especially as pertains to support for the coast guard and national navy. Ambassador D’urso who is in his first visit to the country further revealed that he is in Hargeisa to emphasize the EU’s Commitment to local stability and security as well as underscore that Somaliland is a key development partner of the EU.
The envoy who replaces his predecessor Amb Alex Rondos, said that the EU is pleased with the ongoing democratization process and thus committed to continued direct support especially for the forthcoming local council elections slated for late November of this year.
Amb Michele Cervone D’urso also informed that as part of its continued commitment to the development of various sectors the EU that is the largest direct donor to Somaliland will increase its annual fund whose total for 2012 is Euros 68 million.
Apart from the promised support to counter piracy activities other projects to receive EU support include Democratization process, Infrastructure, Social sector, food security, livestock and Rehabilitation of the Hargeisa Hospital. At the same time at the EU said that it is finalizing studies for the Berbera corridor and projected works will commence soon
Prior to his meeting with president Silanyo, the envoy held discussions with civil society organizations that receiving funding from the EU where agreement based on the need for concerted efforts to give women a greater voice in society were made as well as How the state can be more responsive at local level
The minister of foreign affairs Dr Mohamed Abdilahi Omar who flanked the EU Envoy during the press conference informed that the president H.E Ahmed Mahmoud Silanyo held very fruitful discussions with Ambassador Michele Cervone D’urso with the two sides in accord as pertains enhanced partnership at all fronts.
The foreign minister informed that the meeting, which dwelt on several areas that require attention discussed in more specifics
• The resumption of talks between Somaliland and the successor to the Somali Transitional Federal Government
• The democratization process in the country, as well as the EU’s Support to forthcoming local council elections
• Maritime security and support to counter-piracy activities as well as pirates exchange program.
The EU’s engagement in the Horn of Africa is defined by the region’s geo-strategic importance, the longstanding EU engagement with countries of the region, the EU’s desire to help lift the people from poverty into self-sustaining economic growth, and the need for the EU to protect its own citizens from security threats. Piracy in the Indian Ocean has been a growing threat to international shipping, security and development from the middle of the last decade. In response to the rising levels of piracy in the Western Indian Ocean, the EU formed the European Union Naval Force and began Operation ATALANTA in December 2008.
Until recently, disruption took place exclusively at sea but as an extension of the successful disruptive actions previously undertaken at sea, EU NAVFOR demonstrated the ability and willingness to take focused, precise and proportionate disruptive action against pirate equipment ashore. EU Naval Force will disrupt Pirate Logistic Dumps when the conditions necessitate us to do it and all conditions are met to ensure that innocent coastal communities are not affected.
Piracy is a symptom of a wider malaise, reflecting Somalia’s recent traumatic history, the fragmentary state of its government and the largely lawless nature of much of the country. These fundamental problems, together with a lack of alternative means of employment, make piracy an appealing option. Only by addressing these root causes will the problem of piracy be overcome, and thus the use of EUNAVFOR to counter acts of piracy is simply one line of activity in a comprehensive approach that the EU has adopted which will address each of the challenges that face Somalia.
Therefore, all activity conducted by EUNAVFOR is an integral part of the Comprehensive Approach and the wide spread of support that the EU undertakes throughout Somalia and the wider region.
Apart from EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta, EUTM and EUCAP NESTOR, other EU-funded projects exist in relation to maritime security. The Critical Maritime Routes Programme under the Instrument for Stability, in place since 2009, has been at the forefront of addressing the maritime capacity building needs in the Western Indian Ocean region, focusing on training and information sharing. The envisaged Indian Ocean Regional Strategy and Action Plan against Piracy and for Promoting Maritime Security (‘Regional Strategy’) will also contribute strongly to ongoing EU efforts.
