Shirwac

Hope to see a strong powerful Somalia free from International Interference.
Freelance Somalia Analyst.

[Abdirashid Hashi @AnalystSomalia]

What Will The International Community Say Now?

When former President @M_Farmaajo engineered parliament’s extension of his term in 2021, he argued that he had not personally extended his mandate — that parliament had given him the extension.

Last night, Prez @HassanSMohamud made a similar argument in the attached video, stating that parliament, through the constitutional changes he spearheaded, had given themselves — as well as him and his cabinet — an additional year in office.

This is despite his earlier public position that his mandate was four years and that even if the constitution were amended to provide for five-year terms, such changes would not apply to him, parliament, or his cabinet, but only to the next government.

Below are selected quotes showing how the international community reacted in April 2021 when Farmaajo’s term extension was announced.

I am wondering what they will say now, particularly given that @US2SOMALIA and @UKinSomalia representatives convened and facilitated three days of mediation talks.

The African Union Peace and Security Council:

“Condemns the actions of 12 April 2021 by the House of the People, which extended the mandate of the President and the Parliament, as effectively delaying the elections, thereby undermining unity and stability of the country, the nascent democratic and constitutional processes, which also threaten the relative peace and security, as well as the important gains that Somalia has made over the years with the support of the AU and other partners with huge sacrifices;”

April 2021 — UN Security Council:

“called on all parties to reject violence and resume dialogue as a matter of urgency and without precondition. They called on Somalia’s leaders to recognise and build upon the many areas of agreement already reached, to resolve their remaining differences and to put the interests of the people of Somalia first, within a Somali-owned, Somali-led electoral process, and with an agreed timetable, as soon as possible”;

April 13, 2021 — European Union:

“Yesterday, the Lower House of the Somali Parliament voted to a de-facto extension of the mandate of the President and the Federal Government by two years … This action undermines the longstanding effort, supported by the EU and the international community, to rebuild Somalia through consensus.

The international community, including the EU, have repeatedly and publicly expressed that we could under no circumstances accept an extension of the government mandate, or any partial or parallel process related to the elections …The European Union believes that the passage and signing of this resolution will divide Somalia, impose additional delays and constitute a grave threat to the peace and stability of Somalia and its neighbours. It certainly does not serve the interests of the people of Somalia.

April 13, 2021 — USA

“The United States Opposes Federal Government Term Extensions
Press Statement — Secretary of State

“The United States is deeply disappointed by the Federal Government of Somalia’s decision to approve a legislative bill that extends the mandates of the president and parliament by two years.

We have stressed repeatedly that … the United States does not support mandate extensions … Such actions would be deeply divisive, undermine the federalism process and political reforms that have been at the heart of the country’s progress and partnership with the international community, and divert attention away from countering al-Shabaab.”

Also attached is a video and transcript of then-opposition leader imploring Somalia’s international partners to take a firm stand and call a spade a spade:

“Friends of Somalia, we will advise them to be part of the solution. They should stand with where the solution lies, and they should tell any individual who is obstructing a solution: stop, you are not contributing to a resolution.”

“Problems should not be allowed to drag on and fester…” says the then opposition leader HSM

[Dr. Ali Faqi @FaqiAlis]

President @HSM says Somalia has officially entered the era of “one person, one vote.”

Now let us examine the masterpiece of democracy that reportedly took place in Baidoa:

1. First, candidates were kindly invited to register through a JSP link and join the party. Because under JSP democracy apparently comes with mandatory membership.

2. Candidates were then encouraged to bring as many voters as possible. In simple terms: welcome to the vote marketplace. Prices reportedly ranged from $5 to $20 per voter depending on competition, demand, and seat availability.

3. Want to run for parliament? Wonderful. Just pay the small “democracy activation fee” of $1,500, conveniently shared between the party and the electoral commission. Very modern system.

4. After that, actual votes reportedly became less important because the real counting seemed to happen somewhere between the chairman of the commission and the JSP secretary-general.

5. Then came the transparency phase. After deciding who they actually wanted, the results were announced. To make everything look slightly democratic, a few seats were generously distributed to coalition parties, commonly referred to by Somalis as “hidden JSP.”

6. Interestingly, only JSP candidates had the honor of seeing their names publicly announced. The rest of the parties apparently received a polite “thank you for participating” message with only the number of seats attached.

7. And finally, for the grand finale, some people who reportedly won were removed anyway because they failed the famous “trust test.” In this new democratic model, winning votes is apparently not enough. You also need management approval.

So to summarize:

They control the commission.
They control the voting machines.
They control the counting process.
They control the results.

And somehow this is still called competition.

At this point, I honestly do not know whether to call this an election, a business franchise, or a fully managed political subscription service.

Here are two men who decide who is in and who is out.

