The violence between the brotherly Garre and Degodia tribes in Mandera is getting out of control. He must be a statesman and help resolve this crisis which Nairobi has ignored and stoked. The Garre and Degodia tribal elders should be invited to Mogadishu for peace talks. This will be a positive step in helping promote cross border ties and peace.
I am very disappointed that Gargurte has failed to recognize that he has close allies in the former NFD district and beyond. He has ignored them for far too long and must work to cement those ties.
The next set of groups to be invited should be the brotherly Wardei of the Tana River delta and the brotherly Pokomo. It is in the interest of the Somali government to build support among the populace across the border.
