warpedskydiver 0 #1 July 19, 2006 Ethiopia Prepared to Invade Somalia Wednesday, July 19, 2006 2:10 PM EDT The Associated Press By LES NEUHAUS NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia is prepared to invade neighboring Somalia to defend its U.N.-backed government against what appeared to be an imminent attack by Islamic militiamen, a government spokesman said Wednesday. The militiamen, who hold most of southern Somalia, deployed hundreds of fighters outside the town where the largely powerless government is based and said they planned to seize it. "We have the responsibility to defend the border and the Somali government. We will crush them," Ethiopia's Minister of Information, Berhan Hailu, told The Associated Press. Seizing the town of Baidoa would give the Islamic militia — which the United States has linked to al-Qaida — the uncontested authority over most of Somalia. Somali transitional President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed is allied with Ethiopia, and has asked for its support. Ethiopia has intervened militarily in Somalia in the past, and hundreds of Ethiopian troops have been spotted along the countries' border in recent weeks. The Somali Islamist militants are allied with Muslim separatists in the Oromo region of Ethiopia. Quote Looks like the Islamist Rebels in several countries in eastern Africa are finally getting some much needed attention (eradication?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rickjump1 0 #2 July 20, 2006 QuoteEthiopia Prepared to Invade Somalia Wednesday, July 19, 2006 2:10 PM EDT The Associated Press By LES NEUHAUS NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia is prepared to invade neighboring Somalia to defend its U.N.-backed government against what appeared to be an imminent attack by Islamic militiamen, a government spokesman said Wednesday. The militiamen, who hold most of southern Somalia, deployed hundreds of fighters outside the town where the largely powerless government is based and said they planned to seize it. "We have the responsibility to defend the border and the Somali government. We will crush them," Ethiopia's Minister of Information, Berhan Hailu, told The Associated Press. Seizing the town of Baidoa would give the Islamic militia — which the United States has linked to al-Qaida — the uncontested authority over most of Somalia. Somali transitional President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed is allied with Ethiopia, and has asked for its support. Ethiopia has intervened militarily in Somalia in the past, and hundreds of Ethiopian troops have been spotted along the countries' border in recent weeks. The Somali Islamist militants are allied with Muslim separatists in the Oromo region of Ethiopia. Quote Looks like the Islamist Rebels in several countries in eastern Africa are finally getting some much needed attention (eradication?) Yes, or this could be the start of another Afghanistan. It would be a shame for the majority of Africa to fall into the hands of Islamic extremists. Too bad the wealth of Africa goes into Swiss Bank accounts and not to the people. How do you invest in a country when it is run by some despot that abuses his own people. This sounds familiar. Sounds like another job for the CIA.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #3 July 20, 2006 Now I wonder what the good ol' USA is going to be expected to do about that and be criticized no matter what choice is made? mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,150 #4 July 20, 2006 QuoteNow I wonder what the good ol' USA is going to be expected to do about that and be criticized no matter what choice is made? mh When was the last time the good ol' USA put its troops in the blue helmets of UN peacekeeping forces? Maybe it could give that a try - you know, work WITH other nations.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crotalus01 0 #5 July 21, 2006 according to CNN Ethiopia has invaded....several hundred (?) troops across the border in support of the Transitional Government......... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bogwarrior 0 #6 July 21, 2006 i dont think its so much invaded them as sent troops in to support them from an Extremist Militia.. As for what the US does.. didnt it try to sort out Mogadishu and eventually realise that short of carpet bombing the " problem " it wasnt going to win.. Id not be surprised if US supplied weapons end up in Ethiopia ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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rickjump1 0 #2 July 20, 2006 QuoteEthiopia Prepared to Invade Somalia Wednesday, July 19, 2006 2:10 PM EDT The Associated Press By LES NEUHAUS NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia is prepared to invade neighboring Somalia to defend its U.N.-backed government against what appeared to be an imminent attack by Islamic militiamen, a government spokesman said Wednesday. The militiamen, who hold most of southern Somalia, deployed hundreds of fighters outside the town where the largely powerless government is based and said they planned to seize it. "We have the responsibility to defend the border and the Somali government. We will crush them," Ethiopia's Minister of Information, Berhan Hailu, told The Associated Press. Seizing the town of Baidoa would give the Islamic militia — which the United States has linked to al-Qaida — the uncontested authority over most of Somalia. Somali transitional President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed is allied with Ethiopia, and has asked for its support. Ethiopia has intervened militarily in Somalia in the past, and hundreds of Ethiopian troops have been spotted along the countries' border in recent weeks. The Somali Islamist militants are allied with Muslim separatists in the Oromo region of Ethiopia. Quote Looks like the Islamist Rebels in several countries in eastern Africa are finally getting some much needed attention (eradication?) Yes, or this could be the start of another Afghanistan. It would be a shame for the majority of Africa to fall into the hands of Islamic extremists. Too bad the wealth of Africa goes into Swiss Bank accounts and not to the people. How do you invest in a country when it is run by some despot that abuses his own people. This sounds familiar. Sounds like another job for the CIA.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #3 July 20, 2006 Now I wonder what the good ol' USA is going to be expected to do about that and be criticized no matter what choice is made? mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,150 #4 July 20, 2006 QuoteNow I wonder what the good ol' USA is going to be expected to do about that and be criticized no matter what choice is made? mh When was the last time the good ol' USA put its troops in the blue helmets of UN peacekeeping forces? Maybe it could give that a try - you know, work WITH other nations.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crotalus01 0 #5 July 21, 2006 according to CNN Ethiopia has invaded....several hundred (?) troops across the border in support of the Transitional Government......... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bogwarrior 0 #6 July 21, 2006 i dont think its so much invaded them as sent troops in to support them from an Extremist Militia.. As for what the US does.. didnt it try to sort out Mogadishu and eventually realise that short of carpet bombing the " problem " it wasnt going to win.. Id not be surprised if US supplied weapons end up in Ethiopia ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Guest #3 July 20, 2006 Now I wonder what the good ol' USA is going to be expected to do about that and be criticized no matter what choice is made? mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #4 July 20, 2006 QuoteNow I wonder what the good ol' USA is going to be expected to do about that and be criticized no matter what choice is made? mh When was the last time the good ol' USA put its troops in the blue helmets of UN peacekeeping forces? Maybe it could give that a try - you know, work WITH other nations.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #5 July 21, 2006 according to CNN Ethiopia has invaded....several hundred (?) troops across the border in support of the Transitional Government......... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogwarrior 0 #6 July 21, 2006 i dont think its so much invaded them as sent troops in to support them from an Extremist Militia.. As for what the US does.. didnt it try to sort out Mogadishu and eventually realise that short of carpet bombing the " problem " it wasnt going to win.. Id not be surprised if US supplied weapons end up in Ethiopia ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
