Somalia remained to be the most dangerous country in the world. Since Siyad Barre was ousted by rebel groups, Somalia has been safe haven for terrorism, piracy, human trafficking and other crimes. These crimes have international significance. All are recognized to be against humanity, and as such treated as international crimes with universal jurisdiction.
A country prevailed by criminality in all of these years cannot be safe within days. Southern Somalians says “you cannot be Shiekh within five days”.
The international community in many times tried to find solution for the Somalian problem, but all attempts failed. Every endeavor ended up with total failure, but no lessons were ever learnt.
These attempts included, but not limited to, imposition of government from outside. Now, the international community has another misconception of the Somalia puzzle. They are exaggerating the so-called Federal Government of Somalia led by Hassan Shiekh Mohmoud. Apparently, the international community is making another serious mistake by arming Somalia. It seems they are neglecting the reality that Somali Republic has ceased to exist. Hence Somaliland reinstated its independence. Therefore, arming Somalia and imposing embargo on Somaliland means siding with one warring party rather than mediating.
Recent looting of ammunition and arms from the Presidential Palace of the so-called Federal Government of Somalia made crystal clear the irresponsibility of Hassans’ government.
The complexity of the Somali political culture confused nations that master the world and has the belief that they do have the intelligence to analyze what is going on in Horn of Africa. History tells that they are not on the edge in understanding this scenario. Their policy is just trial and error.
President Obama of USA declared his commitment to arm Somalia, and Djibouti has already handed over to Somalia armored vehicles. It is very clear that USA will regret this action. It will backfire. These weapons will be undoubtedly used against USA interest. Al Qaida attacked US embassy in Nairobi in 1998, and Al Shabaab, group linked to al Qaida, has attacked western nationals in Kenya. The military support to Somalia will contribute towards destruction.
It is evident that such weapons will fall the hands of the terrorists, pirates and war lords. Somaliland is democratic and peace loving nation that contributed to the world peace and is active member of the global war on terror. Somalians are threat to themselves and to the world. Why the international community is supporting the perpetrator and punishing the victim?
Guleid Ahmed Dafa’
Hargeisa Somaliland
dafac02@hotmail.com
