M.Weyne Ku Xigeenka Somaliland Iyo Weftigii Uu Hor Kacayay Oo Kulan La Qaatay Xubno Ka Tirsan Baarlamanka Iyo Wasaarada Arrimaha Dibada Ee UK.

M.Weyne Ku Xigeenka Somaliland Iyo Weftigii Uu Hor Kacayay Oo Kulan La Qaatay Xubno Ka Tirsan Baarlamanka Iyo Wasaarada Arrimaha Dibada Ee UK.
Madaxweyneku xigeenka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland Mudane Cabdiraxmaan Cabdillaahi Ismaaciil Saylici iyo wefdigii ballaadhan oo uu hoggaamineyey ayaa maanta sii diirran loogu soo dhoweeyey guriga Baarlamaanka Britain ee West Minister, London. 

Madaxweyne ku xigeenka waxa ku wehelineyey kulankan Wasiirrada Maaliyadda Mudane Cabdicasiis Maxamed Samaale, Ganacisiga Mudane Cabdirazzaaq Khaliif Axmed, Guddoomiye ku xigeenka xisbiga Kulmiye Mudane Maxamed Kaahin Axmed, , La taliyaha Madaxweynaha Somaliland Arrimaha dhaqaalaha mudane Axmed Xasan Carwo iyo La taliyaha madaxweynaha ee Arrimaha Haweenka Mudane Amaal X Axmed Miisaan iyo Safiirka Somaliland ee UK Mudane Cali Adan Cawale
 
Sidoo kale Waxaa Madashaasi ku sugna madasha Xubno ka tirsan golaha baarlamaanka UK, shaqaale ka Mid ah wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibedda UK, khubaro sare iyo qaar ka mid ah saxaafadda. 

Madaxweyne ku xigeenka ayaa si ballaadhan ugaga warramay ujeeddada socdaalkiisa iyo xaaladda guud ee Jamhuriyadda Somaliland,Waxaanu Tilmaamay inuu dalka Ingiriiska Mudadii uu Joogay uu kala qayb galay Jaaliyada Somaliland ee Ingiriiska Xuska Munaasibadii 18 May ee 22 Guuradii ka soo Wareegtay dib ula soo noqoshada madax banaanida Jamhuuriyada Somaliland. 

Waxa kulanka daaddihineyey Mudane Sir Tony Baldry MP oo ah guddoomiyaha Guddiga baarlamaanka UK ee taageera qaddiyadda Somaliland. 

Waraysiga kadiba ayay mudane yaashii halkaa ku sugnaa iyo kasoo qayb galeyaashii su'aalo ku weydiiyey madaxweyne ku Xigeenka iyo wefdiga la socday.

BBC political editor Nick Robinson's extraordinary apology after backlash against 'Muslim appearance' comment about Woolwich killers

Nick Robinson used the phrase hours after soldier Lee Rigby was murdered
He has now apologised after the BBC received dozens of complaints
He said he used the phrase while directly quoting a Whitehall source

By JAMES RUSH

PUBLISHED: 19:49, 23 May 2013 | UPDATED: 20:23, 23 May 2013

BBC political editor Nick Robinson has apologised for directly quoting a source who used the phrase 'of Muslim appearance'

The BBC's political editor has apologised for directly quoting a Whitehall source who described the Woolwich killers as being 'of Muslim appearance'.

Nick Robinson said he was sorry for using the phrase, which 'was both liable to be misinterpreted and to cause offence', during the BBC News at Six broadcast yesterday.

The corporation received dozens of complaints after he used the comment just hours after British soldier Lee Rigby, 25, was brutally murdered in the street.

Robinson today took to his BBC blog to apologise for using the phrase. He explains how he was informed by a senior Whitehall source just minutes before the BBC News at Six yesterday that the incident was being treated as a suspected terrorist incident.

He wrote: 'The police had, I was told, described the attackers as being "of Muslim appearance" and shouting "Allahu Akbar". On air I directly quoted a senior Whiehall source saying that the police had used that description.

