NEWS BRIEF FROM WESTERN GHARRI REGION Wednesday August 09, 2006 By Gur Gharri GSG News Contributor 

 Moyale:

The selections of the Moyale City administration have been completed. Mr. Hassan China was appointed as Mayor. There was public outcry soon after the appointment of the mayor was announced, regarding how the process was conducted. Mr. Malin Isaaq “Qamathi” was accused of taking bribes from various candidates and those who were not elected began demanding the return of their money. So, those individuals, against the officials allegedly involved taking the bribes, have filed a formal complaint. Therefore, Mr. Malin Isaaq “Qamathi”’s reputation has been tainted and if these latest allegations of bribe taking are true, his chances of a future assignment in Kilil5 appears to be doomed.

 Jigjiga

 The Kilil5 congress is deliberating and reviewing the allegations of official misconduct, theft of public funds, corruptions and the involvement of an anti peace elements by some of the members of the parliaments.

 According to reliable information received from Jigjiga, the Liban Zone agenda will be decided today. Mr. Ali Mohamed Kunaye, and Mr. Malin Yaqob’s political fate will be decided today. Their removal from congressional seats appears to be imminent and decades of political suppressions, and economical deprivation soon to be over at last. 

So, we will let you know as soon as the stories unfold.