Puntland: The Shame on Somali Identity

[Xamari_76]

Puntland: The Shame on Somali Identity
Abdulazez Al-Motairi
April 09, 2009
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articl ... ndly/97812


The history of the illegitimate semi-autonomous administration of "Puntland" is shame on Somalia, because of its connection to many illegal operations like agreements with Mafia to dump toxic nuclear wastes in the Somali water, and today´s piracy. Recently the Office of UN General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon issued report accusing "Puntland" administration for sponsoring piracy.

In Dec 2008, the "Puntland" pirates hijacked ship loaded with toxic chemicals – the wastes of nuclear – from European firms. The powder-like chemicals were sealed off in containers, but the ignorant pirates forced the crew to open. The crew requested the codes and opened the containers. Today, all members of the pirates are either dead or suffering serious skin problems in "Puntland" hospitals.

This ship was heading to Somali coast to dump the hazardous chemicals, as per agreement between "Puntland" officials and firms. However, the pirates were not aware the plans of their superior officers in Garoowe – the capital of "Puntland". The Garoowe administration is involved in toxic dumping in Somali water, piracy (which humiliated the image of Somalia around the globe) and illegal power struggle in Mogadishu.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reported the tsunami had washed up rusting containers of toxic waste on the shores of Puntland. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, the UN envoy for Somalia confirmed to Al Jazeera English that European and Asian companies are dumping toxic waste, including nuclear waste, off the Somali coastline. These firms signed contracts with Puntland administration, and warlords in Southern Somalia.

"Somalia has been used as a dumping ground for hazardous waste starting in the early 1990s, and continuing through the civil war there," he added "What is most alarming here is that nuclear waste is being dumped. Radioactive uranium waste that is potentially killing Somalis and completely destroying the ocean."

The Former TGS President of Somalia Abdullah Yusuf, who is from "Puntland", led the Ethiopian invasion in Somalia. He is the first Somali citizen who led Ethiopians (Somali´s #1 enemy) against his compatriots. He ordered indiscriminate and unguided bomb-shelling on the civilian areas like Barakara Market of Mogadishu. Thanks to noble Somali armed resistance who forced Ethiopian mercenaries to leave.

All these humiliating behavior are "Made by Puntland" in the Somali history. One of the Ethiopian officers in Mogadishu told one of my associates "We felt great and powerful, after we captured the building of Somali´s Army Central Command of 1977."!!! The officer continued saying "This building was central command of Somali forces during 1977, when they – Somali Forces – invaded our Ethiopia! I believe every Somali can feel the humiliation of these words, and this is product of Yusuf (former president of "Puntland"). This is common policies of the corrupted "Puntland" governments.

In general, the civil war in Somalia benefited the criminals and innocent varnished. Today, the kilo of KAT (narcotic green grass chewed by Somalis and Yemenis) cost $65 dollars in Eyl city – the strong hold of pirates – compare to $2.5 in other Somali cities. The pirates move freely and even donate the dirty money to the poor in "Puntland". Reports say the local girls dream to marry pirates because they are rich.

It is clear that current "Puntland" administration is behind the piracy, and even the current President of "Puntland" Cabdiraxman Faroole used the ransom to win elections. He opposes any move against the pirates, who move freely across main cities of "Puntland" without been questioned.

The international community should put pressure on "Puntland" administration led by Pirate President Cabdiraxman Faroole, and his Interior Minister ilka Jiir. The world should fight the pirates inside "Puntland" but not in the sea; their bases in Eyl should be destroyed.

By Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi

[Advo]

Well this sinks the boat that this Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi guy is a Kenyan

The international community should put pressure on “Puntland” administration led by Pirate President Cabdiraxman Faroole, and his Interior Minister ilka Jiir.

[abduljrus]

I think the enemies of Puntland and Somalia have been paying their bills on time...

[Xamari_76]

These Pirates have given Somalis an unneeded attention and have shamed Somalis. CNN has made sure of this

[abduljrus]

These Pirates have given Somalis an unneeded attention and have shamed Somalis. CNN has made sure of this

so you prefer toxic waste and millions and millions of looted resources.... you are either:

A) retarded
B) a traitor

choose one!!

[Xamari_76]

These Pirates have given Somalis an unneeded attention and have shamed Somalis. CNN has made sure of this

so you prefer toxic waste and millions and millions of looted resources.... you are either:

A) retarded
B) a traitor

choose one!!

