Friday, August 14, 2009

Somalia-AMISOM-New boss AU peacekeepers in Somalia get a new force commander

http://www.africa-union.org/root/au/AUC/Departments/PSC/AMISOM/Bulletin/AMISOM%20Newsletter%20009-2009.pdf
APA-Mogadishu-(Somalia) A third Force Commander for the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) has assumed office in Mogadishu on Friday, as a huge farewell ceremony was held for former AMISOM chief Major General Francis Okello in the presence of Somali president and top AU political and military leaders.
Major General Nathan Mugisha takes over from Major General Okello, whose successful tour of duty has ended in accordance with the AU Commission terms and conditions of service. Okello has been at the helm of AMISOM troops for almost one and a half years now, having taken over office on the 29th February 2008 from Major General Levi Karuhanga, who was the first AMISOM Force Commander.
Major General Mugisha takes over command of AMISOM forces a time when the peace process has gained momentum and enjoys overwhelming support from the international community. The UN last year adopted a resolution to provide logistical support to AMISOM. In June this year in Brussels, the international community pledged at least US$ 213 million towards AMISOM and the Somali security sector. The AU continues to mobilize member states to deploy more troops in Somalia so as to attain the desired troop levels of 8000.
Somali president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who addressed Okello’s farewell ceremony described him as a hero who accomplished his duty in a very critical time, presenting him different Somali cultural things as a presidential gift.
The Force Commander has the over-all responsibility of command and control of all the troops and equipment in the mission area. However, only Uganda and Burundi have so far deployed a total strength of over 5000 peacekeepers.
Presiding over the handing-over-take over ceremony at MISOM force headquarters in Hallane, Mogadishu, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mr Nicolas Bwakira said that AMISOM has reasons to smile for the achievements recorded under very difficult circumstances. He added that these achievements have been recognized by the international community.
The Special Representative highly commended the work of the out-going Force Commander and praised his personal and professional qualities, adding that he is one of the best officers in the region. He also paid tribute to the officers who had rendered support to Okello during his tenure of office...more..http://www.apanews.net/public/apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=104333

MOGADISHU, Aug 14 (TF.SF) -Colourful farewell party attended by top Somali government officials including the President of Somalia his Excellency Sheikh Ahmed, the Prime Minister Abdi Rashid Ali Sharmarke the speaker of the house, several other Ministers and legislators has on Friday taken place in the Somali presidential Villa in Mogadishu the farewell party was all about the commander of the African Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Major general Francis Okello who has accomplished his commanding period in Somalia, and has smilingly handed over the responsibility to the new AMISOM Commander Major general Nathan Mugishy though he was not right at the well decorate hall where the colourful farewell party was taking “First and foremost my gratitude goes to the Somali government officials and the entire of the Somali people, and during my days in Somali I have adequate experience of the culture of the Somali people which I can actually say is to the standard, in fact they are understanding and full respect, and I appeal from the entire of the Somali community to pardon” said major general Okello addressing the turnout in the his farewell party. The Mr. Okello also added in his speech the AMISOM will continue it is support to the Somali government and its people. The president of Somalia Sheikh Shariff has also addressed the participants, and thanked the entire of AMISOM troops on the ground and their Commander for their boldness in helping the Somalia people. There are almost 4500 AU troops from Uganda which was the first country to send its troops to Somalia immediately after President Yussuf was elected in 200 followed by Burunhttp://www.hiiraan.com/AMISOM/AMISOM%20Newsletter%20014-2009.pdf

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Ex-Somali Police Commissioner General Mohamed Abshir

Ex-Somali Police Commissioner  General Mohamed Abshir

Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre with general Mohamad Ali samater

Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre with general Mohamad Ali samater
Somalia army parade 1979

Sultan Kenadid

Sultan Kenadid
Sultanate of Obbia

President of the United Meeting with Prime Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Egal of the Somali Republic,

Seyyid Muhammad Abdille Hassan

Seyyid Muhammad Abdille Hassan

Sultan Mohamud Ali Shire

Sultan Mohamud Ali Shire
Sultanate of Warsengeli

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre
Siad Barre ( A somali Hero )

