The AU, IGAD & The Arab League lost interest in Somaliland Election

[Deeq A.]

The African Union, The Arab League and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have not so far issue a statement of Somaliland’s presidential elections on 13th November which was conducted in a peaceful manner.

Majority of organizations and the int’l community which have working ties with Somaliland have expressed congratulatory statements on holding free, fair and peaceful polls and further praised the progress the country and its people have reached on choosing their leader through one man one vote manner. The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) have issued formal statements and sent congratulatory messages to the people and President-Elect. The people of Somaliland have been flabbergasted over the tight lipped by the African Union, IGAD and Arab League over the democratic and peaceful elections in Somaliland. The AU, IGAD and the Arab League reticent is interpreted that they have not shown any interest in Somaliland. Many African countries involving heavily in matters pertaining to the AU have not elected their leaders through a democratic manner.