http://www.nrc.nl/handelsblad/1995/...ingsdrang-slaat-ook-toe-in-somaliland-7271168
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Tribal destructiveness also strikes in Somaliland -1995
Somaliland was a British colony that joined in 1960 after its independence from the former Italian Somalia to form one nation. But in 1991, separated the place again. Although the situation is much better than in Somalia, also attracts here clanrivaliteit a destructive trail.
Immediately after the rebirth of Somaliland became weak SNM government embroiled in clan wars in Burao, Berbera and Sheih. Order-in every Somali militiamen Lander made life unsafe. Traditional clan elders put an end to the fighting and urged all politicians together and put the government in 1993. After six months of deliberation in the town Boroma they chose a new government led by the veteran politician Ibrahim Egal. Somaliland had triumphed reason, had proved the wise elders without interference from the outside world on traditional Somali way, ie. After endless consultations, to make peace.
The Haber Yunis fighting against the government in Burao, is one of the largest sub-sub-clans of the Isaq and fulfills historically an influential role in the political jousting Somaliland. The Haber Yunis form a subclan with the Idagale.
Political opportunism and clanaffiliatie Haber Yunis and Idagale led to the new struggle. The Idagale militia controlled after 1991, the Hargeisa airport and region thousands of dollars on passengers for their clan members. But the government wanted that income. "Almost a year we give himself begged the militia about," says Egal. The wise elders of the Idagale could not persuade the militia members of their clan to surrender the weapons. They gave the government permission to act but when fighting broke clan commitment immediately went back to play a leading role. All Idagale residents of Hargeisa concerned with the militia out of the city, as well as numerous Idagale soldiers from the national army.
Baruut Mohamed Ali, Minister of Rehabilitation and Idagale. He is an exception: he decided with his clan to flee the city and remained in the government. "The danger of the Somali clan system is that the clan commitment is irrational," he says. "It's an emotional thing that everyone thought off."
The traditional system of wise elders that Somaliland its relative stability owes, shot this time shortage. "Clan elders lost the war a lot of influence," continues Minister Baruut. "The success of the conference in Boroma in 1993 was a victory for the traditional clan system. But the fighting in Hargeisa now show that no longer meet the elders authority, that we no longer exclusive to fall back on our traditions "Whereupon he gloomily concludes:". The future of Somaliland is not encouraging. "
After Idagales were expelled from Hargeisa, fighting broke out with the neighboring Haber Yunis in Burao. This city of 200,000 inhabitants originally is now completely deserted. Government soldiers by militiamen associated with them on the one hand and the Haber Yunis on the other side will, as is the overall expected soon fight the final battle. "We do not talk anymore, weapons will determine the outcome," predicts the commander of government forces in Burao.
The Minister of Education, Sulaman Mohamed Adan, coordinates the offensive against the Haber Yunis. "The Sudanese government, the warlord General Aideed in Mogadishu and former President Abdul Rachman Tur behind this rebellion," he accuses. Abdul Rachman Tur was president of Somaliland between 1991 and 1993. Unisom, the troops of the United Nations who left Mogadishu in February, Abdul Rachman Tur lent a helping hand. "Unisom gave him $ 200,000 and brought him into contact with Aideed in Mogadishu," said a well-informed source who worked at Unisom. "Tur was bitter about the election in Boroma Egal and Aideed opposes an independent Somaliland.
President Egal Unisom denounces in no uncertain terms."Unisom was the evil genius behind all the problems that were created in Somaliland. Unisom has destroyed the peace and stability of Somaliland. "
Nothing good to say the President for his armed opposition. "General Aideed is a madman," he says angrily. "For by fire and sword we will fight him when he takes up arms against Somaliland. Tur was already retired in England when Unisom pulled him back. Aideed and Tur do something evil. "A general impression among residents in Somaliland is that Tur tribal sentiments within his Haber Yunis clan fanned to come back to power.
But Egal does not go unpunished. His critics call him an explosive and armed opposition sees him as a dictator and even an alcoholic, an unmistakable criticism in an Islamic country. "He ignites quickly in anger," says one of his ministers. "For Somalis words may fall more painful than bullets. A large part of the current problems are due to him. He had lengthier have to negotiate with the militias before he told them the war. The sooner we are rid of Egal, the better for Somaliland. But the new war almost all clans united behind him. For his political position appears war unfortunately better than peace. "
The president an alcoholic? "It's a long time since I drank whiskey," Egal replied, "but I take sometimes a glass of wine."
