Somaliland : A Change of Flags? Alternative Flags

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Somaliland : A Change of Flags? Alternative Flags

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As we all know, we are blessed of flag making skills, since the SNM.
The SNM flags:
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Another flag for another division in the SNM
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the Somaliland flag today
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the Alternatives, posted on SL press.com

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I would like to start this debate by presenting a number of flags that I designed on this influential website. I hope my article and flags advance the case for a change. Change does not necessarily mean getting rid off the flag entirely. Let us take baby steps and start the debate.

I will not ask you whether you like or dislike our current flag, the question is rather simple; Is it the right symbol for Somaliland for the next 100 years?

I have not changed the colour scheme as they are not so bad but I have rearranged them. In my design, GREEN means growth, nature and as Islam teaches us regeneration or fertility. The WHITE color is a reflection of our sincerity, openness, hospitality, peace and humility. Let me remind you during pilgrimage Muslims wear only white piece of clothe and during truce white flag is used. RED is blood and power. The KUDU (antelope) is a native animal reflecting our motherland, it also represents power (long horns, high jumps, kicks) and vigilance (always alert, sensitive ears and nose). Alternatively, the STAR reflects the five Somali families (Somaliland, NFD, Western Somalia, Djibouti and Somalia) like the Somali flag. We don’t have to completely erase the past and remember the old blue flag was commissioned for Somaliland in 1954. We are Somalis by ethnic and Somaliland can be home for other Somalis.

For both the police and navy, I have replaced the RED with BLUE to reflect law of the land and the ocean. I have moved the KUDU to the center almost inside a blue circle to reflect our defense is always at the heart of our nation.
So guys read and decide which one should be best, for police divisions, and such and such.
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I don't like the Shahada on the flag tbh.

It makes me feel bad when I'm burning the thing.
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AbuukarSubeer wrote:
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Puntland should steal this and drop that Sierra Leone flag.
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The flag is perfect :sland: :up:
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I love the current one. I have it as my key chain and in my room.
Nothing better than it.


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abdikarim86 wrote:Image

I love the current one. I have it as my key chain and in my room.
Nothing better than it.


:sland: :sland: :sland: :sland: :sland: :sland: :sland: :sland:
me two walahi i love this flag its perfect and beautiful :clap: :clap: :clap:
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The_Emperior5 wrote:The flag is perfect :sland: :up:
I know but these flags are good like for other areas in SL, like the Navy, the Police, this flag doesn't look too bad.
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Nothing wrong with the current one :|
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damu wrote:Nothing wrong with the current one :|
It's an idea, and its always good to experiment on different things.
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AbuukarSubeer wrote:
damu wrote:Nothing wrong with the current one :|
It's an idea, and its always good to experiment on different things.
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They could be great regional flags though.
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^ Yeh they could, since reer sool are so obsessed with calanka bluuga
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Sanaag should have this because its where Sheikhs of the past came and taught the deen and established tribes
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AbuukarSubeer wrote:^ Yeh they could, since reer sool are so obsessed with calanka bluuga
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Sanaag should have this because its where Sheikhs of the past came and taught the deen and established tribes
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These are really good for regional flags :up:

But our current one should always remain the same as well as the name Somaliland :sland: :up:
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Post by LiquidHYDROGEN »

Someone needs to change the name of the country, not the flag. 'Somaliland' is a retarded name given by colonialists.

Everytime I hear 'Somaliland' I cringe - especially when it's pronounced "Soomaalilayn" :x . :down:
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The current flag is dope. Keep it that way :up:
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A flag and name change is needed...the current flag is not cutting it my brothers and sisters :up:
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