THE WEST PUSHES FOR SOMALILAND RECOGNITION

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Dilemma of the Horn: the West Pushes for Somaliland Recognition



Defense and Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy, 2-3, 2006=

WASHINGTON, D.C--There is evidence that the European Union (EU) and the US Government are preparing to sidestep the Egyptian Government and work directly with the African Union (AU) in bringing about the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland, possibly within 2006.

Egypt had used its strong positionwithin the AU and the Arab League to block international recognition of Somaliland because of fears that a sovereign, recognized Somaliland would have greater freedom to act as a transit port for Ethiopia and could possibly provide strategic basing support to Israel and the United States at the mouth of the Red Sea.

The basic premise of international recognition of states is that they first be recognized by regional bodies—such as the African Union in the case of Somaliland — before the United Nations and the international community at large recognizes the state. However, despite the fact that Somaliland was a sovereign, independent state in its own right before joining in a union with the former Italian Somaliland to create Somalia in 1960, Egypt has used all of its efforts to stop Somaliland rejoining the international community since the collapse of Somalia, and Somaliland’s declaration of resumed sovereignty in 1991.

The strong steps, being taken by the United Kingdom, Germany, and the US show how far Egypt’s influence has fallen—to the point where it is seen as disrupting Western influence in the Red Sea —and how critical the mouth of the Red Sea is seen as a security zone. Moreover, there are significant signs of offshore oil and gas deposits in the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden area, off the Somaliland coast.

The rulers of the autonomous Puntland region of Somalia, to the immediate East of Somaliland, had been “selling” oil leases in Somaliland waters to foreign investors, notably to an Australian oil search company. The Puntland deal was repudiated by the nominal Government of Somalia — which has proven unable to establish its writ even in the official capital, Mogadishu, let alone Puntland—but the Somaliland Government began moves immediately to ensure that the sovereign waters off the Somaliland coast would not be claimed by Puntland or Somalia.

At the same time, during 2005, an African Union mission to Somaliland produced an extremely favorable report on Somaliland, and several African states —particularly South Africa and Nigeria, the two biggest powers in sub-Saharan Africa —have indicated a readiness to recognize Somaliland, which petitioned 2005 AU Chairman and Nigerian Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo directly on the matter.

The case has now been established that the break-up of the Somalia union did not violate the basic tenet of maintaining colonial borders.Unions between Senegal and Gambia, and Egypt and Sudan, among others, had been broken without affecting the recognition of these countries. And the former British Somaliland (now the Republic of Somaliland) and former Italian Somaliland had been independent entities in 1960 when they created a voluntary union. The AU mission accepted this, stating in its report that Somaliland’s case should not be linked to the notion of ‘opening a Pandora’s box’.As such, the AU should find a special method for dealing with this outstanding case.

The report noted: “The lack of recognition ties the hands of the authorities and people of Somaliland, as they cannot effectively and sustainably transact with the outside to pursue the reconstruction and development goals. Furthermore, given the acute humanitarian situation prevailing in Somaliland, the AU should mobilize financial resources to help alleviate the plight of the affected communities, especially those catering for the internally displaced persons and the returnees. Finally, given also the high potential for conflict between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, the AU should take steps to discuss critical issues in the relations between the two towns. That initiative should be taken at the earliest possible opportunity.”

Subsequently, the US has begun, for strategic reasons, to take a strong interest in Somaliland’s status, largely as a result of strong diplomatic liaisons in Washington by Somaliland’s de facto ambassador, and fueled by the fact that the impending military conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia jeopardizes the US military presence in Eritrea. At the same time, Djibouti’s growing restiveness has also given pause to the US, which has, since the September 11, 2001, attacks on the US, stationed forces there. Djibouti, concerned about the prospect that Somaliland will take away its near monopoly on Ethiopia’s import-export trade, has supported Somalian claims against Somaliland.

