Source:Somaliland Net, Apr 28 2004
Haatuf (daily Newspaper) reporter detained in Barbera.
Hargeisa - journalists have been detained separately by authorities of Somaliland a colleagues said on Tuesday.
Abdirahman Haji Dahir, a reporter with the independent daily Haatuf, was arrested in Somaliland's port city of Berbera on Sunday after he wrote an article alleging that there was a rift between President Dahir Riyale Kahin and his deputy Ahmed Yusuf Yasin.
"The journalist should be released immediately as he only exercised his freedom of expression," Haatuf's editor Yusuf Abdi Gabobe told AFP by telephone from Hargeisa, Somaliland's capital.
A police officer in Hargeisa, who asked not to be named, said the journalist had been detained because he "speculated" on the relationship between the president and the vice president. He said the journalist would be charged in court soon.
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Monday expressed concern over the detention of the the journalist.
Africa News, April 27, 2004 (BYLINE: UN Integrated Regional Information Networks)
Somalia; Two Journalists Detained in the North
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has reported that two journalists have been detained in separate incidents in northern Somalia, saying it was "deeply concerned" about the detentions. Neither journalist, it added, had been "formally charged".
In a statement released on Monday, CPJ said those arrested were Abdishakur Yusuf Ali, the editor-in-chief of the independent War-Ogaal newspaper in the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeastern Somalia, and Abdirrahman Haji Dahir, a reporter for the independent daily Haatuf in the self-declared republic of Somaliland, northwestern Somalia.
Abdishakur was arrested in Bosaso, the commercial capital of Puntland, on 21 April, for publishing an article accusing a cabinet minister of selling food donated by the international community, the CPJ said, quoting local journalists.
Meanwhile, Abdirrahman was arrested on Monday in the Somaliland port city of Berbera in connection with an article mentioning differences between Somaliland President Dahir Riyale Kahin and his vice-president, Ahmad Yusuf Yasin, the statement said, again citing local journalists.
BBC Monitoring International Reports, April 27, 2004/Source: Radio Hargeysa in Somali 1850 gmt 27 Apr 04
SOMALILAND VICE-PRESIDENT DENIES "ANY DIFFERENCES" WITH PRESIDENT
Somaliland vice-president today issued a press statement denying the existence of any differences between him and the Somaliland president.
A statement from the vice-president's office says the BBC Somali Service reported yesterday the existence of differences between him and the Somaliland president. He also said the Haatuf newspaper (Somali newspaper in Somaliland) has also been publishing similar reports in the past days.
The vice-president said: "I would like to make very clear that such reports are baseless and fabricated." He further denied the existence of such reports and stressed that he was working with the Somaliland president without any problem for the interest of the nation.
The vice-president said differences have always destroyed nations and never brought about any development. Somaliland achieved great strides of developments in the past 13 years because of the unity and consultation of its leaders and people, the vice-president added.
"I would like to urge the Somaliland people that they should be very careful with rumours and speculations," the vice-president said. Instead, he said, they should uphold unity of the nation and the greater interest of the country.
BBC Monitoring International Reports, April 27, 2004/Source: Radio Midnimo, Boosaaso, in Somali 1030 gmt 27 Apr 04
GOVERNOR OF DISPUTED REGION IN NORTHEASTERN SOMALIA DEFECTS TO SOMALILAND
The former governor of Puntland's Sool Region (claimed also by Somaliland), Mr Ibrahim Jama Daad, last night defected to the Somaliland administration. The Puntland administration had dismissed Mr Daad from his gubernatorial post. Mr Daad crossed the Somaliland border early last night.
Reports say Mr Daad arrived at the Somaliland port town of Berbera today where Somaliland President Dahir Riyale Kahin is also on an official visit. Mr Daad is accompanied by a strong group of militiamen loyal to him.
When the Radio Midnimo reporter in Sool Region contacted him today while he was in Berbera, Mr Daad declined to comment on his defection to Somaliland.
Supporters of Mr Daad who had been putting pressure on the Puntland administration to reinstate Mr Daad are reportedly very bitter about his defection to Somaliland.
People in Laas Caanood town were busy today discussing the reasons for Mr Daad's defection to Somaliland.
