Somaliland Will Be Recognized!!

Enemy_Of_Mad_Mullah · Post by **Enemy_Of_Mad_Mullah** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:21 pm

Somaliland Will Be Recognized
Somalia/UAE - Contrary to what pundits say about an Iraq scenario tearing up Somalia, I believe the quick withdrawal of the Ethiopian forces from Somalia and the speedy deployment of African peacekeeping forces with international financial backing will bring peace and stability to Somalia under a strong central government for the first time in 16 years.

Everything will of course depend on how quickly the international community moves to extend a Marshall Plan to rebuild the country's government institutions, particularly the armed forces, as well as creating jobs for the people.

The establishment of a peaceful and stable government in Southern Somalia will create a favorable political atmosphere for Somaliland. A former British Protectorate, Somaliland annulled its union with Somalia after the collapse of the central government in 1991. Since then it has enjoyed peace and stability under an elected presidency, bichameral parliament, independent judicial system and a vigorous free press. It has also a functioning currency, armed forces and police forces and four universities.

Often described as The Little Country That Could, Somaliland has excellent bilateral ties with neighboring states, particularly Ethiopia and Kenya. It has established special friendship with South Africa, Tanzania, Senegal and Nigeria, UK and Germany, however recognition has so far eluded it due to Arab countries' staunch rejection of the dismemberment of an Arab League member state.

However, with its brilliant record in building government institutions and maintaining peace and stability with a unique blend of traditional conflict resolving methods and modern democracy, Somaliland has won international admiration as Africa's Best Kept Secret.

The main obstacle for Somaliland was to find a negotiating partner with Somalia. Now, with the optimism of the South coming under one recognized authority for the first time, the African Union will have no reason to revert to its ostrich tactics anymore. They will be duty-bound to force the Southern government to sit with Somaliland and work out a permanent solution on Somaliland people's demand for sovereignty. And given the unwavering wish of Somaliland people for their sovereignty under the internationally recognized boundaries of 1960, the only possible outcome of any such talks will be the official secession and recognition of Somaliland. Another unexpected outcome of Ethiopia's close ties with both the TFG and independent Somaliland could be the founding of a Horn of African Economic and Monetary Union in which Djiobuti, Eritrea, and Kenya could eventually join.

eyes-only · Post by **eyes-only** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:51 pm

First of all what international backed peace keepers? So far no one is going to fund anything until they see a political solutionÂ…the Americans are not the people that pay the TFG pay cheque and the EU is adamant about a political solution.

As for Somaliland, I support its independence right now and I think they should make good use of the current situation. However, in my mind I think Somaliland getting its independence is some kind of wishful thinking because the Americans are against it and the Ethiopians are American puppets. Of course anything is possible but judging from recent reports of Ethiopian troops in laasacaanood and the comments of the prime minister tells me Somalia is not going to be giving independence to Somaliland.

I think some people are getting ahead of themselves talking about monetary union. It would be a disaster to do such a thing considering the current political, social and economical environment in that region.

highclass · Post by **highclass** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:38 pm

^^ There are no Ethiopian troops in Laas Canood.

The problem Somaliland faces is lack of Support for the tribes(Hartis) of the eastern Part of Somaliland which it claims. Somaliland has no control whatsoever over its Eastern borders. The conflict between Puntland and Somaliland needs to be sorted out instead of talking about thats going on in South.

Somaliland needs to Stop whinning about the problems in South, There are Puntland troops in Sool, Eastern Sanaag and the millitia in Cayn (Buuhoodle region) who are loyal to Puntland. And of course they have public support, they are part of the local ppl too.

Jeffrey Dahmer · Post by **Jeffrey Dahmer** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:40 pm

Somaliland will never be recognized as long as there is Somalia.

Gacalisa · Post by **Gacalisa** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:41 pm

Jeff. I agree, thats just not possible.

fagash_killer · Post by **fagash_killer** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:44 pm

your tigre masters already put your socalled country as part of greater ethiopia only djibouti is a independent country Cool

Jeffrey Dahmer · Post by **Jeffrey Dahmer** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:55 pm

f-k, could you please stick to one view or opinion. Your contradictory views in every thread are getting annoying.

Alluring · Post by **Alluring** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:57 pm

The Kurds haven't gotten international recongition, do you think a bunch of overzealous Isaaq's will get their way?

Sakhraan · Post by **Sakhraan** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:58 pm

Waryaa..FAQASH-KILLER.......Caawa yaa kuu duceeyey,,,,Thats right their land is under occupation of Habashi and they're talking about Idoorlands'affairs

ps....Is your boyfriend Henk-Jan treating you well????????

SAKHRAAN>SEEKER OF TRUTH & JUSTICE

Karbaash_killa · Post by **Karbaash_killa** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:59 pm

Jeff i would like to believe somalia is alive but incase you havent noticed Somalia is a property of ethiopia now so in this case lets not be xaasid and support their quest for recognition until Somalia is brough back from the dead! Crying or Very sad

Demure · Post by **Demure** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:00 pm

Although I would hate to see our Northern brethrens secede, but if it finally happens, Oh well..

Samatr · Post by **Samatr** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:08 pm

[quote="Jeffrey Dahmer"]Somaliland will never be recognized as long as there is Somalia.[/quote]

As long as Isaaqs are alive, Somalia will not rule Somaliland which means no united Somalia.

Jeffrey Dahmer · Post by **Jeffrey Dahmer** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:10 pm

[quote="Samatr"][quote="Jeffrey Dahmer"]Somaliland will never be recognized as long as there is Somalia.[/quote]

As long as Isaaqs are alive, Somalia will not rule Somaliland which means no united Somalia.[/quote]

I have gotta say, Isaaqs are die-hard pro-Somaliland and they always tire me when we discuss Somaliland but sooner or later, their opinionated view will soften once Somalia blooms, insha'Allah.

Alluring · Post by **Alluring** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:13 pm

I knew of this man that was Isaaq. He did not consider himself Somali, but Arab. He never let his wife go outside, his last child was born depriving Vitamin D.

Samatr · Post by **Samatr** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:18 pm

[quote="Jeffrey Dahmer"][quote="Samatr"][quote="Jeffrey Dahmer"]Somaliland will never be recognized as long as there is Somalia.[/quote]

As long as Isaaqs are alive, Somalia will not rule Somaliland which means no united Somalia.[/quote]

I have gotta say, Isaaqs are die-hard pro-Somaliland and they always tire me when we discuss Somaliland but sooner or later, their opinionated view will soften once Somalia blooms, insha'Allah.[/quote]

As long as Isaaqs exist so will Somaliland, its that simple saaxiib.