Arbitration committee addresses deadlock

Arbitration committee addresses deadlock

During the first week of August, an arbitration committee composed of prominent poets, clerics and intellectuals was set up to mediate the longstanding deadlock between Somaliland's executive and the Lower House of Parliament. The agreement mediated by the group of nine was released on August 21, 2007.

Three important political points have been agreed upon:

1. The House of Representatives should vote again on the two rejected NEC nominees.
   
2. The government must apply the 2007 budget as approved by the House of Representatives.
   
3. The government must release the three leaders of the QARAN Political Association. Their right to participate in politics must be reinstated. Their case must be heard when they are freed. They must also not engage in campaigns that might threaten peace.

All the political actors have agreed on these points. The mediation committee has also advised the government to implement the following steps:

1. The government should present to the House of Representatives all agreements and pacts that it reaches with foreign countries and companies.
   
2. The government should on time present to the House of Representatives the annual financial reports.
   
3. The government should present to the House of Representatives its yearly political program at its appropriate time.
   
4. The President should present to the House of Representatives his annual speech as mandated by the Constitution.
   
5. Law must be followed when arresting people.
   
6. Generally all branches must respect the constitutional powers of other branches.
   

The members of the arbitration committee include:

1. Mohammed Ibrahim Warsame (Hadraawi), Poet
2. Sheikh Mohammed Omer Dirir
3. Mohammed Hashi Dhama (Gaariye), Poet
4. Sheikh Ismael Abdi Hurre
5. Sheikh Yussuf Adan Mohammed
6. Prof Suleiman Gulaid (Amoud University)
7. Dr. Adan Yussuf Abokor
8. Saeed Ahmed Mohamoud
9. Mohammed Saeed Gees (Academy for Peace and Development)

http://www.apd-somaliland.org/news/20070822mediation.htm

Demonstrations for the release of Veteran Qaran Political Leaders

Pictures of demonstration in solidarity and for the release of Veteran Qaran Political leaders who liberated Somaliland from the Tyranny and dictatorship of Somaliland. These leaders are honourable and are the pillars of Somaliland's Icon for democracy.

Demonstrations in Burco and Hargeisa after Riyale Kahin went against the mediation committee and refused to release the Veteran Political leaders of Somaliland.

Muj. Maxamed kaahin giving speech

Above: Mujaahid Muse Biixi

Above: Mujaahid Siilaanyo

Above: Mujaahid Cabdiraxmaan Aw Cali Faarax

Photo: by Shiine Cilmi - SDWO News Desk - Hargeisa

The above speakers are SNM Veterans who are also leaders of the Main Opposition Party giving their support and solidarity to their comrades who are in prison (the leaders of the Qaran Political Association). These demonstrations show how Somaliland can withstand the challenges of Peace and Democracy. This kind of spirit for peace and freedom for justice is the key principles of a unique nation inspiring to become an example for the rest of Africa. This is a historical demonstration one that history will judge for centuries to come and example for the future leaders of Somaliland.

The arbitration committee including prominent poets, clerics and intellectuals who mediated between Somaliland's executive and the Lower House of Parliament. Their efforts failed afterwards when Riyale refused to honour most of the points he promised to fulfill and as a result these demonstrations took place in the streets of Burco and Hargeisa.

Somaliland citizens always protect their right to freedom of speech and democracy a cultural value that is part and parcel of their pastoral culture which existed for centuries.

Peaceful Demonstrations by the hard working citizens of Somaliland their aspirations to democracy, freedom of speech and liberty.

Somaliland History 1960-1988

Hargeisa under siege ( part 2 ) 1988

Hargeisa under siege ( part 1 ) 1988

Song of Liberation from the Dictatorship of Siad Barre

SNM Freedom Fighter Heroes including women