Further European Union (EU) Assistance to Somaliland and somalia (not exhaustive):
In addition, the EU offers substantial financial and technical support to the African Union’s military mission to Somalia (AMISOM). Since 2007 and until July 2012, the EU has contributed €325 million to AMISOM for mission allowances, medical care, accommodation, fuel, and communication equipment. (Specific to Somalia only)
Development aid from the European Commission (10th EDF 2008-2013 – reviewed)
• €412 million ((€212 million EDF + €175 million after review + €25 million Millenium Development Goals)
Focal Sectors:
• Governance: €60 million + €53 million
• Education: € 55 million + €30 million
• Economic Development: €55 million + €80 million
Humanitarian aid from the European Commission for Somalia (ECHO) since 2005
• €280 million since 2005 for Somalia
House of Parliament meets UDUB Party
Hargeisa (HMN) – Council of
Committee iof House of Representatives and Elders , had a closed door conference with former ruling party UDUB who had recently boycotted the forthcoming local government elections, as the party has strongly condemned Registration and Verification Committee of fraudulent and misleading their registration tasks.
This closed door conference was attended by UDUB Presidential Candidates Mr. Ali Waran Ade and his running mate Ahmed Haji Dahir along with the former Minister of Public Works Saed Sulub Mohamed.
Mr. Waranade briefed the media after the meeting and underscored that they are waiting for the response of leaders of Houses of Representatives and Elders who promised to intervene the injustice incident which finally resulted the boycott made by UDUB Party to run for the upcoming local government elections which will take place in the country in 28th November of this year.
“We were called by the House of parliament council and they have asked how things happened and the main reason that the former ruling party boycotted to run for the upcoming municipal elections. We have let them know the injustice incident that finally made UDUB Party out of running for the upcoming local elections. They have requested from us to let them solve the issue and we are waiting from them and looking forward their pledge.” Waran Ade said,
“Our Party (UDUB) has boycotted the forthcoming local government elections because of injustice made by the Registration Committee. Their acts were illegal, unacceptable and shameful for Somaliland Democracy and the justice system of our country” Waranade added,
The committee didn’t give any reports to the media regarding the meeting with UDUB.
The former ruling party UDUB and NASIYE are among political contenders who boycotted the participation of running for the forthcoming local government elections and they have accused the registration committee of making injustice for the country’s political contenders.
Furthermore; five political organizations and 2 parties, Kulmiye, UCID, WADANI, UMADA, RAYS, DALSAN and Xaqsoor are expected to partake in the upcoming local government elections which will happen November 28, 2012.
EU Committed To Increasing Support For Somaliland
BBC – The European Union has
demonstrated satisfaction with the current anti-piracy activities carried out by the country and plans on increasing its support for several projects in Somaliland.
The European Union is satisfied with the anti-piracy activities of Somaliland. The EU special representative to Somaliland and Somalia Ambassador Michele Cervone D’urso informed of the satisfaction during a press conference at the presidency in Hargeisa.
According to the EU envoy who held a meeting with the president prior to the press conference said that the EU would enhance its support to the country’s maritime security activities especially as pertains to support for the coast guard and national navy. Ambassador D’urso who is in his first visit to the country further revealed that he is in Hargeisa to emphasize the EU’s Commitment to local stability and security as well as underscore that Somaliland is a key development partner of the EU.
The envoy who replaces his predecessor Amb Alex Rondos, said that the EU is pleased with the ongoing democratization process and thus committed to continued direct support especially for the forthcoming local council elections slated for late November of this year.
Amb Michele Cervone D’urso also informed that as part of its continued commitment to the development of various sectors the EU that is the largest direct donor to Somaliland will increase its annual fund whose total for 2012 is Euros 68 million.
Apart from the promised support to counter piracy activities other projects to receive EU support include Democratization process, Infrastructure, Social sector, food security, livestock and Rehabilitation of the Hargeisa Hospital. At the same time at the EU said that it is finalizing studies for the Berbera corridor and projected works will commence soon
Prior to his meeting with president Silanyo, the envoy held discussions with civil society organizations that receiving funding from the EU where agreement based on the need for concerted efforts to give women a greater voice in society were made as well as How the state can be more responsive at local level
The minister of foreign affairs Dr Mohamed Abdilahi Omar who flanked the EU Envoy during the press conference informed that the president H.E Ahmed Mahmoud Silanyo held very fruitful discussions with Ambassador Michele Cervone D’urso with the two sides in accord as pertains enhanced partnership at all fronts.
