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Somaliland’s opposition holds a major gathering in Hargeisa
June 4, 2010 · 36 Comments
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — Tens of thousands of opposition Kulmiye Party supporters gathered in Freedom Park in Hargeisa on Friday as the nation’s election campaigns officially begin ahead of the June 26 presidential elections.
The mass gathering was organised by Kulmiye leaders Mr Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud (Silanyo) and his Vice-Chairman Mr Musa Bihi Abdi. The rally was aimed at sending a message to the government and the voters in the unrecognized republic.
The Kulmiye party leaders said this was clear message to the Rayale regime that the people reject their corruptions, incompetence, looting of public assets and disregard for the country’s laws and constitution.
The gathering was addressed by Mr Ahmed Silanyo, Chairman and presidential candidate, Abdul-Aziz Samaale, the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Mohamed Abdi Gaboose, Kulmiye Party campaign manager (Western regions), Mr Musa Bihi Abdi, Vice-Chairman of Kulmiye and other senior party members.
The speakers also outlined a broad overview of the party’s policy agenda. They said their party was ready to work with all sectors of the economy and local communities to build a Somaliland which is united, free and prosperous.
This was the largest rally by the opposition since it’s establishment in December 2002.
The party showed similar force throughout the country including the home town of the president Borama.
Many of Kulmiye supporters painted their homes and cars Kulmiye’s gold and green colours while thousands more wore the party’s flag, shirts, scarfs and caps. 
Mr Silanyo finally called for calm, unity and asked the people not to engage in any thing that will threaten the peace and stability of Somaliland with the ruling party. Mr Silanyo accused the government of trying to frighten voters with a warning about Kulmiye Party as violent party. “They (UDUB) use acts of ‘scare tactics’ to betray us as violent and chaotic party but I can assure you that there will not be any violence despite them trying to provoke us, I urge you all to remain calm and to protect the peace during the election process,” he said.
Somaliland will go to the polling stations on June 26th in a historical election which will see the first time the nation will use biometric cards and other new technologies. The voters will vote for one of the three political parties; UDUB (Unity, Democracy and Independence) Party, Kulmiye (Peace, Unity, and Development) Party and UCID (Justice and Development) Party.
Photo: Presidential candidate Silanyo addresses his supporters (Baadiya.com)
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SP is showing fairness – a trait you don't see in any other SL sites. You guys are on your way to becoming true press. Keep up the good work and report current events as they happen and as they are — no spin.
critically analysing the people attended the rallies are 80% school children (as can be seen on the pictures) and the opposition party offered them free buses(may allah reward janah one children dead for accident). second less people attended the demonstrations except burco city which the opposition party has significant number of supporters, but reported smaller crowds for cities like Erigavo, Lasanod, Odweyne, Berbera, Gabiley, Borama and Zaila.
Critically analyzing most registered voters are urban population – the total is 1.5 not 3.5 million-, and since kulmiye holds the two largest urban centers that together hold more than half of the population, the odds look quite with them.
Why is the major Somaliland news media is not bringing the three Somaliland presidential candidates for a debate or two and tell the people where each of them stands on important issues that this unrecognized country is facing? What is the Somaliland media doing to inform the mass about the issues and the program each candidate is planning to do for next five years if elected? I don't know why these important issues is not been discussed?
I agree i've been wondering that for quite sometime now. It would've been nice if they can bring the 3 leaders and let them debate or talk to inform us what they are going to do……
SomalilandPress should do a sit down with each one of the political leader so that they can differentiate each other from one another. I reall y would like to see where each one stands before I give my vote to them.
Somalilandpress will not be able to sit down with all three candidates at the moment as we have other priories that we need to get it right before we take up such responsibility however it's open for other Somaliland media houses.
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The crowd here looks 5 times more than UDUB. They might win and certainly I will welcome Kulmiye even though I am with UCID. We have small members but we have the future (youth and women).
ps, the picture of the two boys been carried by the crowds is priceless :)
I just want this government out. Riyale and his henchmen have done so much damage to this country. It is time they go.
Somaliland is badly requiring a change of management, change of the current system, requiring a good leader who is cable to lead the country to prosperty and maintain the peace and secure employements for the young jobless, loofing around the cities doing noting. The People of somaliland are aware of Silanyo's management as well as Riyale's management they recently requiring new blood, new brain, progressive brain.
Yes change will come in the form of Kulmiye Isha Alaaah. We're very much aware of "Silanyo's mangement" through his leadership in the SNM and we the people will entrust him once again to lead us and clean up Riyaale's mess!
Somaliland needs an experienced leader with a statesmanship qualities that Somalies across all walks of life respect and will listen to. We need someone like Mr. Silanyo, educated and experienced enough to put our point across instead of inexperienced unguided missile that will say whatever comes to his mind!…Don't get me wrong I Like Mr. Faysal Warabe, but he's not the right man for Somaliland at this time!!.
i respect my awoowe siilaanyo, absolutely right he used to be strong and wise man, but he is not today,, 80 years old senior citizen,, it never happen rational people get elected apolitician like that age,, and we somalilanders are normal people.
Nice and colorful!!!
