[quote="Koronto91"]
Besides, I remember reading somewhere that he killed civilians near Diinsoor when his brother was killed in December 06'.[/quote]
That lie already has been exposed. Here is what happend:
"Two feuding clans were fighting over a deserted ICU truck full of heavy armaments when the TFG forces leaving Diinsoor heard the squabble and the defense minister sent a younger brother of his and another army officer on a sahan to go investigate the problem.
Immediately and without provocation the small sahan was attacked and the lives of both Barre's brother and the other army officer were taken.
Upon hearing the heavy gunfire, the defense minister naturally believed it to be an ambush and immediately ordered a full guns-drawn move on the area. That is how the clash happen, no such massacre took place. "
You said:
[quote]Dude, as far as I am concerned these blood thirsty old men are all warlords, you'll never catch me supporting Omar Jees, who is my clansman, because he is a warlord, I will not loose my Aqira over these greedy men.[/quote]
Ina Jees was definately a murderer who killed his own elders. How can the guy be praised since he has no record of achievements. It is an insult to equate him with Barre Hiiraale.
Remember Korontow that your past heros praised Barre. Didn't Sheikh Abu Mansuur say:
"Barre Hiiraale waxa waayee nin ee Maxkamadaha ka aaminsanyihiin wadaniyaad, iyo sharaf, iyo xurmad badan"
"Barre Hiiraale is a man that the ICU believes to be nationalistic, honourable, and full of integrity"
This is what Somalinet wrote a few years back:
"Kismayo;s current peace and governance initiative are the brainchild of Mr. Barre Adan Shire aka Barre Hiiraale. Mr. Shire received unprecedented popularity among city residents after he effectively built bridges among various feuding tribes and banned looting and intimidation by his armed militias. His new security drive is welcomed by almost everyone in the city.
He lost close friends and former allies when he told them he is not a typical warlord and he's determined to build civil regional administration. Even many armed men from his Marehan tribe left him for his stand on responsible governance. A former ally and a close tribesman, Adan jama Dhere is now collecting weapons and gathering tribal young men in an attempt to force Barre out of Kismayo. Mr. Dhere left Kismayo recently after clashes between his supporters and Barre's.
http://somalinet.com/news/world/English/572Lastly you're using the Somali definition of warlord and the standard definition of warlord interchangbly. What is the standard definition of a warlord?
The standard definition of a "warlord" is:
"is a leader whose power has been attained by non-democratic means but who exercises authority usually on the basis of an appeal to ethnic or religious identity, and who usually controls a definable territory where he has a near monopoly on the use of force. A warlord, as opposed to a gang leader or petty crook, operates within a clear and defined political framework."
By this definition, Col. Barre Hiiraale is a warlord and the ICU were a group of warlords, but what about the oft-used and cited Somali definition?
The Somali definition of a "warlord" is:
"a criminal thug who recruits men from his own tribe and who have allegiance to the warlord. He is someone who drives his capacity to intimidate one or few persons at most. A warlord drives his power from his capacity to intimidate the civilian populations of whole villages, towns and cities and is usually responsible for the death of hundreds of innocent civilians."
Does this definition apply to Col. Barre Hiiraale? Nay and here is why:
* Col. Barre Hiiraale has never performed atrocities as opposed to others such as Caydiid, Morgan, et la.
* Col. Barre Hiiraale's army consisted of three different tribes including his own.
* Col. Barre Hiiraale has never intimidated the inhabitants but instead provided security and justice
The satisfaction of the people is witness to his justice as outlined in the news article that I have provided.