The foreign minister informed that the meeting, which dwelt on several areas that require attention discussed in more specifics
• The resumption of talks between Somaliland and the successor to the Somali Transitional Federal Government
• The democratization process in the country, as well as the EU’s Support to forthcoming local council elections
• Maritime security and support to counter-piracy activities as well as pirates exchange program.
The EU’s engagement in the Horn of Africa is defined by the region’s geo-strategic importance, the longstanding EU engagement with countries of the region, the EU’s desire to help lift the people from poverty into self-sustaining economic growth, and the need for the EU to protect its own citizens from security threats. Piracy in the Indian Ocean has been a growing threat to international shipping, security and development from the middle of the last decade. In response to the rising levels of piracy in the Western Indian Ocean, the EU formed the European Union Naval Force and began Operation ATALANTA in December 2008.
Until recently, disruption took place exclusively at sea but as an extension of the successful disruptive actions previously undertaken at sea, EU NAVFOR demonstrated the ability and willingness to take focused, precise and proportionate disruptive action against pirate equipment ashore. EU Naval Force will disrupt Pirate Logistic Dumps when the conditions necessitate us to do it and all conditions are met to ensure that innocent coastal communities are not affected.
Piracy is a symptom of a wider malaise, reflecting Somalia’s recent traumatic history, the fragmentary state of its government and the largely lawless nature of much of the country. These fundamental problems, together with a lack of alternative means of employment, make piracy an appealing option. Only by addressing these root causes will the problem of piracy be overcome, and thus the use of EUNAVFOR to counter acts of piracy is simply one line of activity in a comprehensive approach that the EU has adopted which will address each of the challenges that face Somalia.
Therefore, all activity conducted by EUNAVFOR is an integral part of the Comprehensive Approach and the wide spread of support that the EU undertakes throughout Somalia and the wider region.
Apart from EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta, EUTM and EUCAP NESTOR, other EU-funded projects exist in relation to maritime security. The Critical Maritime Routes Programme under the Instrument for Stability, in place since 2009, has been at the forefront of addressing the maritime capacity building needs in the Western Indian Ocean region, focusing on training and information sharing. The envisaged Indian Ocean Regional Strategy and Action Plan against Piracy and for Promoting Maritime Security (‘Regional Strategy’) will also contribute strongly to ongoing EU efforts.
Further European Union (EU) Assistance to Somaliland and somalia (not exhaustive):
In addition, the EU offers substantial financial and technical support to the African Union’s military mission to Somalia (AMISOM). Since 2007 and until July 2012, the EU has contributed €325 million to AMISOM for mission allowances, medical care, accommodation, fuel, and communication equipment. (Specific to Somalia only)
Development aid from the European Commission (10th EDF 2008-2013 – reviewed)
• €412 million ((€212 million EDF + €175 million after review + €25 million Millenium Development Goals)
Focal Sectors:
• Governance: €60 million + €53 million
• Education: € 55 million + €30 million
• Economic Development: €55 million + €80 million
Humanitarian aid from the European Commission for Somalia (ECHO) since 2005
• €280 million since 2005 for Somalia
Education minister lays foundation stone for new schools
Today, the Somali Youth
Leaders Initiative (SYLI) with Somaliland Ministry of Education and Higher Studies launched a five-year program to build and rehabilitate secondary schools in Somaliland. The initiative is funded by USAID and implemented by a consortium led by Mercy Corps, Save the Children, SONYO and CARE International in partnership with Somaliland Ministry of Education and Higher Studies.
The SYLI education program works with 24 schools across all regions of Somaliland and is designed to decongest schools, add separate sanitation facilities for girls and boys, train more teachers, and improve enrollment, especially for girls. The project will assist 10 schools in the first six months. By the end of the program, over 10,000 new pupils are expected to be enrolled in these schools.
The schools and beneficiary communities were identified through participatory process under the leadership of the Somaliland Ministry of Education and Higher Studies. The Honorable Somaliland Ministry for Education and Higher Studies, Mrs. Zamzam Abdi Aden, presided over the ceremonies, laying the foundation for the Mahmoud Ahmed Ali Secondary School in Hargeisa.
