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nomadicwarlord wrote:Somaliland new advisors must be lauded for changes they made this year. They made a lot of progress in one year compared to the wasteful 20 years. Unfortunately due to high volume of countries at the UN, your recognition will not be granted at this time.
Do you know the purpose of this meeting? it's jus GOGOLXAADH. Let's wait the big fishes (Silanyo and Sh. Dalxiis)
faraaxoos1 wrote:somaliland recognitionka ee rabaan i hope they get it , i say good riddance.. am sick of people persuading slanders to give up on their secessionist attitude
Well done brother its a good step forward i hope all the walanweyns thought like you
I mean its not like you will lose anything you sill have access to sea and all the fertile land is in you're land
Somaliland talks set to start in secret UK location
Leaders from Somalia and Somaliland are due to start the first ever formal discussions on the future of the self-proclaimed Somaliland republic.
It broke away in 1991 and wants to be a separate country - but it has not been internationally recognised.
Mogadishu wants the northern territory to be part of a single Somali state.
Since declaring independence, Somaliland has enjoyed relative peace in contrast to the rest of Somalia, which has been plagued by conflict.
Timing of talks
The talks are to be held over Wednesday and Thursday in a secret location near London.
Britain, Norway and the European Union have said they want the two sides to negotiate a settlement.
Somaliland agreed to enter into the talks during a February meeting in London, when 40 global leaders met to tackle piracy, terrorism and political instability in Somalia.
But its administration says its priority is to remain separate from the rest of Somalia - and wants Mogadishu to recognise its independence.
Analysts have questioned the timing of the talks - the mandate of Somalia's transitional government expires in August when it is due to hand over to an elected president.
Somaliland unilaterally declared independence 21 years ago after the overthrow of Somali military dictator Siad Barre.
It is relatively stable and holds regular elections, which have seen peaceful transfers of power.