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Qiimaha Qaaliga ah ee Aamusnaanta: Maxay Xalka Milateri ugu Noqon Wayday Mid u Adeega Suudaan?

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  Warbixintii dhowaan ka soo baxday afhayeenka Waaxda Arrimaha Dibadda ee Mareykanka, Tommy Pigott, ayaa iftiisay xaaladda sii xumaanaysa ee dalka Suudaan, gaar ahaan walaaca laga qabo isbeddelka khatarta ah ee loo jihaystay dhanka "xal milateri." Iyadoo Jeneraal Cabdifataax al-Burhaan uu sii xoojinayo hadallada mudnaanta siinaya gacan-sarraynta goobta dagaalka halkii uu ka dooran lahaa wadahadal diblomaasiyadeed, beesha caalamku waxay wajahaysaa xaqiiqo qadhaadh: habkani maaha mid beegsanaya oo keliya xoogaga soo horjeeda, balse wuxuu khatar toos ah gelinayaa nolosha malaayiin qof oo rayid ah oo aan waxba galabsan. Hadallada u ololeynaya xalka milateri waxay gacan ka geystaan sharciyeynta rabshadaha socda, waxayna shacabka ku hayaan cabsi joogto ah. Marka hoggaanka Ciidanka Qalabka Sida ee Suudaan (SAF) ay colaadda u dhigaan mid ay ku xidhan tahay jiritaankooda ama dhimashadooda, waxay dhab ahaantii ula dhaqmayaan nolosha dadka rayidka ah sidii wax aan qiimo lahayn oo ku dh...
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Somalia's Dire Struggle: Climate Crisis and Humanitarian Urgency

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Somalia faces an escalating crisis as heavy rains and floods wreak havoc across the nation, causing a devastating toll on lives, displacing communities, and disrupting livelihoods. According to recent statements by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the humanitarian situation has reached alarming proportions, with the death toll rising to 101, and over a million displaced and 1.5 million affected.

The country grapples with the catastrophic aftermath of climate change-driven El Niño, leading to widespread flooding that President Mohamud described as a humanitarian crisis. The floods have claimed lives, devastated homes, and resulted in the loss of thousands of animals and dwellings, exacerbating the plight of already vulnerable communities.

Adding to the distress, Mohamud highlighted the hindrance caused by al-Shabaab, a terrorist organization, preventing farming and humanitarian aid in the regions under their control for over sixteen years. Their actions intensify the challenges faced by affected populations, limiting access to essential resources and aid.

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 34 districts, primarily in southern regions, have been severely affected by the relentless rains and floods since October. The regions of Southwest, Jubaland, and Hirshabelle bear the brunt of this calamity, with massive farmlands, around 1.5 million hectares, expected to be affected by the ongoing rainfall.

The situation is dire, marked by extreme weather conditions following Somalia's worst drought in four decades. Martin Griffiths, chief of the United Nations' relief organization, underscored the unequal impact of climate change, with vulnerable countries suffering disproportionately and receiving inadequate funding to address the crisis.

Griffiths emphasized the urgent need for change, urging support and increased funding for nations affected by climate change, emphasizing the urgency to bridge the funding gap. The 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia, seeking $2.6 billion to aid 7.6 million people, remains significantly underfunded at 39%, necessitating immediate action to mitigate the crisis amid the ongoing floods.

Somalia declared a "national humanitarian emergency" in response to the devastating floods, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated efforts and global support to alleviate the suffering of affected communities.

As Somalia grapples with this multifaceted crisis exacerbated by climate change, global attention, and swift action are imperative to address the immediate needs and build long-term resilience against such calamities. The situation calls for collective efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensure a sustainable path forward for the country.

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Somali Parliamentarians Decry Port Deal Between Ethiopia and Somaliland

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Nairobi, Kenya: Tensions flared Thursday as Somali parliamentarians in Kenya, along with prominent Somali leaders, vehemently condemned the recent port deal struck between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland. The agreement, signed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea through Somaliland's Berbera port, was deemed a brazen affront to Somalia's territorial integrity. Dr. Aden Keynan, a Somali lawmaker, described the deal as a blatant violation of Somalia's sovereignty. He, along with other concerned voices, urged the international community to act swiftly if Ethiopia refuses to retract the agreement. Calls for intervention were directed towards the United Nations, the African Union, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The agreement further ignited anxieties across the region, considering the historical animosity between Somalia and Ethiopia. One Kenyan MP war...
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Tensions Escalate as Talks Resume Between Somaliland and Federal Government

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In a region marked by historical complexities and territorial disputes, the recent resumption of talks between the federal government and the breakaway territory of Somaliland has sparked new tensions. The discussions, hosted by President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, aimed to navigate the delicate relationship between these entities. However, these talks faced strong opposition from President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland, a semi-autonomous region within Somalia's northern part. Denouncing the absence of Puntland in the discussions, Deni condemned the reopening of talks, highlighting the ongoing border disputes between Puntland and Somaliland as a significant point of contention. Since February, clashes between the Somaliland army and SSC-Khatumo forces have escalated, with both sides accusing each other of instigating fatal combat in Las Anod town. This protracted conflict has contributed to heightened tensions in the region and complicated the efforts toward resolution. Som...
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C/risaaq Axmed Siciid Faarax oo loo doortay Guddoomiyaha cusub ee Puntland

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C/risaaq ayaa wareegii koowaad helay 37 cod, taasoo keentay in 3 musharax oo kale ay tanaasulaan. Muqdishu, Soomaaliya - C/risaaq Axmed Siciid Faarax ayaa loo doortay guddoomiyaha cusub ee baarlamaanka Soomaaliya. Doorashada ayaa ka dhacday magaalada Garoowe ee xarunta maamulka Puntland, waxaana doorashadan ka dhacday magaalada Garoowe ee xarunta maamulka Puntland. Faarax ayaa wareegii koowaad ee doorashada helay 37 cod, taasoo ku filan inuu ku guuleysto. Saddexdii musharrax ee kale ee tartanka ku jiray ayaa dhammaantood ka tanaasulay bandhigga xooggan ee Faarax. Doorashadan ayaa ka dambeysay ka dib xiisado siyaasadeed oo dhowr maalmood ka taagnaa Puntland. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, habka codaynta lafteedu waxay u dhacday si nabad ah oo nidaamsan. Faarax ayaa loo arkaa inuu aad ugu dhow yahay Madaxweyne Deni. Faarax ayaa ah siyaasi aad loo tixgaliyo, wuxuuna soo noqday guddoomiyaha guddiga doorashada Puntland. Waxaa loo arkaa inuu aad ugu dhow yahay Madaxweyne Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni. Dad...
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Somalia Joins UN FAO Commission to Combat Desert Locust Infestation

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In a significant stride towards combating the persistent threat of desert locusts, Somalia has ascended to a pivotal position as the seventeenth member of the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This milestone membership, marked on Wednesday, solidifies Somalia's commitment to manage and mitigate the devastating impact of locusts on agriculture and food security. According to the FAO's assessments, Somalia has demonstrated remarkable advancements in constructing national institutional and technical capacities for locust management since 2020, with substantial assistance from the FAO and other partners. Shoki AlDobai, the team leader for FAO's Locusts and other Transboundary Plant Pests and Diseases, emphasized Somalia's significance as a critical breeding ground for locusts. AlDobai highlighted that Somalia's inclusion in the Commission would not only benefit the country...
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