This is not the first time a senior official in Puntland's Sool Region has defected to Somaliland. The Puntland minister of education, Hasan Dhiilood, also recently defected to Somaliland.
Source: © 2004 Committee to Protect Journalists.
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SOMALIA: Two journalists detained
New York, April 26, 2004 — CPJ is deeply concerned about reports that two journalists have been detained in separate incidents in the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeast Somalia, and the self-declared republic of Somaliland.
Abdishakur Yusuf Ali, editor-in-chief of the independent War-Ogaal newspaper in Bossasso, Puntland, was arrested on April 21, because of an article accusing Puntland Finance Minister Abdirahman Mohamud Farole of corruption, said local journalists. The article claimed that Farole had sold off food aid donated by the international community.
Abdishakur has not been formally charged.
Meanwhile Abdirahman Haji Dahir, a reporter for independent Somaliland daily Haatuf, was arrested early this morning in the port city of Berbera because of an article that mentioned differences between Somaliland President Dahir Riyale Kahin and his vice president, said local journalists.
CPJ sources said that by evening local time Dahir was still detained at Berbera’s main police station but had not been formally charged. They said police questioned him, asking if he was the author of an article that appeared in the April 15 edition of Haatuf. The article discussed the reasons for Kahin’s current visit to Berbera. It also discussed alleged differences between Kahin and Vice President Ahmed Yusuf Yassin over the need for a cabinet reshuffle.
BBC Monitoring International Reports, April 20, 2004/Source: Xog-Ogaal, Mogadishu, in Somali 20 Apr 04) BBC Monitoring
SOMALILAND ACCUSES INTERIM SOMALI GOVERNMENT OF ATTACKS IN ITS TERRITORY
The Somaliland government has reiterated at a news conference that gunmen who recently attacked GTZ staff (in Somaliland) came from Mogadishu.
This was in response to a statement made recently by the interim Somali president (Abdiqasim Salad Hasan) who said the attackers did not hail from southern Somalia.
The Somaliland officials said some men who had carried out attacks in Ethiopia Kenya and Somaliland in the past, were living in Mogadishu. The officials said one man who had attacked a WFP vehicle in Somaliland was now one of Abdiqasim's guards and drives a technical (gun-mounted Toyota Landcruiser). "If Abdiqasim is speaking the truth let him hand over his driver Farhan Adow, who is in Mogadishu and Afgooye-based Hasan Hafis for carrying out attacks in Ethiopia and Somaliland", said the officials.
BBC Monitoring International Reports, April 18, 2004/Source: Radio Shabeelle, Mogadishu in Somali 0500 gmt 18 Apr 04
ETHIOPIAN TROOPS REPORTEDLY CROSS INTO REGION CLAIMED BY SOMALILAND, PUNTLAND
Some of Ethiopia's federal troops are reported to have entered the Sool Region in northern Somalia (disputed region claimed by both Somaliland and Puntland).
The Ethiopian troops, who were based at Dacmo area on the border between Sool and Ethiopia, have crossed the border and have arrived at Dabataag and Dharkaangeeye areas in Sool Region, where two Somali clans fought recently.
Since their arrival, the Ethiopian troops have not met anyone and some residents say the arrival of the Ethiopian troops is an attempt to mediate between the two Somali clans that fought there. There are some others who claim the Ethiopians are preventing the clashes not to spread into Ethiopian territory.
Meanwhile calm is reported in the areas where two Somali sub-clans fought last week. Efforts led by traditional elders to resolve the problem are still going on. This is not the first time for clan fighting to flare up in Sool Region's Dabataag area.
BBC Monitoring International Reports, April 18, 2004/Source: Xog-Ogaal, Mogadishu, in Somali 18 Apr 04)
SOMALIA: NEWSPAPER REPORTS TENSION BETWEEN SOMALILAND, PUNTLAND ADMINISTRATIONS
Reports from Laas Caanood (Somaliland-Puntland disputed region) say that Puntland troops have moved forward to the north of Laas Caanood town, while others remained in the town in a high alert condition. Puntland is taking these measures after emerging reports which say that Somaliland troops have moved into north of Laas Caanood and are planning to carry out an attack on Laas Caanood.