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@MPDrAbib P1pPpppp1

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@MPDrAbib Ppppppp

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@MPDrAbib PPPp7Ppppp

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@John_Hudson Ĺl

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@_onlyscott Mbappe is the player

[Hon. Aden Duale, EGH @HonAdenDuale]

Mr Rigathi

You cannot demand a presidential debate when you have already been impeached and stripped of the very legitimacy required to contest for public office. A presidential debate is for candidates, not for individuals nursing political nostalgia.

It is political fiction to imagine yourself on a ballot you are legally barred from appearing on.

You say you do not debate 'employees.' Yet here you are, issuing statements about one. If you truly believed I was beneath you, you would not tremble at the thought of engaging me.

The Presidential Debate next year will be between duly qualified candidates. It will not feature those disqualified by history, by law and by their own record.

Until then, focus less on imaginary podiums and more on explaining how you squandered the one you once had. @rigathi

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@GaroweOnline Waa wasiirka arimaha dibadda ee ma ahan Raysul wasaaraa

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@Cobratate You are the biggest fraud in the world and you are attacking Somalia to get recognition from the white bigots in America. See a doctor!

Use a mirror and see your color.

#Inferiority #Complex
#Racist

[Omar Fateh @OmarFatehMN]

Minneapolis has become a tale of two cities. One for the wealthy and well connected, and one for all of us—the renters, transit riders, and working families who are left with vetoes and broken promises. We need a Mayor who stands with working people, and works as hard as we do.

[Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC @ahmednasirlaw]

Finally "Somali Tea" in Kyoto, Japan.

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@AfricaFirsts You are a fucking imperialist, Somaliland isn't a country.

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@AfricaFirsts There is no country called Somaliland. At least don't include countries that doesn't exist.

#Somaliland and #Westernsahara

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@fouwzi @somalianalyst The ship wasn't in international waters but at Ray aseer shore in Puntland.
Have your facts right before bring your BS in X.

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@suad_a62129 Hada ayaa arkey ileen wixii Nabad iyo Nolol ah ayaa la dagaalsan tahay.

Waxaan kuu sheegaa movement-ka N&N wax gaaro kama jira gayiga bariga afrika.

[Shirwac @OneNationOnePeo]

@suad_a62129 @SaadaqMohamed Maxaa hooyadeed u maagtey ama marka aad qof ishaysaan wax kaa xariman malahan?

Ninyahow ha tarax tagin!

[Tucker Carlson @TuckerCarlson]

Senator Ted Cruz demands regime change in Iran. He’s not interested in the details.

(0:00) Why Does Cruz Want Regime Change in Iran?
(6:28) Is the US Currently Acting in Its Own Best Interest?
(7:49) Was Regime Change in Syria Beneficial to the US?
(12:31) Was the Iraq War a Mistake?
(18:55) Why Aren’t US Politicians Focused on Fixing America’s Problems?
(27:02) How Much Money Is the US Sending to Israel?
(29:17) Does Cruz Think It’s Okay That Foreign Governments Spy on America?
(31:47) How Much Money Has Cruz Taken From AIPAC?
(38:22) To What Extent Is the US Government Influenced by Foreign Governments?
(49:12) Is the Israel of the Bible the Same as the Current Israeli Government?
(55:09) How Does Funding Israel Benefit the US?
(1:11:54) What Happens Next in Iran?
(1:13:42) What Really Is an Isolationist?
(1:19:53) Are There Iranian Assassins Trying to Kill Trump?
(1:30:18) Cruz Knows Nothing About Iran and Wants to Destroy It Anyway
(1:32:55) Trump’s Response to Tucker’s Position on Iran
(1:34:51) Cruz Refuses to Apologize for Supporting the Disastrous Ukraine/Russia War
(1:46:55) Why Does Cruz Think Zelensky Is a Hero?
(1:47:44) Why Did Cruz Support the Blowing up of Nord Stream?
(1:50:12) Is Russia an Enemy of the US?
(1:56:29) Is America the Moral Authority?

Includes paid partnerships.

[CSPAN @cspan]

President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa exchange on genocide.

Q: "What will it take for you to be convinced that there's no white genocide in South Africa?"

Ramaphosa: "I can answer that for the president."

Trump: "I'd rather have him answer."

[Abdisalam Guled @Abdisalamguled]

Somalia must be freed not only from the grip of terrorism but also from the hands of the corrupt elite falsely presenting themselves as political leaders.

The current regime under President HSM, which I refer to as the government of 'National Betrayal and Self-Interest,'(Dowlada Qiyana Qaran iyo Dan Qasa) is irreparably corrupted and should be removed from power, and should be barred from holding public office. Somalia cannot defeat terrorism, cannot progress, and will never achieve a dignified quality of life while these corrupt politicians remain in leadership positions.

How could we expect any better from a group of individuals who are morally and mentally corrupted? Somalia needs a grassroots revolution.