political lift of the arms embargo on the verge of.....

[original dervish]

I am a Somali analyst, and no the arms embargo has not been lifted.

[sahal80]

no you were not analysing you were entreating.
Its done.
Just dont question the authority of that westren senior diplomate. He said: 'we will come down in terms of having probably a political lift of the arms embargo but retaining some control ' what the somali government want is a political signal that they are now a sovereign government we support this rather then a trusteeship'

[EEGA9]

No weapons should be given until the army is integrated and structured professionally. A draft for fresh recruits to replace the chat chewing militias around the country should be called. Their are plenty of unemployed young men who can be molded into a professional army.

[original dervish]

A reasonable suggestion....this Govt has yet to prove itself to the people.