'Somalis Good at Doing Things for Themselves'

Columnists discuss the new book, Getting Somalia Wrong? Faith and War in a Shattered State.

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Students writing in class at Alnajah Primary School in Wardhigley district, Somalia.



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  • Francesco Sinibaldi
    Feb 9 2012, 12:00

    In the flower.

    In this way, and with a delicate song, there's a flower where a fine day appears in the novel seaside.

    Francesco Sinibaldi

  • Seyd Shariff
    Jan 30 2012, 18:50

    Alshabab does not keep the peace, neither fear holds somali's.It Somali's respect for Islam and their love that holds the peace. Look what happened during the short lived era of the Islamic courts. It is pathetic that the west does not leave alone this poor people because of their hatred for Islam. Inshallah Islam will be established in this land of Islam and the detractor will see their wish wither away. It is Islam that gives us the confidence to overcome all obstacles.

  • aishaqamar
    Feb 8 2012, 17:22

    I agree with my friend Mr. Sheriff, it is not the fear of Shabaab, that is keeping the peace in the South of Somalia, but the strength of faith, We believe that Islam will conquer any army, if applied in the right way.

    Somalis are very poor people, and their country is ridden with war and drought, we all believe it is only the will of Allah, that can help to overcome these harsh tests.

    Ms. Harper is right to say that there are other useful things happening in the country, people are working very hard to survive, although spoilers are working very hard too to destroy these gains.