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Milk and Peace, Drought and War: Somali Culture, Society, and Politics (Columbia/Hurst)
Wabeeneeye: Majeerteen, Harti, Darod, Bari Region, Somalia, Nugaal, Mudug, Kismayo, Horn of Africa
Black Hawk Down (Film): War film, Ridley Scott, Black Hawk Down (book), Mark Bowden, Battle of Mogadishu (1993), Somalia, Warlord, Mohamed Farrah Aidid, Josh Hartnett, Tom Sizemore, Ewan McGregor
Somali culture, history, and social institutions: An introductory guide to the Somali Democratic Republic by I. M Lewis, 1981
The Somalis: Their history and culture (CAL refugee fact sheet) by Diana Briton Putman, 1999
Voices from Eritrea, Somalia and Kurdistan (English, Tigrinya, English, Somali, English and Kurdish Edition) by Rachel Warner, 1991-04-04
Desert Flower by Waris Dirie, Cathleen Miller, 2009-06-06
Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey Of A Desert Nomad by Waris Dirie, Cathleen Miller, 1999-10-06
Shells on a Woven Cord (Somali and English Edition) by MAMA East African Women's Group, 2000-04-01
Stoics without Pillows: A Way Forward For The Somalilands by John Drysdale, 2000-08-01

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Somali Cultural Association (Inc.)
Promoting Somali culture in Australia. Map, history, government information, and contact details included.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~somalia/

Extractions: Welcome to the Somali Cultural Association (Inc.) Home Page Somali Map Somali History Somali Government Geography and Land One of the major objectives of this association is to promote the Somali Culture here in Australia. The Somali Cultural Association is a source of information for those who are interested in Somali history and Culture. If you would like to receive our newsletter, or would like to know more about our collection of Somali literature, Children books, poems, etc. please drop us a line. Would you like to see a clickable Somali Map (289K) I receive lot of e-mail from many Somalis in the United States and Canada looking for their friends, relatives in Australia. I managed to locate some of them and this pleases me a lot. However, to make the task of locating your Somali family members or friends in Australia easier please provide the following information: Nick Names, the name of the home town, the name of the school or college they attended or any other information that you think will be helpful. One of these days I will setup a database (which contains the Somalis in Australia that I know of) that you can search. Obviously this will require some coding and lengthy discussion with the Internet Service Provider, but I'm confident this facility will be available soon (well let us say before the end of the year).
The Africa Guide - Somalia - Introduction
Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.
http://www.africaguide.com/country/somalia/

Extractions: HOME CONTACT US LINK TO US NEWS LETTER ... CHARITIES Jump to a Country Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Congo Dem.Rep. Congo (Zaire) Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Bissau Guinea Ivory Coast Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Reunion Rwanda Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Somalia The northern region is mountainous with plateaus ranging 3,000 and 7,000 ft. To the northeast there is an extremely dry dissected plateau that reaches a maximum height of 8,250 ft. South and west of this region, extending to the Shebeli River, lies a plateau whose maximum elevation is 2,250 ft. The region between the Juba and Shebeli rivers is low agricultural land, and the area that extends southwest of the Juba River to the Kenyan border is low pasture land. The Juba and Shebeli rivers originate in Ethiopia and flow toward the Indian Ocean. They provide water for irrigation but are not navigable by commercial vessels. The Shebeli dries up before reaching the ocean. Despite its lengthy shore line, Somalia has no natural harbours because of inshore coral reefs.
Somalia - Culture, History, Economy, Trade, Government, Tourism, Media
Somali banks, music, tourism, press, radio and TV, chat, sports.
http://www.arab.de/arab/Arab_Countries/Somalia/
Links To Somalia Economy Government History Culture - Somalie Somalien Somalí S
Links to somalia related web Sites economy government history culture.
http://www.arab.de/somalia.htm

Extractions: Recommend it! More Sites related to Somalia? Search on ARAB! Somalia - Government, Economy, Geography, Climat ABC Country Book of Somalia Soamlia History Economy Government ArabNet, Somalia World Reference - Somalia The Washington Post Links to Somalia sites Index on Africa Country Information about Somalia SESRTCIC InfoBase Relevant Travel Information Travel Document Systems, Somalia A Journalist in Somalia Michael Maren Education in Somalia Awdal University Somalia Comments or suggestions? E-mail webmaster@arab.de
Somalia Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this African country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/somalia/

