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12/02/06
Farhan Aynte - Nairobi, Kenya
In Somalia, we have been witnessing over the past several Months a new power is emerging in South & Central zonal. The situation has taken further Twist with victory of Islamic Union Court's. when long-standing fight between Islamist courts and greedy War-lords who appointed themselves "The Alliance for Restoration of Peace and Counter Terrorism (ARPCT) , beck up by US . few days of hard battle street, the Islamist had defeated the claimed war-lords, then fled the City to elsewhere in country. Islamist Courts received more popular support from any aspect of the local community and continued to control large amount of territory in way they defied even their expectation, not only have they pacified one of the most dangerous Cities in the world, they also seem to have moderated their message. Shortly Afterwards, the Islamist Courts formulate themselves some sort of structure, perhaps, government body. Islamists seem to be trying to increase public support by softening their views, at least officially, organizing street cleanup, hopefully, preparing democratic election. Beyond that, they sent a latter to United Nation pledging to support democratic rule. Whatever the case, Islamic Union Courts have restored peace, stability, Law & order. Within a weeks, Mogadishu's port and Airport, which had been essentially closed for more then a decade, were opened for business which would be also lead them another key success for its legacy. They have established themselves as main force in Somalia political struggle. Islamist leader are operating almost in campaign mode, visiting schools, banning public cinemas, but, boys are allowed to play soccer, girls can go schools, overseeing a mini building boom, recruiting elderly policemen to don faded uniforms that they have not worn for years and return to works.

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