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{DAAWO MUQAALKA} AS ka dagaalamayo Aboorey oo dalbaday in jid ay ku baxaan loo Furo iyo Macawisleeyda oo diiday.

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jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC} AS ka dagaalamayo Aboorey oo dalbaday in jid ay ku baxaan loo Furo iyo Macawisleeyda oo diiday.

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{DAAWO MUQAALKA} Duqeeymo Culus oo laga Fuliyey Deegaanka Abooreey.

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jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC} Duqeeymo Culus oo laga Fuliyey Deegaanka Abooreey.

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{DAAWO MUQAALKA} Dacwad ka dhan ah imaaradka Carabta oo loo gudbiyey Maxkamadda ICJ

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jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC} Dacwad ka dhan ah imaaradka Carabta oo loo gudbiyey Maxkamadda ICJ

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{DAAWO MUQAALKA} Madaxtooyada oo faah faahisay Safarka Madaxweyne Xasan sheekh.

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jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC} Madaxtooyada oo faah faahisay Safarka Madaxweyne Xasan sheekh.

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Sudan Files Genocide Case Against UAE at the ICJ

Friday, April 11, 2025 {HMC} – Sudan has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of being the “driving force” behind the ongoing genocide in Darfur, allegedly carried out by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been at war with the Sudanese government since 2023.

Khartoum has formally accused the UAE of facilitating atrocities committed against the Masalit ethnic group in Darfur by providing military and logistical support to the RSF.

The UAE has strongly denied the allegations, calling Sudan’s case a “political theatre” aimed at obstructing efforts to end the devastating conflict, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives.

Accusations Presented to the Court
Sudan’s interim Justice Minister, Muawia Osman, told the court that “the ongoing genocide would not have been possible without the UAE’s aid, including weapons shipments and other support to the RSF.”

“The UAE’s direct support to the RSF—including arms supplies and other assistance—has been, and continues to be, the main driver of the ongoing genocide. This includes mass killings, rape, forced displacement, and looting,” Osman said.

Sudan is requesting the court to order the UAE to cease its alleged support for the RSF and to pay full reparations, including compensation to victims of the conflict.

However, UAE representative Reem Ketait described the case as “a gross misuse of a respected international body” and insisted the claims are baseless in both law and fact.

“What Sudan needs right now is not political drama, but an immediate ceasefire and a genuine commitment from both sides to peace talks,” Ketait said in a press release.

Timing and International Response
The filing comes just a day after the United States and Saudi Arabia jointly called on both the Sudanese government and the RSF to resume peace negotiations aimed at resolving the civil war.

Legal Experts Warn of Jurisdictional Challenges
International law experts have raised concerns that Sudan’s case could be dismissed due to jurisdictional issues.

When the UAE signed the Genocide Convention in 2005, it included a legal reservation on Article IX—a key clause that allows member states to bring disputes before the ICJ.

Michael Becker, an international law specialist at Trinity College Dublin, noted in an article for Opinio Juris that Sudan’s case presents “critical legal questions.”

“Given the UAE’s reservation on Article IX when it acceded to the Genocide Convention in 2005, the Court will likely determine it does not have jurisdiction over the case,” Becker wrote.

Sudan, however, argues that the UAE’s reservation goes against the core purpose of the Genocide Convention, which emphasizes international accountability in preventing the most egregious crimes against humanity.

Limitations of the ICJ
ICJ rulings are binding and final in disputes between states, but the court lacks enforcement powers. For instance, it previously ordered Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine, a ruling that was ultimately ignored.

“We’ve presented a very clear and strong case to the Court,” Minister Osman told reporters outside the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the ICJ.

“We firmly believe that without the UAE’s support, none of these violations of the Genocide Convention would have occurred,” he added.

What are the key issues surrounding Hamza’s visit to Lasanod?

Friday, April 11, 2025 {HMC} – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced his plans to visit the city of Lasanod, the interim capital of the Khaatumo administration. The visit is considered historic, as it would be the first by a high-ranking official to the strategic city in northern Somalia’s Sool region in over half a century.

