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Dangerous Political and Military Conflict in the Sool, Sanaag, & Cayn Regions of Somalia
Stop Forcing SSC to Vote for Secession in so called Somaliland, Stop the Massacre
Urge the international community, individual countries, and international organizations to act on the following:
1. Stop the secessionist so called Somaliland intimidation of unionist populations of Sool,
Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia and forcing them vote for secession
2. Stop the blood shed and massacre happening in Widh Widh, Balli - Hadhac and
surrounding areas in Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia
3. In order to achieve peace, peaceful co-existence between neighboring Somali clans/
tribes, and development cooperation, the secessionist group of so called Somaliland
must and should withdraw their aggressive militias from the SSC regions of Somalia
4. Understand that unionist populations of Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn are fully against the
secessionist so called Somaliland, because they had resolved to be part of united
Somalia. Therefore, their right to self determination should be respected.
5. The Human Rights of the population in Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia is
being violated by the secessionist group so called Somaliland. The United Nations and
the International Community should hold the secessionists accountable for their
violations and crimes against humanity.
6. The war waged by the secessionist militia of so called Somaliland on the unionist
territories of Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn in Somalia, it has destabilized the relative
peace in that part of Somalia. The aggression has already resulted in heavy loss of
lives, injured people, significant internally displaced populations in Widh Widh and
Balli Hadhac, and huge material destruction. The suffering of the most vulnerable
is note-worthy - infants, small children, woman, the sick, and elderly/seniors.
7. The International Community, United Nations, and International aid
Organizations to provide an urgent humanitarian assistance to the suffering and
displaced populations of Widh Widh, Balli Hadhac and Buhodle in Sool, Sanaag,
and cayn of Somalia due to the naked aggression carried out by the secessionist
so called Somaliland terror group
8. We call on the International Community, United Nations, and International Aid
Organizations to rethink, review, and stop the financial and material assistance
provided to secessionist so called Somaliland, as it is well evidenced that the
assistance granted to them is miss-used and diverted to arm and feed their militia
currently attacking, massacring, and displacing the peace loving populations of
Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia
9. The irony is that the secessionists who are refusing to remain united with Somalia
are blind to the rejection of the unionist Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn populations to
support the secession agenda
10. No where in the history of democracy principals is documented the use of force and
falsification to subjugate an opposing population and intentionally plan to call the
results of such so called theatrical elections a free and fair process. Unfortunately,
this is exactly what the secessionist calling itself Somaliland is doing in Sool, Sanaag,
and Cayn.
11. The international community is not prepared to be faced with the dreadful scenario of
Somalia becoming 20 – 30 small internationally recognized countries. Look at
the emerging regional groupings from the ash of Somalia : Awdal Land, SSC Land,
Makhir Land, Galmudug Land, Hiiraan Land, Banadir Land, Bay Bakool Land,
Gedo Land, Jubba Land, Somaliland, Puntland, and many more. However, it does
Make some sense to bring all these tiny regional groupings under some sort of
Federalism – a bottom up approach.
Background history, and detailed information regarding current events in Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions:
This petition highlights and raises awareness on the political and military conflict underway in the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn regions of Somalia and begs the attention of the international community. The Northern Regions of Somalia (EX. British Somaliland) was historically divided into two regions – the North West and the North East. At independence in 1960 these two regions united with Italian Somaliland and together formed the Somali Republic a member state of the United Nations Community. In 1991, after the collapse of the Somali Government lead by late president Mohamed Siad Barre, the SNM rebellion movement supported by the tribes inhabiting in the North West Region of Ex. British Somaliland had unilaterally announced secession from the rest of Somalia, calling itself the Republic of Somaliland. However, the secession was and is opposed by the majority of Somalis including the other northern tribes inhabiting the North East Regions of Ex. British Somaliland – currently better known as Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn of Somalia. In October 15, 2007 the North West Region’s Somali tribes represented by the so called Somaliland militia captured through armed offensive small part of the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn territory including the regional capital city Las Anod. Since then, the militias from the so called Somaliland continuously harassed, oppressed, tortured, abused, jailed, and killed the local population opposed to their unilateral agenda of secession.
For your information, the unionist Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn population has politically and militarily organized themselves and currently they are represented by their traditional leaders (Issimo), the Khususi (Local Parliament), and Hogaanka Badbaadada iyo Midnimada (the Leadership of Salvation and Unity - Executive Branch) for the purpose of peacefully managing their own affairs by putting in place efficient administration and good governance for their own territories and in preparation to participate in any reconciliation effort bringing all Somalia together to form an effective Somali Government, one which will alleviate the burden on international community. In the mean time, the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn regions support the internationally recognized Somali Government based in the Somali capital Mogadishu.
And, because the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn unionist population are peace loving who did not take any part on the civil war taking place in Somalia for the last almost 30 years, the traditional leaders, Khususi (Local Parliament), and the leadership of Salvation and Unity have all on numerous times called on the secessionist political leadership, traditional leaders, religious leaders, and intellectuals to evacuate the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn territories and peacefully ship back their militias to their respective areas of Hargeisa, Burca, Berbera, and gabiley. Unfortunately, instead of taking positive steps and peacefully leaving the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn territories, they decided to further solidify their oppression and brought more forces into the region in order to force the local population into the process of voting for their so called presidential elections that they announced to take place in June 26, 2010. For sure, the unionist population of Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn will not vote on this so called presidential election and will not ever accept secession from the rest of Somalia. But, the secessionists plan to intimidate the peace loving population and falsify the process by reporting full participation.
