Mogadishu plots to eject Kenya Defence Forces out of Somalia

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Somalia has taken the first official step to remove Kenyan troops from Kismayu by asking the African Union to deploy a “multi-national force” there.

Officials in Mogadishu also demanded an urgent inquiry into recent clashes and the naming of non-Kenyan Amisom political officers for southern regions.

The requests were part of a strongly worded protest letter by Somalia’s Foreign minister to the AU that The Standard on Saturday has obtained. The letter, which accuses a Kenyan commander of “incompetence” and “poor judgement”, escalates a fresh diplomatic row between Somalia and Kenya.

Somalia’s government is, however, now allaying fears over the explosive letter, with a senior advisor and spokesman to the presidency saying: “Somalia has no complaints whatsoever against Kenya.” Abdirahman Omar Osman said: “Kenya and Somalia are working towards the same goal. We are very grateful for Kenyan’s role in AMISOM.”

This is the first time Mogadishu has gone beyond rhetoric against KDF troops, who it accuses of taking sides in recent conflicts in Kismayu.

KDF spokesman Cyrus Oguna referred The Standard on Saturday to the spokesman of AU peacekeepers in Mogadishu.

Contacted on telephone, AMISOM spokesman Col Ali Houmed said: “It is a political issue. Somalia has taken its complaints to the AU.”

He added that because of the significance of the issue, the AU’s Special Representative to Somalia, Mr Mohamed Salah Anadif, this week called on Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud and Prime Minister Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon.

“Kenya and Somalia share a lot and I don’t think they will fail to solve any problem,” Col Houmed said.

According an AMISOM statement, the two sides discussed ways of jointly alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the local population in Kismayu, alongside efforts by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia.


Recent fighting

“AMISOM continues to treat casualties from all sides injured during the recent fighting witnessed in parts of the port city,” said Anadif.

The three-page letter, whose subject line was “Extremely Urgent: Kismayo conflict,” was sent by Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam, who is also a deputy prime minister, to Amb. Ramtane Lamamra, the AU commissioner for peace and security, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In it, Mogadishu describes the Kenyan army commander in Somalia, Brig Gen Anthony Ngere, as “incompetent” and accuses him of “poor judgment”. Somalia says Ngere “discouraged initiatives by the Ministry of Defence” to form a command and control for government forces in the Jubba region. Ngere’s order for the arrest of Abbas Ibrahim Gurey, a Somali national army commander, is cited as “a blunt abuse of power”. Gurey was suspected of going to Kismayu was to mobilise clan militiamen against the Jubaland administration led by Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe).

Kenya’s Foreign ministry officials didn’t return calls seeking comment. The Somali letter was dated June 30, the same day Deputy Minister for Information Abdishakur Ali Mire read a statement calling for neutral forces in Kismayu. At the time, many treated that statement as just part of Mogadishu’s usual outbursts against Kenya. In May, Somalia’s President complained to President Uhuru Kenyatta and other regional leaders about how Kenyan troops in Kismayu had “mistreated” a government committee sent to the city.


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The Government has gone bonkers

Somalia’s government is, however, now allaying fears over the explosive letter, with a senior advisor and spokesman to the presidency saying: “Somalia has no complaints whatsoever against Kenya.” Abdirahman Omar Osman said: “Kenya and Somalia are working towards the same goal. We are very grateful for Kenyan’s role in AMISOM.”

But appearances may mislead. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, appointed last year to much acclaim, is accused of employing warlords to assert his
authority over the fragmented country. A report due to be submitted to the UN Security Council by independent experts says the government used rival
militia leaders to gain control of Kismayo, the second city. The report alleges that Mr Mohamud, who gets a lot of cash from Western governments, has
been “co-opting clan warlords”, some of them linked to the Shabab.


