SOMALIA: EUROPEAN UNION CRITICISM OF U.S. RAID ON SOUTH (against al-Qaeda militants in Somalia)

ADNK ^ | 9 Jan 2007

[IrishMike]

European Union human rights and development commissioner Louis Michel's spokesman, Amadeu Altafaj Tardiu, has strongly criticised the United States military's airstrikes on Tuesday against alleged al-Qaeda linked militants in southern Somalia which it is feared killed many. "This kind of incident is not particularly conducive to improving the longterm situation.. and would seem to confirm that the conflict in Somalia will continue for a long time to come," Tardiu told journalists in Brussels.

"There's a danger that Somalia will become a theatre for clashes between religions and civilisations," Tardiu continued. Extremism doesn't have deep-seated roots in Somali society, he claimed, adding: "The phenomenon of the Islamist Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) movement is a response to a failed state - this represents a threat."

Given this context, only the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops as soon as possible, and the deployment of an international peacekeeping force that will safeguard a ceasefire can bring security to the war-wracked country, Tardiu argued. The Ethiopian government has undertaken to withdraw its troops from Somalia within two weeks.

"Only a political solution can create any prospect of peace and stability in Somalia," Tardiu cautioned, adding that "a comprehensive dialogue is needed that includes all the forces in Somalia, including moderates from the UIC. His comments echoed those made on 3 January by EU politicians at meeting on Somalia in Brussels. They agreed on the need to include all the country's political forces in peace talks, and favouring an African peacekeeping force that would be acceptable to all parties.

Germany's foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, speaking on behalf of his country's presidency of the EU - which hosted the Brussels meeting last week - assured Somalis "unfaltering, especially humanitarian, assistance," from the bloc and also from the United Nations.

[madison10]

To the EU: Bite us.

[Brilliant]

In case the Europeans had not noticed, Somalia was a basket case before the Ethiopians invaded, and before the US bombed.

[Brilliant]

"comprehensive dialogue is needed"



Talk all you want EU. No one is stopping you.

[oceanview]

in 10-15 years - the EU will be begging for AC130 airstrikes, on parts of their own countries, to suppress the islamofascist hordes.

[The Blitherer]

Extremism doesn't have deep-seated roots in Somali society, he claimed

What an asshat.

[rhombus]

Insert standard nonsense: Somalia didn't attack us on 9/11, Somalia has nothing to do with the War on Terror, there was no Al Qaeda in Somalia before the US attacked, we're creating terrorists, where's Osama? blah, blah, blah...

[GeorgiaDawg32]

"comprehensive dialogue is needed"

an example of comprehensive dialogue:
EU: We need to sit down and discuss a political solution
ISLAMISTS: Convert, pay or die
EU: Seriously, what can be done to bring this to a peaceful solution?
ISLAMISTS: Convert, pay or die
EU: Come on guys, really..I'm having pizza and coke delivered in case these negotiations go on for a while..what can be done?
ISLAMISTS: Convert, pay or die
EU: You are not..BLAM BLAM BLAM
ISLAMISTS: You are the one that ignored the first two options..

[From One - Many]

I believe the title of this article is incorrect
the title of the article should be
European Union Decides To Throw Their Lot In With The Terrorists

Personally I'm not surprised by this development.

[TheCrusader]

"There's a danger that Somalia will become a theatre for clashes between religions and civilisations,"

As opposed to the peaceful Somalia that preceded this recent clash?

[Frank_2001]

Hey EU: Up eurs!;)

[ishabibble]

Talk is all that the EU can do now.
Talk talk talk.-EU
Boom Boom Boom!-U.S.A.

IT'S THE WAR ON TERROR, STUPID!

[IrishMike]

the EU will be begging for AC130 airstrikes, on parts of their own countries,
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That could be as early as tonight in certain areas of Paris and London.

[2ndClassCitizen]

Wasn't the UN in charge in Somalia (Mogadishu) when BlackHawk down occurred.
We were not properly supported by the UN troops at that time, nor did Blowjob Bill support our troops at that time.
Now we have Nancy (Tokyo Rose) Pelosi.

