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dArKeR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-30-03 07:01 PM
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'Male leaders have only created wars' - Somali
Nairobi - Somali women broke into song and dance to mark Asha Abdi's decision to declare her interest in the presidency.

Asha, who is a delegate at the ongoing Somalia peace talks being held in Kenya says she is looking forward to uniting her country, which has been embroiled in a bloody civil war since 1991.

"Somalia is like a broken glass. I want to put the pieces together and bring unity. I have what it takes. I have support of women, youth and men alike," Asha said on Monday.

"Somalia needs change. We are sick and tired of male leaders who have done nothing except create wars. They have been fighting over power while people die of poverty and starvation," she said.

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=68&art_id=vn20030930042828936C947873&set_id=1
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gottaB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-30-03 07:16 PM
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1. Does she have a chance?
The article noted that 65% of Somalis are women. Is that because of war, or is there another explanation?
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The Backlash Cometh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-30-03 08:42 PM
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2. Asha Abdi for President!
Sometimes all it takes is a fire in the belly.
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sushi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:14 PM
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3. She's right
I hope she wins.
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