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Addis Ababa removes Liyuu police from Somaliland-Ethiopia border town
February 5, 2012 · 34 Comments
LAS ANOD — Ethiopian federal troops have replaced policemen in the border town of Buhoodle, after reports emerged that the officers were destabilizing the region.
The Ethiopian army removed hundreds of Liyuu policemen under the command of the President of Somali State of Ethiopia Abdi Mohamoud Omar from the Ethiopian side of Buhoodle this week. Addis Ababa made the move after it discovered the Liyuu police which is mainly former ethnic Ogaden ONLF rebel group were supporting tribal militants opposed to Somaliland in Buhoodle region. The Somaliland army reportedly captured a dozen of Liyuu policemen fighting for the separatist Sool, Sanaag and Ceyn (SSC) group on clan affiliation bases.
The Interior Minister of Somaliland Mohamed Nur recently met with Hailemariam Desalegn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia to discuss the issue with him. The Ethiopian government which signed security agreement with Somaliland in 2005 agreed to take action against those involved in destabilizing the region.
Somaliland has complained about the administration of Abdi Mohamud Omar and said its patients was running out and urged Addis Ababa to take immediate action. Mr Omar has been engaged in a low profile ethnic war against Somali clans in the Somali State of Ethiopia in particular the Isaaq clan. The Isaaq clan have long expressed their dislike for the ONLF and now that the state police are mainly former ONLF fighters, they in the process of a hidden revenge war using Ethiopian government resources. Ever since Mr Omar came to power in the Somali State of Ethiopia, tensions between Somaliland and the State have been escalating. The Liyuu police killed dozens of Isaaq civilians in towns bordering Somaliland and across the Somali State of Ethiopia as well as looting trucks.
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Good job, Mr. Mohamed Nur. Ethiopia has to control Ogaden people infiltrating into our borders to destabilize our peace and tranquility. Somaliland will handle Ali Khalif and thugs.
Godradin with Liyu Police,
This is nothing but a trible militia and what they were doing was not helpful to Ethiopian security, I hope they will never come again.
We tried peace but you were not having any. Watch they are going to start screaming they were wronged. I am getting sick and tired of the lies walalo its time we did something for them to really cry about.
You are not telling the truth in the media,there were not any new police troops in self automy of somali ethiopian were removed from the border between somali and ethiopian,and there is not any change with that troops, they employ their assignments and jobs that were given by their commander in that regime,also they didnot interfere the affairs of other countries.
Somalilanders, I listened to a disturbing 'waraysi' given to Hadhwanaagnews in Mogadisho by a spoke person for Somaliland students, who is also one of the students and I am mad as hell. He stated that they were supposed to leave Mogadisho four months ago on a scholarship given by the Turkish government to Somalia and Somaliland students. The Somaliland students were railroaded, discriminated against and were not treated well. Besides, their share of the scholarship was passed over to others. And when they inquired about what happened, they were told that they have to go home and trigger a violence in Somaliland then they may get scholarship because Somaliland is peaceful. Can you imagine! Those are the kind of people that Somaliland donated $800,000 to. And see how our students are being treated.
Somalilanders everywhere, please condemn the treatment of our students and urge the Somaliland government to bring our students back home immediately and tell the Turkish government can shove their scholarship.
This is one of the reasons some Somalilanders are suspicious, of our government intention when it comes to Somaliland/ Somalia issues. Why in the world will our government send these kids to Mogadishu in first place?
The government of Somaliland has to make this as their number one priority and bring these kids back home to their country Somaliland.
How about you show us the "wareysi".
Folks, I tried to cut and past here the student's "waraysi" at Hadhwanaagnews this morning. I forgot to do that las night when listened to it. Hadhwanaagnews site is unbelievably busy. I believe that the site is swarmed up by throngs of people wanting to find out about the issue.
Correction: … throngs of people who want to find out about the issue, that is.
I was told by reliable sources that students paid $3000 each for the scholarships to Turkey. I was told that the money was paid to Omer Arteh Qalib's son in Hargeisa, who promised scholarships to these young kids. If this is true then this nothing less than treason and he must be brought to justice. I'm not sure if the Minister of education is involved in this, but we all remember the lady lying to us by telling us that the student went off to Turkey and the president got a chartered plane to take them there, but next morning we found out that the kids were stranded in Mogadishu and were later seen off by Sheikh Shariff. Something is not write and we need to get to the bottom of this scandal.
