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DABINKII SHEELAA/ THE HIDDEN TRAP: BY ABDIKADIR AHMED ERIGAVO
THE HIDDEN TRAP Dabinkii Sheelaa Abdikadir Ahmed Hassan umunaar@hotmail.com +252634017243

Teacher, Writer and Independent free journalist who wrote many publications and reports in different issues concerning for the well being of Somaliland community and for the public interest

Preamble

The hidden trap is until now unpublished new book revealing the illusive political program of Kulmiye Regime as well as the deliberate larceny of Silanyo government. It constitutes an extensive form of political patronage, also included by some authorities of Somaliland who practice corruption, such as favoritism in the award of contracts for public works, employments or other public purposes and the expenditure of public funds to the advantage of favored individuals.

Is there anything you've done in your life that you regret?

It is a question that I asked myself although I found the proper answer without doubt.

The support I gave Kulmiye was the worst mistake I've ever had the misfortune to do. I was one of the people who supported and voted for Kulmiye party. At that time, I was not looking for anything in particular but unluckily my aspiration for improved and better Somaliland free from corruption and tribalism became like a she camel milked on the sand.

When Kulmiye political party led by the current president of Somaliland came to power, the people of Somaliland were deeply anticipating from the government to fight against corruption and to put up strong government institutions. During Kulmiye was in competition with Riyale government, they had to resort to independent media to win public the support by organizing campaigns to draw people's attention.

Almost all journalists gave a hand to Silanyo group and one of the media organizations that played important watchdog role during Udub reign was Horn Cable TV which strongly opposed and propagated the political leadership of Udub regime but almost three years and half from the date that Silanyo took office, the Horn cable seems to decline to expose the corruption of Silanyo government. The people of Somaliland are worried why the cable is dodging this time to disclose the contemporary issues in relation with the prevailing corruption. The questions we often hear include: What are the main tangible things that Ahmed Silanyo administration contributed to Somaliland?

The answer is very simple for someone to say the government has done so and so but if we try to find out clearly the development reached, we need to begin from the situation where people stood before the new process and the present time. The comparison of these two periods can be seen simply the differences. In reference with the book of Kulmiye, the change they called was meant to end absolutely the corruptions, injustice and office abuses. Have these goals been achieved? The answer is no but we can say that corruption, injustice and office abuses still prevail in the country and have become twice the size of previous UDUB government. The status of Somaliland tumbled internationally due to the fragile and weaker institution dealing with the national foreign policy. The government participated many peace conferences for Somalia but still unresponsive. This unproductive step have been deprecated by the elites of Somaliland as the new political gates that Silanyo government opened never responded the interest of Somaliland. The community of Somaliland lost confidence in Silanyo government due to corruption and tribalism and the government is not showing any efforts to curb these awful practices

It is almost several weeks from now when members from Silanyo regime visited Erigavo town with a new deceptive mission called (the Erigavo road). The strayed government is trying to deceive the public eyes by making them think that Kulmiye is going to do something when of course Silanyo administration really has no intention of doing it.

The incumbent regime directly received millions of dollars and great deal of donations from different sources but these funds were wasted as it happened to unsafe hands.

The corruptions is said to be originated from UDUB period in office and flourished in Somaliland regions, however the government of Silanyo failed to control the corruption because the appointments to the national services were not made on the basis of  “fitness for office” as enunciated by the president of Somaliland except for few individuals including the minister of education Marwo: Samsam Abdi Adan. In accordance with that principle of good governance, the president had included in his first cabinet Eng. Mohamed Hashi Elmi who was nominated as the minister for finance and Mr. Warsama Sa’eed Abdi designated as deputy minister of finance; they were two men of outstanding ability who hated corruptions but sorry to say that such heroes no longer remained in the their positions and refused to meddle with the bunch of crooks in the cabinet of Silanyo and this finally resulted removal from their jobs. The corruption of Somaliland became destructive as it tended to place group interests above the law and factional interests within the government above the interests of the entire community of Somaliland and as a whole, resulting in the development of powerfully entrenched figures of the government who threatened to dominate political life and divert government to the service of selfish interests. Political corruption is widespread throughout the country and there are many types of political corruptions existing in Somaliland but the two main examples of corruptions are cronyism and nepotism.

Cronyism refers to appointing a person into a position because of friendship and not because of his abilities or when someone important gives jobs to friends rather than to independent people who have the necessary skills and experience.

On the other hand, nepotism refers to giving certain power or position to a relative who do not have the qualification to perform his or her role. The book will reveal and expose corruptions that some ministries of Somaliland and International NGOs workers committed and evidences showing how they used their power to influence or to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of their own families.

The ministry of health Somaliland includes one of the corrupted institutions in the country. The ministry of health (MOHL) has recently broken intentionally the law of employment and labor in the country by giving employments in the humanitarian organizations on the basis of political affiliation or personal relationship (nepotism) and without examination They have currently appointed some persons for positions in Sanag region and other places of Somaliland. The discriminated case of Erigavo Regional Polio Data administration was submitted to Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs to file a law suit against the minister of health and WHO officers in Hargeisa sub office.