'That phrase "of Muslim appearance" clearly offended some who demanded to know what it could possibly mean. Others were concerned that it was a racist generalisation.'

The BBC received a total of 43 complaints after Robinson used the phrase, The Guardian has reported.

Robinson's report was also picked up by other media organisations who reported it as evidence that the incident was a terror attack.

The dead soldier, who was wearing a Help for Heroes top, was hit by a Vauxhall Tigra on the pavement before two crazed men attacked him with knives.

 

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Witnesses said the suspects 'hacked and chopped' at his body and were shouting 'Allah Akbar!' - an Islamic phrase meaning 'God is great' - and yelling 'this is what God would have wanted.'

One of the men was identified as Michael Adebolajo, 28, who ranted on camera with a clear south London accent saying 'you people will never be safe'.

The suspected killers were later shot by police and will be questioned by anti-terror officers once they have recovered.

Robinson took to his BBC blog today to apologise for using the phrase

One of the alleged attackers (left) rants at the camera while holding bloodied weapons. A second suspected killer (right) speaks to Ingrid Loyau-Kennett who jumped off her bus when she saw the dead man

Robinson wrote on his blog: 'The reports of eye witnesses and the video of the attacker demonstrated that the attack had been carried out by those claiming to be retaliating because "Muslims are dying daily by British soldiers".

'Despite this and the fact that I was directly quoting a source I'm sorry for using a phrase that, on reflection, was both liable to be misinterpreted and to cause offence. Many Muslims were quick to condemn the attack and to distance themselves and their religion from the brutal savagery seen on the streets of Woolwich.'

The comment yesterday sparked complaints from users on social networking and micro-blogging sites, including Hannah McGill, a film reviewer and panellist on BBC Four's Review Show, who wrote on Twitter: 'Whatever just happened, @BBCNews, it is entirely not OK for your correspondents to refer to anyone as "of Muslim appearance".'

A picture of victim Drummer Lee Rigby, of the British Army's 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, is displayed with flowers left by mourners outside an army barracks near the scene of his killing in Woolwich

A Help for Heroes t-shirt was left among the floral tributes in recognition of the top the soldier was wearing at the time of his death

 

'I'm sorry for using a phrase that, on reflection, was both liable to be misinterpreted and to cause offence': Nick Robinson's apology in full...

It was a barbaric attack carried out in broad daylight on the streets of London. A man hacked to death. The attackers had been shot by the police. An extraordinary and horrific story but not one, you might think, for the Political Editor of the BBC.

However, the fact that the victim was wearing a 'Help for Heroes' T-shirt and was walking near an army barracks raised the possibility that it was something else as well - an act of terrorism with implications for the country as a whole. That was my instinct as soon as I heard about the story, but instinct is not enough. I started to try to establish whether the government was treating it that way.

With minutes to go before the BBC News at Six I was told by a senior Whitehall source that the incident was being treated as a suspected terrorist incident and being taken very seriously indeed. This information changed the news from a crime story to something of more significance. The police had, I was told, described the attackers as being 'of Muslim appearance' and shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. On air I directly quoted a senior Whitehall source saying that the police had used that description.

That phrase 'of Muslim appearance' clearly offended some who demanded to know what it could possibly mean. Others were concerned that it was a racist generalisation.

My report and the quotation were picked up by many other news organisations as evidence that this was a terror attack. The reports of eye witnesses and the video of the attacker demonstrated that the attack had been carried out by those claiming to be retaliating because 'Muslims are dying daily by British soldiers'.

Despite this and the fact that I was directly quoting a source I'm sorry for using a phrase that, on reflection, was both liable to be misinterpreted and to cause offence. Many Muslims were quick to condemn the attack and to distance themselves and their religion from the brutal savagery seen on the streets of Woolwich.

