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Somaliland: 90 Year Old Somali Writing in Arabic Script

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Somaliland: 90 Year Old Somali Writing in Arabic Script

This letter, penned by a husband in Berbera to his wife back in his home town Burao, carries quite a history and illustrates the Somali writing in Arabic script that is known as “Far Wadaad in Somali”. It was written about 90 years when the Somali language was not even officially written, by utilizing an Arabic script that some might have been proficient in it. As the letter indicates, at that time, it was difficult to get jobs in Berbera. Continue reading “Somaliland: 90 Year Old Somali Writing in Arabic Script” →

May 5 1960: The Day of Infamy for Somaliland

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May 5 1960: The Day of Infamy for Somaliland

Leadership matter: On May 5, 1960, according to late Egal, who was the leader of Somaliland delegation negotiating with Britain for the independence of Somaliland , in a speech on BBC Somali service, Somaliland leadership including late Egal consented unequivocally that Somaliland to merge with Italian administrated U.N. Somalia trusteeship in Mogadishu on July 1, 1960. Continue reading “May 5 1960: The Day of Infamy for Somaliland” →

Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19

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Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19

Effective from today, 26th April 2020, Somaliland banned the supply and use of Kat until Tuesday 20th May 2020, two days before the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Continue reading “Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19” →

WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland

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WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland

The World Health Organization colluded with China by covering up the threat of the virus. The head of the WHO, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a former member of Ethiopia’s regime, was pandering to China when he said in late January: “The Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak.” Continue reading “WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland” →

The Strange and Varied Forms of State Recognition

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The Strange and Varied Forms of State Recognition

How Do Countries Recognize Each Other? Continue reading “The Strange and Varied Forms of State Recognition” →

Why Isn’t Somaliland Internationally Recognised?

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Why Isn't Somaliland Internationally Recognized?

Somaliland is one of the most interesting cases of secession in international politics. Its 1991 unilateral declaration of independence from Somalia saw the country reclaim its status as independent country, which it had lost in 1960.

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Somaliland Covid-9 UK & Worldwide Appeal

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Somaliland Covid-9 UK & Worldwide Appeal

 

The Sheffield based ISRAAC Charity makes this urgent appeal to the UK and international communities for humanitarian and medical support for front-line workers in their battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Somaliland.  Our campaign has the backing of Ministers in Somaliland; we are co-coordinating our efforts with them and with other organisations around the world. Continue reading “Somaliland Covid-9 UK & Worldwide Appeal” →

How Somaliland and Taiwan Are Crushing Corona-virus

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How Somaliland and Taiwan Are Crushing Corona-virus

Two unrecognized countries—Taiwan and Somaliland—have outperformed their larger, better-resourced neighbors in combating the corona-virus pandemic, often while being denied information and resources made available to almost every other country. Continue reading “How Somaliland and Taiwan Are Crushing Corona-virus” →

New Portal for Healthcare Professionals Registration in Somaliland

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The Vice President of Somaliland Republic, who is also the Chairman of the National Committee for Prevention and Preparedness for Covid-19, unveiled a new system developed as well as all its hardware donated by the Global Tech Solutions Company, that easily collects data from Healthcare professional Continue reading “New Portal for Healthcare Professionals Registration in Somaliland” →

Somaliland: Edna’s Urgent Appeal for Humanitarian Medical Aid

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An assistance for the people of the Republic of Somaliland Continue reading “Somaliland: Edna’s Urgent Appeal for Humanitarian Medical Aid” →