Mourad1 Posted January 11, 2018 How do you interpret Mr. Keating's comments about airspace? It seems to me that what he is trying to say is that both parties have to find compromises in order for the relationship to work. However, why is the airspace issue such a hot topic in Somaliland? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suldaanka Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Mourad1 said: How do you interpret Mr. Keating's comments about airspace? It seems to me that what he is trying to say is that both parties have to find compromises in order for the relationship to work. However, why is the airspace issue such a hot topic in Somaliland? The Airspace issue is hot topic b/c it would mark the first time Mogadishu has direct control of something that affects Hargeisa's sovereignty. As of today, there is absolutely nothing that Mogadishu has leverage over Hargeisa that will affect the day to day lives of Somalilanders. If this takes place, it would force chaos over the Somali Airspace as Hargeisa will take charge of its rightful control over her own air. In turn, this will confuse the Airmen and may hasten the complete shutdown of the Somali Airspace by International Airlines. As SRSG Keating rightful mentioned, the Airspace needs both Mogadishu and Hargeisa to reach a decision. The previous Administration in Villa Somalia signed an accord with previous Somaliland administration of Siilaanyo which would allow the shared Air space to be controlled from Hargeisa until a final binding decision is reached over the overarching political issue between the two sides. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mourad1 Posted January 11, 2018 Who will gain anything from shutting down the entire airspace? I believe it is in the interest of the federal government to keep in place whatever agreement that already was in place. However, wouldn't Somaliland's government -a known UAE ally- stop all Qatar Airways flights entering Somaliland's airspace on daily basis? If it is that easy or maybe it is more complicated than it actually is? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suldaanka Posted January 12, 2018 7 hours ago, Mourad1 said: Who will gain anything from shutting down the entire airspace? I believe it is in the interest of the federal government to keep in place whatever agreement that already was in place. However, wouldn't Somaliland's government -a known UAE ally- stop all Qatar Airways flights entering Somaliland's airspace on daily basis? If it is that easy or maybe it is more complicated than it actually is? If Mogadishu tries to muscle its way to gaining control of Somaliland Air space, surely it won't succeed. Shutting down the Air space, both Hargeisa and Mogadishu loose. But that is how it will end if there is no agreement between the two sides. With regards to the Qatar Airways, Somaliland's support for UAE/Saudi block is symbolic. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mourad1 Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Suldaanka said: If Mogadishu tries to muscle its way to gaining control of Somaliland Air space, surely it won't succeed. Shutting down the Air space, both Hargeisa and Mogadishu loose. But that is how it will end if there is no agreement between the two sides. With regards to the Qatar Airways, Somaliland's support for UAE/Saudi block is symbolic. Thanks for explaining, Suldaanka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