This is the message for all those Somaliland haters to learn and see themselves. We shall bring our kid back and will never ever have anything to do with this people. They have been doing this since we join them in 1960, and history repeats itself. Look those of us who are in Mogadishu shamelessly, and still continuing to stay there. I was watching last night some of them begging Sheikh Sharif. This is a pity and even if they try to come back, our people will not accept. They will be the black sheep in our society.
Whoever believes that Wanlaweyn is our brothers and sisters must see him/he selves what these people are, and we have not seen anything yet. I knew this people since 1960, when we first went there and have witnessed a lot worse attitude and discrimination. I don't know what exactly to say, those of us who still cry loud Somalia is out brothers/sisters.
Tooog all of them are thieves what did you expect, why were our students going there anyway its for Somalia only and I doubt they will get a decent education.
We shouldnt be involved in Somalia period all those that went got exactly what they deserved!
@Dhugtame,
Ultimately, the buck stops with Silanyo, he is the one the people of Somaliland elected and accountable to them.
Hargesisawi,
No the minister of education should take the responsibility; it is the president job to apt the right ministers to every job and if they don't perform to replace them. What I don’t understand is why our government cannot bring Turkey’s to our home land
The minister of education cannot control Aid agencies or countries like Turkey. The minister wasn't the person who re-directed the plane to Mogadishu. At the end of the day Turkey is beholden of Somalia so called TFG who are insisting on sabotage. Aid is aid and we all know it comes with strings attached. If the people of Somaliland were warned but they still took the chance then more fool them. The worst type of person is one who complains about what isn't theirs to give or take. Let this be a good lesson to those who expect free dinner and don't want to work for their own. That is the jist of it. Our young have some who don't want to support their own education systems but instead hunger after others countries because it is easier and its free. Ta ta ta
am glad that silanyo is attending the london meeting ,its first time that somaliland attended a somalia conference ,thank you silanyo and welcome back to your brothers .
Don't get it twisted, mate. The President of the Republic of Somaliland is the same leader who got rid of Siyad Bare and his Co in 1991. He is a true patriotic and will wipe out all Somalliland's enemies at will; be warned.
The Somaliland students in Somalia is a fatal mistake that needs to be rectifies ASAP. Once the students are back home safe, we deal with those behind such, no brainer, decision, and get rid of them at once. Do not care if it was the president himself, the Parliament, or those minsters. Incompetence has no room in Somaliand's administration.
I want to advice the parents of these children to pressure the government to return their children home safe and soon.
Turkey came to Somaliland claiming it can offer or give educational aid. The Somalia decided to use this as leverage and blackmail the young adults who were under the impression the Turkish have already allocated them what they can offer? Of course we all know neither Somalia nor Somaliland can be claim anything is right fully theres other then accepting an offer that was later revoked we should not see this as anything but another inhuman attempt to sabotage Somalilanders. Somaliland education minister did warn the parents and children but they decided not to take their chances and trust the Turkish. Therefore, we can not be complaicent about which aid we get its just isn't ours and better to be civilised about it. We are aware Somalia isn't fair so why be suprised now? Just let those who want aid instead of supporting their own education systems reap the brunt of their ill advised trust.
They probably wished to go to Turkey just to find a way into Europe and a risk they took but failed miserably. Much like the many who cross over through North Africa or Yemen. These parents are risking their own children or maybe its the youth themselves who are forcing the parents.
Good job, Silanyo and his team. Ethiopia should stop disturbing the Ogaden and the region also. Ethiopia should remove Liyuu Police (Daba Qoodhi) not only from Somaliland-Ethiopia border, but from the Ogaden region. This is the solution and will brings peace ad development the in the horn of the Africa.
Looks like things are warming up and tend to be blowing in the right directions. We should
understand the latest political developments in the horizons!. Somaliland's 3 Govt branches
are firmly together and the Somaliland Executive Branch have now the green light to act.
the Somaliland Govt. has now two highly sensitive issues to focus more over all others of no
lesser dimensions viz Somaliland Ethiopian good unilateral relationships, and Somaliland UK Govt.