Extractions: @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle.css"; @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle_structure.css"; @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle_theme.css"; worldguide shop thorn tree forum travel services ... travel links Explore Somalia Kevlar vest; check. Military entourage; check. Somalia, here I come. Click here Bajuni Islands WORLDGUIDE Introduction See Image Gallery Transport Money Essential Info RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links Dangerous Destination Somalia is one of the world's most dangerous destinations. Particularly dangerous are the neutral regions of Sool and Sanaag, both contested over by the self-declared republic of Somaliland and the northeast area of Puntland. Criminal activity is rampant in southern Somalia, especially Mogadishu. A traveller to Somalia is spoilt for choice in the number of things that can go wrong.
Hamarey - History Of Somalia - Culture -
The Somali and the Sab. Top level History of somalia culture NAIROBI, 27 July (IRIN) somalia s interim president, Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed,
http://www.hamarey.com/index.php/article/archive/12/

Extractions: Register a new user Somali News archive Somalia's nomad government pleads for help to quell terrorists "I like Britain," Somalia's President and former warlord Abdullahi Yusuf told me. "In fact, a part of me is British." He patted his stomach and revealed that he'd had a liver transplant in London. "I owe my life to the donor, a 27-year-old Englishman."
ZAWAJ.COM: Wedding Customs Around The World
Marriage in Somali culture has always been a cornerstone of society. For more information about Somali culture, including a discussion forum,
http://www.zawaj.com/weddingways/somalia.html

Extractions: These blessings have been bestowed to the bride and bridegroom since time and memorium. Marriage in Somali culture has always been a cornerstone of society. It has signified not only a union of two young people but also of two families and most of the time, two clans. Over the last ten years, due to the instability and crises at home, many Somalis fled and settled in foreign lands. As a result, marriage itself has also been affected as changing roles and expectations enter the picture. For more information about Somali culture, including a discussion forum, see Queen Arawelo's Palace
LANGUAGES-ON-THE-WEB: BEST SOMALI LINKS
Includes extensive information about Somali culture. ombrarossapiccola.jpg (728 byte) somalia and Somaliland, the culture Literature of somalia and
http://www.languages-on-the-web.com/links/link-somali.htm
Somali Settlement Experiences In Canada
and other Somalis come from all over the world to see these artists perform. All of this contributes to the development of Somali culture in Canada.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/somalia/art.html

Extractions: Canada has the most active cultural community of Somalis in the world. The best known artists include dancers, singers and poets. Some of the best known include: Hassan Aden Samatar, Ahmed Ali Egal, Abduqadir Juba, Fadumo Ali Nakruma, Jaamac "Yare" Dhoodi, Fartuun Ahmed Birimo, Mahad Yare, Abdisalaan Jimmy, Nuur Eebo, Bagaag, Ilka Case, Abdirashid Raaxeeye, Saynab Labadhagax, Guul band, Shego Band, Abdijabar, Abdiwahaab A. Naji and Abdi Hassan "Digge". Traditional women's hand henna design Henna Design by: Ayni Iman FOOD The main meal of the day is eaten at midday; morning and evening meals are lighter. People usually begin the day with a flat bread called Anjeeero, liver, toast, cereal or porridge made of millet or cornmeal. The midday meal consists of rice or noodles with sauce and perhaps meat. Beef is less popular than goat or camel meat. In Somalia, certain cuts of meat are considered suitable for men, while others are reserved for women and children. The evening meal is very light and might include beans, muffo (patties made of oats or corn), or a salad with more Anjeero. Special tea is the favourite drink, but sheep, goat and camel's milk are also popular. Cow's milk is used only when the others are not available.
The Country & People Of Somalia
About somalia * Business * culture * Education * History * Media * Organizations * Travel * Gateways * Arab Countries
http://www.hejleh.com/countries/somalia.html

