An interesting article but there is still an underlying problem. It is true that Turkey did raise an amount astounding considering Turkey's relative size, but after that the next largest donator of aid money is the U.S* and the contributions of the rest of the Muslim world have been relatively slim. I have to say that it's simply more evidence that narrow national interests often triumph over international solidarity. Turkey is the bright exception, not the rule.

As for Somalia itself, Turkey can give as much aid as it can but unless the Somali government puts an end to government corruption, properly trains soldiers to be professional and provides proper service to the Somali people all the money in the world won't do a thing.

* The same U.S which is supposedly 'at war with Islam. Also note that the U.S would probably give more if it wasn't for serious budget issues and U.S aid being given across the world.

The death count in eastern Congo over the last decade must have reached about 4 million. It is a nominally Christian region, and there has been little interest in the conflict from the Christian world.

Likewise it hardly seems reasonable to expect Muslims to have any special interest in Somalia simply because of a shared religion. The religion is also divided into many sects which are often in conflict, e.g. in Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, so worldwide religious solidarity seems a little far-fetched.

The UN does need to help but to help them help themselves. Once forces leave it all starts back up again because the root of the problem is not taken care of to begin with. That has shown through history.

I suppose the Armenians don't count? Or the Cypriots? Or the Kurds? Or Sufis?

Turkey would do well to Apologize for its horrendous acts of violence before it preaches on the subject

Al Shabab is responsible for all the killings and even the deaths due to famine. Al Shabab is not even ready to acknowledge famine in Somalia. What can the rest of the world do when the Somalians themselves are not ready to anything for them, I find it astonishing why the leaders of Muslim world, namely Saudi Arabia and Iran are not so proactive in rescuing their religious brethren. Alas, only if Somalians had a fair complexion....
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I could not agree more with Mr Recep when he underlined the need for the international community to help somalians in their strive to bring about peace and stability in their country where the al-qaeida linked al-shabab is engaged more than ever in its destructive agenda through conducting quite horrible terrorist acts. Ethiopia is doing all it can to ensure peace and reconstruction in Somalia through regional, continental and international fora. Ethiopia will continue with its efforts as it upholds the making of contribution to peace and stability to the world, and more immidiately to its neighbors the main element of its foreign policy. We hold the motto that ' peace in neighborhood is peace at home'.

But I completely disagree with Mr Recep when he mentioned Eritrea as one of the states helping Somalia to come out of its situation. Taking a destabilizing actor in the sub-region(Eritrea) for a rescuer is not only simply totally wrong but would embolden the regime in Eritrea to go on with its destabiizing role in Somalia under the cover of a Good Samaritan. The call on Eritrea must be one of changing its hostile character before anything.

This is something that the international community must support. But I think that it might be a tuff task, since the Somali Leaders didn’t take the appropriate responsibility, rather than fanning a ‘Clan Politic’ and a series measures must be taken to stop the terrorist acts of Al-Shabab and its Sponsors like that of Eritrean government.

It is not about politics or religion rather a humaniterian Issue that the international community must express it alliance to the Somali people!!!

The 20th anniversary of Somaliland self-declaration as independent state will be on May 18th [2011]. Somaliland declared independence after the overthrow of Somali military dictator Siad Barre in 1991. Although the international community does not recognize Somaliland, the country has beacon of hope in a region consumed by endless civil war and anarchy.

While Somaliland appears to fulfill all the requirements of statehood, the lack of international recognition prevents it from establishing its position in the world as an independent nation. Since the act of recognition by one state to another is triggered by political considerations rather than a legal threshold, Somaliland finds itself in a position whereby it must justify its existence against political interests of various entities like superpowers in within the Africa Union, where their self-interests come first.

The United States maintaining the position that the African Union should be first to recognize Somaliland, while politically safe, also undermines aspects of their foreign policy that claim to promote democracy in vastly changing landscape in the region. President Obama has placed democracy ahead of political interest and regional stability as it had shown through support of public uprising in number of Arab countries.

The United States should take a more supportive role in Somaliland’s quest for recognition. Somaliland has initiated its own process of creating a democracy that fits within their social framework. By deferring the decision of Somaliland’s recognition to the African Union, the United States is failing to fulfill its asserted position of promoting democracy.

While the African Union’s concern of recognizing Somaliland is not absolutely without warrant, one must consider the consequences for failing to recognize Somaliland. On one side of the equation is a group of people who have exercised their natural right to be free from war and oppression and determine the direction of their land and way of life. On the other side of the equation is the ambition that all Somalis will unite to form one Somali nation despite the fact that this attempt has never been successful. Moreover, the current situation in Somalia is lawless and has been so since 1991. Gambling the fate of the millions of people in Somaliland for the convenience of upholding borders that were created decades ago is in my opinion is ill advised.