Well maybe if you guys had a stable fuking government the past 20 years this wouldn't be happening. This isn't new are they just realizing this? Get a proper none corrupt government. Create a useful Coast Guard, Guard your coast..And stop stealing ships money and killing people you fools. And stop Shaming us!

[abduljrus]

These Pirates have given Somalis an unneeded attention and have shamed Somalis. CNN has made sure of this

so you prefer toxic waste and millions and millions of looted resources.... you are either:

A) retarded
B) a traitor

choose one!!

Well maybe if you guys had a stable fuking government the past 20 years this wouldn't be happening. This isn't new are they just realizing this? Get a proper none corrupt government. Create a useful Coast Guard, Guard your coast..And stop stealing ships money and killing people you fools. And stop Shaming us!

what do you mean by "if you guys"? what joke!... this "guys" you are referring is SOMALIA I suppose... which includes you! May be if you didn't waste your energy on fantasy land, you could have been part of the solution. You know why I hate bricks like you, because you are devout of all common sense. you have no logic to speak of and your are an embarrassment to HUMANITY!!! lets face it... what will you ever accomplish other than beg Jews to help you? Disgusting!!

Honesty is a virtue and I am waiting the day when the people fantasyland are honest with themselves instead of bad mouthing their people. COWARDS remain COWARDS FOR LIFE!!! and you my are a f-king coward!!

[Xamari_76]

Wow..are you writing me your life story?..I sense anger behind those words..anger management

[Xamari_76]

These Pirates are stealing money ships...Why? Because toxic waste has been dumped and was being dumped off the coast of Somalia for the past 20 years..and these pirates are just realizing this because before that they were busy killing each other to notice what anyone was doing. As you said western countries have also been stealing natural resources who;s fault is that?..And stealing ships isn't ganna make the situation better...if they are smart they will stop these ransoms and return to gaurding the coast or else the region will be sanctioned which is worse.

[oldenglish]

Well this sinks the boat that this Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi guy is a Kenyan

The international community should put pressure on “Puntland” administration led by Pirate President Cabdiraxman Faroole, and his Interior Minister ilka Jiir.

Dabodhilifs and Maakhir enemies will all fall

[Babygirl-]

what do you mean by "if you guys"? what joke!... this "guys" you are referring is SOMALIA I suppose... which includes you! May be if you didn't waste your energy on fantasy land, you could have been part of the solution. You know why I hate bricks like you, because you are devout of all common sense. you have no logic to speak of and your are an embarrassment to HUMANITY!!! lets face it... what will you ever accomplish other than beg Jews to help you? Disgusting!!

Honesty is a virtue and I am waiting the day when the people fantasyland are honest with themselves instead of bad mouthing their people. COWARDS remain COWARDS FOR LIFE!!! and you my fired are a f-king coward!!

[abduljrus]

Wow..are you writing me your life story?..I sense anger behind those words..anger management

if I need anger management then you need therapy... lying to others is one thing but lying to yourself and believing your lies is a disease.

[surrender]

what do you mean by "if you guys"? what joke!... this "guys" you are referring is SOMALIA I suppose... which includes you! May be if you didn't waste your energy on fantasy land, you could have been part of the solution. You know why I hate bricks like you, because you are devout of all common sense. you have no logic to speak of and your are an embarrassment to HUMANITY!!! lets face it... what will you ever accomplish other than beg Jews to help you? Disgusting!!

Honesty is a virtue and I am waiting the day when the people fantasyland are honest with themselves instead of bad mouthing their people. COWARDS remain COWARDS FOR LIFE!!! and you my fired are a f-king coward!!

ouch lol.

[gemini07]

what do you mean by "if you guys"? what joke!... this "guys" you are referring is SOMALIA I suppose... which includes you! May be if you didn't waste your energy on fantasy land, you could have been part of the solution. You know why I hate bricks like you, because you are devout of all common sense. you have no logic to speak of and your are an embarrassment to HUMANITY!!! lets face it... what will you ever accomplish other than beg Jews to help you? Disgusting!!

Honesty is a virtue and I am waiting the day when the people fantasyland are honest with themselves instead of bad mouthing their people. COWARDS remain COWARDS FOR LIFE!!! and you my are a f-king coward!!

[Xamari_76]

Your the one using capital letters going crazy..I suggest you take your issues to Dr.Phil ..Don't be mad about this article its true..these pirates are shameful.