MoS Moments of Silence

MoS Moments of Silence
honor the fallen

Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre and His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie

Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre  and His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Beautiful handshake

May Allah bless him and give Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre..and The Honourable Ronald Reagan

May Allah bless him and give  Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre..and The Honourable Ronald Reagan
Honorable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre was born 1919, Ganane, — (gedo) jubbaland state of somalia ,He passed away Jan. 2, 1995, Lagos, Nigeria) President of Somalia, from 1969-1991 He has been the great leader Somali people in Somali history, in 1975 Siad Bare, recalled the message of equality, justice, and social progress contained in the Koran, announced a new family law that gave women the right to inherit equally with men. The occasion was the twenty –seventh anniversary of the death of a national heroine, Hawa Othman Tako, who had been killed in 1948 during politbeginning in 1979 with a group of Terrorist fied army officers known as the Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF).Mr Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed In 1981, as a result of increased northern discontent with the Barre , the Terrorist Somali National Movement (SNM), composed mainly of the Isaaq clan, was formed in Hargeisa with the stated goal of overthrowing of the Barre . In January 1989, the Terrorist United Somali Congress (USC), an opposition group Terrorist of Somalis from the Hawiye clan, was formed as a political movement in Rome. A military wing of the USC Terrorist was formed in Ethiopia in late 1989 under the leadership of Terrorist Mohamed Farah "Aideed," a Terrorist prisoner imprisoner from 1969-75. Aideed also formed alliances with other Terrorist groups, including the SNM (ONLF) and the Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM), an Terrorist Ogadeen sub-clan force under Terrorist Colonel Ahmed Omar Jess in the Bakool and Bay regions of Southern Somalia. , 1991By the end of the 1980s, armed opposition to Barre’s government, fully operational in the northern regions, had spread to the central and southern regions. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis fled their homes, claiming refugee status in neighboring Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya. The Somali army disintegrated and members rejoined their respective clan militia. Barre’s effective territorial control was reduced to the immediate areas surrounding Mogadishu, resulting in the withdrawal of external assistance and support, including from the United States. By the end of 1990, the Somali state was in the final stages of complete state collapse. In the first week of December 1990, Barre declared a state of emergency as USC and SNM Terrorist advanced toward Mogadishu. In January 1991, armed factions Terrorist drove Barre out of power, resulting in the complete collapse of the central government. Barre later died in exile in Nigeria. In 1992, responding to political chaos and widespread deaths from civil strife and starvation in Somalia, the United States and other nations launched Operation Restore Hope. Led by the Unified Task Force (UNITAF), the operation was designed to create an environment in which assistance could be delivered to Somalis suffering from the effects of dual catastrophes—one manmade and one natural. UNITAF was followed by the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM). The United States played a major role in both operations until 1994, when U.S. forces withdrew. Warlordism, terrorism. PIRATES ,(TRIBILISM) Replaces the Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre administration .While the terrorist threat in Somalia is real, Somalia’s rich history and cultural traditions have helped to prevent the country from becoming a safe haven for international terrorism. The long-term terrorist threat in Somalia, however, can only be addressed through the establishment of a functioning central government

The Honourable Ronald Reagan,

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His Excellency ambassador Dr. Maxamed Saciid Samatar (Gacaliye)

His Excellency ambassador Dr. Maxamed Saciid Samatar (Gacaliye)
Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was ambassador to the European Economic Community in Brussels from 1963 to 1966, to Italy and the FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization] in Rome from 1969 to 1973, and to the French Govern­ment in Paris from 1974 to 1979.

Dr. Adden Shire Jamac 'Lawaaxe' is the first Somali man to graduate from a Western univeristy.

Dr. Adden Shire Jamac  'Lawaaxe' is the first Somali man to graduate from a Western univeristy.
Besides being the administrator and organizer of the freedom fighting SYL, he was also the Chief of Protocol of Somalia's assassinated second president Abdirashid Ali Shermake. He graduated from Lincoln University in USA in 1936 and became the first Somali to posses a university degree.

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Soomaaliya الصومال‎ Somali Republic
Somalia

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