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HAN Note: IGAD Breaking News (HAN) September 6th, 2006.

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Riyaale: Amnesty given by the generosity of the Somaliland

Mogadishu (HAN) September 6th, 2006 - It seems that people have a very short memory.  What is Riyaale Trying to tell us?

Riyaale must be very grateful of the amnesty given to him by the generosity of the Somalilanders,  which has been extended to all Somalilanders, irrespective of what they did during Siad Barre’s regime.      We forgive, but we don’t forget.  It is history.  What does he went to tell us that he was a NSS hero who fought for Siad Barre’s regime, against the SNM. 

Well to my information from member of SNM in Washington dc, Riyaale was a loyal  and good , Excellent Dhagadhegeeye.   Somalilanders do you really trust Him?  Are you sure that he is no more in the dream of Greater Somalia?  It is so clear that he and Awil never give up that dream of Greater Somalia. 

Somaliladers you have to be more cautious with Him and his government.  You have suffered to get back your independence.  We lost so many. Do not be easily fooled Riyaale and His Ds.   Always remember those who died for the cause of Somaliland “SNM”, those who lost their loved ones, those who have been wounded, those who suffered in every respect.  How can you forget “ XUNYOW XUNKU DHALAY “ 

Somalilanders , it is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by Riyaale and his Ds.   When you look at the country, it is very easy to see what is not being done for the people.  When your “Somalilanders” needs are not met, when your interests are not being served, there is a tendency to complain.  If the one entrusted to serve “ Riyaale and his Ds”, protect and guide you promotes his own interests above yours, you learn to do for yourself.  It  matters not what experience you lack.  Your “Somalilanders” interests will guide you. Give no concern to what they “Riyaale and his Ds” say you can not do. Be willing to accept the challenge.  Do not be afraid to question that process. New systems will born from the questioning of the old. 

Somalilanders should correct their mistakes: 

1-we don’t have to act emotionally as we did the last three years

2-We should not host anyone who has a criminal record or acted against the interest of Somaliland even one day.

3-we should not be taken by tribalism.

4-we should not be taken by greed. 

Think twice before you hosting the criminal.   

My  beloved Somaliland people let us say ….” I AM NOT FALLING FOR THE SAME OLD TRICKS AGAIN”…. 

PEACE AND MILK 

By: ANIIS ABDILLAHI ESSA

WASHINGTON DC…USA

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HAN Note: "Most disturbing is the military build-up on both sides of  Ethiopian forces in Southern Somalia and the Islamic forces and the threat of renewed violence if the skirmishes are allowed to widen. Sources: IGAD2020 regional security Watch".

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