The secessionist intimidation in forcing the local population of Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn of Somalia territories into the bogus presidential election of what they call Somaliland, have already caused a fresh round of hostilities and military battles in the area. For example, on 21st, 22nd of May, 2010 military confrontations occurred in the towns of Widh Widh, Balli – Hadhac and surrounding areas. These battles have resulted in heavy loss of lives, wounded people, displaced population (IDPs) and material destruction. The deaths estimated in a number around 50 people include many combatant and non combatant people, whereas the wounded are reported to be over 75 people. Moreover, the secessionist militia has so far massacred civilian non combatants including a pregnant woman, 4 infants, and 3 elderly individuals. On the other hand, internally displaced population is thousands in number who are in the open without shelter, food, water, and medical supplies.
Furthermore, the occupying secessionist militia and SSC forces are continuing to battle and confront each other, as the battles and the zone of conflict is expanding to cover all Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn regions and the potential that eventually the battles move to the secessionist territories of the North West is extremely high.
Therefore, the peace and co-existence loving population of Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn territories of Somalia and their leadership call on the United Nations and International Community the following:
To intervene and urge the secessionists stop the aggression and evacuate the SSC regions in order to establish peace, co-existence, and development cooperation between the Somali communities and spare the area of further loss of lives, displacement, and destruction. The SSC leadership is also calling on the United Nations, International Community, and International Aid Organizations to provide immediate humanitarian assistance for the destitute internally displaced populations of Widh Widh, Balli – Hadhac, and Buhodle of the SSC territories of Somalia. Finally, we urge the international community, individual countries, and organizations to rethink, review, and stop the financial and material assistance provided to the secessionist so called Somaliland, because they use the assistance to arm their militias and destabilize the region with their aggression on the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn regions.
In a nutshell we ask for the following:
Urge the international community, individual countries, and international organizations to act on the following:
1. Stop the secessionist so called Somaliland intimidation of unionist populations of Sool,
Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia and forcing them vote for secession
2. Stop the blood shed and massacre happening in Widh Widh, Balli - Hadhac and
surrounding areas in Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia
3. In order to achieve peace, peaceful co-existence between neighboring Somali clans/
tribes, and development cooperation, the secessionist group of so called Somaliland
must and should withdraw their aggressive militias from the SSC regions of Somalia
4. Understand that unionist populations of Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn are fully against the
secessionist so called Somaliland, because they had resolved to be part of united
Somalia. Therefore, their right to self determination should be respected.
5. The Human Rights of the population in Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia is
being violated by the secessionist group so called Somaliland. The United Nations and
the International Community should hold the secessionists accountable for their
violations and crimes against humanity.
6. The war waged by the secessionist militia of so called Somaliland on the unionist
territories of Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn in Somalia, it has destabilized the relative
peace in that part of Somalia. The aggression has already resulted in heavy loss of
lives, injured people, significant internally displaced populations in Widh Widh and
Balli Hadhac, and huge material destruction. The suffering of the most vulnerable
is note-worthy - infants, small children, woman, the sick, and elderly/seniors.
7. The International Community, United Nations, and International aid
Organizations to provide an urgent humanitarian assistance to the suffering and
displaced populations of Widh Widh, Balli Hadhac and Buhodle in Sool, Sanaag,
and cayn of Somalia due to the naked aggression carried out by the secessionist
so called Somaliland terror group
8. We call on the International Community, United Nations, and International Aid
Organizations to rethink, review, and stop the financial and material assistance
provided to secessionist so called Somaliland, as it is well evidenced that the
assistance granted to them is miss-used and diverted to arm and feed their militia
currently attacking, massacring, and displacing the peace loving populations of
Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions of Somalia
9. The irony is that the secessionists who are refusing to remain united with Somalia
are blind to the rejection of the unionist Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn populations to
support the secession agenda
10. No where in the history of democracy principals is documented the use of force and
falsification to subjugate an opposing population and intentionally plan to call the
results of such so called theatrical elections a free and fair process. Unfortunately,
this is exactly what the secessionist calling itself Somaliland is doing in Sool, Sanaag,
and Cayn.
11. The international community is not prepared to be faced with the dreadful scenario of
Somalia becoming 20 – 30 small internationally recognized countries, as each and
every clan requests the status of statehood and to be granted an international
recognition. Look at the emerging regional groupings from the ash of Somalia: Awdal,
Land, SSC Land Makhir Land, Galmudug Land, Hiiraan Land, Banadir Land, Bay
Bakool Land, Gedo Land, Jubba Land, Somaliland, Puntland, and many more.
However, it does make some sense to bring all these tiny regional groupings under
some sort of federalism – a bottom up approach.
Thank You,
Cummunity of Sool, Sanaag, and cayn regions of Somalia
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