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2006-10-25 Africa Horn

Baidoa will fall soon and we don't recognize the UN: Hassan Turki

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Posted by Fred 2006-10-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Islamists have had a good run, since all they have been dealing with is the rump state of Somalia's forces and some warlords. Now, however, they are talking about attacking both Puntland and Somaliland together, which will result in their destruction. While neither of the two breakaway states are major military powers, they both enjoy Ethiopian support, training, and equipment deliveries. Some of that equipment is rumoured to be complete rehabilitated ex-Soviet hardware like BMPs and T-55s; also, Ethiopia is said to be funnelling in all sorts of spare parts for the surviving old equipment left from the Barre era. One advantage for the Somalilanders and Puntlanders is that they have a large number of ex-pats in the West, who are funnelling funds through Ethiopian banks to the two respective states' armed forces.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2006-10-25 05:32|| 2006-10-25 05:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Mr. Turki who is now in a small town near Kenyan border said we dont recognize the United Nations as it has become American interest group.
...Man, they ARE crazy.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2006-10-25 09:13|| 2006-10-25 09:13|| Front Page Top

#3 Lol, Steve. Two small inlines and I'm having a coffee alert. Quality over quantity, lol.

Posted by .com 2006-10-25 09:33|| 2006-10-25 09:33|| Front Page Top

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