Good unilateral relationships. on the other hand if for whatever reason(s) these two fail to be the
first to recognise and be obligated to fulfill the just causes of the Somaliland conquest, sadly then,
Somaliland must find other ways to pursue to gain access through the larger and more complex
Key International players, not to say least about the the Islamic AL/OIC in particular.
Cheers.
SLPress is becoming desperate lately that it’s resorting to fabrications of LIES like the one in this article. For starters, Ethiopian Government system is a FADERAL system. What the means is that anything related to Kilil5 is under the jurisdiction of the Jigjiga Government. The Federal government can’t dictate to the president of the Somali State of Ethiopia. Furthermore, Please heed Suldaan Maxamed Suldan Cabdiqadir Suldaan Cabdilaahi’s admission that “Somaliland” has its course and it is DONE.
Realist; you are making big mistake. There is no FEDERAL SYSTEM in Ethiopia, and the regions have no power to say yes or no unless they get permission from Addis Ababa. However, I don't believe that you are aware about the situation in Ethiopia, or you actual Woyane. your idea That is good, but it is high time you go beyond personal relationship and weigh ideas based on the reality in the country and the effect for the 72 million of your population. In this regard, the current decision was made by Abo Meles, who will arrest Abdi-Iley soon and remove Liyuu Police not only from Somaliland-Ethiopia border, but from the Ogaden region.
Hi Faandiid,may be you are more of to fabricated Shaebia's propaganda than knowing the reality in Ethiopia! Even though in a process ,Ethiopia is establishing a federal system that benefits all Nations ,Nationalities & people of Ethiopia. The reality in Ethiopia is: clear! remember where it was & see where it is now! Ethiopia is facing the reality! instead of being called christian country, Ethiopia respects its citizens no matter what they believe! it is opening up to its neighbors! if our neighbor follows ,Somaliland,Djibutti,Kenya then our region is going to be peaceful & we will have a bright future.
sincerely!
Somalia is done and desperate._Somaliland is here to stay and will be forever more._The transition will end without Somaliland. Its the right time for Somaliland our patience has paid off and today the international world will get to see Why we deserve to be free from the troubled Somalia?__Somalis in Somalia should choose peace and security over another civil unrest.
Trying to corner Somaliland to destroy what we built with our blood and sweat will NOT work because Allah is there for Somaliland and we ALL stand strong and firm for Somaliland against any aggressor that wants to disturb our peace and stability——> GUUL SOMALILAND
Hi Woldai, I knew that, you are big Ellafi in Woyane Government, but remember the end of your friend (Gadafi). There is no fabricated Shaebia's propaganda about the cirisis in Ethiopia, and there is no federal system. All communities are under terror of Woyane Group. Remember the situation of Ethiopia and its citizens in Gambella, Ogaden, Sidama and Oromiya, and what you are doing in Somalia, Southern Sudan, and Kenya. Somaliland is not like these countries, there are qualified and educated leaders who can teach you on good governance and leadership aspects. To get the realties on the ground, please go and see the situation of the citizens in the Gambella, Ogaden, Sidama and Oromiya regions.
Denying the Somaliland Nation International borders before and after 1991, and also denying the
Internationally recognized strides of progress made by the respective Govts. since 1991/2012.
is like denying the All UN World bodies International borders. You simply make no commonsense.
Cheers.
Hi Faandid,thanks for answering! we are neighbors it is good to discuss matters in our region! I know Somaliland has a qualified leaders .that's why Somaliland prospered with out recognition from the other world! ,but Ethiopia never had one! remember what the Ethiopian Nations nationalities & peoples of Ethiopia passed through in the past hundred years! therefore the problem now is caused by a grudgeful resentment of the past scar! we don't need to forget that the Ethiopian were fighting repression in one hand & in another hand against neighboring tribes for resources ;for grazing ,farming lands! it is continuing to this day ! & also there is ignorance ! one who sided with a gov't in Ethiopia tried to hurt his rivals & so on!