The situation in Laas Caanood is reportedly calm apart from the rumours about the dispute between Somaliland and Puntland. There are fears that the dispute might escalate into a war between the two sides. Last year fighting was feared to break out between the two parties, but tensions subsided when Ethiopia intervened. Somaliland opposition political parties have also asked President Dahir Riyale Kahin to take back Somaliland troops or close the border as he previously promised to do.
BBC Monitoring International Reports, April 13, 2004/Source: Radio Hargeysa in Somali 1700 gmt 13 Apr 04)
AT LEAST 20 KILLED, 20 OTHERS MISSING IN DJIBOUTI FLOODS - SOMALILAND REPORT
Reports coming out of the Republic of Djibouti say heavy rains coupled with cyclones have caused a heavy loss of life and property. The downpour begun at 3 a.m. last night. The reports add that the death toll has climbed to at least 20 people, with 20 others said missing. The rains have seriously disrupted all the telephone and power supply networks. The floods have caused large-scale destruction in the city of Djibouti.
Source: Somaliland.org, 11 April 2004
Boqor Buurmadow Released on Bail, Saturday
Boqor Osman Aw Mohamoud (Buurmadow) was released on bail today, five days after the court sentenced him to 6 months of probation on the grounds of defaming the president. The public were not allowed access to the court during the trial proceedings and the judge did not give proper explanations of how Buurmadow broke the law by defaming the president. It is assumed the court found him not guilty on the count of "endangering the national security while the country is at a state of war".
Following the ruling, the government prosecutor launched an immediate appeal asking the court to keep Buurmadow in incarceration while that appeal is pending. Buurmadow's defense also said they will appeal against the ruling. Despite not being convicted of any crime prior to the court ruling, Buurmadow was kept in custody since 26 January when a group of policemen led by the police commander Mr. Mohmamed Egeh Elmi claiming to have arrest warrant, detained him at his hotel room just hours after speaking to the press.
BBC Monitoring International Reports, April 7, 2004/Source: Radio HornAfrik, Mogadishu, in Somali 0500 gmt 6 Apr 04)
SOMALILAND SEEKS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
President Dahir Riyale Kahin of Somaliland says that his country needs recognition first and foremost, instead of political and economic support. Speaking in Hargeysa with some of his cabinet members the president said that Somaliland would have developed more in different sectors had the international community first recognized Somaliland as an independent republic.
He said that the international community and other donor countries were assisting Somaliland economically, socially and in other areas, but that the international community was still required to recognize Somaliland since it had created peace and stability in its territory. Somaliland was now campaigning for recognition, as it has not received any international recognition for the 13 years it has claimed to be a separate country from Somalia.
Source: Somaliland.org, 6 April 2004
Former Vice-President speaks at a SNM rally
The former vice-president of Somaliland Mr. Hassan Essa Jama today spoke at public rally in Hargeisa Khayria square commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the birth of Somaliland National Movement (SNM). Mr. Jama spoke about the historic importance of this day describing the creation of SNM led to the successful ouster of the brutal regime of Siad Barre. While condemning the recent foreign orchestrated attack on the GTZ employees, he urged the people to unite in safeguarding the peace and security. Mr. Jama expressed deep concern over the conditions of former SNM veterans and their families and called on the government to start creating programs to improve the public services. He criticized the president's response in a recent interview to a question about the institutionalized corruption in the government, in which he simply responded "there is hardly any money coming in the national treasury". The political wing of the SNM movement was founded in London on April 6, 1982.
Source: Somaliland.org, 5 April 2004
Somaliland Delegation Travel To South Africa
A 16 member delegation led by Somaliland's National Elections Commission Mr. Ahmed H. Ali Adami left for South Africa (SA). The delegation comprising members of the three political parties UCID, KULMIYE, UDUB and a group of people representing the civic society including members of the independent press and women's groups, will study the forth coming national elections in SA. The aim of the delegation's trip is to apply the experiences gathered during the course of SA's elections to future elections in Somaliland. The trip was funded by the British government as a part of its effort to assist Somaliland's democratization process.
Source: UN Development Programme, 22 Apr 2004
UNDP Somalia Quarterly Update
World Bank Survey UNDP and the World Bank under the Somali Watching Brief joint programme have prepared the first comprehensive statistics
out of Somalia for almost two decades, providing an overview of the current state of socio-economic development in that country.
