Peace still possible dont give up.

[Spursman]

Somalia President Promises 'Peace and Dignity'

His biggest threat comes from the Islamist group Al Shabaab, which launched an intense insurgency after the Ethiopian invasion three years ago. The group's leadership has sworn allegiance to al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden and is now in control of most of Southern Somalia.

Initially, Al Shabaab declared war on Sheikh Sharif's government-in-waiting. But meetings were held in Mogadishu during the weekend to start negotiating an agreement, according to the new president and a spokesman for Al Shabaab.

"I went back to Somalia… to consult with them and to woo those who have, until now, been against peace to come into the fold," the president said. "I haven't directly met with Shabaab, but I have sent some people, emissaries, to talk to them, to stop the bloodshed and to put down their arms."

Abu Massor, who refers to himself as the spokesman for Al Shabaab, told ABC News through a translator that nearly all the leadership has agreed to accept the new president if he meets the group's conditions. The three most important of those conditions are that the country be ruled under traditional Shariah; that foreign forces, including the African Union and the U.N. peacekeeping troops, not be allowed on Somali soil; and that Al Shabaab members have significant roles in the new government.


"If he recognizes our presence on the ground, and he is going to accept Shariah law to be applied in the country, we are going to accept him," Massor said.

The president has not said whether he will meet Al Shabaab's demands, which could complicate his desire for better relations with the United States.

But forming a government that includes individuals who refuse to renounce their allegiance to al Qaeda and other extremist groups will not be acceptable to either Ethiopia or the United States. Al Shabaab is likely facing its own demands from Sheikh Sharif, who is walking a fine line between forming a government acceptable to Somali people of all clans and to the international community.

"He has to reach out to his own constituency and he has a lot of constituents to please, including the United States and Ethiopia," Davidson's Menkhaus said. "He also has to reach out to other factions for the government to work. It can be done but only if Al Shabaab adjusts its position to address the legitimate security concerns."

"If they don't, Somalia is going to plunge into new levels of trouble."

http://abcnews.go.com/International/Sto ... 705&page=3

[The_Emperior5]

Somali insurgent leader vows to ‘fight until Jerusalem is free’
AFP/Mogadishu



A founder and top leader of Somalia’s insurgent Shebab group yesterday vowed to continue his armed struggle until Islamic law spreads across the world and Jerusalem is “liberated”.

Ahmed Abdi Godane, best known in Somalia by his nom de guerre “Abu Zubayr”, spoke in a recorded message that was distributed to local media in Mogadishu.

“We will fight and the wars will not end until Islamic Sharia is implemented in all continents in the world and until Muslims liberate Jerusalem,” the senior Shebab leader said.

His message was carried by radios, televisions and websites as sporadic fighting continued in Mogadishu following clashes that have left dozens dead since last week.

The fighting has pitted forces loyal to President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed - a moderate Islamist - against radical insurgents led by the Shebab and opposed to the transitional federal government.

“The fighting in Mogadishu is between the forces of Allah and elements whose intention is to introduce democracy and Jewish theories,” Godane said. “So we ask the population in the capital to choose the right path.”

The Shebab, which controls most of southern Somalia, has admitted to receiving the support of foreign fighters.

According to Somali security officials and foreign intelligence sources in the region, extremist foreign fighters have flocked to Somalia since the start of the year and currently number around 500.

Observers have warned that since Ethiopia’s military withdrawal in January, Somalia risked becoming a haven for Al Qaeda-affiliated jihadists.

Godane also issued a warning to the Somali media.

“Journalists should work professionally,” he said in his audio message.

“It is your duty to take part in the current jihad (holy war). Don’t misrepresent the facts, don’t mislead the people,” Godane added, addressing the country’s press corps.

Somalia is one of the world’s most dangerous places for journalists, who have been routinely arrested by the authorities or kidnapped and killed by various armed groups.

[The_Emperior5]

War Deg-deg Ah: Al-Shabaab Oo Qarka U Saaran Inay Qabsato Qasriga Madaxtooyda Vila Soomaaliya

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hadhwanaag 2009-05-13 (Hadhwanaagnews) Muqdisho(HWN):-Kooxaha Islaamiyiinta ee la dagaallamaya ciidamada dowladda Soomaaliya ayaa lagu soo waramayaa inay ku sii siqayaan oo ay u dhaw yihiin qarsiga madaxtooyada magaalada caasimada ee Muqdisho.

Sidaa waxa sheegtay Bogga Internet-ka ee BBC-da laanta Afka Soomaaliga.

Dagaalka ayaa lagu tilmaamay inuu yahay kii ugu qadhaadha ee ka dhaca magaalada Muqdisho muddo dhawr bilood ah.

ilaa 25 kun oo qof ayaa ka qaxay dagaalka.In ka badan 100 qofna way ku dhinteen shantii maalmood ee u danbeeyay.

Wararka laga helayo sir-doonka iyo dhinaca military-ga ayaa sheegaya in qaar badan oo ka mid ah ciidamada dowladda inay iskaga tageen oo ay ku biireen mucaaradka. Dowladduna ay qarka u saaran tahay inay burburto.

Kooxda maleeshiyaadka islaamiga ah ee Alshabaab ayaa Mareykanku ku tilmaamaa inay tahay urur argagaxiso.

Qaramada Midoobay ayaa iyana weerarkan ugu danbeeyay ee ka dhacay Soomaaliya ku tilmaantay afganbi ka dhan ah dowlad sharci ah.

Hadhwanaagnews/Media

[FAH1223]

Somalia is going to be like this till Youm Al Qiyamah

peace ain't happening...Sharif can't satisify their demands because Sharif is a puppet

[Spursman]

Peace is still possible people dont give up inshallah make dua and pray also that culuma of ahlul sunnah waal jamacaa get involved.

[Spursman]

inshallah peace will come people make dua. illahey baryaa

[Twisted_Logic]

Somalia is going to be like this till Youm Al Qiyamah

peace ain't happening...Sharif can't satisify their demands because Sharif is a puppet

FUCK YOU