The President of The South West State of Somalia Dr. Hassan Mohamed Nur best known as Shatigadud has reaffirmed that there is no change to all his political Agendas while in Baidoa after a heavy fighting which broke between him and his Two RRA deputies which took place last month in Baidoa - Somalia. As the aftermath of the war in Baidoa Dr. Hassan M. Nur, has accepted to meet with The Somali South West Population through Tele-conference and brief them about the actual and imminent situation in Somalia generally and particularly the situation in the South West State population that deserves the Rights to be updated and briefed about every political change of their state.

Dr Hassan Mohamed Nur met several times with the Elders, Politicians and the population of Baidoa after the war that broke in Baidoa, which caused damages to the City, its population and most the fragile economic Infrastructure that existed in Baidoa. Most of the meetings were conducted Publicly, and some in his Office privately according to the time and needs.

In his teleconference address Dr. Hassan M. Nur emphasized that an unexpected armed conflict materialized in Baidoa after a long ongoing dispute over opinions between him and his RRA deputies Sheikh Aden Madowe and Mohamed Ibrahim Habsade which caused hundreds of casualties and injuries from both sides and innocent Civilian caught in between fire exchanges which he regrets it happened in that way, but hoped that order and peace will be restored soon.

After The Presidents briefings, the audience from all Continents asked many hot questions, among them the followings:

Q:� Mr. President how is the actual situation in Baidoa, and how efficiently is the Elder's Committee operating?

A:� Its my duty to thank Allah the almighty for our actual situation which is very peaceful, and also would like to thank our Elders who have done their best to normalize the situation and are still consolidating it to a lasting solution for this our first armed conflict which I hope will be the last one also.

Q:� Are there any other third party involved or instigated this armed conflict to happen?

A:� Well, so far I can't comment about a third party's involvement in our conflict because we haven't yet received the final report of The Committee that we have appointed to investigate about the conflict.

Q:� Your rival deputies are accusing you of getting Military and logistical support from The TNG of Dr. Abdiqassim Salad, how are these accusations founded?

A:� To be honest with you there is no such help that I got from The TNG, and you also are aware that such a relationship would contrast our Principles and our struggle for freedom since Arta Militias are occupying our Regions and enslaving our population.

Q:� The Somali media generally, and particularly the media of Mogadishu are broadcasting that there is a possible regroupment of Your Deputies who are not very far away from Baidoa to launch a counterattack after having received a logistical supply from Ethiopia. Isn't it that possible?

A:� Well the Somali media is not a modern media which is equipped with all the necessary media-tools; we also know that it is based on hear/say issues which most of the cases is been proved otherwise. The other and very important point is a Clan based media that supports and propagates on behalf of their way of life such as their tendency for Lawlessness, disorder, hate of order and democracy. What regards Ethiopia I am more than confident that it has never interfered in the Somali internal affairs and will not interfere, We have a very solid neighboring peaceful relation based on our mutual respect and cooperation to make sure that peace is established and protected in the Horn of Africa.

Q:� What are your next military steps after having expelled your deputies and their forces from Baidoa?

A:� I don't like to speculate about the future which I believe is in the hands of God, but one thing I am more than sure is that I am always for the Peace to prevail and justice to be done. I am also an optimistic and appreciate tolerance and forgiveness as I have already mentioned I have invited my colleagues to forget the past and come together to solve our differences through dialogue, then go back to our struggle for freedom and democracy of our population as we were already involved in. They can come back to Baidoa any time.

Q:� Could you believe that your RRA deputies would believe your appeal for peace and reconciliation after their Interview with The BBC and other Somalia radios?

A:� Frankly and honestly speaking this is going to effect very much because of the damages that caused and the uselessness of its aim and objectives, I must point that everyone of us must regret and feel guilty of the lost of our Brave freedom fighters and our very respectful population. But I am more than confident that we will soon heal our wounds thanks to our patience, faith and tolerance and hope that we will soon go back to our normal duties. Let us not forget that we are all Human beings, and that applies also to my deputies .I have heard their interviews with the media but I just consider that like an interview which was conducted in the wrong time I mean the BBC should have given them enough time to reflect and relax after all what have they gone trough. If that interview would have been conducted today we could have heard them differently.

Q:� How will this armed conflict effect on the morals of The RRA forces, the Clans, politicians, Intellectuals and others?