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Tribal destructiveness also strikes in Somaliland -1995
Somaliland was a British colony that joined in 1960 after its independence from the former Italian Somalia to form one nation. But in 1991, separated the place again. Although the situation is much better than in Somalia, also attracts here clanrivaliteit a destructive trail.
Immediately after the rebirth of Somaliland became weak SNM government embroiled in clan wars in Burao, Berbera and Sheih. Order-in every Somali militiamen Lander made life unsafe. Traditional clan elders put an end to the fighting and urged all politicians together and put the government in 1993. After six months of deliberation in the town Boroma they chose a new government led by the veteran politician Ibrahim Egal. Somaliland had triumphed reason, had proved the wise elders without interference from the outside world on traditional Somali way, ie. After endless consultations, to make peace.
The Haber Yunis fighting against the government in Burao, is one of the largest sub-sub-clans of the Isaq and fulfills historically an influential role in the political jousting Somaliland. The Haber Yunis form a subclan with the Idagale.
Political opportunism and clanaffiliatie Haber Yunis and Idagale led to the new struggle. The Idagale militia controlled after 1991, the Hargeisa airport and region thousands of dollars on passengers for their clan members. But the government wanted that income. "Almost a year we give himself begged the militia about," says Egal. The wise elders of the Idagale could not persuade the militia members of their clan to surrender the weapons. They gave the government permission to act but when fighting broke clan commitment immediately went back to play a leading role. All Idagale residents of Hargeisa concerned with the militia out of the city, as well as numerous Idagale soldiers from the national army.
Baruut Mohamed Ali, Minister of Rehabilitation and Idagale. He is an exception: he decided with his clan to flee the city and remained in the government. "The danger of the Somali clan system is that the clan commitment is irrational," he says. "It's an emotional thing that everyone thought off."
The traditional system of wise elders that Somaliland its relative stability owes, shot this time shortage. "Clan elders lost the war a lot of influence," continues Minister Baruut. "The success of the conference in Boroma in 1993 was a victory for the traditional clan system. But the fighting in Hargeisa now show that no longer meet the elders authority, that we no longer exclusive to fall back on our traditions "Whereupon he gloomily concludes:". The future of Somaliland is not encouraging. "
After Idagales were expelled from Hargeisa, fighting broke out with the neighboring Haber Yunis in Burao. This city of 200,000 inhabitants originally is now completely deserted. Government soldiers by militiamen associated with them on the one hand and the Haber Yunis on the other side will, as is the overall expected soon fight the final battle. "We do not talk anymore, weapons will determine the outcome," predicts the commander of government forces in Burao.
The Minister of Education, Sulaman Mohamed Adan, coordinates the offensive against the Haber Yunis. "The Sudanese government, the warlord General Aideed in Mogadishu and former President Abdul Rachman Tur behind this rebellion," he accuses. Abdul Rachman Tur was president of Somaliland between 1991 and 1993. Unisom, the troops of the United Nations who left Mogadishu in February, Abdul Rachman Tur lent a helping hand. "Unisom gave him $ 200,000 and brought him into contact with Aideed in Mogadishu," said a well-informed source who worked at Unisom. "Tur was bitter about the election in Boroma Egal and Aideed opposes an independent Somaliland.
President Egal Unisom denounces in no uncertain terms."Unisom was the evil genius behind all the problems that were created in Somaliland. Unisom has destroyed the peace and stability of Somaliland. "
Nothing good to say the President for his armed opposition. "General Aideed is a madman," he says angrily. "For by fire and sword we will fight him when he takes up arms against Somaliland. Tur was already retired in England when Unisom pulled him back. Aideed and Tur do something evil. "A general impression among residents in Somaliland is that Tur tribal sentiments within his Haber Yunis clan fanned to come back to power.
But Egal does not go unpunished. His critics call him an explosive and armed opposition sees him as a dictator and even an alcoholic, an unmistakable criticism in an Islamic country. "He ignites quickly in anger," says one of his ministers. "For Somalis words may fall more painful than bullets. A large part of the current problems are due to him. He had lengthier have to negotiate with the militias before he told them the war. The sooner we are rid of Egal, the better for Somaliland. But the new war almost all clans united behind him. For his political position appears war unfortunately better than peace. "
The president an alcoholic? "It's a long time since I drank whiskey," Egal replied, "but I take sometimes a glass of wine."