In the leaked cables the United States acknowledges the Somaliland government is in control of the region. However, they have withheld recognition to Somaliland on grounds that the African Union should determine the question of Somaliland’s independence. In turn, the African Union refuses to recognize Somaliland based on fears that doing so would lead to a series of claims of secession by other territories in Africa. Moreover, the African Union believes that recognizing Somaliland would create further instability in Somalia by introducing “a new dynamic into Somalia and its warring factions, thus threatening current efforts to establish peace and stabilize peace within the country.” Furthermore, the African Union further basis its position on their history of upholding the borders demarked following colonization to deter tribal claims of secession.”

Other opponents to Somaliland’s quest for independent statehood have continued to argue that the citizens of Somaliland should partake in the unification of one nation and give another chance at forming the country of Somalia, which encompasses both the former British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland. But the Somaliland people have shown strong assertion for independence from the rest of Somalia as results of last election and formation of national constitution that assert their rights as independent country.

In the wake of birth of Southern Sudan as independent republic, Somaliland people hope that the African Union and international community will follow suit to recognize the efforts made by Somaliland people in maintaining functioning government and flourishing democracy in the region. The Somaliland Diaspora is planning worldwide campaign and rallies to pressure the international community to recognize Somaliland. The Diaspora community in England will hold a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Somaliland on 18th May 2011. The rally will be held on the said date at Old Palace Yard Westminster (opposite the houses of Parliament.)

The facts illustrate that Somaliland has fulfilled the legal requirements for statehood. The only element that prevents Somaliland from receiving recognition and enjoying all the benefits that flow from statehood are the political considerations of entities, which they are unable to control. Therefore, Somaliland’s pleas for recognition must be based on policy. There current administration needs to lobby the African Union to recognize the statehood of Somaliland. The situation is ripe more than ever. Strong governments with the African Union are opposed to recognition of Somaliland out of self-interest agenda to keep the Somalia intact, where neighboring countries like Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia are realizing that Somaliland people have shown dedication to democracy and it is the turn of African Union to support their efforts.

International community needs leaders like PM Rejeb Tayib Erdogan who buts poor and vulnerable before corroborate and profit.

Yes International Community ignored Somali ordeal because there are no oil and profit interests involved

I hope civilized world will this time correct its failure toward Somalia. It is very important to take the PM’s call seriously and help, generously, this nation because there country in the world that can solve its woes alone.

It is also very essential for the international community, particularly United States of America, to reconsider its ‘dual track policy’ as it only encourages the opportunists and power-mongers, warlords to divide the nation into tiny and clan-based ‘states’. Instead they should empower the TFG to build capable and democratic institutions, combat corruption, and encourage transparency which will eventually help to extend its authority to rest of the country.

International community needs leaders like PM Rejeb Tayib Erdogan who buts poor and vulnerable before corroborate and profit.

Yes International Community ignored Somali ordeal because there are no oil and profit interests involved

I hope civilized world will this time correct its failure toward Somalia. It is very important to take the PM’s call seriously and help, generously, this nation because there is no country in the world that can solve its woes alone.

It is also very essential for the international community, particularly United States of America, to reconsider its ‘dual track policy’ as it only encourages the opportunists and power-mongers, warlords to divide the nation into tiny and clan-based ‘states’. Instead they should empower the TFG to build capable and democratic institutions, combat corruption, and encourage transparency which will eventually help to extend its authority to rest of the country.

Like places like Somalia the first time, Phillipines, India and even like sending in our Navy ships and Marines to Japan this year. Right we are spread thin and alot countries are going through an economic crisis. The problem in Somalia is corruption, seslichat greed and not enough strentgh to battle the bad guys. We let "Blackhawk Down" scare us and detter us. The first Operation of the deployment of 3,000 Marines along with UN peacekeeping troops went quite well until they left

To understand the problem Turkey is facing against terrorism is similar to what Somalia face from Al-Shabab. I am an half Kurd American and spent my childhood in Turkey, I consider PKK as a terror organization. Hence,? PKK and Kurds are not the same although PKK members are mostly Kurdish.
At this age and time, we all need to stand firmly against bet 365 terrorism no matter where it comes from. I side with the people of Turkey and Somalia against the terror groups.

The situation is Somalia is very difficult. People deserve to live free and without crisis.

Too bad...

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