The overnight protests of the English Defence League and attacks on some mosques lead some to fear the consequences for community relations. This all makes people understandably sensitive about anything which could be used to justify hostility to people on the basis of their appearance or religion.

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Somaliland and Somalia: Grounds for Optimism?

Myles Wickstead, SDC Director and chair of One World Media and special advisor to Development Initiatives, reflects on the recent conferences on Somalia. Somalilandsun - The last conference on Somalia in the UK in February 2012 was a deeply political event, designed to support Somalia's political transition. The $64,000 question for the two events in London earlier this month was how different they would be from previous occasions and whether this new dawn, too, would revert quickly to dusk. There are most certainly grounds for optimism and, on balance, the past 15 months have seen good progress. Since the February 2012 conference the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has been instrumental in pushing extremist group al Shabaab from a number of towns and cities. The terrorist group has been expelled from the main Somali towns, confidence is increasing in line with enhanced peace and stability and this is reflected in the return of significant numbers of those who had previously emigrated. To capitalise on this progress, a second conference in London was decided upon and held earlier this week, on Tuesday, 7 May. There was a strong focus on improving security, justice, public financial management and political stability. The conference sought to garner more support for a country which now has a more legitimate government than it has seen for many decades, with a new parliament reflecting the country's clan structure and a new president elected by the parliament. A reflection of the more recent stability is the recent opening of a new British Embassy in Mogadishu. The UK Government's official communiqué highlighted some of the key challenges to be addressed – the need to build up the country's armed forces; to help combat the human rights abuses that have accompanied the conflict; to support an anti-piracy naval force; and to address issues of counter-terrorism. And although it may seem a small and rather bureaucratic point, the establishment of an aid coordination unit within the Government structure to help organise the efforts of donors on the ground. This represents an important step in a long process to transition Somalia out of conflict, and towards peace and stability, and to entrust it with greater control over its own affairs. On Wednesday, 8 May, a third conference took place – the 'Somali Investment Conference', hosted by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Department for International Development (DfID) – note the carefully chosen name of the event, designed to avoid some of the obvious political pitfalls. It had several hundred participants – one of the speakers claimed there were over 30 UK-based Somali Diaspora millionaires in the room keen to invest in their country, as well as many large companies and multinationals. Whilst the Government of Somaliland decided not to attend (the Government of Somalia were represented), there were participants from all over the world, doing what the Somalis do as well as anyone else in the world – being entrepreneurial, cutting deals, seizing opportunities. I was there specifically because a small group of us as founder directors have, with support from DfID, established a community interest company under UK law to encourage investment into Somaliland. Because it is not an internationally recognised entity it is unable to offer sovereign guarantees etc (more here). This has the potential to help build up the economic, trade and infrastructure links between Somaliland and its neighbours, whether to the north, east, south or west. This will be good for business, but will also be a factor in helping to build relationships of trust and mutual benefit which can ultimately underpin the political process. No-one believes that political process will be easy. But perhaps these three conferences have between them helped to generate an upwards spiral, where cautious political progress can be matched by strengthening and deepening economic links between different regions, givMyles Wicksteading the international community the confidence to provide continuing support. Under those circumstances there are grounds for hope that Somalia can move from failed state – in the news only because of conflict, terror, famine and humanitarian crisis – to simply a fragile state to ultimately a middle income country. How long might that take? I don't know. But I am hugely encouraged by the fact that there is a fourth Conference about to take place, in June, in Nairobi. It is another Investment Conference, not this time being supported by the British Government but being put together on an entirely commercial basis, in the region. That looks to me like progress. Fingers crossed.

