The Somali Peninsula in 10 Years (2019)!

[MAXIMUS POWERS]

There is a bright future for Somali people in the short to medium term. The noughties (2000s) were a transitional period for Somali people and have proven to be probably the most important years in the modern history of the Somali peninsular. Politics aside, the dispersal of Somali people across the world has facilitated a new, dynamic and innovative age where Somali have reached the zenith of technological age despite the mis-match between the Somalis in the Diaspora and those in the Somali peninsula. So for instance you might have Hormuud Telecom providing one of the most efficient and cheapest telecommunications services in Africa alongside the war between the various competing groups. Or Dahabshill providing remittance using debit card service in amongst the hassle and bustle of Hargiesa non-existing banking sector.

 

The political upheaval in Somalia peninsula during the 1980s and early 1990s saw hundreds of thousands of its citizens embark on mass migration from Somalia to the rest of the world. Today, the Somali population in exile has swelled to an unprecedented magnitude as a consequence of the civil wars, the subsequent political instabilities, combined with the environmental problems induced from the lack of governance. Many Somalis fled and departed to various parts of the World, most notably Western Europe, the vast majority of these migrants were refugees and asylum seekers. Somalis today are dispersed all over the world and this is testament to the resourcefulness and determination of the Somali people.

 

We live in a world dominated by interest where the vestiges of tribalism and other backward beliefs no longer determine the power of play. For this and many other reasons, we must take our rightful place alongside those who will lift the inhabitants of the Somali peninsula out of a place dominated by war, poverty and in-fighting.

 

I believe its time to put an end to this concept of greater Somalia, which is unreasonable and unrealistic and embrace the eventual and evitable fragmentation of the Somali peninsula. By embracing the self-determination of different regions in Somalia peninsula, we will expand the Somali language, culture and expand the notion of ‘somaliness’ across and into new frontier.

 

The world, will no doubt be watching the outcome of the South Sudan referendum in 2011, which many analyst predict will redraw the borders set by the colonial powers and open a Pandora box of secessionist and separatist state, which Somaliland is surely primary candidate. Whether or not we embrace these changes remains to be seen but one thing for certain: that the Somali peninsula will eventually fragment, the sooner we accept this fact, the better for our common brotherhood and anything less than a two-state solution would be rewarding to those who still enjoy the orgy of mass execution, systematic rape and other barbarous crimes against humanity.

 

Today, Somaliland provides the only face-saving exist strategy for the long standing conflict that is an outright reconfirmation of the 1960s internationally recognised independent state of Somaliland Republic, which will no doubt pave a way for a mutually and beneficially economic, diplomatic co-operation among the Somali speaking nations in the Horn of Africa.

 

Somalis are naturally people of high moral fibre and deep spiritual convictions; I believe the onset of Islamic extremist groups in the Somali peninsula is a setback that needs to be removed from the political landscape as soon as possible. These imported extremist ideologies are adverse to the political maturity of the Somali people. They make invalid Diaspora groups who seek to use their knowledge and expertise and counteract the development and progress that would have otherwise been achieved through investment, expertises and knowledge. We need to establish a secular society, building a just, tolerant and modern society using legal techniques such as having plurality-conscious legal code.

[Che -Guevara]

The Somali problem didn't start and won't end with Somaliland.

[MAXIMUS POWERS]

^^

I didn't even mention such a thing! Perhaps its how you interpreted what I had to say?

[rudy-Diiriye]

Somalis will kick-it all. Let them come.

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

Originally posted by Che -Guevara:

The Somali problem didn't start and won't end with Somaliland.

[Jacaylbaro]

Originally posted by Che -Guevara:

The Somali problem didn't start and won't end with Somaliland.

It started with Somaliland ,,,, and won't end until the Somaliland issue is finalized.

[poiuyt]

Originally posted by MAXIMUS POWERS:

 

I believe its time to put an end to this concept of greater Somalia, which is unreasonable and unrealistic and embrace the eventual and evitable fragmentation of the Somali peninsula. By embracing the self-determination of different regions in Somalia peninsula, we will expand the Somali language, culture and expand the notion of ‘somaliness’ across and into new frontier.

[/QB]

Indeed.

 

Though I think it's wrong to call Somalia a Peninsula.

 

If Somalia were to be partitioned into various states, with Somaliland being one of them, and these various states all became functional on their own, then there might a benefit for all the states for there to be a united greater Somalia.

 

As it stands though the idea of a Somali country is simply impossible for cultural reasons.

[Che -Guevara]

Originally posted by Jacaylbaro:

It started with Somaliland ,,,, and won't end until the Somaliland issue is finalized.

Elaborate.

[Jacaylbaro]

How far ??

 

The "greater Somalia" started with the union of Somaliland and Somalia ..... the collapse of last Somali government was due to the Somaliland struggle from 1981 - 1991 .....

 

Let's see where it is end ......

[MAXIMUS POWERS]

Originally posted by poiuyt:

quote:Originally posted by MAXIMUS POWERS:

I believe its time to put an end to this concept of greater Somalia, which is unreasonable and unrealistic and embrace the eventual and evitable fragmentation of the Somali peninsula. By embracing the self-determination of different regions in Somalia peninsula, we will expand the Somali language, culture and expand the notion of ‘somaliness’ across and into new frontier.

Indeed.

 

Though I think it's wrong to call Somalia a

Peninsula.

 

If Somalia were to be partitioned into various states, with Somaliland being one of them, and these various states all became functional on their own, then there might a benefit for all the states for there to be a united greater Somalia.

 

As it stands though the idea of a Somali country is simply impossible for cultural reasons.[/QB]

I call it The Somali Peninsula, for a lack of better term that truly captures the geographical endowment of the Somali people. HOA or Somali Peninsula . Additionally the term 'Somalia' is a political construct that merely facilities a political and geopolitical entity. Using the term Somali Peninsula is more suitable as it includes a cultural and ethnic dimension which includes other parts of Somali settled areas that were annexed by colonial powers, including OGA, NFD and Djibouti.

 

I agree somewhat with your analysis. Though my analysis is not so much based on cultural differences but the rigid political stalemate that currently exist in the Somali peninsula, especially what remains of it.

[poiuyt]

Well the term "peninsula" already means something.

 

"Somali Peninsula" is simply inaccurate no matter what you mean. It's like saying "Somali Island."

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

U sheeg. For his further information, tell him again, that Soomaaliya is represents all Soomaalis, those in occupied lands of Soomaalis as well as those in independent land.

 

He also should be informed that the constitution of 1960 guarantees every perceivable Soomaali of every identity, regardless where s/he was born, as a Soomaali national. This is what our forefathers put in firm: It is an inalienable right for a Soomaali, regardless how some long gone white men divided Soomaalis and their land. So, a one who was born in Gaarisa and one from Jabuuti has an equal foot. Plenty came to Xamar go to get to their passports without any questions asked or their Soomaalinimo questioned and then travelled around the world with then precious Soomaali baasaboor.

[MAXIMUS POWERS]

MMA,

 

'Somalia' is merely a colonial political construct. This does not extend to the occupied lands as you claim because the colonials also created new borders by drawing arbitrary lines across the Somali peninsula. Despite this, Somaliland case is unique in the sense that its was an independent national entity.

 

As for the 1960 Constitution I would also like you to remind that its legitimacy is questionable since no referendum was held and the Somaliland Republic did not negotiate for a fair share of the distribution of power. Repealing the 1960 union act on 18th of May 1991 paved the way for the disintegration of what was initially termed as ‘Somalia’. And as JB mentioned, unless the Somailand issue is resolved, there can be no end to the problems in 'Somalia'.