[chiefqc]

Hey mike, F-Off.

POTUS

[IrishMike]

European Union Decides To Throw Their Lot In With The Terrorists.
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What surprises me slightly is the European Union is out ahead of the Democrat Party on this one !!!

[popdonnelly]

The EU needs to explain why it's okay for Al Qaeda folks to kill us, but we cannot kill them.

And where do I trade in my Euros, before they become worthless?

[From One - Many]

only because our 'old media' refuses to tell the truth.

[IrishMike]

Hey mike,
F-Off.
POTUS
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Diplomacy with a twist !

[Lowcountry]

European Union human rights and development commissioner Louis Michel's spokesman, Amadeu Altafaj Tardiu, has strongly criticised the United States military's airstrikes on Tuesday against alleged al-Qaeda linked militants in southern Somalia which it is feared killed many.

Why do they fear that we killed many Al-Qaeda? This just means they want them to live, if not thrive. A dead give away to their thoughts on those thug killers.

[Nathan Zachary]

"European Union human rights and development commissioner Louis Michel's spokesman, Amadeu Altafaj Tardiu, has strongly criticised the United States military's airstrikes

Criticism from a Jihadist? Oh No! Never heard of the guy before, where were his criticisms of the Mohammadan crusade slaughterings up till now?

There are lies, damn lies, and Mohammadan lies...

[RightWingConspirator]

"This kind of incident is not particularly conducive to improving the longterm situation...

How can ridding the world of tangos do anything but improve the longterm situation?

[poobear]

What do they have against us killing terrorists? Seems to me they would be grateful for lessening the odds of future attacks against THEM. What the hell is dialog going to do with a know terrorist organization? I just don't get it.

[HawaiianGecko]

_hg

"There's a danger that Somalia will become a theatre for clashes between religions and civilisations," Tardiu continued. Extremism doesn't have deep-seated roots in Somali society, he claimed

Where on Earth has this fool been? The tense of his first statement is wrong. It was correct 5 years ago. His second statement is simply ridiculous. Of course extremism doesn't root itself in societies where it already exists!   Extremism doesn't have deep-seated roots in Somali society... That's why there is fighting to keep it out.

Talk about pure unadulterated doublespeak.

[VeniVidiVici]

"This kind of incident is not particularly conducive to improving the longterm situation.. and would seem to confirm that the conflict in Somalia will continue for a long time to come," Tardiu told journalists in Brussels.

Same attitude these idiots take towards Darfur.

What a useless organization. They should merge with the UN and become twice as useless.

[IrishMike]

Here is the response from W ....


Helicopter gunships attack close to scene of U.S. airstrike in Somalia (new attacks in Somalia Tuesday)


http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/helicopter-gunships-attack-close-to/n20070109072209990001

[MARKUSPRIME]

EU you have zero influence over the US. You guys stand by and let genocide occur and have never ending talks at the UN that accomplishes nothing. You are not our moral superior and you are a weak power. So STFU because russia is about to make you its B*tch with petrol, and you will need the US on your side.

[The Blitherer]

Diplomacy with a twist !

That would be "Texas diplomacy" right?

[VaBthang4]

LOL!!

What an idiot.

[EQAndyBuzz]

It isn't the EU. It is the Communist wing of the Eu which fronts itself as a Human Rights group.

[Charles Martel]

"There's a danger that Somalia will become a theatre for clashes between religions and civilisations," Tardiu continued. Extremism doesn't have deep-seated roots in Somali society, he claimed, adding: "The phenomenon of the Islamist Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) movement is a response to a failed state - this represents a threat."

I reckon the rapid Islamification of Europe is indicative of "failed states" too. Perhaps in that regard, this guy knows whatof he speaks.

[IrishMike]

"Texas diplomacy"
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High noon....
DRAW

[rabidralph]

Do these people do anything beyond having meetings?

