SOMALILAND: President Silaanyo to address Chatham House

[Jacaylbaro]

Republic of Somaliland is a stable and peaceful democracy . In contrast to the problems of the south of Somalia, Somaliland has made progress in establishing the basis for economic growth and lasting peace, in spite of its failure to gain recognition as an independent state.

 

President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud 'Silanyo' has been President of Somaliland since his election in July 2010. He will speak about his plans for Somaliland and the country's regional role.

 

The President will discuss the opportunities presented by Somaliland and will reflect on the peaceful transfer of power after July's successful elections.

 

President Silanyo previously served as Minister of Finance in Somaliland and is leader of the Kulmiye party.

 

Non-members and interested individuals should apply to Tighisti Amare. All applications must be made by email. Places are limited and Chatham house reserves the right to restrict access without notice or explanation. Attendees may be required to present photo identification at any time..

 

DATE:

Friday 26 November 2010 13:30 to 14:30

 

VENUE:

Chatham House, London

 

PARTICIPANTS:

HE Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo, President of Somaliland

Chair: Lord Triesman

 

THEME/TOPIC:

Somaliland's Prospects

[Abu-Salman]

Back then, Riyaleh looked absent minded and as reading from a script, in one of those elections related "ictiraaf" trips.

 

My remark had to do with the absence of a neutral atmosphere for a proper debate, as many locals from Awdal, SSC etc, including Hargeysa natives, were not keen on separatism:

 

 

"Q: There are a lot of people from disputed territorial areas who would like a

healthy debate across Somaliland and Somalia. What can you do to encourage

this?

 

A: 97 percent of people who voted in a referendum approved that Somaliland

should be free from Somalia, so this debate has already taken place."

 

 

Somaliland’s Role in the Stability of the Horn of Africa, President Dahir Rayale Kahin of Somaliland, Friday 6 March 2009

[Jacaylbaro]

Yes it has already taken place and people voted for the constitution ...... there is no going back 20 years ago.

[Thankful]

JB what people voted? You are saying you had an internationally monitored referendum? Or are you talking about the Burco in the triangle conference that only had a select few people vote and not the entire population? Even your selections didn't have ballot boxes go to every corner that you claim to have a right over.

 

Surely you dont think that is acceptable by international law?

[NGONGE]

^^ Whatever reply he gave you would not really matter, would it?

 

97% was the magic number. Do you know how that was arrived at?

[oba hiloowlow]

wararka sheegaya iney ethiopia aqoonsani doonto SL maxaa ka jira?

[Jacaylbaro]

Thankful waydii ,,

[NGONGE]

^^ War kaa naga daa. Show me the photo ayuu hada ku waalan doona.

[Jacaylbaro]

Weliba markan wuxuu odhan waxaan rabaa Video ,,

[Hunguri]

Waar inta aan Vedeo iyo Photos la gaadhin. Mr Jacaylbro, please bal waxaad na tustaa the source of the news that Adeero Siilaanyo will address to Catham House!

[Jacaylbaro]

Waar meesha iska xaadiri niyow ,,,, meesha iska xaadiri ,,,

[NGONGE]

^^ What's their e-mail? I may feel like taking a stroll in that direction tomorrow.

[Jacaylbaro]

waxaan ka baqayaa inay ku moodaan miskiin dawarsanaya oo ay 1 Pound ku siiyaan

[NGONGE]

^^ Anna waxaan ka baqayaay inay Siilaanyo i moodaan.

[N.O.R.F]

^

 

Bad timing. Why on a Friday at short notice?

 

Ngonge will be our reporter on the scene. Use your BB saxib.