The Socio-Economic Survey 2002 is the outcome of a multi-sectoral nationwide household survey, compiling baseline demographic and socio-economic data to
address some of the critical needs and gaps, and to establish a socio-economic database for better policy formulation and planning.
The survey covers the areas of demographics and housing; employment and income; basic services; communication; participation of women and environmental
concerns. It was implemented with the support and participation of functional Somali administrations as well as international partners.
The Somalia Watching Brief aims to set up data collection systems, strengthen Somali statistical institutions, and support the establishment of a statistical
database to monitor the macro-economic and socio-economic conditions. The Socio-Economic Survey 2002 is the first in a series of joint World
Bank/UNDP statistical reports. The data collection and statistical capacity building will be further strengthened under the joint World Bank/UNDP
re-engagement strategy for Somalia, with the collaboration of other development partners.
Mandera Police Academy Graduation
On a rainy 7 December 2003, 30 young women and 100 young men graduated from the Mandera Police Academy in what is an injection of new blood into the
Somaliland Police Force.
The challenging six months training course covered community policing, basic police training, non-violent disarmament, physical fitness, self-defence,
marching and theory. 45 of the cadets also took a computer-training course. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Somaliland Vice-President Ahmed
Yusuf Yasin and UNDP Resident Representative, Maxwell Gaylard.
Remittance companies remit approximately US $750 million into Somalia annually from the Somali Diaspora. Without a formal banking system in place, the
remittance industry provides the sole means of transferring funds from the Diaspora for daily subsistence, investment and commerce.
Somali Financial Services Association launched
UNDP, supported by DFID and in collaboration with KPMG Kenya held a conference in London 3-4 December 2003 on the Somali remittance industry, at
which the Somali Financial Services Association was launched.
International financial regulators from the United Kingdom, continental Europe and the United States, and all fourteen members of the nascent
Association attended the two-day conference which provided an opportunity to discuss the obstacles facing the sector, progress achieved and the way forward
to achieve full compliance with host country regulations. It also discussed the opportunities for remittance companies to engage in micro-finance activities as
a way to further develop the Somali economy.
The Association aims to provide both advocacy and technical support to the industry while also serving as a conduit between members and authorities in
foreign countries on issues such as legislation. It will also serve as a rehabilitation of the New Hargeisa Police Station and the Central Police Station
in Hargeisa. The stations are located within the city, and now have separate reporting desks for men and women and segregated cells for adults and juveniles,
abiding by international custodial regulations. The stations also have secure armouries to enhance weapon control.
New Hargeisa Police Station will house the Internal Affairs division that will be staffed by some of the Mandera Police Academy graduates.
MDGS WATCH
A preliminary baseline Millennium Development Goals Report is currently being drafted with national and international stakeholders, and will be published by
mid- 2004.
The Legal Clinic was officially opened by Somaliland Vice President, Ahmed Yusuf Yasin on 7 December 2003.
Legal Clinic opened at the University of Hargeisa
The Faculty of Law at the University of Hargeisa in collaboration with UNDP has opened the first legal clinic in Somaliland, with the dual aims of improving
access to justice and providing law students with an opportunity to apply the theories obtained in their legal studies.
The University of Hargeisa Faculty of Law legal clinic will serve as a means to provide the economically deprived, vulnerable groups of Somaliland with free,
accessible, high quality legal representation. Furthermore, it will provide the students with a more detailed and practical understanding of Somaliland law and
of the real legal problems faced by advocates engaged in client representation. This is how it works: The student identifies and researches the legal issues
of a prospective case, then the student and the clinical director, a trained lawyer, make an assessment of the merits of the case which results in a decision
whether to accept or deny representation. The prospective client is then advised of the decision at a subsequent meeting with the student and the director.
If the clinic is unable to accept the case, the individual in need of representation will be referred to an appropriate alternative source of
assistance such as the Somaliland Bar Association. If the clinic accepts the case, the prospective client and the director will sign an agreement, and all
legal services are free.
Twenty students including one female have been participating in the inaugural clinic that began operating in January.
