Dear Somalilanders
Dr. NUH ARE
OTTAWA, 13 APRIL 2003--Dear Somalilanders, I am a Somalilander who lived overseas since 1976 and though I know I am obligated to contribute toward the rebuilding of my country, I do not really do that much. Please accept my sincere apology and forgive me!
Today I am writing the following paper appealing to all Somalilanders to do what is right …keep peace and order no matter what! It is the pillar of what you have to date achieved that differs you from your counterparts in the South! It is what you should be proud of and is basis of all your future successes. In fact, it is what the whole international community knows you for and admires most of you! MORE
Saturday, April 12, 2003
Embargo Violations In Somalia Investigated
BRUSSELS, 11 APRIL 2003--Recognizing the important need to improve the implementation and monitoring of the arms embargo against Somalia, the United Nations Security Council this week re-established for six months a panel of experts to investigate any violations of the ban.
The decision to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts, to be based in Kenya, came after the Council considered a report submitted last month by the three-person panel stating that even after the signing of the Eldoret Declaration, most factions have continued to import or receive weapons in breach of the arms embargo against Somalia. Somali leaders who participated in last year's conference in Eldoret, Kenya, had rededicated themselves to the search for peace.
By unanimously adopting resolution 1474, the Council mandated the Panel to investigate the violations of the arms embargo, covering access to Somalia by land, air, sea and any other sources that might reveal helpful information.
BRUSSELS, 11 APRIL 2003--Recognizing the important need to improve the implementation and monitoring of the arms embargo against Somalia, the United Nations Security Council this week re-established for six months a panel of experts to investigate any violations of the ban.
The decision to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts, to be based in Kenya, came after the Council considered a report submitted last month by the three-person panel stating that even after the signing of the Eldoret Declaration, most factions have continued to import or receive weapons in breach of the arms embargo against Somalia. Somali leaders who participated in last year's conference in Eldoret, Kenya, had rededicated themselves to the search for peace.
By unanimously adopting resolution 1474, the Council mandated the Panel to investigate the violations of the arms embargo, covering access to Somalia by land, air, sea and any other sources that might reveal helpful information.
Somaliland gears up for poll
HARGEISA, 12 APRIL 2003 (BBC)--Campaigning for the presidency of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland ends on Saturday, with three candidates promising peace and recognition by the international community.
On Monday, more than a million voters will cast their ballots in the country's first multi-party presidential election.
The current leader of Somaliland, Dahir Riyaale Kahin, is being challenged by candidates from two opposition parties.
Mr Kahin took office last year, following the death of the long-standing leader of the breakaway republic, Mohamed Egal, in May.
Somaliland announced its secession in 1991, as the rest of Somalia descended into anarchy.
Mr Egal was elected president two years later, but the territory has never won international recognition.
Main challenger
The three parties have given themselves names in the Somali language. They are:
the ruling UDUB, or United Peoples Party
the Kulmiye party, which translates bringing people together
the UCID or Welfare and Development Party. MORE
HARGEISA, 12 APRIL 2003 (BBC)--Campaigning for the presidency of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland ends on Saturday, with three candidates promising peace and recognition by the international community.
On Monday, more than a million voters will cast their ballots in the country's first multi-party presidential election.
The current leader of Somaliland, Dahir Riyaale Kahin, is being challenged by candidates from two opposition parties.
Mr Kahin took office last year, following the death of the long-standing leader of the breakaway republic, Mohamed Egal, in May.
Somaliland announced its secession in 1991, as the rest of Somalia descended into anarchy.
Mr Egal was elected president two years later, but the territory has never won international recognition.
Main challenger
The three parties have given themselves names in the Somali language. They are:
the ruling UDUB, or United Peoples Party
the Kulmiye party, which translates bringing people together
the UCID or Welfare and Development Party. MORE
Friday, April 11, 2003
President Riyale says UDUB will accept the election outcome, urges peaceful polls.
HARGEISA, 11 APRIL 2003--Somaliland President Dahir Riyale Kahin today said that his party will accept the outcome of the Presidential elections to be held on Monday. Speaking to thousands of UDUB supporters at the Khayriyah Park, Riyale also called upon opposition parties to accept the results of the elections.
He urged the Somaliland people to maintain the peace and stability during the election day and asked them to vote for UDUB party, which he said stood for the perpetuation of peace and development. He outlined the agenda of the party for the development of the country.
The President arrvied at the Park in a large convoy of cars while thousands of other people arrived by buses.
