The Somaliland Exception I would be remiss if I did not avail myself of this opportunity to raise the question of the remarkable reemergence of the Republic of Somaliland amid the ruin of Somalia and multiple conflicts wracking the Horn of Africa. With the collapse of the Somali state, the Somalilanders reasserted their independence and created a functional government, complete with all the accoutrements of modern statehood save, alas, international recognition. While a full discussion of the case of Somaliland is beyond the scope of the present hearing, neither is it divorced from it. Surely if America،¯s national commitment to support and strengthen democracy as a bulwark against extremist ideologies and terrorist violence has any real-world application, it is certainly the case here. The point I made at last year،¯s hearing on the expanding crisis in the Horn of Africa is even truer today: ،°The people of Somaliland have made their choice for political independence and democratic progress. While they have stumbled occasionally along the way, their efforts deserve encouragement through the appropriate economic, political, and security cooperation،ھwhich, in turn, will anchor Somaliland within America's orbit as well as international society.،± I would only add that such small steps would also show the countries and peoples of the subregion our resolve to reward progress as well as give the lie to those argue that our anti-terrorism and pro-democracy objectives are not subterfuges for an anti-Muslim agenda (Somaliland،¯s population is almost exclusively Sunni Muslims and the shah¨،dah, the Muslim profession of the oneness of God and the acceptance of Muhammad as God،¯s final prophet in emblazoned on its flag). It would also secure the one part of the onetime Somali Democratic Republic that has managed, at considerable cost, to keep itself aloof from maelstrom increasingly spinning out of control (just two weeks ago, armed forces from the Somali region of Puntland opened fire on Somaliland security forces northwest of Las Anod in the Sool district). Read the Full Testimony Here

Haye ,, afsoomaaligiiba miyuu kaa guuray ??

Yes i was listening to the interview ,,,, Thanks for Suldaanka for sharing this. KA NAXOOW NAFTA WAA ...................

I hope there won't be problems that will cause insecurity to the city ,,,, the Somaliland Military are curently outside the city but the local militia is controlling inside the city. No one will have to worry about this unless the PL militia want to cause bloodshed ..... that will happen in Garowe not in Las-Anod.

Wax waliba way dhacaan kow dheh ,,, just tell the old man to keep his ablution and make his will. This is a crazy world u know ,,,, it can happen tonite

Yeah i know the myth .....

Don't worry niyow fuleysanidaa ,, u not gonna die coz i said it but something is telling me ,, u know .... But i can't wait ,, tonite seem to be a bit far ,,,, I think Tuujiye is dying right now

Yeah ,, seems it is a bit late now but things can be changed even now.

That would be good for them in the past years but seems they are more divided now ... I hope there won't be a civil war among those people ...

U didn't get my point Ngonge ,,,,,,,, what i posted is it is shaped like a person. Can't u see that ??

I think NGONGE is dying tonite

anigu cidna ma dilayo ,,,, ,but some of us should die right now

Suxuuur Suxuuuuuur ........ Suxuuur yaa cibaadallah Suxuuuuur

That is too soon to say ..... let's hope for the best. Yes, it exists in the somali dictionary but ppl don't know how to use it.

Markaa ma gurigiisii uun buu la wareegay mise macal xaaskiisiisiina wuu ku darsaday ??

They are save so far ,,,,,, can't talk about tomorrow sxb. I know there is a danger ,,,, but I hopen there won't be any and everything will be solved peacefully.

No, what about u ??

No, it has always been part of Somaliland officially ,,,,, but this time it is more practical. There are still some challenges ahead but i'm glad innocent ppl are still save. Aamiin ,, Ilaahayow masaakiinta u fududee

I think some of us should die immediately ,,,,,

Listen

Let's just hope inaan reer laascaanood waxaas loogu abaal gudin aakhirkii .....

I'm sure if the pay is well some of SOLers will go for it ............ i even have some names

loooooooooool ,,,, i'm posting only what i have ,, feel free to add what you have.

I hope it is not true ..............