PasserBy Posted January 25, 2011 There is a clear double standard when it comes to the international community's handling of Somaliland's quest for statehood. I watched Johnny Carson's interview with Zeinab Bedawi on BBC. He repeated the argument put forward by xabeshis that the barely existing government in Mogadishu has to ok Somaliland's wishes before the US or any other entity accepts its independence. But wait a minute, did the west ask and receive Serbia’s approval before recognizing Kosovo's independence? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thankful Posted January 25, 2011 You cannot compare the politics of Europe with that of Africa. If you allowed African countries to break away without agreement from both sides it would undoubtedly lead to a domino effect - which is not the case in Europe. In 1991, Eritrea only had it’s referendum after Ethiopia accepted it and 20 years later in Sudan the Southern portion was only granted a referendum after the North agreed to it. Also, 74 countries recognize Kosovo as independent. Where as NW Somalia doesn't even have one country that recognizes them. The U.S in their last statement made it clear that the issue with NW Somalia has to be taken up with the AU (which is the same position with most Western Countries). NW Somalia has tried and failed to get even one country in the world to recognize them; so maybe it is time to take the hint that Johnny Carson and the Ethiopian FM have given and start working on strengthening the TFG so they can lobby them to hold an internationally recognized referendum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PasserBy Posted January 25, 2011 The problem is no southern Somali political leader, even if he/she is high on khat, will grant Somalilanders' wish to carry out an internationally recognized referendum for independence. They may have to wait til kindgom come for that to happen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thankful Posted January 25, 2011 Well, no one thought North Sudan would ever agree to allowing the South to hold a referendum, especially considering that is where the oil is. Yet the two found a compromise and agreed to share the Oil. As well, no one thought Ethiopia would agree to Eritrea doing the same, but with overthrow of Mengistu, things changed. The bottom line is that Africa and Europe are two different continents, Eritrea 91'and South Sudan 11' are proof that you need both parties to agree on holding referendums. If it wasn't needed in Africa then the west would have accepted South Sudan a long time ago; but Africa is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted January 26, 2011 It is coming boys ,,, it is coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thankful Posted January 26, 2011 What's coming? Finding atleast 1 country to recognize you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted January 26, 2011 In order not to fain hadhow .... imikaba sii ogow oo nafta u sii sheeg ,,, IT IS COMING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thankful Posted January 26, 2011 Lol, ok, Talk is cheap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted January 26, 2011 I heard the issue of SL will be solved either way by March 2012, no more limbo land. :cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archdemos Posted January 26, 2011 ^^ Inside info, sources? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thankful Posted January 26, 2011 Archdemos, Its rubbish talk that has been going on since the former Dictator Siad Barre lost power. Jacaylbaro and I had a friendly bet in the summer whether or not former SL Leader Riyaale would campaign in Laascaanood - JB was certain that it would happen and said just wait! Well, he lost the bet. The last (s)elections they had only produced pics from 3 maybe 4 cities, the vast majority of their enclave was a no go zone. Anyways, the only thing left for secessionists now that all their supposed allies especially their closest one Ethiopia have shut them down is to just say "wait its coming." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qodax Qorax Posted January 27, 2011 Thankful;690599 wrote: Archdemos, Its rubbish talk that has been going on since the former Dictator Siad Barre lost power. Jacaylbaro and I had a friendly bet in the summer whether or not former SL Leader Riyaale would campaign in Laascaanood - JB was certain that it would happen and said just wait! Well, he lost the bet. The last (s)elections they had only produced pics from 3 maybe 4 cities, the vast majority of their enclave was a no go zone. Anyways, the only thing left for secessionists now that all their supposed allies especially their closest one Ethiopia have shut them down is to just say "wait its coming." The campaign took place in all 6 regions of Somaliland. Faisal Ali Waraabe, Siilaanyo and the former VP Axmed Yusuf Taasin campaigned in Las Canood. markaa sheeko kale keen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
