Will Muse Bixi be able to keep Lascaano occupied?

 Will Muse Bixi be able to keep Lascaano occupied?

Lascaanood is a town in the Sool region of Somalia, located in a strategic location. For many years, it has been the scene of continual fighting as several Somali factions struggled to control the area. Clan rivalry, territorial issues, and competition for resources like pasture and water have all contributed to the strife in Lascaanood.

The long-running clan rivalries and territorial disputes between Puntland and Somaliland over Lascaanood and other territories in the Sool region are the main causes of the conflicts.

The history of the Sool region is complicated, with numerous clans and subclans competing for dominance. The area has also been impacted by outside factors.

Civil unrest has been caused by the Somaliland militia's presence in the town and the harm they committed to the populace.

There have been about a hundred murders in Lascano during the past few years, including those of intellectuals, businessmen, women, and children. Unfortunately, Muse Biixi's government has not managed to apprehend the criminals. Additionally, stop recurrent assassinations.

Many feel that Muse Biix is operating covertly and employing public conflict and the divide-and-rule method.

The unarmed young man's death by an unidentified last week worsened the situation. That act sparked numerous protests, but Muse Biixi's militia responded by using live ammunition on the protestors. It is believed that scores of rallies were killed over the course of several episodes.

Elders from the community declared that Lascano would not tolerate random killing. War had been declared against Muse Biixi and his militia. These events made the situation worse.

According to most people, that war will liberate the Lascano and force Muse to disband his militia from the region.

Other elements, like his internal tribe strife and Muse Bixi's militia's illegitimate power extension, hinder his desire to hold Lascano. The extension has been rejected and vehemently opposed by Somaliland's political groups; as a result, some politicians from Besha Isaaq believe a power struggle conflict among tribes is imminent.

These political barriers will make it difficult for muse Biixi to keep Lascaano occupied.

Though the conflict is centered on Lascano, Muse Bixi is powerless to keep Lascaano occupied. The idea of a two-member federal state has been considered the most practicable way to end the conflict between Somaliland and Khatumo.

Challenge of State formation in Somalia.

 Challenge of State formation in Somalia.

State-building in Somalia has been a complicated and ongoing process for more than three decades. As a result, the nation has suffered from state failure, violence, and the existence of numerous armed non-state entities ever since the Central Government fell apart in 1991. 

Due to these issues, the international community and the Somali government have found it difficult to reestablish the state, security, and governance.

A fundamental challenge to constructing a functional state is stronger political will. According to a survey from the Fund for Peace, Somalia is currently the ninth most unstable country in the world. The government has struggled to maintain control over the entire country, making it impossible to establish core institutions and services. In addition, the ongoing conflict with armed non-state groups, including as al-Shabaab, has made it more difficult for the government to rule and ensure the protection of the public.

One more is corruption, a significant problem for Somalia's state-building. The country has many types of corruption, including bribery, vote-buying, embezzling public monies, and nepotism.

Analysts, investigators, investigators, and even Western ambassadors noticed the 2022 presidential election that seated Hassan Shiekh in office as one of the most fraudulent in Somalia.

According to the New York Times, at least $20 million was spent to sway the results of the parliamentary elections that determined who would become president.

Many believe that powerful foreign nations like Turkey, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar bought off presidential candidates to advance their interests. However, corruption has hampered Somalia's efforts to develop state-building.

Besides, it has proven challenging to coordinate and negotiate with numerous clans within the nation. With a complex structure of clans and sub-clans, Somalia is a deeply divided nation, and these differences frequently fuel conflict and thwart attempts to reestablish the state. In addition, armed non-state actors have often considered barriers to state construction, but they can also be included in state-building operations, according to a paper by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

The subject of autonomy or secession for Somaliland and Puntland has further complicated the state-building possibilities in Somalia. Both regions have declared autonomy and created their own institutions and governments. These regions have received support from the international community.

Some worries getting too involved in this struggle would encourage Somalia's split, which would be disastrous in the eyes of many Somali citizens.

