Geelle Cabdi

Deni is the worst Somali presidential hope when it comes to Somali politics. Waaba damiin Siyaasadeed! Kulahaa doorashada Lafta Gareen Xalaal ma aha oo hambalyayn maayo? I’m giving him only 24 hours to congratulate Lafta Gareen or else?” Side bar: Congrats to Lafta Gareen!

The military and senior leadership of the Ethiopian armed forces have recently engaged in actions perceived as provocative and insulting toward the Somali people and the historical legacy of Somalis in the Horn of Africa, while disparaging the struggle of the Somali nation. Such historical denigration of the Somali people’s resistance and collective struggle is unacceptable. Despite the fact that a vast territory and a significant Somali population are incorporated within Ethiopia, the failure to respect their historical experience reinforces the position held by many Somalis that Ethiopia does not represent their national homeland, but rather constitutes a form of oppressive rule. Furthermore, the senior leadership of the Ethiopian military is widely viewed as a continuation of the repressive structures associated with the former Derg regime. Accordingly, there is a clear call for an end to actions that reopen historical wounds and exacerbate longstanding grievances.