A Nationalist or an Opportunist?
Dr. Michael A. Weinstein
On February 3, Somalia’s Transitional Federal Parliament (T.F.P.) voted 421-11-3 to extend its term for three years beyond its expiration in August, 2011. The T.F.P.’s move was in direct opposition to the United Nations, which serves as the agent of the Western “donor”-powers (Washington, the European Union and European states) that fund the T.F.P. (pay its members’ salaries). Continue reading
A Nationalist or an Opportunist?
Dr. Michael A. Weinstein
On February 3, Somalia’s Transitional Federal Parliament (T.F.P.) voted 421-11-3 to extend its term for three years beyond its expiration in August, 2011. The T.F.P.’s move was in direct opposition to the United Nations, which serves as the agent of the Western “donor”-powers (Washington, the European Union and European states) that fund the T.F.P. (pay its members’ salaries). Continue reading
A Nationalist or an Opportunist?
Dr. Michael A. Weinstein
On February 3, Somalia’s Transitional Federal Parliament (T.F.P.) voted 421-11-3 to extend its term for three years beyond its expiration in August, 2011. The T.F.P.’s move was in direct opposition to the United Nations, which serves as the agent of the Western “donor”-powers (Washington, the European Union and European states) that fund the T.F.P. (pay its members’ salaries). Continue reading
Stability of South Sudan Questioned
Thomas C. Mountain
As the people of South Sudan celebrate their independence, ominous storm clouds are gathering over their heads. Despite all the hypocritical applause from the UN and governments in the West, South Sudan today stands on the brink of disaster.
To understand why, one must start with knowing the stance of the late John Garang, father of the southern Sudanese resistance and founder of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) and its political wing, the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM), which today is the de facto government of newly independent South Sudan. Continue reading
Stability of South Sudan Questioned
Thomas C. Mountain
As the people of South Sudan celebrate their independence, ominous storm clouds are gathering over their heads. Despite all the hypocritical applause from the UN and governments in the West, South Sudan today stands on the brink of disaster.
To understand why, one must start with knowing the stance of the late John Garang, father of the southern Sudanese resistance and founder of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) and its political wing, the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM), which today is the de facto government of newly independent South Sudan. Continue reading
Stability of South Sudan Questioned
Thomas C. Mountain
As the people of South Sudan celebrate their independence, ominous storm clouds are gathering over their heads. Despite all the hypocritical applause from the UN and governments in the West, South Sudan today stands on the brink of disaster.
To understand why, one must start with knowing the stance of the late John Garang, father of the southern Sudanese resistance and founder of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) and its political wing, the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM), which today is the de facto government of newly independent South Sudan. Continue reading
Stability of South Sudan Questioned
Thomas C. Mountain
As the people of South Sudan celebrate their independence, ominous storm clouds are gathering over their heads. Despite all the hypocritical applause from the UN and governments in the West, South Sudan today stands on the brink of disaster.
To understand why, one must start with knowing the stance of the late John Garang, father of the southern Sudanese resistance and founder of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) and its political wing, the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM), which today is the de facto government of newly independent South Sudan. Continue reading
AlJazeera English
For 25 years just one man has occupied the Ugandan seat of power – President Yoweri Museveni. Today he has joined the league of African leaders whose only wish seems to be to remain in power forever.
He is now seeking another five years in power and Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow asks him “what he hopes to achieve in the next five years that he was unable to in the past quarter of a century.”
AlJazeera English
For 25 years just one man has occupied the Ugandan seat of power – President Yoweri Museveni. Today he has joined the league of African leaders whose only wish seems to be to remain in power forever.
He is now seeking another five years in power and Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow asks him “what he hopes to achieve in the next five years that he was unable to in the past quarter of a century.”
AlJazeera English
For 25 years just one man has occupied the Ugandan seat of power – President Yoweri Museveni. Today he has joined the league of African leaders whose only wish seems to be to remain in power forever.
He is now seeking another five years in power and Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow asks him “what he hopes to achieve in the next five years that he was unable to in the past quarter of a century.”
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