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LIBYA: New Leadership Following The Political Footprints of Qaddafi
October 25, 2011 · 46 Comments
The National Transitional council of Libya head Mustafa Abdel Jalil despatched a high ranking delegation to Mogadishu to meet with Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG). This Libyan foreign policy decision raised eyebrows in Somaliland. It was expected that the NTC would at least support those Libyan analogous – Somalilanders who correspondingly fought and defeated thirty year-old Somalia occupation and dictatorship. Somalilanders liberated their country and established a democratic, all inclusive and a peaceful country – Somaliland. In its place Mr. Abdul Jalil opted to befriend with the undemocratic and anarchic TFG. The NTC delegation arrived in Mogadishu just a day after the declaration of Libyan freedom.
The Somaliland government has more in common with the NTC than with TFG. Somaliland set the precedence for the Arab spring more than two decades ago, but was not recognized as swiftly as its Arab revolutionary counterparts, because popular revolutions were not popular or “wicked in a nice way” as the Face Book generation calls it. The Arab decision making nerves were controlled by dictators like Qaddafi, Mubarak, Assad, Saleh and Bin Ali. These dictators were the most antagonistic to the Somaliland independence.
The Transitional Federal Government, which is neither Federal nor a Government, but is made-up of an opportunistic assemblage of former warlords, former Al-shabaab loyalists and remnants of Siad Barre regime. The TFG had a close link with the Qaddafi’s regime, who gave them both financial and moral support.
It is not a hash-hash that Col. Qaddafi regime was also a close friend and an ally of Siad Barre except for a short period in the eighties, when the Libyan dictator both militarily and financially supported the SSDF, a Somali insurgency group, then headed by Mr. Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed. This group succumbed to infighting on generous pecuniary assistance given by Mr. Qaddafi. The majority of the leadership of that group then surrendered to Siad Barre and became the founding fathers of the infamous TFG and the piracy and human- trafficking dependent self-proclaimed leaders of Puntland State of Somalia – the former Majeertenia region.
The founder of Puntland and the first President of the TFG now lives in Yemen under the protection of his dear friend Mr. Ali Abdullah Selah. Mr. Sharif Ahmed the current president of the TFG made his first stop as refugee in Yemen and then proceeded to Eretria after his Islamic Council Union was crashed by the Ethiopian forces. It’s now obvious that Sharif was collaborating simultaneously with both Ethiopia and his former allies Al-shabab. This indicates that opportunistic dictators help each other in the time of political turmoil. In that same way, the democratic Arab revolutionaries of today must learn to collaborate and recognize one another for the sake of freedom, justice and brotherhood.
Now that the Arab populace have tasted the flavour of freedom and democracy, they should not deny the people of Somaliland to enjoy the feeling of being a sovereign member of the international community, the AU and the Arab League. The old dominance and dictatorship mentality has to come to an end – Somaliland people’s choice must be respected and anything less will not differ from the Arab status quo of the past fifty years. Especially the Arab spring revolutionaries of Libya, Tunisia and the Egypt must not follow the political footprints of their former dictators.
Yusuf Dirir Ali
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There shouldn't be any problem for the NTC's high ranking delegation goodwill official trip to
Mogadiscio to meet with the Somalia's TFG. In fact that might help Somalia's problems to take a
different direction for the better. One must not forget also that Somalia and Libya share Post Colonial
Italian History. Somaliland is entirely a different issue and urge cautiously to avoid criticising the new NTC
policies at this initial stages. With the Arab Spring revolutions still surging in the Arab Peninsular and
likely spilling over the Global World, Somaliland and Somalia as wellas the Horn and AU Countries, will not be spared one way or another!. Specially Somalia and Somaliland both being African Arab Muslim
countries in the Arab League and OIC Membership, the new Arab Spring revolutions will be obliged
to deal with all the AL/OIC Member countries to safeguard the interests, Peace Security and Prosperity of
their Govts. in line with the Universal Charter of the UN World body. Somaliland is a solid case and
something good has to happen sooner than later.
Cheers.
NTC is heading the same direction as qadhafi maybe worst if they dont come up with a clear road map to grounded adminstration.NTC shoulnt follow the footsteps of the TFG which is a weak non existant government.NTC should follow the foot steps of Somaliland and reconcile the other warring factions and disband the militias.
NTC will become like the TFG in Mogadishu, just a transitional body that doesnt even control its capital.
EXACTLY! Buncha clowns, they seem more incompetent than the TFG. I hate when people try to draw parallels between these rag tag rebels in Libya to our SNM. They are the worst, most pointless rebels. They remind me of the SSC except with disastrous western backing.
