Murax wrote:RovingMadness wrote:Murax wrote:To be honest I doubt Madoobe will be going to Xamar. What can Xassan Sh do to Him if He doesn't?
Has the Marehan stance on Ahmed Madobe changed? What's the political viewpoint of the Marehan in Kismayo? Are they pro-Gedo Administration or they still on the sidelines?
Absolutely not. However, He's merely just a tool. The real story here is that Xassan Sh and this Gov look absolutely helpless against Kenya the Kenyan, the enablers of Madoobe. As for which side, most Reer Gedo support its up in the air. Some support the Gov, some the Kismayo admin but most are somewhat in the middle possibly due to the ambiguity of the Gov official plans for Kismayo/Jubbaland. It seems some Reer Gedo are confused in terms of if it is equitable to support the Gov plan when they do not know what is in it for them or even if it is less or more than what they currently have in this admin.
Within the parameters of Kismayo, the Kablalax narrative seems to have prevailed among the Daarood & it seems the Marehan are overwhelmed by the changing dynamics in Jubbada Hoose. In fact, Puntland was able to manufacture certain Marehan individuals & it succeeded in selling them. Aw-Libaax certainly owes his political fortunes to Farole & I am not too sure about this Fartaag guy that Ras Kamboni has positioned as their VP. Even the experienced & battle-hardened Hiraale seems to be out of his elements, even though Ras Kamboni is doing everything in the book not to annoy him.
But you are right, the ones in Gedo seem to be a cohesive unit & the Prime Minister's endorsement of Kaliil solidified them further.
Coming to the Center, so far the government has taken gradual steps that are aimed at first isolating & ultimately disbanding the Jubbaland conspiracy. At the May 25th IGAD Summit, Kenya was specifically arm-twisted by the West to abandon its satellite project in the Jubba regions. This explains their missteps in Kismayo. They have relied too much on Ras Kamboni & have failed in making contingent plans in case the project falls apart. And it's falling apart, lets not make any doubt about it. The IGAD communique that the Jubbaland conspiracy was illegitimate, exclusive & unconstitutional set the stage for its end. The diplomatic consensus is in line with that. Yesterday's Security Council statement that supported the coming Mogadishu Conference while promising punitive steps against those that undermine it are not wild threats. In Sept, the Brussels Summit will take place delivering crucial lifeline to Somalia. Before then, the conspiracy in Kismayo will end & interim administrations will be setup in Lower Jubba & also Middle Jubba region. The decks are fundamentally lined up against Ras Kamboni & the many investments put into its disruption will bear fantastic fruits.
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