A six-month stint at the legal clinic will be compulsory for all third year Law students at the University, ensuring that the students all get valuable work
experience, and that the more marginalized groups in society have a means to pursue justice.
Custodial Corps training
14 custodial corps personnel from all over Somaliland have completed a one-month training course in custodial management. The course included admission
and custody of prisoners; prisoners' properties; accommodations and classification of prisoners (convicted, criminal, civil, juvenile, young and
women prisoners), keeping of keys, transfer of prisoners. Further training was in human rights in prisons encompassing international Human Rights standards for
law enforcement, maintaining human dignity, health rights of prisoners, HIV in prison, prisoners contacts with outside world, complaints and inspections
procedures, treatment of special categories of prisoners and persons under detention without sentence.
The training was in response to a technical needs assessment completed at the Hargeisa Prison and Custodial Corps. Four trainers received training and they in
turn trained their subordinates, supervised by a UNDP Somalia consultant. It is intended that the new graduates will train other custodial corps in their
respective locations.
The contamination at Ayaha valley "...can be classified as an example of a catastrophe of mass proportion." KEPHIS Report, 2003
The contamination puts the population's health at risk.
Cleaning up an environmental disaster
The Ayaha Valley is four kilometres south of Hargeisa. It has a beautiful view of the city and before the civil war was considered a rather nice place to
take the family out for the day. It was also where the regional battle against migratory locusts was plotted and executed from as it was the headquarters of
the Desert Locust Control Organisation for East Africa (DLCO-EA). It was a hive of activity - aircraft carrying chemicals flying i n and out, suave pilots in
their sunglasses waging war against this most devastating of pests. Plans were made and decisions taken that affected the entire Horn region.
Then the civil war of 1988 to 1990 intervened.
The DLCO was extensively bombed and ultimately destroyed, pouring more than 80,000 litres of suspected pesticide into the ground and drums that were used
for water storage and building houses.
More than a decade later, with 7,000 returnee families (2,000 people) living in the area, the land is heavily contaminated and poses a risk to the settlers
as well as the upcoming residential areas and the city of Hargeisa. Over the years, several samples of the soil and water in the Ayaha Valley have been taken
by various organisations, but no measures have been taken to address the issue of contamination, until now.
The municipality of Hargeisa requested UNDP Somalia and FAO to conduct an environmental survey and evaluation of the area to determine the extent of
chemical contamination in the entire valley. UNDP Somalia contracted the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) to assess the area and level of
pesticide contamination in the valley surrounding the former DLCO compound, and to sample and analyse water and soil samples from the contaminated area.
The KEPHIS consultants concluded that there was a "high concentration of organo-chlorines pesticides detected in the soil samples (indicating) high
contamination of the Ayaha Valley. The contamination can be classified as an example of a catastrophe of mass proportion."
The report went on to say that though no pesticides were detected in the five water samples, the pesticides are "persistent chemicals which can last in the
environment for a long time and can cause acute chronic diseases which can damage the nervous system in human beings. Some may eventually cause cancer."
Deformities in maternity cases and high abortion rates have been reported in the area. The report categorically states, "settling returnees or other residents
near the ex-DLCO compound is dangerous and should be avoided until the whole area is cleaned and free of chemicals."
Further recommendations were that a fence be built immediately to prevent both humans and livestock entering the area and that the people living around
the contaminated compound and downstream should be relocated. In addition, a roof should be built over the compound to prevent rainfall washing the chemicals
downstream, fortified by a waterproof concrete slab. Finally, a proper clean-up of the area was described as "essential" and further, an analysis and monitoring
of blood and/or breast milk from residents was seen as necessary to ascertain the health of residents living in the Valley.
UNDP Somalia has actively campaigned with the authorities against any further settlement in that area and has already addressed the initial recommendations by
building a fence around the contaminated area and a roof to prevent runoff. In discussions among stakeholders different approaches to deal with the problem
have been suggested from public awareness media campaigns to forcibly removing the returnees until the area can be cleaned up.
Whichever path the Somalilanders choose to follow, the fact that the issue is being discussed openly and questions being asked, demonstrates their will to
address this problem, and also that it is never too late to start. A rights-based approach to human development ensures that poor and vulnerable
groups have their needs met by providing relief aid and basic services while creating sustainable systems that merge with already existing infrastructures.
