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Mogadishu (RBC) The ministry of foreign affairs of the transitional federal government of Somalia has issued banning on two senior officials of the United Nations offices from the country.

A letter from office of the foreign ministry said that the two officials are named as; – Scott Campbell, head of UNHCHR for Africa field operations, and Sandra Beidas, head of the human rights section for the UN Political Office for Somalia [UNPOS].

“The ministry of foreign affairs.. has the honor to convey Mr. Scott Campell and Ms. Sandra Beidas Persona Non-Grata from Henceforth”, the letter said.

“The UN Human rights committee did not accomplish all the agreements concerning the rights of Somali people and rebuild of the rights and legal agencies. Also there are individuals who have become blockage to our effort on how we could succeed on protecting human rights”, the foreign ministry statement completed.

Sahra Mohamed Ali Samatar, the state minister of the office of Somalia prime minister also said in a press statement the prime minister hails the decision.

“Our country is strong, we need to demonstrate our nationhood and our ability and also protect hurdles in our front face”, she said speaking to media.

“On behalf of the office of the prime minister we support the decision and we can not permit the pair function in our country”, Sahra added.

The banning of the two United Nations officials came when the cabinet hold very crucial meeting in the capital, Mogadishu as Somalia Prime Minister Mohamed Abdulahi Mohamed was chairing.

The government also boycotted UN especial envoy’s proposed agenda on political dialogue which will be held in Nairobi next week.

This government has refused to attend useless Nairobi meetings, and is now banning UN officials interested in hurting Somalia rather than helping. Each day my confidence in the coming nationhood increases.

If they are showing this much madax banaani (independence) even in this weak state, imagine a normal functioning nation? It would be following the legacy of Aabe Siyaad's strong Somali-first policy. Other Somali entities could sure use role models for how to get that age old Somali self-respect back.

Somalia is a cow cash for the UNPOS based in Nairobi. They go around the world begging in Somalia's name and use that to enjoy luxurious lifestyle in Nairobi's posh hotels and resorts. They have no interest in peace if they did they would long moved to Mogadishu. If the TFG and parliamentarians can lie there protected by AMISOM, why can't they make a green zone like exists in Iraq and Afghanistan. UN is part of the problem in Somalia.

If they are showing this much madax banaani (independence) even in this weak state, imagine a normal functioning nation? It would be following the legacy of Aabe Siyaad's strong Somali-first policy. Other Somali entities could sure use role models for how to get that age old Somali self-respect back.

This makes no sense, Somalia under Siad Barre was just a giant UN experiment. Even "Bar ama Baro" was run by WFP; practically the entire countryside was a giant WFP lab. World Bank, IMF and other culprits were also rife in the country. Siad Barre didn't do anything, he just opened the country for aid dumpers and people naively viewed it as progress. Somalia was going nowhere quick under Siad Barre.

Monk, the beauty of the internet is a 9 year old could write something and expect to be taken seriously. First you don't understand the difference between getting help and selling your soul for it, secondly, and as usual, your understanding of Somalia's modern history begs a lot to be desired.

Voltagian logic at work. Nothing new.

How could An entity manufactured on foreign lands that runs on foreign aid oust or try to curb outside influence? You simply cannot talk up to people who pay your bills. This is pure nonsonse.

Siciid give them credit, you need to play hardball with those guys (UN), they have been unchallenged for a long time.

Big move by the big boys. Word up.

farmaajo is gangsta respect

These UN Mofos are fuelling the war in Ivory coast.

If they are showing this much madax banaani (independence) even in this weak state, imagine a normal functioning nation? It would be following the legacy of Aabe Siyaad's strong Somali-first policy. Other Somali entities could sure use role models for how to get that age old Somali self-respect back.

This makes no sense, Somalia under Siad Barre was just a giant UN experiment. Even "Bar ama Baro" was run by WFP; practically the entire countryside was a giant WFP lab. World Bank, IMF and other culprits were also rife in the country. Siad Barre didn't do anything, he just opened the country for aid dumpers and people naively viewed it as progress. Somalia was going nowhere quick under Siad Barre.

The diaspora group took a calculated risk when they realized the UN is about to overthrow their father, Sheik Sharif. The good thing about this gamble is that they've got nothing to lose. Ever heard win win situation? They'll either prevail and get they they want (more years in office) or a good excuse to leave that hell hole with their heads up, update resumes and get back to heir 9-5 jobs in the west.

I personally hate UN business in Somalia and anyone who wants to challenge them is my friend. I called one of the ministers few minutes ago after I saw this to congratulate them for having the guts to challenge their employer. I hope they didn't shoot themselves in the foot.

Waryaa, would that be Professor Abdiwali?

bro voltage, nope I felt good whn I read that piece...