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Role of G21 in Destabilizing Las Anod

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Role of G21 in Destabilizing Las Anod

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The G21 is an organization composed of 21 prominent individuals from the Darood community, including former presidents, prime ministers, ministers, politicians, and business leaders with strong connections to the international community. Continue reading “Role of G21 in Destabilizing Las Anod” →

Somaliland Military Readied for Decisive Offensive after Credible Intel

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Somaliland Military Readied for Decisive Offensive after Credible Intel

On February 28, some of the so-called allies of Somalia gathered in Washington, DC, and released a statement that was posted on the US State Department website, commenting on a number of problems relating to Somalia and the unrest in the city of Las Anod
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Antony Blinken Avoiding China’s Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland

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Antony Blinken Avoiding China's Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland

Fighting continues in Somaliland’s Sool district. Americans may yawn and dismiss the fighting that began in late December as just another conflict in a dusty African corner. Such casual dismissal of Africa is not only wrong strategically (and a bit racist), but it also misreads the importance of the escalating fight. Continue reading “Antony Blinken Avoiding China’s Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland” →

Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition

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Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland's Recognition

Somaliland is a victim of its own success in promoting democracy and peace in the region and establishing ties with Taiwan and the United States.
Somaliland is a victim of its own success in maintaining peace in the region by providing free border security for neighboring countries, offering protection for ships traveling through its sea, and not allowing piracy and terrorist organizations to establish bases in Somaliland. Continue reading “Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition” →

US Navy Seals Trainees Aiding Al-Shabab in the Eastern Somaliland Conflict

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US Navy Seals Trainees Aiding Al-Shabab in the Eastern Somaliland Conflict

The uprising that began in Las Anod in response to recent extrajudicial deaths and later expanded into a larger movement for locals’ concerns about the Somaliland government’s executive branch has exposed how the US policy of “One Somalia” is out of touch with local reality as well as the covert relationship and cooperation between the ragtag military of South Somalia and the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. Continue reading “US Navy Seals Trainees Aiding Al-Shabab in the Eastern Somaliland Conflict” →

How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition

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How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition

The Republic of Somaliland is a de facto sovereign state in the Horn of Africa. Declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland is a self-governing country, with democratic elections and a distinct history, but it’s still considered part of Somalia by the international community. Continue reading “How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition” →

The Discovery of Oil Raises the Stakes in Somaliland Independence

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The Discovery of Oil Raises the Stakes in Somaliland Independence

Geological conditions seem to support the view that there are likely to be commercially viable deposits in the region. Whether they prove close to estimates remains unknown at this stage. Continue reading “The Discovery of Oil Raises the Stakes in Somaliland Independence” →

Position Paper: Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group (SL-SAG)

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Position Paper: Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group (SL-SAG)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Somaliland is a beacon of hope in a region riddled with dictators, civil wars and terrorist organizations. However, the recurrent killings in Las Anod region, has been a thorn on the side of the peace loving Somalilanders. Continue reading “Position Paper: Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group (SL-SAG)” →