Rights-based programming
UNDP Somalia is now working towards implementing a rights-based approach to development, in a bid to get an inclusive, cohesive, holistic, multi-agency,
multi-sectoral and sustainable approach to development initiatives and interventions.
A rights-based approach to development is inspired by basic human rights and human development principles that endeavour to ensure that poor and vulnerable
groups have their basic needs met by providing relief aid and basic services - and also by creating more sustainable systems that merge with already-existing
infrastructures in the area in the hope that they can become self-sufficient thereby negating the need for more assistance. Rights-based programming also hinges on the participation of the civil
society, international agencies, local authorities and the private sector where appropriate.
This idea has been practically applied by the Reintegration of Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons (RRIDP) Programme which has an integrated approach
to Human Rights, Health, Education, Production Systems (economic activities), Environmental Rehabilitation and Participation.
An instance of this is illustrated by the newly established legal clinic attached to the University of Hargeisa Law Faculty. It is aimed at giving law
students the opportunity to practice their theory, and also allows the poor, disenfranchised, vulnerable groups, such as the IDPs and returnee refugees
access to justice they would otherwise be unable to afford. The legal clinic is supported by the UNDP Rule of Law and Security Programme.
In health, the RRIDP Programme is concentrating on staffing the already-existing clinics as opposed to building new ones which would remain
unutilised due to lack of staff and medical equipment and drugs. Together with WHO, the RRIDP programme aims to establish local systems, eventually
decentralizing health services and primary health care.
In education, in close cooperation with UNESCO, the main aim is to ensure standardization of schools in the different communities to ensure sustainability
and institutionalisation. With ILO, the RRIDP programme aspires to improve local economic activities
for the IDPs and returnee refugees by creating a broader economic environment, local business employment and productive management and direct support to
starting entrepreneurs.
The environmental interventions include encouraging community-based programmes to rehabilitate water sources and protect ecologically fragile zones,
as well as identifying and evaluating alternative agricultural practices that are beneficial and sustainable.
The strengthening of local administrative bodies is also key to rights-based programming. They need to be able to provide basic services and perform required
duties, as well as be equipped to make decisions on priorities, usage of local resources, suggesting uses of international assistance and taking initiatives or
contracting required services.
Ultimately, human development is about giving people access and choices so that they can have a decent living and provide for themselves and their
families, in the hope that the coming generations will be self-sustaining regardless of their parents experience as IDPs or returnee refugees.
All references to Somaliland pertain to the self-declared but unrecognised Republic of Somaliland. All references to Puntland pertain to the self-declared
Puntland State of Somalia.
Produced by UNDP Somalia Information Office and the Data and Information Management Unit: UNDP Somalia, Centenary House,
P.O. Box 28832 - 00200, Nairobi +254 20 444 8434 - 8 www.so.undp.org www.unsomalia.net. Contact: sandra.macharia@undp.org for additional information
Source: UN Mine Action Service, 19 Apr 2004
Support to Police Explosive Ordnance
Disposal (EOD) teams in Somaliland 2004 PROJECT: Support to Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams in Somaliland 2004
PROJECT CODE: P04-SM09
PILLAR:
APPEALING AGENCY: UNDP
IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS: UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Somaliland Police Force
OBJECTIVES: Clear unexploded ordinance (UXO) and stray mines from the region and expand capacity to cover all regions of Somaliland
PROJECT BUDGET:
$380,000
PROJECT DURATION: 2004
FUNDS REQUESTED (SHORTFALL): $380,000
TARGETEDBENEFICIARIES:
Objectives
Since 2002, the police in Somaliland have had two explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) teams trained under a UNDP project as part of the mine-action
component of the Rule of Law and Security Programme. These EOD teams have cleared over 15,000 items, including mines, and have significantly impacted the
problem of UXO. Once properly equipped, the teams proved extremely cost-effective and assumed a high degree of "ownership" of their activities.
As 60 percent of casualties in Somaliland are due to tampering with UXO and mines, and since the long-term problem in many post-conflict countries is UXO,
the EOD teams are vital to a sustainable solution to the area's mine/UXO challenge.