We liberated our selves and regained control from the blood thirsty regime of Siyad Bare under the leadership of Mr Silanyo. Now, we got the chance to repeat history and get ride of Riyale and his corrupted puppets. Somaliland and its people deserve a fresh start.
Kulmiye wants majority of voters vote Ucid Kulmiye, because in that calculation Kulmiye will win. But it is not going to happen, Udub will win, if not every Somalilander must get ready for war. We cannot trust our beautiful chair with Silany, the thief.
Somalilanders don't even both to dignify this idiot with answer. He is over his head and out of line.
Somalilanders don't even both to dignify this, ##### you know what I mean, with answer. He is over his head and out of line.
we need an experinced leader,.like muj. silanyo no mater haw old is he. here is africa
Selflessness, faithfulness, dedication, experience and more
good stuff……….!
Kulmiye you have my Vote
wht u need u need a civil war i was some about SNM siilanyo he was the leader of the group when we throuw the position we cupture the somaliland who is siilaanyo ? siilaanyo he is a treder
KULMIYE DO YOU KNOW THE HISTORY OF MUUSE BIIXI ?
AND HE IS KULMYE PARTY NOW
ANIGO WAX DILI KARA DUCO QAADAN MAAYE WAA INOO DAGAAL IN THE CENTER OF HARGEISA
KULMIYE , WHEN WE ARE TOLKING ABOUT THE REALITY HAW KULMIYE CAN BE THE PRESEDENT OF SOMALILAND KULMIYE KILL THE PEST LEADERS OF SNM MY FREINDS AADAN SHIINE KULMIYE MAKE TOO MUCH PROBLEMS OF SOMALILAND AND TO DAY THEY WANT TO BE PRESIDENT ARE WE MAD ?
NO WE ARE NOT CREASSY
For me i believe that the Kulmiye will win the presidential Election for this year.
Insha allah.
Kulmiye Inshaa Allaah!
Can u give the answer ?
Do u have eny idia Muuse Biixi?
anigo wax dili kara duco qaadan maye wa inoo dagaal !!!
do you have eny idia of siilanyo ?
he has a hiden secret with SH.DAAHIR AWAY the tererisum of somalia !!!
so take my advice pls give your vote to ucid party they can make a progress
NEVER I GIVE MY VOTE TO SILANYO AND NEVER HE WILL BE THE PRESIDENT OF SOMALILAND BE COUSE WILL MAKE AN OTHER CIVIL WAR IN SOMALILAND NO ENY BODY CAN TRAST SILANYO
Hadii Kulmiye helo doorashada u diyaar garooba dagaal ka qarxa Burao iyo Somaliland oo dhan. Waa inoo dagaal, bal markaas aan aragno ninka wax ku la'.
Fuck Kulmiye and Futaxun, H/jeclo. Somaliland is dead for good, welcome back Somaliweyn!
Kulmiye is a joke, if they win Somaliland will disappear in front of your real eyes. No doubt civi'l war will start and we will go back to Somalia.
Ma Siilaanyo ayaa mujaahid ah? Miyaanu ahayn ninkii 1988, markii SNM wadanka soo geleysay cararay ee diyaarada ka fuulay Adis-ababa. Miyaanu ahayn ninkii diley ee dhabarka ka wada toogtay mujaahidiintii wadanka xornimadiisa u dagaalamayey. Goorma ayuu mujaahid noqday? Waryaadha reer Jaama-waal, haddii Siilaanyo helo doorashada waa inoo dagaal ee waa ninkii laga adkaadaa ee Burco laga saaraa, waa inoo ballan. Raggu hakal baxo.
Ma Siilaanyo ayaa mujaahid ah? Miyaanu ahayn ninkii 1988, markii SNM wadanka soo geleysay cararay ee diyaarada ka fuulay Adis-ababa. Miyaanu ahayn ninkii diley ee dhabarka ka wada toogtay mujaahidiintii wadanka xornimadiisa u dagaalamayey. Goorma ayuu mujaahid noqday? Waryaadha reer Jaama-waal ogaada hadii Siilaany la doort waa inoo dagaal ee waa ninkii laga adkaadaa ee Burco laga saaraa, waa inoo ballan. Raggu hakal baxo.
Ma Siilaanyo ayaa mujaahid ah? Miyaanu ahayn ninkii 1988, markii SNM wadanka soo geleysay cararay ee diyaarada ka fuulay Adis-ababa. Miyaanu ahayn ninkii d'iley ee dhabarka ka wada toogtay mujaahidiintii wadanka xornimadiisa u dagaalamayey. Goorma ayuu mujaahid noqday? Waryaadha reer Jaama-waal ogaada hadii siilaanyo helo waa inoo d'agaal ee waa ninkii laga adkaadaa ee Burco laga saaraa, waa inoo ballan. Raggu hakal baxo.
Gues what Warhaye & Nassir…Kulmiye won, so get ready for good things to come…Isha Alaah..
Kulmiye party extends a hand and will need the support of all the somalilanders Udub, Ucid and Kulmiye to move the country forward and that even includes the likes of warhaye & Nassir above. Let's stand behind our new president…