baala xoofto Posted February 1, 2023 Basically, the Somaliland + Somalia union was between two states as stipulated by the Act of Union, clearly stating that the Union was between the State of Somaliland and State of Somalia which united to form the "Somali Republic". That union totally was dissolved in 1969 by the military marxist dictatorship. Ever since that very day, the Act of Union was no longer valid. However, what existed was the facts on the ground that Somalia was being kept by force. That too came to an end in 1991. So both, the Legal aspect and the Fact on the ground aspect totally do not support that Union of 1960. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maakhiri1 Posted February 1, 2023 And most of southern call now Somali Republic, Federal of Somalia SOMALI REPUBLIC has stronger legal definition, and standing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baala xoofto Posted February 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, maakhiri1 said: And most of southern call now Somali Republic, Federal of Somalia SOMALI REPUBLIC has stronger legal definition, and standing Absolutely. However, the truth remains, legally, Somali Republic was dissolved by Siyad Barre in 1969. And Somaliland was from that day onwards, an occupied territory of the dictatorship. That occupation also came to an end in 1991. From 1991, whatever new structure of government that was agreed on by Somalia's factions have no legal binding on Somaliland. Why Somaliland was not recognised, is purely a political position, not a legal position. And this political position has a lot to do with the status of Somalia as a "failed state". No one wants to disturb a hornets nest when everything has broken down. The safest option is just to let it be and let them deal with each other. However, after 30 years, this option of "let it be" is no longer sustainable. Which is why the International Community is waiting for the Presidential elections in Somaliland to take place and after that a final and binding political settlement is reached between Hargeisa and Mogadishu. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted February 1, 2023 2 hours ago, maakhiri1 said: And most of southern call now Somali Republic, Federal of Somalia SOMALI REPUBLIC has stronger legal definition, and standing Not only that when they describe their land they talk about that their territory is between the two rases raas caseer and raas kambooni by default they exclude somaliland unintentionally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
