We are not certain if the international partners (#IC) are concerned. #IC is comfortable sipping cappuccino/latte behind the walls of Halane while #Somalis struggle with the #IC supported federalism based on the 4.5 clan formula.
@UN@StateDept@_AfricanUnion@TC_Mogadishu
Highly concerned about the ongoing events in Mogadishu. The general interest requests maximum restraint, preserve institutions that belong to all and dialogue. Violence is unacceptable. Those responsible will be held accountable.
Eid Mubarak to you & your loved ones.
Ciid wanaagsan adiga & ehelkaaba.
May your prayers be accepted
May your Eid be joyous
May your pain be eased
May you find solace & peace
A #GBV assessment exercise is ongoing in #Garowe through focus group discussions involving 1️⃣5️⃣ adolescent girls & 1️⃣5️⃣ adolescent boys. We involve communities to develop strategies for the provision of #GBV services & to build on existing community-based protection mechanisms
The West has been pushing for a conflict instead of reconciliation. So, @UKinSomalia & the rest of the #IC housed in Halane are part & parcel of the problem.
We pray Somalis will recognize that all they have is each other & peace is a must. Somalis Vote & not fight.
Somalis in the diaspora & those in Somalia who sent their children to the West always appear to support conflict so their clan may win, but ultimately it is the people in Somalia who will suffer. Somalis must find peace through reconciliation. #IC does not care, so we must.
Despite its long coastline, Somalia has four deep-water ports (Mogadishu, Berbera, Bossaso & Kismayu), with only two handlings containerized cargo. Investments to diversify ports (service, fishing jetties & agriculture/export ports) will make Somalia a regional logistical hub.
@KenRoth the universe is a funny place. Aung San Suu Kyi was silent on the #Rohingyagenocide and now she is captive of the same criminals she refused to condemn.
I'm glad that Aung San Suu Kyi "looks healthy," but let's not forget that she's in detention, representing the the Myanmar people's desire for democracy, which the military junta's coup stifled. https://t.co/GdtRKPYlpY
This is a noble cause & an ambitious one. Our advice is to concentrate outside Mogadishu. We all love Xamar, but we also have to look after the rest of the country & put in place strategic thinking that lifts all out of the current conundrum. Let us spread the gift of giving. 🙏
It is an honor to coordinate this effort! Please donate & be part of the long-term solution in Somalia.
Somali Action Network is acting NOW & focusing on crucial needs such as Oxygen plants for ten major cities!