Addis ababa roadmap conference

[Khalid Ali]

Any update guys it seems no one is talking about it, will they all head to the turkey conference or will they just wait and see 60 days left till the TFG mandate ends, all the Major stakeholders are in Ethiopia TFG puntland galmudug ahlsuna wal jamaca only alshabaab is left out. Faroole demanded lose federal states where he controls his own natural resources. Sh Sharif wanted to change a few things in the constitution sharif sakin wants to remain the parliament speaker,Here are a few pictures.

[CaliBurco]

[Eaglehawk]

The embagati political alliance is the most useless group I have ever seen.
They want t Ethiopia to support them again after their failed debacle of 2006 where Ethiopia is blamed for their political amateurism

Ethiopia has new policy these fools just don`t know it
Dadkan sida wax lo doono bay yaqanan lakin sida wax lo maamulo ma yaqanan

Somalia has natural powers and the international community is becoming slowly aware of that, maahmaah somaliyeed ba tiri "falaadhi gilgilasho kaagama godo," maahmaah kale ba tiri “God hadimo ha qodin, haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid”

Most of these guys you are seeing will be singing difrent tune come august, they only have short term goals

[greenday]

I thought we were having our meeting in Somalia maxa is badale

[The_Emperior5]

I thought we were having our meeting in Somalia maxa is badale

Plans changed dumaashi manad ogayn Faroole manad maqlin wuxu yidhi halugu shiro addis meel aan addis ahayn lugu ma shiri karo and igad supported it so all the stakeholders are all now in Ethiopia.

[greenday]

Some needs to tell the oday qeylada badan jooji to shut up markas.

[CaliBurco]

Gacan Yare, your song 'somalia huurdooy' comes to mind.

[oxymoron]

President Faroole's Speech In Addis Ababa Speaks Volume About Puntland's Genuine Interest In Achieving Peace, Stability And Proper Federal Governance In Somalia.

Statement of the President of Puntland State of Somalia

H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole)

Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Somali Dignitaries and Delegates,

Representatives of the international community, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Thank you all for attending this important meeting here in Addis Ababa and I
thank the Ethiopian Government for hosting us here today and for its valuable
support in liberating regions in south-central Somalia from Al Shabaab
terrorists. I would like to also thank the African Union, IGAD and the wider
international community for supporting national stabilization and recovery
efforts in Somalia.

As one of the major stakeholders in Somalia, Puntland Government
suggested a meeting of Roadmap signatories in the presence of the
international community aiming to engage in constructive discussions and
make contributions to the Draft Federal Constitution. Puntland Government
received a copy of the new Draft Federal Constitution on 30 April 2012 and
appointed a Committee to review the document and to submit our concerns
and comments.

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:

As we all know, Somalia adopted the federal system of government in 2004
and drafted the Transitional Federal Charter, upon which the Transitional
Federal Institutions (TFIs) are based on. Puntland adopted its own state
constitution by public convention in a transparent manner and we are now
ready to contribute towards a viable Federal Constitution for Somalia.

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The intention of this meeting is to:

1) keep moving forward the progress achieved thus far in the Roadmap
peace process and to keep the process on track;
2) present our concerns and commentary on the Draft Federal
Constitution;2 of 3
3) give an opportunity to other Somali stakeholders to presents their
views on the Draft Federal Constitution;
4) engage in constructive discussions about the contentious issues within
the Draft Federal Constitution (i.e. clearly defined principles of
federalism, decentralization of power at Federal and State-level,
resource-sharing, and delivery of public services);
5) conform the Draft Federal Constitution to a) federal system of
government, b) the current socio-political realities in Somalia; and c)
what constitutional provisions can be agreed upon and what provisions
can be deferred until the formation of other Federated States;
6) achieve agreement in principle among the Somali stakeholders that the
Draft Federal Constitution should be reviewed and redrafted to satisfy
the requirement of a federal system of government; and
7) move forward the Roadmap process in accordance with signed
agreements by achieving an understanding on the role and mandate of
the Somali traditional elders, on how the technical committee can best
exercise its role, and on time limitations.

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:

As Puntland Government, we expect the Somali Federal Constitution to
include provisions that:
a) include, as one of the fundamental principles of the Constitution, the
principle of Federalism as it is the first and foremost characteristic of
the State;
b) give autonomy to the States and the people to ensure that power will
be exercised as closely as possible to the people affected by it; and
c) acknowledge that, at this stage, the Draft Federal Constitution should
not list Federal powers, but rather should include transitional provisions
establishing time limits for the formation of other Federated States of
the Federal Republic of Somalia, united under a negotiated and
agreed-upon Federal Constitution.

The transitional provisions will also address the relationship between the
constituted Federated States, such as Puntland State, and the Federal
Government during that period, and provide that this will be the subject of an
agreement between the Parties until all Federated States are created and
they determine in a final form the respective powers and relations of the
Federal Government and the Federated States.
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:

There has been widespread speculation that Puntland Government played a
major role in the drafting process for the Draft Federal Constitution. I am
hereby informing the Somali public, the Somali stakeholders, and the
international community that Puntland Government received a copy of the
Draft Federal Constitution for the first time on 30 April 2012, and as such,
Puntland Government was not involved at any stage in the drafting process
for the new Constitution, while Puntland has a legitimate right to be involved
as other Somali stakeholders.3 of 3

The people and Government of Puntland State of Somalia remain firmly
committed to the End of Transition process, adherence to the Roadmap and
signed agreements, as well as the completion of an agreed-upon Federal
Constitution for Somalia. I call upon you Somali stakeholders to put aside
personal interests and focus on the interest of the nation.

Constructive dialogue is part of the democratic process. We encourage
Somali stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue with the best interest
of the Somali people at heart. To improve cooperation between different
levels of government and to ensure representation and participation of
Federated States at the national level, we propose that Cabinet nominations
are made in consultation with existing and emerging States.

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:

I wish for this meeting to achieve a successful outcome that is beneficial for
the people of Somalia who have suffered for too long. Terrorists, pirates and
other criminal groups pose a grave threat to the security and stability of
Somalia and the wider region.

In Puntland, we are experiencing a spillover of Al Shabaab terrorists since last
year due to intensified military operations in south-central Somalia by
AMISOM and regional forces. We must avoid destabilization of peaceful areas
in Somalia by bolstering security progress in Somalia as a whole. Puntland
requires tangible security sector support as part of the international
community’s stabilization efforts in Somalia. This support would reinforce
stability in Puntland and prevent terrorists from establishing footholds in Golis
Mountains with access and links to Al Qaeda in Yemen.

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Today, we have an opportunity to learn from our past mistakes and to give the
Somali people a sense of renewed hope. We are gathered here today to
make progress and overcome obstacles, in terms of Roadmap benchmarks,
in a spirit of honesty and respect in the coming days to achieve an outcome
that will give the Somali people hope and pride.
Thank you and God bless.

Faroole's speech was excellent and on the spot clarifying all the issues relating to the process and including the rumours. Unlike others the way he spoke showed honesty and how he is genuine about getting Somalia back to its old glory. The man does not lie, he tells the truth and sticks to his word nor does he waver from the realm of current Somalia, but unfortunately he lacks genuine partners that are willing to solve Somalia's problems from the other sides.

Lets move forward and end the transition.