The five-year program will also improve the quality and management of secondary education through the training of teachers, head teachers, and community education committees. It will provide teaching materials and technical assistance to the Somaliland Ministry of Education and Higher Studies at both regional and district levels. The SYLI program is also providing skills training for youth, business start-up grants, and opportunities for civic participation among youth. Latest statistics show that there are only 63 public and 37 private secondary schools in Somaliland, with estimated enrollment of 36,000. There are 1,202 secondary school teachers, most of whom are not fully qualified. Most schools operate double shift because of a dearth of classrooms.
SONYO: Foundation Stone Laid Down for New Head Quarter
Hargeisa (HMN) – Minister
of Youth, Sports and Culture Mr. Ali Saed Raygal had put the foundation Stone of the construction of a new SONYO Head Quarter which is 300 Km East from Summer Time Hotel in Kodbur District.
In a special ceremony made for this new construction of SONYO Head Quarter was attended by the ministers of sports and youth, religious of affairs, MP’s intellectuals, and former heads of SONYO, member organizations, members from the civil society groups, International Organizations and other dignitaries.
Minister of Sports, Youth and Culture Mr. Ali Saed Raygal highlighted the importance of this construction for the youth in Somaliland and called for unity among the youth in the country and said, “This building will be great beneficial for Somaliland youth. We need to continue to invest another recreation and multi-purpose centers for the youth. Such constructions will dynamically prevent youth from doing bad behaviors and moving from the country through risk journeys. Such centers will improve the integration of youth from different locations. Youth will also get entertainments and sports opportunity from such centers.”
Ahmed Abdi Wa’ays, SONYO Chairman who spoke at the ceremony highlight in a great length for the importance of this construction and the objectives and the conditions experienced.
He said, “I am here going to show my gratitude and appreciation to the former president Dahir Rayale Kahin who donated this plot of land to the Youth Umbrella, President Silanyo, members of ministers and SONYO Council who have partaken the completion of the construction of this land which will be the most important achievement since this Umbrella established.
Globecomm receives contract worth USD 2.7 M from SOMCABLE
Globecomm Systems Inc.
(NASDAQ: GCOM), a global provider of communications solutions and services, today announced that the Company has been awarded a contract for a new broadband wireless system technology from SOMCABLE Limited (SCL) valued at $2.7 million.
Under the terms set forth in the contract, Globecomm will provide the infrastructure that will allow SOMCABLE to deliver voice, Internet, TV and video communication services to SCL subscribers with the goal of developing a framework of a carrier class communications service provider. This will enable SCL to roll out these services at minimal entry level cost and expand the network as the project permits.
Globecomm will provide SCL with the design and infrastructure to allow SCL to maximize return on investment for this project. The project will ensure that high speed wireless technology is available at the site, which is capable of delivering sufficient scalable bandwidth to residents of Somaliland. Globecomm anticipates the completion of these contracts by the Company’s fiscal year 2013 third quarter ending March 31, 2013.
Paul Knudsen, Vice President of Eastern Atlantic Team for Globecomm, said: “This is an exciting project. The system Globecomm will design and deploy will allow SOMCABLE to offer high speed wireless voice, Internet, TV and Video services to their subscribers. The network we are supplying utilizes wireless technologies that can deliver fiber speeds to the customers.”
Michael Cothill, Chief Executive of SOMCABLE, said: “Our confidence in Globecomm to deliver a State-of-the-Art network such as this is unquestionable and the fact that Somaliland will uplift its profile and rise to become a participant in world class Multi-Media communications is extremely exciting in the development of the country’s communication infrastructure, which we are delighted to be part of.”
Source: SOMCABLE
Somaliland will survive from the wicked nine
I believe a curse is actively working in
our home land to punish us and we deserve that!
I also believe it is the angry spirits of our martyrs and the Mujahedeen Mr. Siilanyo deserted them when he flee to London when the day of reckoning came, when the Mujahedeen entered the occupied Mother land by the ungodly force who were there to annihilate us from the face of the earth. Those martyrs saved Somaliland from that evil act, that annihilation.