Significance of the Visit
Officials in Lasanod have confirmed the trip will take place, even though the official schedule hasn’t been released. Advance delegations have already arrived in the city, and locals are preparing enthusiastically for a grand reception. Posters featuring the Prime Minister’s image are being put up across the city, reflecting widespread public anticipation.

Prime Minister Hamza emphasized that his visit is intended to strengthen ties between the Federal Government and the Khaatumo administration, and that it should not be seen as an act that fosters division.

“My visit is about reinforcing the working relationship between Khaatumo and the Federal Government. It is not a visit meant to undermine any region or administration. It’s a journey of unity for all Somali people,” said Hamza.

He thanked the Khaatumo administration and its people for their patriotism and warm welcome—even before his arrival.

Khaatumo’s Declaration and Background
Khaatumo officially declared autonomy on August 25, 2023, after a lengthy conflict with Somaliland forces, who were eventually pushed out of strategic positions surrounding Lasanod. That conflict led to hundreds of deaths and widespread displacement.

The last visit by a high-level official to Lasanod ended in tragedy—President Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke was assassinated there on October 15, 1969, during an official trip. His death triggered a military coup that brought General Mohamed Siad Barre to power, who ruled Somalia for 21 years. The soldier who carried out the assassination was executed.

This historical context partly explains the intensity and complexity of reactions to Hamza’s planned visit.

Mixed Reactions
While many Somalis view the visit as hopeful, the response from Somaliland has been critical. Somaliland, which claims independence from Somalia (though it remains unrecognized internationally), sees the visit as a breach of international norms.

Somaliland Presidential Spokesperson Hussein Adan Cigeh reiterated their claim to independence, calling it a legitimate and historical right based on the will of the people. He posted on X (formerly Twitter) emphasizing Somaliland’s self-governance.

Somaliland’s Information Minister, Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali, went further, comparing Hamza’s move to Vladimir Putin’s annexation of Crimea, warning of consequences if federal officials set foot in areas Somaliland claims.

“If you go to Lasanod or Garowe, that’s your business. But we are ready to defend ourselves however necessary,” he said.

National and Regional Implications
Hamza’s visit has become the most talked-about political issue across Somalia. Political analysts see it as a potentially decisive moment in the long-standing dispute over Somaliland’s separatist ambitions.

Nabil Afrax, a political analyst from Puntland, said the visit challenges Somaliland’s secession narrative and could strengthen Somali unity. However, he noted that success depends on how the federal government manages relations with Khaatumo and Puntland, and whether the visit concludes peacefully.

Security Concerns
Security experts have raised concerns about possible threats to the Prime Minister during his visit—not just from Somaliland or Puntland, but also from extremist groups like Al-Shabaab and ISIS.

Lasanod is located in the Sool region, between Hargeisa and Garowe—two cities that have long disputed ownership of the area since the collapse of Somalia’s central government in 1991.

After its 2023 declaration, Lasanod is now officially recognized by the federal government as part of the Khaatumo administration, which is being prepared to become a new federal member state.

Cultural and Historical Symbolism
Lasanod holds a deep historical legacy, closely tied to Somalia’s anti-colonial struggle. It lies near Taleh, the former headquarters of the Darawiish movement led by Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan.

Jaamac Ali, a driver in Lasanod, expressed optimism about the visit and suggested that a monument be built in honor of the legendary Somali freedom fighter.

“We will welcome the Prime Minister and protect him like an egg. If he comes, I hope he builds a grand monument in the center of town for Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan—the father of Somali resistance,” Jaamac said.

Dowlada Masar oo Soomaaliya ka Taageeraysa ka hortagida Weerarada lagu laayo Askarta

Jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC} –  Dowladda Masar ayaa haatan dowladda Soomaaliya ka taageeraysa sidii looga hortagi lahaa weerarada gaadmada ah ee kooxda Al-Shabaab ku layso askar badan oo qeyb ka ah dagaalka lagula jiro kooxda.

Masar ayaa taageeradan muhiimka ah ku xaqiijisay kulanka ka dhacay magaalada Qaahira ee caasimadda dalka Masar, kaasi oo u dhaxeeyay Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda ee Soomaaliya, Axmed Macallin Fiqi iyo dhiggiisa dalkaas, Badr Abdelatty.

