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The Somalia – Somaliland Negotiations - [Heritage institute briefing]

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Recommendations

 

To the Somali Federal Government:

Continue engaging Somaliland with the objective of political accommodation and eventual national

reconciliation.

Seek the counsel of a broad spectrum of society for the dialogue.

Make the negotiating delegation more inclusive and include northern unionists.

Entrust negotiations with Somaliland with prominent personalities, politicians, businessmen, and religious

figures.

Devise a comprehensive settlement plan that addresses historical injustices.

Recognize the legitimate grievances of Somaliland and apologize for the abuses carried out in the name of

the Somali government.

Be prepared to discuss power sharing offers that may enable and entice Somaliland politicians to pursue

the path of unity.

Encourage international partners to continue supporting Somaliland on economic development and

improving security

Take confidence-building measures such as the establishment of a common economic zone, common

sports leagues, and the exchange of cultural and educational links.

 

To the Somaliland administration

 

Continue dialogue with the Somali Federal Government.

Play moderator role and resolve peacefully and amicably all inter-clan conflicts between communities in

Sool, Sanaag, Awdal and other places.

Engage Puntland to peacefully resolve the outstanding border issues.

Rescind laws barring northern politicians visiting family and friends in Somaliland.

Collaborate with the SFG on fighting terrorism and piracy.

Take confidence-building measures such as the establishment of a common economic zone, common

sports leagues, and the exchange of cultural and educational links.

 

To the international community

 

End parallel Somalia-Somaliland mediation efforts and back the efforts of a single international broker

agreed to by both parties.

Incentivize reconciliation through development ventures and assistance building on mutual benefits of

cooperation in economic and social fields.

Discourage spoiling of the Somalia-Somaliland rapprochement by national, regional and international

actors.

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