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2011-09-07 Africa Horn

Somali Leaders Sign 'Roadmap' for War-Torn Country

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Posted by Fred 2011-09-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 "Its leaders are more likely to steal any funds for such a poll -- assuming anyone is still naive enough to give them cash."

The roadmap will be a formula to divy up the loot.

The good news is Somaliland didn't turn up. Means they have a moreorless functional state that doesn't need to steal international aid in order for it to work.

Posted by phil_b 2011-09-07 05:08|| 2011-09-07 05:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Oh, I think the Somalilanders would be happy to grab a piece of the boodle if it were free for the taking; they just don't want to be associated with the south in any way, shape or form since it harms their own chances for independence.

Posted by Steve White 2011-09-07 09:07|| 2011-09-07 09:07|| Front Page Top

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