Should the World Legitimize the Independence of Somaliland?

[Jaylaani]

Should the World Legitimize the Independence of Somaliland?

 

 

There is an underlying problem within Somalia. Most pundits don’t refer to it when they discuss the issue on TV. Nor do the African Specialists when they brief their home Governments. The question is easy to ask but the answer has everyone scratching their heads. The question is what will be the status of Somaliland?

 

First of all what exactly is Somaliland? Somaliland is the area of Somalia that was known as British Somaliland before the Second World War. It was the base of the Allied Effort to restore the previous Government in Ethiopia after it was invaded by Fascist Italy.

 

Somalia itself came into being back in 1960 with the merging of the two regions known as British and Italian Somaliland. However after the fall of the Siad Barre regime in 1991 Somaliland itself was a virtually Independent State that was not recognized by the International Community much to the dismay of the people of that region.

 

 

While there was a transitional Government in Baidoa and Anarchy in Mogadishu there was a functioning Government in Hargeysa. While the rest of the country became the battlegrounds of warlords stability reigned in the North. But the World still did not notice the calm. But that is changing finally.

 

It is widely known that Somaliland has close ties with Britain. But other actors are also paying attention as well. Recently there has been a mission from the African Union on a fact-finding mission. Those who are trying to seek funding and other aid from the United States have testified in front of the Congress. Similar initiatives are underway to work with the European Union as well.

 

Like every other state in History Somaliland has suffered through growing pains as it grows as a Nation. Currently there are members of a newspaper that are in Jail. Several Groups including Amnesty International consider them to be prisoners of conscience. Freedom of the Press is a basic right in most countries. The quick and speedy resolution of this problem could assist in having the Major Powers recognize the legitimacy of an independent Somaliland. They have been functioning as a Independent State for more than a decade so what is the world waiting for?

 

 

 

Source American Chronicle, CA -

[Lake]

If you were to be the next President of Somaliland... What will be your top priorities?

 

Other than to push for Independence.

[Jaylaani]

Empower the average joe and stimulate the local economy. Free enterprise for all. Very low tax for imported goodz. When people are comfortable economically, everything else will take care of them selves.

[Lake]

- Build better roads

- Invest money on the Bebera port ( I mean alot, clean the water and what)

- Homeland security Improved... Dangerous times

[A.J.]

I agree with Tone there. i am a proud lander and i think we have done magnificently to get where we are but there has to be a lot of work done that can be done in the present sitaution. one thing that amazed when i went back home is that there are some beautiful villa's and flats springing up everywhere but that the roads are terrible and need to be fixed to fit in with the surroundings. i mean it is not the number one priority but it certainly would make travel better and also improve the apearance of the infrastructure

[Jaylaani]

Tone,

 

Those are very important tasks..I agree.

Actually the port of Berebera is very well built. They just need to let people use it freely.

 

Homeland security is very important. I hate spending money on military when the basic necessity is being neglected but the nature of the region doesn't give much alternative. Somaliland military is very strong. I was there last summer for three months. I did my homework.

 

With better economy, the roads will improve too. They have too many freaking carz there.

 

Between you and I, we will make great team.

 

Northern will be the finance/planning minister.

 

Red Sea/Shucayb will be the secretary of state

 

Odwayne…communication

 

Saylici.. Interior

 

Qudhac…defense

 

Gatraad caanood and Soo Maal can lobby for their positions. They have to show dedications before we can recruit them.

 

We need a chick though. I think I have to marry layZie than give her a post. She can’t be trusted now. Hiiraan/Mugadisho ayay inugu daraysaa LOL

 

How about Ebonique for health and education minister?

[Jaylaani]

Originally posted by Artful Dodger:

I agree with Tone there. i am a proud lander and i think we have done magnificently to get where we are but there has to be a lot of work done that can be done in the present sitaution. one thing that amazed when i went back home is that there are some beautiful villa's and flats springing up everywhere but that the roads are terrible and need to be fixed to fit in with the surroundings. i mean it is not the number one priority but it certainly would make travel better and also improve the apearance of the infrastructure

Blame ina jiciir for that. He claims to be engineer but the guy is the most ignorant individual I HAVE EVER SEEN. The city took ten steps back wards since he came to office…most of the traffic lights don’t even work anymore.

[Lake]

Estabalish a program where those that live abroad (Europe, N. America) can pay taxes yearly (maybe $200US a year per family..c'mon you can pay that) lol...Its for a good cause to build their Homeland. The money will go to regional hospitals, schools, and other important areas.

[Jaylaani]

^^Good idea but the money should be sent to who, the government?

[roobleh]

Recognition of Somaliland will not only benefit the Somalilanders but also would serve as a powerful lesson to its brethren Somalia to solve its problems once and for all.

[Lake]

The money should go to people that work with the governement, some sort of a development agency that serve the people. The money obviously should be tracked to ensure that it gets to the right people.

 

I don't see why people shouldn't trust their Gov with the money...they elected them after all.

[Jaylaani]

Tone,

 

I see your point but the current sitting administration isn't good with money. Somaliland people trust their government with a lot of things but money isn't one of them. Sad but true!

[Xargaga]

Northern will be the finance/planning minister.

 

Red Sea/Shucayb will be the secretary of state

 

Odwayne…communication

 

Saylici.. Interior

 

Qudhac…defense

Wariyaa Jaylaani you gave everybody a post In your shadow government, except me and Jacyl baro. Be cautioned we will have to start a war.

 

Anyways somaliland recognition is overdue. the reasons are many but the main one lack of clear policy and seriousness on the part of the current and also past administrations. I suggest that the next admin. should give recognition the first and foremost priority.Somaliland intelectuals should also join the efforts too.

[Jaylaani]

Nabadshe,

 

Jacayl Baro will be designated for bridging the gap between Somaliland and others. He’s the most diplomatic individual among us here..

 

 

Nabadshe, as your name indicates will be appointed as my security advisor. With your cool head, you could smooth things among Landers.

 

Seriously, I think it's about time for the young generation abroad to get involved in politics and government.

[xiinfaniin]

^^

Waxaadan helaynin usii hanqaltaaga

Waxaadan huraynin adoon ka habsaamin

Ayyaa ka hagaagsan ….

Hadraawi.

 

Perhaps recognition is the only thing Somaliland does not need!

 

All Somaliland needs is to preserve peace and stability and improve its infrastructure. Marshalling evidence to show that it deserves world’s recognition as a state is a misplaced effort, and it sucks the oxygen out of other important things. And given the fact that the merits of recognition has many variables some of which Somaliland does not control, it’s only wise to develop governance capacity, build more schools…