In another development, UDUB women supporters had welcomed a large number of former women supporters of opposition parties who had now joined the ranks of UDUB. The new members, comprising 480 former HORMOOD members and 85 who defected from Kulmiye, were given a special reception in a ceremony held at the Workers' Union Headquarters. READ MORE
HARGEISA, 11 APRIL 2003--Somaliland President Dahir Riyale Kahin today said that his party will accept the outcome of the Presidential elections to be held on Monday. Speaking to thousands of UDUB supporters at the Khayriyah Park, Riyale also called upon opposition parties to accept the results of the elections.
He urged the Somaliland people to maintain the peace and stability during the election day and asked them to vote for UDUB party, which he said stood for the perpetuation of peace and development. He outlined the agenda of the party for the development of the country.
The President arrvied at the Park in a large convoy of cars while thousands of other people arrived by buses.
In another development, UDUB women supporters had welcomed a large number of former women supporters of opposition parties who had now joined the ranks of UDUB. The new members, comprising 480 former HORMOOD members and 85 who defected from Kulmiye, were given a special reception in a ceremony held at the Workers' Union Headquarters. READ MORE
Thursday, April 10, 2003
Unanimous Support for Somali Reconciliation Process in Kenya (Italian Embassy -press Release)
ADDIS ABABA, 10 APRIL 2003--The Joint IGAD Partners Forum (JIPF) of Ambassadors met in Addis Ababa on Tuesday and reiterated their unanimous support to the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference at Mbagathi (Nairobi), the Italian Embassy here said.
They commended the Government of Kenya for hosting the Conference and the IGAD Front Line States Technical Committee for its crucial role in the process. They commended the Kenyan Special Envoy, Ambassador Kiplagat, for having inspired a new dynamic in the Reconciliation Conference.
The Ambassadors expressed satisfaction with the completion of the work of the six reconciliation committees.
ADDIS ABABA, 10 APRIL 2003--The Joint IGAD Partners Forum (JIPF) of Ambassadors met in Addis Ababa on Tuesday and reiterated their unanimous support to the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference at Mbagathi (Nairobi), the Italian Embassy here said.
They commended the Government of Kenya for hosting the Conference and the IGAD Front Line States Technical Committee for its crucial role in the process. They commended the Kenyan Special Envoy, Ambassador Kiplagat, for having inspired a new dynamic in the Reconciliation Conference.
The Ambassadors expressed satisfaction with the completion of the work of the six reconciliation committees.
SOMALIA: Puntland warns of drought
NAIROBI, 10 APRIL 2003 (IRIN) - Parts of the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland are facing serious water shortages, Puntland's acting information minister, Abdishakur Mire Adan, told IRIN on Thursday.
He said the problem is most acute in the regions of Sool and Sanaag, which are claimed by both Puntland and the neighbouring self-declared republic of Somaliland.
Also seriously affected by are the districts of Bargal, Iskushuban, Qandala, Alula, Badar Beyla and Qardo, all of Bari Region, and parts of Nugal Region, said Abdishakur. "We have had very little rain in the Gu season [April-June] so far and the delay of Gu season has exacerbated an already bad situation."
NAIROBI, 10 APRIL 2003 (IRIN) - Parts of the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland are facing serious water shortages, Puntland's acting information minister, Abdishakur Mire Adan, told IRIN on Thursday.
He said the problem is most acute in the regions of Sool and Sanaag, which are claimed by both Puntland and the neighbouring self-declared republic of Somaliland.
Also seriously affected by are the districts of Bargal, Iskushuban, Qandala, Alula, Badar Beyla and Qardo, all of Bari Region, and parts of Nugal Region, said Abdishakur. "We have had very little rain in the Gu season [April-June] so far and the delay of Gu season has exacerbated an already bad situation."
DJIBOUTI: Rights record poor, says US
NAIROBI, 10 APRIL 2003 (IRIN) - The Djibouti government's human rights record last year was poor and "serious problems remained", according to the US State Department's annual report.
The report, covering 2002, said the ruling People's Rally for Progress had continued to dominate the political system and suppress organised opposition.
Other human rights violations included the arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of life by the government or its agents.
NAIROBI, 10 APRIL 2003 (IRIN) - The Djibouti government's human rights record last year was poor and "serious problems remained", according to the US State Department's annual report.
The report, covering 2002, said the ruling People's Rally for Progress had continued to dominate the political system and suppress organised opposition.
Other human rights violations included the arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of life by the government or its agents.
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