[dashing doofus]

"This kind of incident is not particularly conducive to improving the longterm situation.. and would seem to confirm that the conflict in Somalia will continue for a long time to come," Tardiu told journalists in Brussels. "

Translation: please don't riot and burn cars in old europe.

[IrishMike]

Do these people do anything beyond having meetings?

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Schedule a meeting to discuss that !

[EyeGuy]

"comprehensive dialogue is needed"


"Comprehensive" as in a two week conference in a lush resort location with 5 star meals, first class round-trip airfares and round-the-clock on call limousine transportation.

Upper strata socialists (ala the global warming lie industry), know how to reap the full benefits of bountiful capitalism, just call for a meeting on the taxpayer's nickel.

[OKIEDOC]

Human rights my butt.

These people simply do not get IT!

Where was the Human rights Commission when the Embassy staff was being blown to smithereens.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Predictable. Count on more torched autos in France.

[Nathan Zachary]

Isn't there a cable that needs cutting which runs across the Atlantic?

We don't need to listen to the constant whining from the EU as it sinks into a turd world Islamic oblivion.

After 1400 years, Mohammadans have suceeded in conquering Europe, and all it took were pregnant Jihadi women on welfare and disgruntled youts burning lemons. Enjoy the 7th century, Europe. Better rush out and buy that donkey and cart they will be in short supply until the auto plants convert to donkey cart manufacuring.

[DocRock]

Bookmark to read after work

[phillyfanatic]

I suggest that the American military for the next two years of a W rule, continue to bomb , smash every Islamofascist area whether nations involved do not like it or not: Pakistan, Somalia, the Phili., any where in the ME. Why not? Will the Dems try to impeach? So what? The Pubs, though wussies, will not allow it. Kill as many of these thugs as possible and let 2008 decide if the voters really want the USA to lose to these Islamos.

[Catholic Canadian]

"Only a political solution can create any prospect of peace and stability in Somalia"

I.e. it's not in our best interest right now to interfere and stop further bloodshed.

[SunkenCiv]

interesting website. Same source:

http://www.adnki.com/index_English.php

TERRORISM: EUROPEAN RIGHTS WATCHDOG CHIEF URGES GUANTANAMO'S IMMEDIATE CLOSURE

Strasbourg, 9 Jan. (AKI) - The head of the Council of Europe - Europe's top human rights watchdog - has called on the United States government to brook no delay in shutting down its controversial military prison camp for terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. "Guantanamo is a flagrant violation of human rights, an embarrassment to the United States of America and a liability in the world’s fight against terrorism," Terry Davis said on Tuesday in a statement ahead...

[IrishMike]

Only a political solution
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This seems the new DRat talking point.
Pelosi and Reid's letter to W was also along those lines.

[RightWhale]

Only a political solution can create any prospect of peace and stability in Somalia," Tardiu cautioned

It is interesting to watch high officials try to say something relevant. Issuing rules to parties with zero standing ex cathedra is a quick way to be lost in background noise.

[Nathan Zachary]

A typical European materity ward

[pepsionice]

The correct response to hand any EU member...would be that if a proper society adopted absolute control over weapons then they would not be invaded or have its citizens killed (why not use the mighty members of the EU as an example?). A strong segment of society in Somalia...which we aren't sure if they are Muslims or not....apparently did not control their weapons or use of weapons...and since society is unable to take care of their own situations...then your neighbors will help control the situation.

The EU should be held as an example for any African country...and let any idiot who wants to believe in the European socialism...get a strong spoon full of the their garbage. It sounds good in press and certainly makes your shining example look even better then it really is.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Got to come back to this one.......Marxists all......running for doctors appt.

[ryan71]

Actually, I don't think the Europeans give a crap if they are taken over.

They're aborting their children, dieing off, and handing the keys to the muslims on the way out the door.

[LIConFem]

Ya know, there's a part of me that's just *this* close to signing on to the LP's isolationist philosophy, if for no other reason than to watch a good part of the rest of the world self-destruct.