Kulanka labada wasiir ayaa diiradda lagu saaray xoojinta xiriirka laba geesoodka ah ee u dhexeeya Soomaaliya iyo Masar, iyadoo si gaar ah looga wada -hadlay dhinacyada amniga, siyaasadda, iyo dhaqaalaha.

Labada mas’uul waxay muujiyeen muhiimadda ay leedahay iskaashi joogto ah oo wax ku ool ah.

Wasiir Fiqi ayaa uga mahad-celiyay dowladda Masar taageerada ay mar walba siiso Soomaaliya, gaar ahaan dhinacyada amniga, waxbarashada, iyo arrimaha bini’aadantinimada. Wuxuu sheegay in xiriirka labada dal uu yahay mid qoto dheer oo ku dhisan iskaashi iyo is-aamin.

Intii uu kulanku socday, labada wasiir waxay isla garteen in la sii xoojiyo wadashaqeynta labada dal, gaar ahaan arrimaha amniga, si looga hortago khataraha ka imanaya kooxaha xagjirka ah.

Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda ee Masar, Badr Abdelatty ayaa si gaar ah u sheegay in dalkiisu diyaar u yahay inuu kordhiyo taageerada uu siiyo Soomaaliya, gaar ahaan dagaalka lagula jiro kooxda Al-Shabaab.

Abdelatty wuxuu hoosta ka xarriiqay muhiimadda ay leedahay iskaashi heer gobol iyo caalami ah, isagoo ku baaqay in la mideeyo dadaallada lagu xaqiijinayo nabadda iyo xasilloonida gobolka.

Sidoo kale, Wasiirka Masar wuxuu carrabka ku adkeeyay in dowladdiisu ay mar walba ixtiraamayso midnimada dhuleed ee Soomaaliya, taasoo uu sheegay in ay tahay arrin lama taabtaan ah.

Wuxuu intaas ku daray in Masar ay taageerayso hay’adaha dowladda Soomaaliya iyo dadaallada lagu sugayo ammaanka gudaha iyo dib u dhiska dalka, isagoo ballan qaaday in xiriirka labada dowladood uu sii socon doono.

Ugu dambeyn, kulanka labada wasiir ayaa lagu soo gabagabeeyay is-afgarad ballaaran oo la xiriira sii wadida wada-hadallada iyo dhisidda qorshayaal iskaashi oo waxtar u leh labada dal iyo guud ahaan gobolka Geeska Afrika.

 

{DAAWO MUQAALKA} Lacag intee la’eg ayaa ku baxdo Habeenkii Qaboojiyaha Meeydka Lagu haayo ee Soomaaliya?

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jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC} Lacag intee la’eg ayaa ku baxdo Habeenkii Qaboojiyaha Meeydka Lagu haayo ee Soomaaliya?

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Soomaaliya oo Heshiis Deyn Cafin la Saxiixatay Sanduuqa Lacagta Carabta

Jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC} –  Dowladda Soomaaliya ayaa heshiis deyn cafin ah la saxiixatay Sanduuqa Lacagta Carabta, kaas oo muddo sadex sano kabadan uu wada xaajoodkiisa soo socday, sida ay sheegtay Wasaarada Maaliyada Soomaaliya.

Wasiirka Wasaaradda Maaliyadda Soomaaliya oo ka qeyb galayay Shirka sanadlaha ah ee Hey’adaha Maaliyadda Dalalka Carabta kaasoo ka dhacayay Magaalada Kuwait ayaa saxiixay heshiis kaan taariikhi ah.

“Heshiiskan deyn cafinta ah oo ay wada saxiixdeen Wasiirka Maaliyadda Xukumadda Federaal ka Soomaaliya iyo Agaasimaha Guud ee Sanduuqa Lacagta Carabta Fuad M. Al-Turki ayaa gaaraya $306.5 Milyan oo dollar, taas oo cuuryaamisay helidda mashaariicda maalgalineed ee Dowladda Soomaaliya ay u baahneyd” ayaa lagu yiri qoraal kasoo baxay Wasaarada Maaliyada.

