Talks Over Kismayo Collapse Once Again!!!!

[Somalian_Boqor]

Somalia: Clan peace talks to settle Kismayo conflict collapse
9 Sep 9, 2007 - 11:34:23 AM

MOGADISHU, Somalia Sep 9 (Garowe Online) - Peace talks between warring Somali sub-clans aimed at resolving armed conflict in the southern port of Kismayo have collapsed, reliable sources told Garowe Online.

Delegates from two Darod sub-clans, the Marehan and the Kablalah, held consecutive meetings in the capital Mogadishu following the conclusion of the national reconciliation conference last month.

Kablalah is a loose confederation of sub-clans that include the Ogaden and the Majerteen.

Government troops who belong to Marehan and Kablalah sub-clans divided along clan lines and fought each other for control of Kismayo, a town prized for its strategic port and other economic assets.

Marehan clan soldiers have assumed control of Kismayo and wider Lower Jubba region since.

The interim government in Mogadishu has been largely unable to intervene in the armed conflict, due to serious complications in Mogadishu such as combating an insurgency.

The clan peace talks, organized by the government's ministry of interior, failed after the Marehan delegates refused to accept blame for the conflict in Kismayo.

The Kablalah delegates pushed for three major points during the talks, our sources said.

For one, the government-appointed administration of Lower Jubba region, led by a Kablalah governor, must be allowed to return and work in the region's capital, Kismayo.

Secondly, property such as homes and vehicles looted since the breakout of clan warfare in April must be returned to its rightful owners.

And thirdly, the Marehan sub-clan must take full responsibility for battles in April and June that led to dozens of deaths and the forceful eviction of some government troops from the region.

The Marehan delegates at the meeting dismissed the responsibility clause and instead argued that blame lies on both sides of the armed conflict, inside sources said.

Kismayo has been the source of numerous clan-related conflicts since the collapse of Somalia's last effective central government in 1991. Various Darod militias have fought for control of the town, which has changed hands several times over the years.

Source: Garowe Online

[Somalian_Boqor]

The Marehans as always hard headed and don't want to take the blame!!!

habar Gidar decided to be hard Headed and look at whats happening to them. Marehan do you really want to take the same path.........?

[TheBigBosS]

though talks from a xabashi biitch, they will not stay for ever u know im waiting for the 2e genocide and enjoy it on CNN

[zackabdul]

We don't need to worry about Kismayo right now.. our main priority is and should be Mogadishu. Once the capital city is peaceful, we will all head for Kismayo seeing we have nothing else distracting us.

We will indeed start populating that city as we have the capability to do so.. buisiness will once again boom in Kismayo. To be honest, ever since the Mareexan militias captured the city nearly a decade ago.. it has not shown stability nor development. We need wealthy merchants running the city and the Marehan are unable to produce successful businessmen/companies worth mentioning. Prove me if I'm wrong little kids.

[Somalian_Boqor]

[quote="zackabdul"]We don't need to worry about Kismayo right now.. our main priority is and should be Mogadishu. Once the capital city is peaceful, we will all head for Kismayo seeing we have nothing else distracting us.

We will indeed start populating that city as we have the capability to do so.. buisiness will once again boom in Kismayo. To be honest, ever since the Mareexan militias captured the city nearly a decade ago.. it has not shown stability nor development. We need wealthy merchants running the city and the Marehan are unable to produce successful businessmen/companies worth mentioning. Prove me if I'm wrong little kids. [/quote]

^^^Well said it's a done deal.

[Advocatar]

blah blah blah.......talk is cheap and action is showing courage, virility-101.


Puntland = Hartis

Ogaadeenia+NFD = Ogadeens

Jubbaland = Mareexaan


Let's respect out internationally recognized regional borders.

[Luq_Ganane]

First this wasn't a real shir per se at all. Everybody just acting out their part so people could get their money.

Secondly, in order to actually have real negotiations, both sides have to be in a position of strength with something offer, or consequences to warn about. The problem with these talks is one group is in a postion of strength, and the other group has nothing to offer to that group, nor anything to threaten them with, so in essence there just wasting their time.

[Care_Bears]

When are they going to fight it out? There are 2 days left until Ramadan begins , so are we going to have to wait 'til AFTER eid ( post Oct 13) ?

[sadaam's step dad.]

i will karbaash sadaam tonite

seen as is kismayo is still isnt in the hands of my clan

the majeerten