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TURKEY VERSUS SOMALIA:- I take this opportunity to write to you with a list of measures which I think it will be your immediate attention towards Somali students.

It is very important to note that our two nations have had strong historical links since time immemorial. Indicative of such historical links, stretching well, when Ottoman empire preaching Islam and until the end of ottoman empire's decline in the early 20th's century, and still is the influence of the turkey culture in Somalia and how Turkish legends and their mystical powers are widely knowledged and homage paid to them. 04/04/2012 kaulalumpur, malaysia

Turkey was the first country in 20 years to open an embassy in Mogadishu last year, following a much-publicised visit by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in August last year.

that the Prime Minister’s visit was an “ice-breaker that showed the world that Mogadishu is no longer a No-Go area”.

Last month, Turkish Airlines became the first long-distance international commercial airliner in two decades to land at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde airport; it now offers two flights a week from Mogadishu to Istanbul.

Turkey’s investment in infrastructure is already evident in Mogadishu. Here it has rebuilt one hospital and is in the process of rebuilding two others.

It is also renovating and rehabilitating the airport, repairing the National Assembly building and is building a conference hall that will accommodate 1,500 people.

Skeptics claim that the Turkish presence in Somalia is not entirely based on altruistic ideals, and that Turkey hopes to gain from the vast resources that Somalia is rumoured to have.

Turkey’s ambitions are not just to give aid to Somalia, but to increase trade opportunities between the two countries.

Somalis have readily embraced the Turkish presence in their country because it is seen as non-militaristic and non-interventionist, and focused on physical infrastructure, which has been badly damaged in the last 20 years.

The London Conference on Somalia held in February this year is seen as a belated attempt by Western powers to regain influence in Somalia and as a response to increasing Turkish presence in the country.

Turkey’s approach in Somalia, if successful, will pave the way for other emerging economies to make a significant contribution to Somalia’s economy and society, and to establish a new development paradigm based on a win-win situation for both donor and recipient. these are Turkey versus Somalia.

Since Turkey launched its humanitarian aid campaign to help drought-stricken Somalia last year, it has organized fund-raising drives both at home and abroad, provided scholarships to hundreds of Somali students to receive an education in Turkey and opened hospitals and schools in Somalia. Turkey has sent $365 million (TL 640 million) in cash and aid in kind to Somalia over the past year. Turkey is genuinely interest in ending the famine and suffering. Turkey has restored some essential services in food distribution, healthcare, education, sanitation and vocational training and rebuilding critical government administration buildings.

Last month, Turkish Airlines became the first major commercial carrier to fly directly to Somalia in more than 20 years. The move is the latest high profile step Turkey has taken to extend its economic and political influence on the African continent.Turkish Airlines inaugural flight to the Somali capital, Mogadishu, is the latest high profile move in Turkey's commitment to the war-torn country. Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag, speaking to journalists on the flight to Mogadishu, stressed that his country is committed to supporting efforts to bring peace to Somalia. Bozdag said there are serious security problems, which he says will not to be solved in the short term. But he said Turkish leaders have expressed their opinions on what needs to be done to bring about peace and that Turkey welcomes positive developments toward that end. According to Turkish media reports, Ankara is working to end fighting between Islamist al Shabaab militants and the Somali government and African Union forces. Turkish aid agencies are operating in both Somali government and AL Shabaab controlled regions. Ankara has also indicated it is prepared to offer training and support to the Somali government.Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesman Selcuk Unal said Turkey's efforts are part of a growing commitment to sub-Saharan Africa.

I hope that this letter has been useful and worthy for you.

A Somali student living in Kualalumpur

Degmada Riyo xidho (RIYO XIDHO DISTRICT)
Riyo-Xidho District or (Degmada Riyo-Xidho): is a town located in the Southern Togdheer province of Somaliland, it lies approximately120 kilometres southeast of Burao. The town Riyo-Hidho is inhabited by approximately 450 families where each family consists of 6 individuals on average, the town has a population of 2700 people, within the district there are several other villages such as, Yicib yaboh, Bilile, Habeedley, Andho dhehe, Hussein Hamar and Ali iise, which are located within the Riyo-Hidho district, the villages are inhabited by approximately 650 families which in turn population wise the number would be around 3900 people living within the district. Riyo-Hidho town has a population of 500 individuals at school age between 6 to 18 years of age.

Riyo-Hidho is strategically located on one of the oldest roads going into Ethiopia's portion of the Somali-Regional State. It is a spot to rest for Somali travellers heading to and from towns such as Gorgor, Werder, Gashaamo, Godey, Qabridahare and Geladi. Over 100 vehicles and heavy trucks pass through the city daily.