Wasiirka Wasaaradda Maaliyadda Soomaaliya ayaa sheegay in heshiiskani uu muhiim u yahay dib u dhiska dhaqaalaha dalka iyo dadaallada lagu dhameystirayo arrimaha deyn cafinta oo Dowladda Soomaaliya ay dadaal xoogan galisay.

Sidoo kale Wasiirku waxa uu tilmaamay in heahiiskani uu suuro galinayo in Dowladda Soomaaliya iyo Sanduuqa Lacagta Carabta ay si rasmi ah usoo ceshadaan wadashaqayntii taas oo hakad galisay dhammaan kaalmooyinka ay Dawladda Soomaaliya ka heli lahayd Sanduuqan.

Waxaa xusid mudan in Sanduuqa Lacagta Carabta oo xaruntiisu tahay caasimadda Imaaraadka ee Abu Dhabi, ay ku jiraan 22 waddan oo Carbeed, wuxuuna siiya deymo, taageero farsamo, iyo la-talin dhaqaale waddamada xubnaha ka ah.

Sanadihii dambe waxa ay dowladda Soomaaliya ay dadaal ku bixineysay sidii deeymaha la degay dhaqaalaha dalka looga cafin lahaa, iyadoo dooneysa in ay soo jiidato indhaha caalamka si ay Soomaaliya maalgashi xoogan ugu sameysan lahaayeen.

Maxeey yihiin Arrimaha ku xeeran safarka Xamza ee Laascaanood ?

Jimco 11, April-2025 {HMC}  – Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Soomaaliya Xamza Cabdi Barre, ayaa Sabtidii sheegay inuu qorsheynayo booqasho uu ku tagayo magaalada Laascaanood, oo ah caasimadda ku-meel-gaarka ah ee Maamulka Khaatumo.

Safarkan ayaa noqonaya mid taariikhi ah, maadaama ay tahay markii ugu horreysay muddo ka badan nus qarni oo uu mas’uul sare booqdo magaalada istiraatiijiga ah gobolka Sool ee waqooyiga Soomaaliya.

Mas’uuliyiin ku sugan Laascaanood ayaa xaqiijiyay in booqashadu dhici doonto, inkasta oo aan weli si rasmi ah loo shaacin jadwalkeeda. Waxaa hadda magaalada ku qul-qulaya wafdi horudhac u ah safarka Xamza.

Shacabka magaalada ayaa si weyn u diyaarinaya soo dhaweynta, waxaana lagu wadaa xaflad ballaaran in ay dhacdo. Wadooyinka Laascaanood waxaa durba lagu arkayaa boorarka sawirka Ra’iisul Wasaaraha, iyadoo shacabka ay si weyn u muujinayaan rajadooda ku aaddan safarkan la filayo.

Ra’iisul Wasaare Xamza ayaa sheegay in safarkiisu ujeedkiisu yahay xoojinta xiriirka ka dhexeeya Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya iyo Maamulka Khaatumo, islamarkaana aan loo fasiranin mid abuuri kara kala qeybsanaan, balse ah mid lagu doonayo midnimo Soomaaliyeed.

“Booqashadayda Laascaanood waxay salka ku haysaa xoojinta xiriirka shaqo ee ka dhexeeya maamulka Khaatumo iyo Dowladda Federaalka. Ma aha safar lagu waxyeelleynayo gobol ama maamul kale, mana aha mid lagu kala fogeynayo dadka Soomaaliyeed. Waa safar lagu mideynayo shacabka walaalaha ah,” ayuu yiri Xamza.

Wuxuu uga mahadceliyay shacabka iyo maamulka Khaatumo waddaniyadooda iyo soo dhaweynta diirran ee uu dareemay xitaa ka hor intaanu gaarin magaalada.