Somaliland: $4.2 million Grant towards Education Development

Somalilandsun - Global partnership for education grants US$4.2 million for Somaliland teacher's salaries and to help rebuild the education systems. The financing will support the development of teacher salary payment systems which will gradually increase the number of male and female primary school teachers paid by the government. A program to support the South Central Zone in Somalia is under development. Press Statement For immediate release Washington, D.C. – May 22, 2013. Today the Global Partnership for Education's Board of Directors approved US$439 million in grants to 12 developing countries, providing critical funding and momentum toward quality education for all children. This new financing strongly reflects the Global Partnership's top priorities: increasing access to basic education in fragile states, improving the quality of education, generating measurable results and championing girls' education. "For these countries this is crucial funding to make progress on getting all children into school for a quality education," said Alice Albright, Chief Executive Officer at the Global Partnership. "All children should have access to a school, have effective teachers, and be able to learn so she or he can contribute to the development of their community and nation," she said. GPE Board Chair Carol Bellamy said, "Educating children--especially girls--increases their incomes, improves their health and nutrition, and it literally saves lives. The investments we make in educating children will pay dividends for generations to come." The 13 grants totaling US$439 million build on prior achievements and will help implement the national education plans developed by Benin, Burkina Faso, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritania, Senegal, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tanzania (Zanzibar), Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Benin will receive a grant of US$42.3 million which will focus on school construction, school feeding, as well as education system management and governance with an emphasis on the poorest school districts. Burkina Faso's grant of US$78.2 million will focus on reducing disparities, quality of education and system decentralization for better management and accountability. Comoros' grant of US$4.6 million will focus on inclusive education in terms of gender and disability, and capacity building for better education system management. Madagascar has been allocated a grant of US$85.4 million which will provide subsidies to community teacher salaries and support school kits for students, in-service teacher and school director training, school grants and school feedings. The grant will also improve school infrastructure and strengthen the planning and monitoring system (including community participation). Mauritania will receive a grant of US$12.4 million which will focus on teacher training, help to increase the transition rate of girls to lower secondary school, and support institutional capacity building. Senegal's grant of US$46.9 million will focus on improving learning outcomes, school performance and greater access to schools for poor children in underserved regions. Somalia will benefit from a US$2.1 million grant for Puntland and a US$4.2 million grant for Somaliland to help rebuild their education systems. The financing will support the development of teacher salary payment systems which will gradually increase the number of male and female primary school teachers paid by the government. A program to support the South Central Zone in Somalia is under development. Tajikistan's grant of US$16.2 million will focus on access to early childhood education, improved quality of basic education, development of child-friendly school environments, and capacity building. Tanzania's semi-autonomous Republic of Zanzibar will receive a US$5.2 million grant in support of early childhood education, improved quality of basic education, inclusive education for all, capacity building and system management for increased accountability and better results. Yemen's grant of US$82.6 million will help the country to build on previous achievements. With prior grants focusing on access through school construction, the focus will now shift to reaching the huge number of out-of-school children and to improve the quality of education. About US$10 million of the total grant will help improve children's schooling in emergency-affected areas. Zambia's grant of US$35.2 million will focus on basic education through performance-based incentives, and improved school access and quality for vulnerable children. ++ant in the amount of US$23.6 million will focus on teachers' professional development and performance, as well as capacity building for strategic planning, budgeting and monitoring of results. GPE is the only multilateral partnership solely devoted to getting all children in school to receive a good quality education. Its partners include developing countries, multilateral organizations, donors, the private sector, teachers, civil society/NGOs, and private foundations. GPE's approach is different because it convenes and builds consensus on education issues--at the global and country levels--to help its 58 developing country partners develop effective education sector plans, and promote aid that is coordinated and aligned with these plans.

Somaliland: Honouring the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation War Of 1988

