The Somali Democracy and Freedom Forum strongly condemns the irregularities witnessed during yesterday’s parliamentary session on procedural rules for impending constitutional changes. The voting process was marred by blatant disregard for parliamentary procedures, with the motion not subjected to thorough debate before a rushed final vote.
The conduct of Speaker Sheikh Aden Madobe, who neglected parliamentary procedures, demands urgent attention. Additionally, the presence of over a hundred National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) personnel in plain clothes, visibly carrying exposed pistols, raises concerns about the integrity of the voting process.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s deployment of government soldiers within the Parliament is alarming and echoes military coup tendencies, posing a direct threat to the democratic foundations of our nation. This intimidation not only jeopardizes the peace and security of Somalia but also empowers extremist groups like Al-Shabaab.
The Somali Democracy and Freedom Forum denounces the corrupted speaker Sheikh Aden Madobe and calls for a vote of no confidence against him. Swift and decisive action by the Parliament is imperative to rectify this breach of conduct.
Any constitutional changes must be pursued through a consensus among regional leaders and subject to a referendum, asserts the Somali Democracy and Freedom Forum. The current process lacks the necessary legitimacy and transparency for such critical decisions.
We call upon all Somali citizens and Members of Parliament to reject the validity of this illegal vote and unite against actions that could destabilize our nation. Additionally, we implore our international partners to stand in solidarity with the Somali people, opposing any dictatorial tendencies and supporting the pursuit of true democracy.
The Somali Democracy and Freedom Forum remains committed to the principles of democracy, justice, and peace, and we call on all stakeholders to join us in preserving the democratic values that define our great nation.
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ABIYI AHMED Aggression against Somalia
Bias and Misinformation by António Guterres’ Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing
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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), Catriona Laing is biased and disseminating misleading information regarding the conflict in Northern Somalia, particularly involving the SSC Khaatumo State of Somalia and the Somaliland separatist forces.
On Oct 19, 2023 recent statement, Ms. Laing referred to the SSC State of Somalia as a “Dhulbahante militia” downplaying its legitimacy. Furthermore, she alleged that the conflict in Lasanood escalated due to the advance of Dhulbahante militia to “Oog”.
Contrary to Ms. Laing’s assertions, the SSC State of Somalia (Dhulbahante Clan) acted in response to remove “Occupying Somaliland Force” from Laasanood. primarily composed of the Isaq separatist clan, from Hargeysa.
Ms. Laing has failed to report atrocities committed by the Somaliland separatist forces in Laasanood, including indiscriminate shelling that resulted in the tragic deaths of over a thousand individuals, including women and children.
Additionally, Ms. Laing has neglected to report violations of the UN weapons embargo by the Somaliland separatist authority and the Djibouti government. UN Sanctioned items include the illegal importation of artillery, artillery shells and banned weapons from Djibouti.
Due her biased nature, Ms. Laing has not effectively mediated between the warring factions in Northern Somalia, specifically the SSC State of Somalia and the Somaliland separatists. Somali people are concerned about her perceived bias and ineffectiveness in fostering peace in the region.
We emphasizes that Ms. Laing’s biases make her an unacceptable representative for the United Nations, particularly for the Somali people who require an unbiased UN Representative in Somalia.
STOP UAE ‘S SHEIKH Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan FRAUDULENT AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITY IN FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
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To Somalia’s International Partners: United Nations, United States of America,European Union, United Kingdom,, Kingdom of Norway, Sweden, DenmarkFebruary 24, 2023
We call upon Somalia’s international partners, United Nations, U.S, U.K and European Union and African Union to close all UAE’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) illegal recruitment and operations currently underway in all regions of Somalia.UAE’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) has entered into a one sided fraudulent, an illegal, secretive and unconstitutional agreements with the Ministry of Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia. UAE Ruler has used his vast wealth to bribe and corrupt the Somalia’s Defense Minister and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud; As a result of that, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and His defense Minister entered into an unconstitutional agreement with UAE.
The agreement gives Somali People a second class status in their own country. It gives UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan unlimited powers over the people of Somalia and its Land ports, Seaports and Airports. The agreement also gives Ruler of UAE to house, pay and recruit unlimited mercenaries in the Territory of Somali Federal Republic. The agreement gives Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s mercenaries free hand to commit crimes against Somalia’s political, cultural, religious, and civil society Organizations. The agreement gives Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s future criminal activities a full immunity from the International and national prosecutions.
We the people of Somalia, right full owners of the Territory of Federal Republic Of Somalia reject to become a second class citizen in our own country. We also reject Ruler of UAE’s ill intent and bad faith agreement. The agreement violates Somalia’s sovereignty and the Federal Constitution. UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s faulty agreement will destabilize the Horn of African Region as he was previously destabilized Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and Chad.
We are demanding UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to cease and desist of the illegal, fraudulent and unconstitutional recruitment of army of mercenaries in Somalia.
Atrocities in SSC regions in Somaliland(Somalia)
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Atrocities in SSC regions in Somaliland(Somalia)
Somaliland separatists militants authority led by Muse Bihi in Hargeysa city vowed to commit Non Isaq clan cleansing from regions of Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn . These threatening statements toward the civilian people of Sool Sanaag and Ayn regions in Northern Western Somalia (Somaliland, former British protectorate), is disturbing and creates instability in the Horn of Africa.
Majority people of Northern Somalia (Somaliland) do not share the separatist agenda in Hargeysa.
The Northern Somalia (Somaliland) are inhabited by four major clans.
The Isaq clan, the Dhulbahante of Darod sub clan, the Warsangali of Darod sub-clan, the Gudabuursi clan, and Issa clan. 4 out of the 5 major clans do not support Somaliland separatist agenda.
They all suffered intimidation,violence and oppression under the well armed militants of Hargaysa.
We urge the USA, take its leadership and speak up against Somaliland Separatists intentions of ethnic cleansing and take swift action against the butcher Muse Bihi of Somaliland Authority .
Inaction by the international community will lead to instability, civil war and human catastrophe in Northern Somalia(Somali-land).