Khaatumo waxay si rasmi ah ugu dhawaaqday madax-bannaanideeda 25-kii Agoosto 2023, kadib dagaal culus oo ay la gashay ciidamada Somaliland oo laga saaray saldhig istiraatiiji ah oo ku yaalla buuraha ku hareeraysan Laascaanood. Dagaalkaasi oo socday bilooyin ayaa sababay dhimashada boqolaal qof iyo barakaca boqolaal kale.

Booqashadii ugu dambeysay ee mas’uul sare uu ku tago Laascaanood ayaa ahayd mid dhibaato sababtay.

Dilkii madaxweyne Sharmaarke
15-kii Oktoobar 1969-kii, Madaxweynihii hore ee Soomaaliya, Cabdirashiid Cali Sharmaarke — oo sidoo kale ahaa Ra’iisul Wasaarihii ugu horreeyay ee dalka — ayaa lagu dilay Laascaanood xilli uu booqasho rasmi ah ku jiray.

Waxaa dilay askari, taas oo horseedday in xukunka laga tuuro dowladdii markaas jirtay, waxaana xukunka la wareegay taliskii milatariga ee uu hoggaaminayay Janaraal Maxamed Siyaad Barre, oo dalka xukumayay 21 sano. Ninkii dilka geystay waa la toogtay.

Waxaa markaa la fahmi karaa sababta safarka Xamsza uu durba u kiciyay dareenno kala duwan oo xooggan.

Inkasta oo dad badan oo Soomaaliyeed ay u arkaan safarka mid rajo leh, haddana waxaa jira dhaleeceyn iyo cabasho ka timid dhanka Somaliland.

Laascaanood gudaheeda, shacabka iyo mas’uuliyiinta deegaanka waxay si diirran u soo dhaweeyeen wararka ku saabsan safarka, iyaga oo caddeeyay in Khaatumo tahay maamul Soomaaliyeed oo nabad ah, oo u furan cid walba.

Wasiirka Caddaaladda iyo Arrimaha Diinta ee Maamulka Ku-meelgaarka ah ee Khaatumo, Jeneraal Cabdi Xasan Maxamed Xijaar, ayaa xaqiijiyay in la sugayo safarka Ra’iisul Wasaaraha.

“Waxaan u diyaargarownay booqashada Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Dowladda Federaalka oo la filayo inuu dhowaan yimaado magaalada Laascaanood ee gobolka Sool. Maamulka Khaatumo waa midka ugu nabdoon Soomaaliya. Shacabku si weyn ayay u sugayaan safarkiisa, waxayna diyaar u yihiin inay si diirran u soo dhaweeyaan,” ayuu yiri Wasiir Xijaar.

Falcelinta Hargeysa
Dhanka Hargeysa, wararka booqashada si wanaagsan looma qaadan.

Hoggaamiyeyaal iyo dad rayid ah oo hadlay waxay sheegeen in Ra’iisul Wasaaraha uusan ku soo dhaweyn karin Laascaanood, iyagoo ku eedeeyay inuu jebinayo xeerar caalami ah. Somaliland ayaa sheegata inay ka go’day Soomaaliya, inkasta oo aysan weli helin aqoonsi caalami ah.

Afhayeenka Madaxweynaha Somaliland, Xuseen Aadan Cigeh, ayaa ku celiyay sheegashada gooni-isu-taagga Somaliland, isagoo si adag uga hadlay safarka Xamza.

“Madax-bannaanida Somaliland iyo dawladnimadeedu waa xaq taariikhi ah oo sharciyaysan, kuna saleysan rabitaanka shacabka. Socdaalkayaga madaxbannaanida waa mid ku saleysan adkaysi, is-maamul iyo xaq,” ayuu ku qoray bartiisa X.

Wasiirka Warfaafinta Somaliland, Axmed Yaasin Sheekh Cali, ayaa isaguna si toos ah ula hadlay saxaafadda Talaadadii, isagoo muujiyay dareen cad.

“Waddankeena iyo xuduudihiisa waan difaacaynaa si kasta oo ay ku kacdo. Nabaddeenna yaan loo arkin tabar-darro, balse waa dulqaadkayaga. Waxaan u aragnaa booqashadaada iyo falalkaaga mid la mid ah duullaankii Vladimir Putin uu ku qaaday Crimea iyo Donbas. Taasi ma keeneyso in Ukraine aysan jirin. Haddii aad tagto Laascaanood ama Garoowe, adigaa iska leh, laakiin annaga diyaar baan u nahay inaan is difaacno si kasta oo loogu baahdo,” ayuu yiri Wasiirka.