The region around the capital, Mogadishu, remains more or less in government hands. But southern Somalia is engulfed in a power struggle. Five rival militia leaders proclaim themselves “president of Jubaland”, a region that includes Kismayo. At least 40 people were killed last month when clashes broke out between them. The
most powerful is Sheikh Ahmed Madobe, whose Ras Kamboni brigade helped the Kenyan army to drive the Shabab out of Kismayo last year. With Kenya’s implicit
backing, he has refused to let representatives from the federal government enter Kismayo. His main rival is Barre Hiraale, another warlord who has sometimes
sided with the Shabab.

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It was nice knowing u eega, maybe one we will share shah in garrisa but for now safe departure.

[Hawdian]

That's a smart move by Fowzia Y. Haji Adden. I always had faith she would deliver the check-mate and ensure the Konfurstanis stay dead locked for another century.

Now Kenya will back Darod and Ethiopia will back Hawiye. One fire for fire.



Ethiopia will never entertain backing Madobe, ONLF and Ogaden refugees trying to create safe heaven in Somalia from the back of their refugee camps.

Fowzia now needs to flee from Mogadishu before the Hawiye do the 187 on her and ensure she is the last Isaaq ever to set foot in Mogadishu. All Isaaq except Ahmed Godane should start fleeing from Hawiyeland before Hawiye-led xenophobic attacks haunt them.

Be warned.

[hargaysaay]

these kenyan scumbags should be expelled as soon as possible, they have proven that they are nothing but obstacle to the recovery process

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these kenyan scumbags should be expelled as soon as possible, they have proven that they are nothing but obstacle to the recovery process

The ugaali eaters will be neutralized and made to do what amison was designed for.

Unrelated question but what is wrong with beesha H.Y on snet? I know ur garxahis but beeshaas do not have a good representatives like H.A/H.J on this site.

[EEGA9]

Advo read whats above cousin no help coming to fugitive Al-shabab terrorist Hiraale.

[hargaysaay]

these kenyan scumbags should be expelled as soon as possible, they have proven that they are nothing but obstacle to the recovery process

The ugaali eaters will be neutralized and made to do what amison was designed for.

Unrelated question but what is wrong with beesha H.Y on snet? I know ur garxahis but beeshaas do not have a good representatives like H.A/H.J on this site.

good representatives like what advo

[original dervish]

They accused Kenya of massacring civilians....then say they`re grateful to them.

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Cousin Eega I read it but the report will be tossed out, the President is the elected official of all of Somalia and his say weights the most. Remember how kenya/raska were flower footing with the government since day one, but ever since Hiraale uncovered the veil, the L's has been piling up in ur corner. Although the recent photo op was cute, I admit, however as they say desperate times call for desperate measure.

[Nomand]

Eega why you scared that kenya will leave? are you not confident that raas kamboni can take care of themselves?

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Eega why you scared that kenya will leave? are you not confident that raas kamboni can take care of themselves?

Let them leave sxb lol like I care man.

Although We thank Grandmaster Yusuf Haji for his efforts in assisting the liberation of Jubbaland.

[Dhaqan]

They accused Kenya of massacring civilians....then say they`re grateful to them.

Waa loo qariya sxb

[Nomand]

Eega why you scared that kenya will leave? are you not confident that raas kamboni can take care of themselves?

Let them leave sxb lol like I care man.

Although We thank Grandmaster Yusuf Haji for his efforts in assisting the liberation of Jubbaland.

yusuf haji cannot even save gaarisa from daily kikuyu burning and KDF beating his people on a daily basis. what makes you think he had the power to convince kenya to send 4000 soldiers to somalia?

kenya has its own agenda, they want the somali offshore oil, and they know that ogadeen are subservient, that is why they are using you.

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Yusuf Haji has more Sharaf than Hiraale and has made those responsible for the Garissa incident accountable.It was Hiraale the Ethiopian jailbird who ran to Yusuf Haji for protection when he made a run from the Ethiopians.



Only Mogadishu can sign any deal relating to that with Kenya, Jubbaland is a federal state.