As We Celebrate Somaliland's 22nd Anniversary, let us also remember two other auspicious occasions we will also be celebrating this month. By: Somalilander Somalilandsun - We speak of the 27th and 31st of May 1988. This year marks the 25th anniversary start of our war of liberation. In paying homage to all those who are no longer with us, the brave men and women who fought and gave their lives, we must offer our prayers and heartfelt thanks. In keeping with that theme, here is a brief history of the life and career of Abdirahman Ahmed Ali, the first President of Somaliland. Somaliland: Abdirahman Ahmed Ali was born in 1928. He attended elementary school in Berbera in 1939. His education was interrupted by the Italian invasion in the Second World War, however he was able to continue his elementary school in Hargeisa in 1942. In 1944 he transferred to Sheikh. His trek for further education took him to Khartoum in 1947 to attend Hantoob Secondary, where he finished first in academics, excelled in athletics and when he finished in 1951 he returned to Somaliland. Abdirahman Ahmed Ali He started as a civil servant, posted first in Las Anod and then was transferred back to Hargeisa in 1952. He was sent to university in England at Devon University, where he earned a diploma in public administration. He returned to Somaliland in 1956, where he was made assistant district commissioner for Hargeisa at the turn of independence in 1960. In 1961 he became regional governor for Burco. Abdirahman Ahmed AliAbdirahman Ahmed Ali was later transferred to Mogadishu to become a director at the Ministry of Interior in the defunct "Somali Republic". His next posting took him to Sudan as Ambassador. He was then assigned to Ethiopia as ambassador. He was instrumental in assisting the change from a monarchy to a republic in Ethiopia. He was recalled back to Mogadishu and in due time he was made Ambassador to Berlin, East Germany and his final diplomatic posting under the defunct government in Mogadishu was as Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. He resigned and moved to London, where he took his place among the SNM leadership. Abdirahman Ahmed Ali was a bright, loyal and intelligent man who loved his country and people. He married in Kinsi Ibrahim Osman "Basbas" in 1964. There you have a brief synopsis of the life and career of our First President of Somaliland, may Allah reward him in Jannatul Fardowsa. The late President was a man of integrity, intelligence and loyalty. His dedication to our cause, to us, knew no bounds. His words inspired us at our darkest hour and his leadership and wisdom is one of the reasons why we are here today. LONG LIVE SOMALILAND

Somalia: Over 1 Million Somalis to Remain Food Insecure Until September

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More than 1 million Somalis will remain "food insecure" until September, the Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) said in a report released Sunday (May 19th).

According to research by the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit-Somalia (FSNAU), FEWS NET and partners, flooding in agro-pastoral areas of southern Somalia has affected an estimated 6,000 hectares of cropland, which is expected to lead to a below-average crop harvest and increased food prices.

Nonetheless, livestock production has improved in most parts of the country -- with the exception of the central and north-eastern regions -- which FEWS NET anticipates will lead to greater availability of milk and meat.

The rainy season began in late March, slightly earlier than expected, and most of Somalia received moderate to above average rainfall, except for southern, central and north-eastern areas.

However, due to flooding over a large cropped area in Middle and Lower Shabelle areas and insect pest infestations in Bay region, the overall national July crop harvest will likely be below average, the report said.

Somalia: Parliamentarians Withdraw From the Proposed Motion Against PM

Mogadishu- — a motion against the prime minister of the federal republic of Somalia and his cabinet was recently proposed by some parliamentarians but a large number of them made a u- turn and withdrew their support.

Mrs. Amina Mohamed Mursal who held a ministerial position in the transitional federal government said that the Mps aimed at interrupting with the cabinets' good work over the past 6 months.

Mrs. Amina added that this was not the right time for Mps to show their opposition against a young and willing cabinet.

"This cabinet successfully restored international relations with the international community and have shown great and promising developments" said the former minister.

Hassan Keynaan who is one of the parliamentarians who changed their mind over the motion said that it was the duty of parliamentarians to control and watch over the cabinet but the current problem can be solved by summoning the ministries individually and stop the generalization.

"If you have problems against some ministries the parliament can summon them one by one and sort out the problems but destroying what we have been working for the past 6 months is a big mistake" said the Mp.

Another politician by the name Mohamed Yarow addressing Shabelle radio in Mogadishu said that the current proposers of the motion can be termed as "a catalyst" towards development and a constitutional ruling can be taken to stop them.

A large number of Mps turned out at a meeting held in parliament building in Mogadishu expressing their support towards the prime minister and his cabinet.