Jacaylbaro Posted December 29, 2010 Peaceful Somali Enclave Seeks New Business HARGEISA, Somaliland— Southern Somalia is wrestling with virtual anarchy, but entrepreneurs and officials in this relatively stable, autonomous part of the north are touting their gains as a model for leading the region toward stability. Somaliland has operated in relative peace since it declared independence in 1991, holding four democratic elections, fostering private businesses and building universities and hospitals—though the region still lacks official international recognition as an independent state. In July, Somalilanders elected a new government of technocrats from educated diasporas in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. to run the dusty territory, which is home to about 3.5 ... Read More ...... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303550904575562173274229664.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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