Mowduuca ugu hadal-heynta badan
Safarka Xamza ee Laascaanood ayaa noqday mowduuca ugu weyn ee laga hadlayo guud ahaan Soomaaliya.

Falanqeeyayaal siyaasadeed ayaa u arka booqashada inay tahay fursad lagu soo afjari karo ajandaha muddada dheer ee gooni-isu-taagga Somaliland.

Nabiil Afrax, falanqeeye siyaasadeed oo reer Puntland ah, ayaa sheegay in booqashada Ra’iisul Wasaaraha ay leedahay muhiimad qaran, ayna saameyn ku yeelan karto midnimada dhuleed ee Soomaaliya iyo xaalada gobolka Sool iyo Sanaag.

“Booqashada Xamza waxay calaamad u tahay jebinta sheegashada Somaliland ee gooni-isu-taagga, waxayna ka careysiin doontaa siyaasiyiinta Hargeysa ee mabda’aas shacabka ka iibinaya. Laascaanood muddo dheer waxay ahayd meel lagu loollamo. Dad badan oo waddani ah waxay safarkan u arkaan mid lagu adkeynayo midnimada qaranka,” ayuu yiri.

Wuxuu xusay in guusha safarka ay ku xirnaan doonto sida dowladda dhexe ay ula macaamisho Maamulada Khaatumo iyo Puntland. Wuxuuna ku daray in tijaabada dhabta ah ay tahay in safarku nabad ku dhammaado.

Cabsi amni
Qaar ka mid ah falanqeeyayaasha amniga ayaa muujiyay walaac la xiriira booqashada, iyagoo tilmaamay in ay xambaarsan tahay khataro siyaasad iyo amni.

“Waxaan ka walwalayaa ammaanka Ra’iisul Wasaaraha marka uu tago Laascaanood. Inkasta oo Khaatumo haatan xor tahay, Hargeysa iyo Garoowe ma ogolaan doonaan in uu booqdo dhul ay iyagu sheegtaan. Waxaa sidoo kale jira khataro kaga iman kara kooxaha sida Al-Shabaab iyo Daacish,” ayuu yiri Cabdi Cali, oo ah falanqeeye siyaasadeed.

Laascaanood waxay ku taallaa gobolka Sool, oo u dhexeeya magaalooyinka Hargeysa iyo Garoowe — kuwaas oo muddo dheer ku muransanaa lahaanshaha magaalada tan iyo markii ay burburtay dowladdii dhexe ee Soomaaliya 1991-kii.

25-kii Agoosto 2023, Laascaanood waxay si rasmi ah ugu dhawaaqday in ay tahay deegaan xor ah. Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa si diirran u soo dhawaysay, waxayna aqoonsatay Khaatumo inay maamulka ugu cusub ee dalka, loona diyaarinayo dowlad goboleed.

Laascaanood waa magaalo leh taariikh qoto dheer, waxaana inta badan lala xiriiriyaa halgankii gobonnimada. Waxay u dhowdahay magaalada Taleex oo ahayd xaruntii Daraawiishta uu hoggaaminayay Sayid Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan — halyeygii Soomaaliyeed ee la dagaallamay gumeystihii Ingiriiska.

Jaamac Cali, darawal ka shaqeeya Laascaanood, ayaa rajo ka muujiyay safarka, wuxuuna codsaday in taallo loo dhiso halyeyga Soomaaliyeed ee Sayid Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan.

“Waan soo dhaweyn doonnaa Ra’iisul Wasaaraha, waanan ilaalin doonnaa sidii ukumo. Haddii uu yimaado, waxaan rajaynayaa inuu taallo weyn ka dhiso bartamaha magaalada — taallo loogu magac daro Sayid Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan, aabbihii halganka Soomaaliyeed,” ayuu yiri Jamaac.