Scholarly Discussion on Somaliland Case for Recognition
Abdirahmam Mohamed Abdi Daud – an Australian national of Somaliland descent – recently had a zoom meeting with the editor-in-chief of The Washington Outsider website – Irina Tsukerman – Keep on reading
US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland's
The United States recently clarified its position on Somaliland and Somalia, acknowledging the realities that exist in these two distinct countries – that were once united as a republic but split apart after that unity was lost in 1991 when Somaliland reclaimed its sovereignty from the colonial Great Britain in 1960. Continue reading “US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland’s”→
Senator Risch's Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland
U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho)- a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee- in last month introduced an amendment to the fiscal 2022 (FY2022) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calling for the establishment of a security and defense partnership between the United States and Somaliland Continue reading “Senator Risch’s Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland”→
President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists``
Leniency towards Somaliland political mercenaries involved in the political apparatus of Somalia and the easy passage for anyone thinking of crossing the Southern border has come to an end with the latest directive issued by the Somaliland President. This step should have been taken earlier since the law dealing with the consequences of such endeavors had been in place for some time now. Keep on Reading
In the three decades since declaring its independence following the fall of the Siad Barre regime, the breakaway region of Somalia is benefiting from a convergence of regional developments that have boosted its popularity among US policymakers. Somaliland is thus banking on growing US support to make its case for eventual diplomatic recognition. Continue reading “America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing”→