The other difference is: Somaliland has one languade,one religion ,so has less difference with in its people! in Gambella,Ogadien,Sidama… in Ogadien ,the citizens of Ogadien said who is killing ,therefore ,you have better to watch a documentary film made by Ogadieni youth who live in London! so you have better to go to Aigaforum & watch the documentary film for yourself! In Gambella,Sidama…it is a struggle so it is getting better than 10 years a go! I understand the security chief in Gambella was killed last time,but there is no enough information about him,so we will see!
thx!
Hi Woldai, this is not Woyane forum and you must learn from the history. Ethiopia is not Highlanders (Tigray and Amara or Amhara), and you must respect the rights and ethics of the other communities. Remember, Somaliland is not Kilil 10, and we have to respect the international border and regulations. Your crimes in the Gambella, Ogaden and Oromo are well documented by both local and international communities. The rights of Gambella, Ogaden, Sidama and Oromo people are always abused by your Militias.
I am in London and don’t know any documentary film made by Ogaden youth, but aware the documentary film made by Wayane security, which is produced for internal propaganda and consumption only! Please read the recently released reports (Dec 2011 and Jan 2012) by international communities (including the Amnesty International and Human Right Watch) about your crimes in Ethiopia, particularly in the Gambella, Ogaden and Oromia regions.
Regarding the Gambella issue, you are well aware about who killed the civilians in Gambella and enough information was produced by government committee led by the president of the federal high court! Please be professional in your articles, don’t hide the facts and cry; the history will repeat itself and what is going around is well documented by international community.
FAANDID.
I AM SORRY BUT I DON'T AGREE WITH U, MOST OF THE PEOLE IN ETHIOPIA , SOMALIA, ERITREA THEY BLAME ON THE REGIME. I THINK ORMO, OGADEN, GAMBELLA ARE BETTER NOW THAN MANY YEARS A GO. YOUR HUMANRIGHT WATCH, YOUR BBC, AND ALL THOSE AGENTES THEY HAVE TO SEARCH WORK , THERE FOR THEY HAVE TO FIND GOVERMENT TO BLAME FOR EXAMPLE WYANE ETC, EVEN IF U GO TO POWER THEY WILL BLAME AGAINEST YOU EVEN IF U SHUT UR MOUTH.
ALL THE PEOLE FIGHT TO GET DEMECRACY BUT MY BROTHER DON'T FORGET THAT THE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS CITTED. IF THE ORMO ( THE FORMOR GALLA PEOPLE) , THE OGADEN, THE GAMBELLA HAVE GOT THEIER INDIPENDENCE THEY WILL BE ALWAYS BLAMED . SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN ERITREA, SOUTH SUDAN , EVERY ONE WILL FIGHT AND DESTROY THE COUNTRY. IS THESE WHAT U WANT.
Mohamed Mr.'Realist' makes little sense because he doesn't believe in Somaliland, likely comes from these disgruntled border areas because no self-respecting Somalilander would put quotation marks around Somaliland. Nobody is trying to forcefully occupy all of those communities but Somaliland will respond to any existential threats made on its Independence and territorial integrity. Your fishing if you think Somalilanders are going to second guess their hard earned independence.
You people of Abysinia have a mental problems and not willing to bring changes; peace and development in the region. Are you telling us that, blocking the aid and killing civilians in Gambella, Ogaden and Oromia are development? Do you know the actual situations and living conditions of the local communities and their administrations in these regions?
Actually, you are killers and destroying the country and looting the resources and aid of the local people in these regions. These facts are not from foreigners, but from local people and local administrations, so please take the responsibility and don’t blame others, and lead the development of the nation and the region. Please come-up with a new mentality and let’s invite experts from Gambella, Ogaden, Afar and Oromia communities and discuss the issues in professional way.
You people of Abysinia have a mental problems and not willing to bring changes; peace and development in the region. Are you telling us that, blocking the aid and killing civilians in Gambella, Ogaden and Oromia are development? Do you know the actual situations and living conditions of the local communities and their administrations in these regions?
Actually, you are killers and destroying the country and looting the resources and aid of the local people in these regions. These facts are not from foreigners, but from local people and local administrations, so please take the responsibility and don’t blame others, and lead the development of the nation and the region. Please come-up with a new mentality and let’s invite experts from Gambella, Ogaden, Afar and Oromia communities and discuss the issues in a professional way, with ethics of writing.
liyuu police will stay the borders forever and control the borders as well . so