With regard to the opening of Ethiopian trade through Berbera — the great concern of both Djibouti and Eritrea (once the principal import/export route for Ethiopia)—a report inDefense & Foreign Affairs Special Analysis on November24, 2005, noted: Government officials from Somaliland and Ethiopia came together on November 16, 2005, in Berbera’s old State House building to celebrate the first Ethiopia-bound cargo to be imported through the port of Berbera. The cargo of electric goods ordered by the Ethiopian Government-owned Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation arrived aboard a Singapore-registered liner which docked at Berbera on November 9, 2005. The shipment was brought in 55 40ft. containers and forwarded to Ethiopia by 50 Ethiopian- registered trucks, traveling through the border crossing point at Togwajaale. After protracted negotiations, Somaliland and Ethiopia had formally concluded in May 2005 a trade agreement allowing Ethiopia to use Berbera Port for its import and export of goods. The agreement called for the formalization of trade between the two countries and the establishment of customs offices at main border crossing points, such as Wajaale, and improvement of road infrastructure. Significantly, Togwajaale had, by late November 2005, been transformed from a small border village to a major town, with security forces from both countries, banking and governmental infrastructure, to facilitate the import-export trade.

Ethiopia’s export to Somaliland had consisted mainly of khat (an hallucinogenic plant) and vegetables, while Somaliland re-exported sugar and rice, but high tariff rates and lack of formal bilateral agreements between the two sides had, until the new agreement, limited the scope of trade exchange to the informal sector.

Source: Defense and Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy, 2-3, 2006

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Somaliland has been once a peaceful country before unity with the south, and has enjoyed a unique character as an individual state for centuries. It is rather important to mention that Somaliland people have their own characteristics and identity, and wish to maintain it peacefully.

The recent statement by the British Minister for African affairs, Mr Chris Mullin saying that Somaliland will not be forgotten is indeed quite refreshing and promising for Somaliland people in the country and abroad. His address to the two houses of Somaliland Parliament, Guurti and Wakiiladda last week, was the first of a British Minister to be given in Somaliland; and assured Somaliland people that the aim of his visit was to reassure the Somaliland people that whatever the outcome of Mbaghati Conference, Somaliland will not be left alone facing the possibility of being pushed against its will, into a forced marriage with the South”.

I am convinced that this step will help the world realize that no unity can be achieved against the will of the peoples of the two countries. After all, unity should be a means to achieve a better future for both countries, but if it is seen as an obstacle to a peaceful future, it is wiser not to have it at all.
Ironically, Yemen’s experience is quite similar in that the people of the country where the ones who decided whether their countries should be united or not. The blessed unity of former South and North Yemen was achieved because both the people former north and south republics longed to unify and wanted it with their hearts and souls.

This is in my opinion a validation for our cause because such a strong belief in Yemenis did not materialize in Somaliland and Somalia because of several reasons. So the example of Yemen is in fact another evidence that unity cannot be achieved unless the peoples of the two uniting countries want it to happen. That is why Yemen’s unity was a success, and it is the same reason why Somaliland’s status as an independent state is essential.

The international community is slowly realizing that independence of Somaliland is going to have better results on the future of both Somaliland and Somalia because it would maintain the peace of mind of Somaliland people, who are now starting to build their nation, which is by far much more peaceful and well-established than used to be.

Today, we are witnessing a new beginning for a future of a state that would serve as a positive contributor to the development of Africa as a whole, and I believe Ministers around the world, should indeed take Mr. Mullin as an example to try to make Somaliland people convinced that their future is in their hand, and that their future is God willing, prosperous.

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[Say_what1]

Interesting article, I mentioned the oil leases as well,


Btw what does Somalilands army consist of?? Or do each gobal have there own army?

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I think this is quite promising for the people of somaliland as they've struggled and fought so long for something that is rightfully theirs. Everyone knows that the recognition of somaliland is iminant and will come sooner or later but lets all hope it sooner rather than later so we can show the whole world what wonderful people we are and what wonderous things we can acheive.

What a jolly good lander i am!

[shizzle]

I think this is quite promising for the people of somaliland as they've struggled and fought so long for something that is rightfully theirs. Everyone knows that the recognition of somaliland is iminant and will come sooner or later but lets all hope it sooner rather than later so we can show the whole world what wonderful people we are and what wonderous things we can acheive.

What a jolly good lander i am!

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[quote="shizzle"]I think this is quite promising for the people of somaliland as they've struggled and fought so long for something that is rightfully theirs. Everyone knows that the recognition of somaliland is iminant and will come sooner or later but lets all hope it sooner rather than later so we can show the whole world what wonderful people we are and what wonderous things we can acheive.

What a jolly good lander i am! [/quote]

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[Gedo_Boy]

this is from the article:

"Somaliland would have greater freedom to act as a transit port for Ethiopia and could possibly provide strategic basing support to Israel and the United States at the mouth of the Red Sea."

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