Somaliland authorities would like to expand EOD capacity with an additional three teams. The present teams cover Hargeisa, Berbera, Boroma and Borao but
have plenty of work in the Hargeisa and Berbera regions. It is proposed that three new teams be trained, one each for Borao, Boroma and Sool regions to
provide better regional coverage. Training will be conducted centrally in Hargeisa by EOD experts engaged by UNOPS.
Budget Items, in US$ |
Aug-Dec 2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
Staff |
18,000 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
Capital Costs |
200,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
Operational Costs (including technical advice and support costs) |
123,500 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
Overhead |
38,500 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
Total |
380,000 |
41,000 |
41,000 |
Contact: John Dingley, UN Mine Action Chief Technical Advisor, Rule of Law and Security Programme, Hargeisa, Somalia, Tel: +252828 3702/3; e-mail:
john.dingley@undp.org
Source: Food Security Assessment Unit, 14 Apr 2004
Monthly Food Security Report for Somalia Apr 2004
FOOD SECURITY HIGHLIGHTS
Localized rainfall reported in parts of north and central regions during late
March and early April is encouraging but it is still too early to be indicative
of good Gu rains.
Sool Plateau, North Nugal and South Bari, and parts of North Mudug and South Nugal remain in a state of humanitarian emergency. In some areas destitute
pastoralists have congregated steadily to form camps in villages, along roads, and at permanent water points in Sool and Nugal. Water shortages, depleted
pastures and exorbitant water prices still affect much of the region. See Regional highlights on page 3.
In response to localized rainfall, better off pastoralists have begun to move with their livestock in search of improved pasture and water.
The harsh Jilaal season prevailed throughout most of Somalia in March except for localized rainfall reported in parts of Awdal, Galbeed,
Sool and Nugal regions, see Table 1. In the first dekad of April a wider coverage of light to moderate rainfall was reported from the field in north and
central regions.
Table 1 : Overview of Recent Rainfall and Livestock
Movements in North and Central Regions (Up to First Week of April)
Region |
Rainfall |
Start Date |
Livestock Movement |
Galbeed and Awdal |
Both regions received substantial amounts of rainfall but earlier than
usual. |
Rains began on 20 March in Awdal and western parts of Galbeed which is
earlier than usual. Awdal received three days of rain in the third week of
March. Both regions received rain between 28-31/03/04 and more rain
received between 2-4/03/04 |
Livestock from Hawd of Hargeisa started to return from coastal
areas to their home areas. Other pastoralists from these two regions are
on their permanent settlements. |
Togdheer |
All drought affected areas received moderate rainfall. |
Togdheer regions and the area along the border received moderate to
heavy rains at the end of March. |
Those livestock that had moved early to highland areas started to move
towards the plains and rained areas. |
Bari |
Iskushuban district received moderate rains although it is not a
potential grazing area. Some areas of Qardo district such as Waiye also
received rains. |
Rains fell in the first few days of Apri. |
Livestock from Sool Plateau of Sanaag remain stuck in Benderbeyla
district, their animals are emaciated and unable to walk and the
pastoralists have lost pack animals. Water trucking is in progress |
Sool |
In Taleh district and Sarmanyo village and its environs received tow
days of rains. |
During the third week of March (Todob) rains were reported in
this area. |
These rains attracted livestock from Sool Plateau of
Sanaag.
Overgrazing in areas receiving some rain is expected due to
overstocking. |
Nugal |
Some rains were reported in Sool o f southern Bari and reached 76 Km
North of Qardho. |
Rains started third week of March.
Light rains were also reported
in north western Hawd of Burtinle and in adjoining areas along Ethiopian
border. |
Livestock started to move to the rained areas to satisfy their need
for water which is their main problem. |
Sanaag |
Rainmovementsn Carmale, Ballibusle and Hadaftimo villages. |
Rains fell in the third week of March and first days of April. |
Livestock movemets were observed towards the rains areas. |
Mudug |
Rains were received around Galkayo town. |
Rains fell in the first few days of April |
Livestock are benefitting from the rain water. |
Galgadud |
Light rains were received around Dharab/Mareb, Guricel and Balanballe
districts. |
Rains fell in the first week of April |
Livestock started to move to the rained areas in search of pasture and
water. |
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