This young MP will always say as it is.

Things are escalating

Here's a good analysis SOMALILAND | A Crucial Breakthrough?

It is not working for me either.

I am not sure about the Sheikh. And speaking about impartial countries, all of them will favor one group over another, but that's the whole point of negotiations. I think Turkey, Kuwait, South Africa, Germany, and members of the Security Council would do. Even if Somaliland was to become an independent country, giving a naval base and port to Ethiopia would still pose an existential threat to all Somalis. It doesn't matter if we live in one country or two.

While all assistance is welcome, in the end, Somalia needs to build a modern and capable army. Any real war will be fought by Somalis. Countries like Eritrea and Egypt will assist with weapons and training.

There is no reason to be there. If Sland wants guarantors, impartial countries are needed. That said, Somalis as a nation are spoked, and rightfully so. Any negotiation can't be done with a man who gave a large chunk of Somali territory to an old adversary. The next Sland admin will be in a better position. And there is the issue of pro-union clans and even pro-Somaliland clans who now feel threatened by Muse's craziness.

Every Southerner is wondering why the ambassador was kicked out, airspace closed, and contingency plans made for replacing Ethiopian troops. That's why people are suspicious of HSM, and why some think he knew about this deal.

Abiy is their boy now till they can find a better replacement. The diplomatic corp hates the guy.

Mostly statements which don't mean much This is the important one:

Saudi Arabia

I equally oppose the colonial borders on the Ethiopian and Kenya side. We fought wars to undo that. Unfortunately, we were not successful. And I will welcome anything that will help us to get our lands back.

Xaaji, I fundamentally disagree with secession. That does not mean I have animosity toward reer Sland, to be specific, beesha dhexe. The only reason I would even mention colonial borders is that that's the basis of Sland's argument for independence. I don't agree with colonial borders whether it is on the land stolen from us or the ones drawn across the independent Somali territories. Furthermore, this attempt by Ethiopia to gain access (ownership) is an existential threat to all Somalis. To believe otherwise is akin to deluding yourself.

To be fair, our friend, Xaaji, is still recovering from a traumatic event. I doubt he wants his people to live in Oromo-led Ethiopia.