All Doors are slammed on “Somaliland’s” Secessionist Faces

[Somalia]

Full article http://www.topix.com/forum/world/somalia/TKQKLR7NSQ1EBQFI0

 

International recognition hit dead-end

 

In a recent interview with Somalilandpress.com, Dr. Mohamed Abdillahi Omar, the foreign minister and the former lecturer of Brunel University in London, admitted rather diplomatically that the secessionist’s endeavor to gain the much-sought after international recognition had hit difficulties. In other words, it is dead in the water. Without exactly saying the word dead, he mentioned his initially hyped trip to China alongside with Ahmed Silanyo in which tripartite trade deals between China, Ethiopia and “Somaliland” were supposed to be signed had ended in failure for reasons Dr. Omar deliberately avoided to explain but believed to be related to the enclave’s status in the international community. The painful fact is that “Somaliland” cannot enter deals with the outside world because, as far as international community is concerned, they don’t exist. The international community, including regional bodies such as IGAD and Arab league, doesn’t recognize “Somaliland” as a legitimate state. They recognize the TFG of Sheikh Sharif Ahmed as the sole and legitimate government of Somalia.

In addition to Dr. Omar’s candid admission, anyone who observed Ahmed Silanyo’s statements during his recent trip to London, Addis Ababa and Djibouti, together with his body language will tell that the most veteran politician in the enclave, who had seen better days in Somalia during a spell of eight years as being a prominent economics minister, may finally be giving up this unattainable dream that exhausted the enclave’s meager resources. Unlike Riyaale, who used to promise the earth as far as international recognition is concerned every time he returned home from personal trips to abroad, often hyped as official trips by “Somaliland” officials, the incumbent Ahmed Silanyo is at least honest enough to show his frustration and share his lack of progress with the public in the attainment of international recognition.

 

His recent after-midnight interview with the “Somaliland” press in which he talked, among other things, the lack of progress in the hunt of international acceptance is another indication that things are not getting better for the secessionists. In fact, things are getting from bad to worse. Despite privately endorsing “Somaliland”, it is an open secret that Ethiopia had never wanted to see another Somali state, albeit “Somaliland”, breathing on its neck, although politicians in Addis are happy to see the continuation of the status quo in the Somali peninsula as it suits them pretty well. Worst of all, Ethiopia has smelled a rat in Ahmed Silanyo’s cabinet and this made things even more complicated than they were under Rayaale’s regime. Zenawi, who was in good terms with Rayaale’s government, sees certain prominent ministers of Ahmed Silanyo’s government, among them Mohamed Hashi Elmi and the departed Dr. Gaboose, as staunch supporters of Somaliweyn (greater Somalia), hence a threat to the Ethiopian sovereignty. Ethiopia, believed to be an honest friend of “Somaliland” rather mistakenly, may have finally pulled the brakes on the secessionist’s runaway train.

 

 

 

[xiinfaniin]

I find the sudden interest of UK Prime Minister in the affairs of Somalia the most interesting. In February we will see how the declared conference tackles the question of secession.

 

But as we said before dismembering Somalia is not an easy task. How Oodweyne and NGONGE believed such a nonsense in the first place is beyond me

[Somalia]

If the colonial masters they've been kissing up to has volunteered to host a Somalia Conference, things do not look bright. Silaanyo will be given Deputy Finance Minister in our government, inshallah , as a gift to their patience.

[Abokor Omar]

It's an opion piece with more holes than a swiss cheese. The dots are so far apart it's not even worth correcting. However, from a Somalilanders point of view, we are enlightened people who will respect the opinions of any disgruntled minority as it's in our culture to respect freedom of speech no matter how far out from reality. It is, I must point out sad that others outside the b

orders of the blessed Somaliland do not understand this concept. Which would explain why they grasp at every anti Somaliland thing that's written no matter how hollow. It's sad and I pray those people find a cure for their illness.

For the record the project will not be stopped by you, a whiteman, or any man. It will stay on track by god. And that is the view of the majority.

[xiinfaniin]

^^LOOOOOOOOL

 

Even God endorses the Somaliland project, says Abubakar Cumarow

[Cambaro]

The author of this article MR Yabarag is just obsessed with Somaliland to a level that is sickening I feel sorry for the man.

[Abdul]

Abokor,nobody is trying to stop you dee.The thing is not moving,and cease with the blame game saxib.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Somaliland is on the mind of many i like it allot some were writing articles the past 2 decades and Somaliland is still standing stronger than ever lol.

[Somalia]

^^ But you don't control your supposed border to the east, how can you let people violate your territorial integrity?

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Somalia;762616 wrote:

^^ But you don't control your supposed border to the east, how can you let people violate your territorial integrity?

Somalia: Puntland Condemns Somaliland Leader’s Provocative Visit

9 Oct 9, 2011 - 3:08:21 AM

 

 

 

Puntland State of Somalia

Garowe

 

PRESS RELEASE

09 October 2011

 

Somalia: Puntland Condemns Somaliland Leader’s Provocative Visit

 

The leader of Somaliland’s separatist administration, in northwestern Somalia, has visited military positions in parts of Sool region of Puntland.

 

Sool and Sanaag regions are part of Puntland State of Somalia. Since October 2007, Somaliland forces have occupied Las Anod town against the wishes of the local population. Regrettably, it is Somaliland’s occupation that has triggered extremists to operate in those regions by benefiting from local grievances.

 

The Somaliland leader, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Silanyo), visited Las Anod town and reached approximately 18km from the Puntland defense line at Tukaraq town in Sool region.

 

We urge Somali neighbors, regional powers and the wider international community to note Somaliland’s provocation against Puntland, which might ignite a conflict and destabilize the region.

 

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[Somalia]

You didn't answer the question, Emperior. Let me state it more clearly.

 

Why do you not control your supposed border to the east?

[burahadeer]

DESPERADO.....make urslv a home first.Whether somaliland is recognised or not she will stay the course.You will neva have the power or means to ovacome that.The whole world is been coming to your aid last 20yrs & see where you'r...still biting the dust!

and u wana control otha people.

 

It's like a famine boy demanding lobster from his donor!!! :D:D

[Somalia]

We do want to control you, there's no point denying that. It's for the interests of the Somali people as a whole. But I am glad you finally came out and said the following;

 

burahadeer;762620 wrote:

Whether somaliland is recognised or

not

I like it. , I remember the good old days when there wasn't a 'not'.

[burahadeer]

Somalia;762621 wrote:

We do want to control you, there's no point denying that. It's for the interests of the Somali people as a whole. But I am glad you finally came out and said the following;

 

 

 

I like it.

, I remember the good old days when there wasn't a 'not'.

THAT"S STRESSING...you know english!

 

keep looking for victory in the jaws of defeat...

 

you had your chance controlling otha people & you messed up & end up in the most desert areas in somalia.You won't see people from Mogadishu,Beledweyne,Baidabo,Kismayo crying loud round the clock about somaliweyne.Only the usual suspects:D

Now you wish there was" somalia" cos your back is naked.Poor fellow..stay where you'r...no muscle,no walk..just talk.

[Somalia]

Your grammar is that of a 12 year old and you see fit to discuss my English? Are you serious?

 

People from Mogadishu, Beledweyne, Baidoa and Kismayo don't have time to talk about Somaliweyn, but people of Puntland will be at the forefront to make sure we rub your failure in your face.