Somaliland Election: Statement by international partners

[SuldaanMaplesyrup]

https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/soma ... 20PARTNERS

The International partners are following closely the ongoing electoral process in Somaliland, leading to the election of a new President. A high-level delegation visited a number of polling stations in Hargeisa, on 13 November 2017, to demonstrate the international partners’ support for the democratic process in Somaliland.


International partners note that 60 international election observers witnessed the opening, voting, closing and tallying procedures at some 350 polling stations. 620 local observers were also able to observe proceedings in over 40% of polling stations. Observers praised the smooth and peaceful conduct of voting and, despite areas of concern, concluded that irregularities were not on a scale such that they would undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

International partners deeply regret the loss of life caused by violent protests in certain locations in the days that followed Election Day.


We commend the vital role played by the National Electoral Commission and take note of the announcement of preliminary results today by the NEC declaring the Presidential Candidate of Kulmiye, Mr Musa Bihi Abdi, as the winner of the elections. Following this announcement, International Partners call on all parties to contribute to the respect of peace and order in Somaliland and to pursue any electoral complaints through the legally established channels and institutions. We reiterate that upholding the rule of law should be the primary objective for all in order to ensure the respect of the will of the Somaliland voters.


We wish to congratulate all Somalilanders on the exercise of their right to vote in a peaceful and responsible manner on 13 November 2017.

[KingWaslawi]

Fock international partners, Sonalilamd ilaahay cid aan ahayn uma baahna.

Don't be @ss l!cker, what's the point if they are not going to recognize Somaliland.



IP AND IC are not welcome.

[SuldaanMaplesyrup]

True dat, they put ridiculously high benchmarks on Somaliland but refuse to support our statehood.

At least they acknowledge that this election was properly run

[X.Playa]

Looool 60 international observers witnessed the election in 350 polling stations Looool how were they teleported everywhere.

[abdikarim86]

Looool 60 international observers witnessed the election in 350 polling stations Looool how were they teleported everywhere.

Even if they witnessed all 1650 you would be running around here screaming "Rigged election".

As much as I appreciate, the role of observers - All that matters is that the elections should be accepted by everyone.
Until that happens - We've come away from this a little compromised as a nation.

The elections still have to be approved by the courts - I hope Waddani uses the opportunity to bring forth whatever grievance they have or accept the election before the Courts declare them to be Xalaal.

[X.Playa]

Looool 60 international observers witnessed the election in 350 polling stations Looool how were they teleported everywhere.

Even if they witnessed all 1650 you would be running around here screaming "Rigged election".

As much as I appreciate, the role of observers - All that matters is that the elections should be accepted by everyone.
Until that happens - We've come away from this a little compromised as a nation.

The elections still have to be approved by the courts - I hope Waddani uses the opportunity to bring forth whatever grievance they have or accept the election before the Courts declare them to be Xalaal.

Never mind the side tracking just tell me how 60 whites can observe 350 polling stations within 12 hrs?

[Zoomalia4Kucks]

Xaar Playa never would have accepted the results of this election in the first place, he is the worst of the worst that HY have to offer. Xaar Playa still has yet to post even one shred of evidence of voting fraud. Everything Wadani has alleged has been disproven. The fact you still cling to lies just shows you were never ready for the process in the first place


The longer Xaar Playa continues acting like this the crazier he will look.