We are grateful to Director of Labor Department Mr. Abdulkadir and Mr. Abdi Abdulahi who is the director of Social department for MOLSA in Somaliland that claims against this case were submitted The direct speech of Labor & employment department quoted: “We will deal with concerned agencies about the case of Erigavo polio data administration and we will make fairly and accurately assessment on the allegations in the charge and then make a finding. If we find that discrimination has occurred, we will try to settle the charge. If we aren't successful, we have the authority to file a lawsuit to protect the rights of individuals and the interests of the public. We do not however file lawsuits in all cases where we find discrimination as the case is involved with a minister of the government”

Thanks Abdulkadir.

We can see from the speech of the director that some cases are beyond the capacity and the ability of their ministry therefore, I recommend to the victims to submit further complaints to the Anti Corruption Commission of Somaliland to make the possible intervention as earlier as possible.

REFORM IS NEEDED

The corruptions may lead provoked protests, therefore the inspired reformers and the two political parties of UCID and WADANI is requested to present corrective measures to pressure the government to become accountable to the public. We also welcome the Memorandum of Understanding between these two political parties to pressure the government to respond to the needs and interests of broad segments of the population.

Recommendations

1.The president of Somaliland must not hide the eyes from the problems and he must put a stop to the wrong actions doing by those near him. 2.The government must accept constructive criticism of the community and the other elites of Somaliland.

3.The president is requested to listen in his people by ignoring those near him who conceal the truth from him.

4.The center for dialogue and national guidance plus the political parties must jointly host and call for national debate conference if their views are not heard, respected and acted upon.

SANAAG TOURISM GUIDE

This page still under construction is prepared by Mohamed Sa’eed Sallah Dhegayare (The Coordinator of Ministry of Youth, Sports & Tourism for Sanag Region) and Abdikadir Ahmed Hassan (freelance Journalist and Consultant for MoYST)

Sanaag is the largest region of Somaliland republic and situates in the eastern part of the country. Erigavo is the largest and the capital of Sanaag region. The region comprises three main districts including Erigavo. Badhan and Elafweyn but there are also several other places that Somaliland nominated to become districts. The number of population of the region is not known due to lack of census but can be roughly estimated at about 400,000 persons. The economy of Sanag is primarily based on livestock rearing although crop farming also is another important feature of economy for the region. Another potential economic opportunity for the region is tourism as we know that many parts of Sanaag such as Daalo and Surud mountains include the main international top tourism destinations and places of interests in the world. The region of Sanag is suitable for tourism where the escarpment of Daalo and the majestic mountains of Surud and Cal-Madow have been a favorite vacation areas for a large number of tourists from different parts of the world but visitation to the resorts nearly ceased in the early 1988 with the outbreak of the armed conflict between SNM and the military government of Siyad Barre but this time with the return of stability and the formation of Somaliland government, the region again has the potential of becoming a tourist destination. Sanag occupies an area of 50912km square which is equal 37% of the total area of Somaliland republic, 137,600 square km. The Regional Ministry of Youth & Tourism in collaboration with the central government, donor agencies as well as public and private institutions strives now to promote tourism sector of Sanaag region.

Historical Attractions The history of Sanaag region certainly dates from ancient times, when the land was known to the ancient Egyptians as Punt. Sanaag region has a proud and long history extending to the known beginnings of the people in the horn of Africa. There are thousands of historical monuments, statues and other elaborate burial places of ancient in the region. A large number of unknown graves are also still visited in different parts of Sanag region such as the White Graves in Dinawlahe Mountain and Sheikh Noah in Shidalehe valley. The ancestors of Somaliland clans are all buried in Sanaag region with highly structured tombs Sheikh Samaron buried in Dibgah, Sheikh Issa tomb in Eleye village, Sheikh Isaxaq tomb in Mait harbor and Sheikh Darood Ismail buried in Hayland near Badhan town. Sanaag is a historical place with a mild climate that allows for tourists to travel comfortably in all seasons of the year. All these and much more other offers would be enough to make Sanaag a fascinating place to visit and travel through. Sanaag Natural Attractions Sanaag Cultural Attractions Sanaag Archeological attraction Sanaag Hotels and Tours Sanaag Travel Information (What Visitors Need to Know about Sanaag region) Health Requirements

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The poem of Haji Aden Afqaloc

The information and knowledge of the region is limited but Haji Adam Ahmed Afqaloc can be a reference and the following passages are taken from his poem where he mentioned the facts of Sanag region in every aspect.

The history is our lantern which helps the mind You may achieve the reality just as you were in doubt We may need to give the impression about contrasting situations in different areas The greatest of our land is that Erigavo with beauty landscape It is the first Makhir coast settled in ancient times Majesty and brilliance typifies the same as Lebanon It is a prosperous place with water and black mountains Like marbles is that her stones with special mode The Mufti of Isaak settled there and the prized Darood The rulers in medieval period of Magadleh clan and the lineage of Misanle remain in Erigavo Some of them died of plagues while others migrated The abode of Queen Arrawelo and the forgotten repository of Gelweyto Surprise to he who visited Maduna and Godqorane (the engraved cave) The monuments shaped like houses indicate where treasures have been furtively hidden The areas where cliff dwellers and their heritages have been stored

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