Somaliland Opposition leader arrives in Washington

[Jacaylbaro]

WASHINGTON (Somalilandpress) — The leader of Somaliland’s main opposition Kulmiye Party arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with Somaliland community in the US and American officials.

 

Mr Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Silanyo), who flew from Addis Ababa after holding talks with Ethiopian and British officials arrived 7:30am at Dulles International Airport. He was met by Kulmiye’s foreign Secretary, Dr Mohamed Abdullahi Omar and members of Somaliland-American community.

 

Before his departure from the Ethiopian capital, Mr Silanyo held talks with British Deputy Ambassador, Mr John Marshall and second Secretary at the British Embassy, Mr Matt Woods.

 

The two sides discussed the current political situation in Somaliland, including preparations for the elections and relations with Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland.

 

Mr Silanyo was accompanied on the trip by his wife, Mrs Amina Sheikh Mohamed Jirde.

 

Mr Silanyo hopes to meet with American officials to discuss issues of common interest including security, election and to promote ties.

 

In a related development, a pro-government website said Mr Silanyo was deported from Washington by US officials back to Italy, where he originally entered from the US, they also added that the opposition leader is expected to hold talks with individuals opposed to Somaliland’s self-determination. A statement political analysts dismiss as propaganda by the government.

 

Somaliland election is expected to be held in April 2010 after 27 September elections were postponed, the electoral commission announced that the election could not be held on the planned date, due to “current political, economic and technical conditions”.

 

The ruling party United Peoples’ Democratic – UDUB party will go to poles against Faysal Ali Warabe’s Justice and Development – UCID Party and Mr Silanyo’s Peace, Unity, and Development – Kulmiye party.

[Jacaylbaro]

[Jacaylbaro]

[Peacenow]

Wonderful pictures.

[Abokor Omar]

The Mujahid is in Washington. Good development.

[Qandalawi]

Siilaanyo is a good politician, I like to see him become the President of Somaliland. Unlike the two bafoons, Riyaale and Waraabe, he has statesmanship character in him and has played major roles in the wider Somali politics for generations.

[The Zack]

Is he here to campaign for a recognition? Midda kale is he using his British passport or Somaliland passport to get into the USA? : )

 

 

P.s.Somebody tell odayga wear a coat, it is -20 degrees in DC.

[Kamaavi]

Shan ka orod way duushay....

[SpectaKooler]

So, where's the flag? There should be a flag in the pic somewhere. :confused:

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

God bless the mujaheed.

[Peace Action]

Welcome and enjoy your visit to DC where the old man needs to rest after he was mugged repeatedly by Riyaale in Hargeysa. His supporters need to advice him a way out of the traps set by Riyaale and his supporters to delay and delay elections. If there are no elections, Silaanyo would have no chance to rule Somaliland.

[Mr. Somalia]

Originally posted by Dajiye:

Shan ka orod way duushay....

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Ha ha ha....Classic!

[Saalax]

lets see the outcome of his visits to washington.

[rudy-Diiriye]

what is this...come here boy sad stories again. I guess, its time for another lecture again.

[juma-nne]

lets see the outcome of his visits to washington.

 

Walee odayga habarta wax loosaar.ma waxad kamid tahay kuwan kuhadaaqa Donald Payne is the Number one enemy of Somaliland