Extractions: In 1969 a coup led by Maj. Gen. Muhammad Siyad Barre resulted in a socialist state. In 1977 the corrupt and repressive regime broke with the USSR over Soviet aid to Ethiopia and received aid during the 1980s from the U.S. The Somali army invaded the Ogaden region in 1977 but was defeated (1978) by Ethiopian forces; skirmishes continued into the early 1980s. Barre was ousted (1991) by rebels after intense and bloody fighting. The Somali National Movement gained control of the north, the old British Somaliland, and proclaimed it the Somaliland Republic. The north remained relatively peaceful, although clan-based fighting has occurred. In Mogadishu and most of the south the United Somali Congress achieved control, but savage warfare erupted between rival subclans. Almost a quarter of the population faced starvation because of the fighting. UN food supplies and peacekeepers arrived in 1992 and were soon joined by troops from the U.S. and other nations to assure distribution of food aid. A national cease-fire was signed, but no central government was formed. Fighting again erupted (1993) in Mogadishu as the UN unsuccessfully attempted to arrest Gen. Mohammed Farah Aidid. The U.S. and other nations withdrew their troops in 1994 and the last UN forces were withdrawn in 1995. That year some factions again proclaimed Aidid president, but the country remained divided into spheres of influence with no central government. Aidid died from battle wounds in 1996, and his faction chose his son, former U.S. Marine Hussein Mohammed Farah, to succeed him.
Culture Of Somalia -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article
culture of somalia. Categories somalia, Somali culture Miscellaneous Topics on Somali culture. Did you know that it is polite to leave a little bit
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/C/Cu/Culture_of_Somalia.htm

Extractions: [Categories: Somalia, Somali culture] The origins of the (A member of a tall dark people inhabiting Somalia) Somali s and their time of entry into present-day Somalia has been debated, with Somalis claiming descent from (A spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia) Arabian families who settled on the coast 1,000 years ago, and historians tracing the origins to pre-15th century. By the 12th century, the ancestors of some of the clan familes were already established in their present territories, while others moved southward through the 19th century. The borders of Somalia were set at the end of the 19th century and a great number of Somalis were left out by the border placement, leaving them in eastern (Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia) Ethiopia and northern (A republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological discoveries have been made in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya) Kenya . It is estimated that northern Somalis began converting to (The monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran) Islam around the 10th century.
Culture And Customs Of Somalia â Greenwood Publishing Group
Written by a native Somali, culture and Customs of somalia gives students and interested readers an indepth look at the land and people, past and present.
http://www.greenwood.com/books/BookDetail.asp?dept_id=1&sku=GR1333
Somalia Book Review, NWC Review, Autumn 1996
Stevenson further characterizes Somali culture as a series of shifting loyalties Such distancing precluded any attempt to learn about Somali culture.
http://www.nwc.navy.mil/press/Review/1996/autumn/som-a96.htm

Extractions: Stevenson, Jonathan. Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press, 1995. 183pp. $24.95 The book jacket of Losing Mogadishu quotes the former U.S. ambassador to Kenya, Smith Hempstone, famous for his prediction of Somalia as America's next "tar baby," as saying that this book is "required reading of anyone interested in the origins of the Somalia debacle." I would go one step further: it should be required reading for anyone involved in a U.S. humanitarian effort overseas. Not only does this comprehensive, thoroughly researched book provide an honest appraisal of what went wrong in Somalia, it also spells out how the lessons learned from the experience should guide our foreign policy, the use of U.S. military force in humanitarian interventions, and our relationship with the United Nations. We would do well to heed its warning. Although author Jonathan Stevenson cites numerous reasons for the United States' poor performance in Somalia, two stand out in particular: the failure to understand Somali culture and a fear of repeating Vietnam. To this reviewer, who was in Somalia at the time of Operation RESTORE HOPE, these factors are more important than others because their impact is so far-reaching. In addition, they are deceivingly benign, so it is important that others less familiar with Somalia understand them. In his early chapters, Stevenson, a lawyer turned journalist, introduces us to Somali culturea multifaceted society with one pervasive feature, the clan. One's clan affiliation determines everything in Somali life. This alone defies any notion of a centralized politic, a fact not appreciated by everyone determining American policy in the country. Stevenson further characterizes Somali culture as a series of "shifting loyalties and fluid allegiances." Loyalty extends only to the sub-clan, whose "collective alignment [rolls] with the moment."
WWW-pages : SomaliNet > Somali > Somalia And Somalinad
ArabNet somalia, culture, Media Media The governmentowned Xiddigta Oktobar, published in Somali, http//www.arab.net/somalia/culture/so_media.html
http://somalinet.com/dir/sites/24/130
Arts & Culture : SomaliNet > Somali > Somalia And Somalinad
somalia SomaliNet - somalia - somalia s gateway to Internet.
http://somalinet.com/dir/sites/1/10
ArabBay.com: Arab Countries/Somalia/Culture & Society
culture and Society. somalia. Sudan. Syria. Tunisia Home Arab Countries somalia culture Society
http://www.arabbay.com/Arab_Countries/Somalia/Culture___Society/
ArabBay.com: Arab Countries/Somalia/Culture & Society/History
somalia. Sudan. Syria. Tunisia. UAE. Yemen. Worth a Click Home Arab Countries somalia culture Society History. Arabic Search Engine
http://www.arabbay.com/Arab_Countries/Somalia/Culture___Society/History/
Somalia If You Want To Learn More
somalia Cultural Profiles. culture and Customs of somalia. Connecticut Greenwood Press, 2001. Written by a native Somalie, the book gives an indepth
http://cp.settlement.org/english/somalia/more.html

