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kadarre wrote:[

Why did he die in Nigeria?

President Prepared To ‘Hand over Power’
12 Apr 1990

I now turn to another issue, which is in the interests of the Somali nation. What we need is to find a solution to the problems facing the people. They need to obtain water, food, and other necessities. It is imperative for all of us to strive and get these things. Once again, I repeat that those Somali people who have fled outside the country and who have been cheated... [changes thought]

I appeal to them to return home and make use of the opportunities that exist here. If you have differences with us, come and let us debate. People debate, there is nothing wrong in having differences and debating them. If you have differences with your brother, the best solution is to hold a discussion where he will raise his point of view and you do likewise. After debating, the two of you will come to a compromise. I hope that many people who are not Somalis but who are engaged in causing a stir about some issues will recognize that it is not in their interests nor in the interests of the Somali people, and will finally refrain from such lies and pro­paganda. If they need anything from Somalia, they should come forward and say we need this and that from you. I will leave that issue there. [applause].

We said earlier, and we still believe that we are not at war with any individual country. We say to anyone among the people of the world who needs peace and good relations that we are ready for that. We welcome those who interest themselves with peace and stability. We extend genuine peace and friendship to them. Our offer is not sugar-coated with lies and cheating.

In conclusion, you will recall that the Central Committee of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party [SRSP] has approved the formation of other political parties, so as to allow everyone to participate in national issues. No one will be hoodwinked into an ideology he does not believe in. We call on all Somalis to participate in the forth­coming exercise. We are prepared for that [applause]. I once again invite those outside the country to come inside and participate in whatever is going on.

The final decision of who will govern this country is in the hands of the Somali public. We are prepared to hand over power to whomever the Somali public chooses. Thank you. [applause]

Based wrote:I think I misunderstood where you were coming from. Did you want him to wipe out the rebel groups by any means necessary?

btw, he did try to negotiate.

President Prepared To ‘Hand over Power’
12 Apr 1990

I now turn to another issue, which is in the interests of the Somali nation. What we need is to find a solution to the problems facing the people. They need to obtain water, food, and other necessities. It is imperative for all of us to strive and get these things. Once again, I repeat that those Somali people who have fled outside the country and who have been cheated... [changes thought]

I appeal to them to return home and make use of the opportunities that exist here. If you have differences with us, come and let us debate. People debate, there is nothing wrong in having differences and debating them. If you have differences with your brother, the best solution is to hold a discussion where he will raise his point of view and you do likewise. After debating, the two of you will come to a compromise. I hope that many people who are not Somalis but who are engaged in causing a stir about some issues will recognize that it is not in their interests nor in the interests of the Somali people, and will finally refrain from such lies and pro­paganda. If they need anything from Somalia, they should come forward and say we need this and that from you. I will leave that issue there. [applause].

We said earlier, and we still believe that we are not at war with any individual country. We say to anyone among the people of the world who needs peace and good relations that we are ready for that. We welcome those who interest themselves with peace and stability. We extend genuine peace and friendship to them. Our offer is not sugar-coated with lies and cheating.

In conclusion, you will recall that the Central Committee of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party [SRSP] has approved the formation of other political parties, so as to allow everyone to participate in national issues. No one will be hoodwinked into an ideology he does not believe in. We call on all Somalis to participate in the forth­coming exercise. We are prepared for that [applause]. I once again invite those outside the country to come inside and participate in whatever is going on.

The final decision of who will govern this country is in the hands of the Somali public. We are prepared to hand over power to whomever the Somali public chooses. Thank you. [applause]

http://www.biyokulule.com/Late%20appeals%20part2.htm

Based wrote:That is irrelevant to this discussion.

The question is not why didn't he leave, but rather why didn't the "victors" do anything better after he did?

kadarre wrote: Since the rebel groups were foreign funded. Where was his defence? How can you be ousted in your own Capital? Why did so many Somalis take up arms against him. Where was the unity of the 77 war? Siad Barre sat on a seat he could not maintain. In the end he took Somalia down with him. Somalis played against each other by Ethiopians.

kadarre wrote:So its not his fault that he destroyed a democratic system and set up the Supreme Revolutionary council. The man would have wiped half of Somalia out if it meant he would stay in Power. I repeat he tried to retake Mogadishu twice.
He left us more disunited than he came in.

luis1 wrote:Siad Barre lost the Ogaden War because he underestimated the power of the Soviet Union and Cuban troops,the Somali troops were defeated because they believed that Cubans were weak.

At the end Cubans and Russians changed the fate of the Horn of Africa until now.

kadarre wrote:Aideed lived by the gun died by the gun. Your uncle died of constipation I hear.