A:� Of course every action must cause a reaction because that is a general rule. And what happened in Baidoa must have great negative impact on our population as whole, on our soldiers morale particularly when they remember during their side by side fighting for freedom against their Enemy, and on our politicians that will never digest and buy any excuse to accept this happenings, again I would say that I feel very sorry and regret, hoping that it will never happen again.

Q:� Mr. President What is your position about the Peace and Reconciliation meeting scheduled to be held in Eldoret Kenya September 23/2002, are you planning to attend it and accept what ever is the outcome?

A:� Our position was always clear and will remain so. We support any regional and International efforts towards finding a just and lasting solution for Somalia. We will attend the meeting and forward our political position, which is to establish a new system of Somali State, based on the Federal Democratic System. Will never accept a powerful Central Government because it was the reason behind the collapse of Somalia in 1990. Will not support the participation of delegates with no regions and no population to represent plus all those who claim to represent Political parties without Agenda and clear objectives.

Q:� Mr. President there are rumors coming from Mogadishu saying that, there are attempts to divide Somalia into five federal States, which will mean division Of The Somalia integrity, and for that reason some of the faction Leaders are thinking for further options on whether to attend or not the upcoming Reconciliation meeting to be held in El-doret Kenya next month. What would you say about this issue?

A:� Well, one thing has to be well defined which is the objectives of the Eldoret Meeting and we know it is for reconciliation and not dictation as some faction leaders have already stated. The second thing is a logical procedure which is where there is a need for reconciliation then there must be an issue or dispute to be solved, and that is exactly what is going to happen. Somalia as I have many times mentioned must be ruled under The Federal System of States and that is what brings up the partition of the Regions to form the States.

Q:� Mr. President, since the formation of The South West State up to now your government is not completed, what are the obstacles that are holding up the completion of the government?

A:� First, continues consultations were being conducted, economical preparations for the up coming summits of the General assemble, the Guurty, the Intellectuals, and other unpredictable events such as the late fighting in Baidoa were they major factors that caused the delay.

Q:� Mr. President as our Constitution defines The South West State is composed of six Regions (Bay, Bakol, Gedo, Shabellaha Hoose, Jubbada Dhexe iyo Jubbada Hoose), and as we know our power of governance is limited only on Bay and Bakool regions. After all what happened now, can we liberate the remaining Regions, and How?

A:� As soon as we form our government will focus on how to liberate the remaining of our Regions still occupied by other Militiamen. Will try to achieve our goals peacefully by convincing the truth to everyone who is willing to accept it and wants to live peacefully with our population, otherwise will use all available means in order to achieve our objective which is the total liberation of our territory by any means possible.

Q:� Mr. President we know that the reason behind the conflict in Somalia is who will dominate and exploit the Digil and Mirifle population who are the majority in the South West State. There are many other armed clans who are claiming land and cities within the South West State. How can your government find a politically lasting solution for this Issue?

A:� First of all it is a reality that there are other clans who live with our population and lived with us in the past. As I have always repeated we are an inclusive Society free of hate, persecution and tolerant that respects its minority democratic rights and adopts the application of the Universal rule of democracy that states "Majority rules minority" Will conduct fair and monitored censorship to exactly calculate the number of our population and their communities to make sure that no body is underestimated or overestimated, and only after that we can make sure that everybody respects "the one person one vote Principle" that will lead us to democracy and freedom.

Q:� Mr. President to how much do you agree with The TNG of Abdiqassim's accusation against Ethiopia which they insist its for the destabilization of Somalia?

A:� I would not call them TNG because as I have many times repeated there is no central government in Somalia so far. What regards the repeated accusations they make always reflects on how they are aware about their Status and about the reality in Somalia. It is just like a person who never had knowledge of the Mirror and suddenly stands in front of it and sees his image in there . What would you expect as a reaction from that person?

Q:� Mr. President how do you think a lasting peace in the Region to prevail after the September 11 terra in N.Y - USA, and after Somalia is being considered suspect along many other States who may host terrorist?

A:� As a prevailing principle The South West State population are peace lovers, they been so for centuries and will remain so forever due to our tradition and culture. We oppose to any form of terrorism and promise to fight it always to make sure a save World is protected always. Regarding our Regional safety as I have always mentioned we are to live in peace with our Neighboring Countries Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti. Will respect The UN charts of Rights and responsibilities, the boundaries as they appear on the International maps, and will oppose to any ideology related to the so called Greater Somalia to avoid hostility in the East African region.