Extractions: Written by a native Somalie, the book gives an in-depth look at the land and people, past and present, with comprehensive and accessible general reference on this country. Aided, M.F. and S.P. Ruhela. Somalia: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Modern Times . New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 1994. Besteman worked in Somalia and argues that the breakdown of the Somalia state was caused not by clan conflicts, but by underlying race and class issues. DHaem, Jeanne. The Last Camel: True Stories of Somalia . Eritrea: Red Sea Press, 1997. Written by a Peace Corps volunteer teacher who lived in a village in northern Somalia. Fox, Mary Virginia.
Somalia Spirituality
somalia Cultural Profiles. Elements of this spirituality still thrive in Somali culture. Clan members offer ceremonies, gifts and prayers to ancestors
http://cp.settlement.org/english/somalia/spirit.html

Extractions: S PRITUALITY I slam and poetry have been described as the twin pillars of Somali culture. Over 99% of Somalis are Muslim, mostly Sunni Muslim; a small minority is Christian, both Anglican and Roman Catholic. Despite the influence of religion on daily life and culture, many Somalis are not strict adherents of their faith, but follow only some of the more important rites. M uslims recognize one God, Allah, and Muhammad as his prophet. Muhammad is believed to be the last in a line of prophets that included Abraham, Moses and Jesus. In 610 AD, Muhammed introduced Islam to the city of Mecca. His revelations are contained in the Islamic holy book, the Quran or Koran. Muhammeds other teachings were recorded by his followers and are known as the hadith (tradition). Muslims follow the five pillars of the Islamic faith: professing the faith; saying daily prayers; fasting during the month of Ramadan; giving alms to the poor and religious scholars; and, if possible, going on one hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca. P rior to adopting Islam, Somalis followed a belief system that included folklore and reverence for ancestors. Elements of this spirituality still thrive in Somali culture. Clan members offer ceremonies, gifts and prayers to ancestors in the hope that they will protect the living. In addition, clan leaders are often revered as people who have
Joan B. Kroc Institute For Peace&Justice: Programs
on everyone in somalia, as well as the world s belief about her culture. what she identified as a national resource of the Somali culture women.
http://peace.sandiego.edu/programs/WPM/WPM_Zahra.html

Extractions: that men cannot do. Women can find ways to make peace. Zahra Ugas Farah is the founder of the Family Economy, Rehabilitation Organization (FERO), a Somali non-governmental organization (NGO) created in 1992 to assist in meeting the basic needs of people in communities ripped apart by violent civil wars. She is also a key civil society leader and facilitator in the Somali peace talks that began in 2002 and resulted in the January 29, 2004 peace agreement that is now the basis of an interim government and framework for a new constitution. Zahra has focused on addressing Somalia's cycle of vicious conflict by working as a peacemaker and a peace-builder to overcome the legacy of warring clan factions who destroyed the country's political, economic, and social infrastructure, leaving ever greater poverty, starvation, and disease behind in a "failed state." Zahra created FERO in the early 1990s to assist in meeting food, medical, and basic survival needs of civil-war devastated communities in Somalia. The women of FERO assumed tasks of feeding the hungry, finding medical care for those in need, and helping rebuild shelters. In 1993, because of their initial success, FERO was asked to serve as

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