Lastly, the process of creating a state in Somalia has been challenging and complex, and there are many obstacles. Even though there has been some improvement, the situation is still precarious, and it will take time and persistent work to reconstruct the state, provide security, and establish a robust institution. Therefore, finding tactics that will successfully address the underlying issues and establish long-lasting peace in the country will be essential for state formation.

 President Deni declined the offer

Two of the five points agreed upon by the federal government, regional governments, and the Banadir area and included in the press release of the National Consultative Council meeting were rejected by the Puntland regional government. These two issues were the distribution of federal power to the states and the centralization of the judicial system.

Although Puntland has a stable government, complete control of its territory, and a growing economy, many do not consider it to be on par with the states that rely on Muqdisho port, and half of its land is under Alshabab's rule.

Common misconceptions about federalism include the idea that all states, regardless of strength, have equal access to privileges like power sharing.

What we have here is a federalist system in which the states are ranked according to their relative power and influence. Factors like population, good governance, economy, and geography all play a role in a region's relative clout and ability to exert influence.

That's why it's impossible to draw any conclusions about how the Federal's various members share equal power and resources distribution.

Overall, Puntland has the right to reject any agreement that weakens its position. In terms of their power and influence inside the federal system of government, the federal members are unequal despite their equal legal standing under the Constitution.

The Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia. -Somali's Version

Constituations of Somalia

Puntland

https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/4bc589e92.pdf 

Somalia Federal constituation

https://www.ilo.org/dyn/travail/docs/2176/Constitution1960.pdf

http://www.parliament.gov.so/images/Downloads/Dastuurka_ku_meelgaarka_SOM_03092012-1_2.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3roR8YRMgze46b6_OnSCJM1La36oAnpZUJNmbZYHBDB4oQW-gyDpr7L2M

 

Why is an election so significant?

Elections have been the accustomed mechanism by which contemporary representative democracy has been manipulated since the 17th century. it's a constitutional right that allows citizens to cast a vote on individuals to be their political leader or representative in the government. 

In a democracy, the election is a tool for checking those who exercise power until the next election and gives citizens an opportunity to consent or deny how the government has worked. When an election is held, citizens get their chance to air their preferences. 

 To triumph an election, political parties or candidates must sell their political platform and explain what would be in store for the citizen if they elect them. People can contemplate and decide if they agree with the policies and if the political parties or candidates can be trusted to lead the country. 

 How can the election deadlock of Somalia be resolved? 

 I believe that whatever type of election, whether would-be indirect or direct, holding on time or through political agreement inevitable to solve it, and it's the only route to circumvent violence and political destabilization of the country. 

 For the last twenty years, Somalia has to transition to a democratic state and election has been periodically occurring. Peaceful power transfers were the norm. Those norms gradually boosted confidence among political leaders, but trust nowadays appears to be lost as the parliament and the president mandates expire on 27 December 2020 and 8 February 2021, respectively, and the election did not take place on time. The country endures both constitutional and election crises, which have polarized political stakeholders, parliament, national arm and boiling political dispute among politicians. That scenario triggered the conflict in Mogadishu and has provoked thousands of people to be displaced from their homes. 

However, reaching political consent is crucial for Somalia's state-building and could boost the political leaders' trust. I believe throughout that process is the only approach to solve the election impasse. If it fails, the current effort would be a massive setback for the country's state-building. 

 S.N

Somali's Poem on Leadership

 Inkastoo ay dadku ba ku hamiyaan wax uhilacaaya 

 Humaagi khayaamiyo nafluhu wa u hawirayaaye 

 Inkastoo hawaawiro, hurdada hodan laloodayso 

 Meel madhan markaad haabata lagu hungoobaa 

 Inkasto sidi hogal unkadoo amase hiigeeyo 

 Hilaa ciisa roob sama laha lagu hungoobaaye 

 Inkasto hablaca ugu castahay ama hubqaad leedahay 

 baalidi hanaan quruxsan waa lagu hun goobaaye  

Inkasto han waynaan bulshadu uhaqal taagayso 

 Masuulkan xilki hananin waa lagu hun goobaa-

K.K

Former Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Gaas pointed out the lower house of parliament's culture feeding animal zoo.