Come on Hawa ! read between the lines. that is exactly what the article says.
I'm very familiar with reading between the lines Rima, just seems as though the author was expecting a favour from these NTC guys and was shocked with the fact they are making contact with their TFG counterparts in Mogadishu. What's this? They're not genuinely interested in democracy? :O
yes hawa snm were not rebels like ssc or Al-shabaab they were revolutionists thanks too them we are free today in somaliland that makes us all revolutionists cause we belive in freedom and peace and we will always do so.
one love somaliland
one love snm
Libya is not Somalia.
It is up to the Libyans to either follow the Somalia way of nation destruction or the Somaliland way of nation building. It is entirely up to the Libyans, but they must avoid building a government dominated by one region or one tribe as Somalia did soon after the downfall of Siad Barre. If Libyans choose the Somalia way then they must be prepared to a faith similar to Somalia's faith.
Libyans have lots to learn from Somaliland when it comes to nation building and instead that delegation was more suited to visit Hargeisa than going to Mogadishu.
Advice to Somalilanders please concentrated on developing
your nation and focus on the people of Somaliland.
Let’s stop this obsession with Recognition. As long as
the people of Somaliland recognizes the legitimacy
of its leadership the country will prosper and its
borders would be secure. And, please let’s stop this
other obsession of being Arab, let us embrace our
Africaness. The Arabs do want you…stop embarrassing
yourselves…Somalia’s inclusion into the Arab League
was a political gimmick to inflate their numbers in the
UN to counter Israel support. lets wake up!
@Saeed,
Please remember the famous Somali saying : "He who doesn't make noise is even forgotten to be fed by his own mother". Sorry for the direct translation. "Ninkii aan hadlin hooyadiina qadisay". This is also valid internationally and that is the reason countries buy front pages in major foreign news papers and also you must have seen TV adverts promoting different businesses and tourism of countries. Somaliland is not different and will continue to promote itself, whenever an opportunity presents itself.
I do not know your specific problem with Arabs, but you seem to contradict yourself by not acknowledging that almost half of the Arab countries are in Africa. These include the most populated Arab country Egypt and Libya, which is one of the richest Arab countries. The others include Djibouti, Sudan, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia and the Comoros Islands.
Don't mean squat, NTC is just a transitionary entity like the weak tfg, it won't last and will not affect
Somaliland in anyway. The West are concerned about the Sharia law being touted by the NTC. Remember, the most of the hardened fighters within Al-Qaeda come from Libya, Yemen and Algeria. Looks like NATO has put the extremist in charge of Libya!
somalis are disgusting all the unresonalble fools make comments..
This is just a silly begger article be proud and give yourself regonization typical begger somali… nobody other than yourself is going to build somaliland
Get a life, I'm guessing you probably do not even understand this article so you better keep your opinions to yourself.
You probably don't even understand the bloody the article yourself so I suggest you keep your begger comments to yourself
"In its place Mr. Abdul Jalil opted to befriend with the undemocratic and anarchic TFG. " Uhh…earth to whoever wrote this article, the NTC is also undemocratic and anarchic!
Let us give them a break, they are just few days old. I hope they will punish those who committed atrocities as soon as possible. This includes those who physically abused the captives and kept corps laying in the open for days.
Hawa,
Remember you are anonymous , so give some respect to others! otherwise, put your full name so we can tell who you are.
It doesn't matter if they are a few days old, they have already proven where their allegiance lies and it's not to the Libyan people, but to NATO. The NATO countries will expect payback big time from the NTC who they've funded from the start. And to Mohamoud, where have I shown a lack of respect? Pardon my anger, I hate the NTC no hard feelings to the author.
tfg, somaliland and puntland are all stupid, they are all xabashi slaves
and whos slave are you look at your self at the mirror and you will see the stupid you are looking for.
Even though it is a good to get rid of a tyrant ruler I'm not even gonna comment how the situation was handled or he was over thrown, quite disturbing really especially seeing decomposed body publicly displayed and secretly buried. A life is a life, and he was one of their own who was blinded by the power granted to him
Lets hope the TNC will follow free of tribalism way of governing the country since Libya's tribalism is even worse than that of Somalis. In fact their surnames are all tribal names and u will know someones tribe by their name, qaddafi is a tribe name too.
TNC should make Libya a better place, be very cautious and treat the ex-Qaddafi supporters as equals and part of the government.
I'm very surprised in such an early stage their delegation already went to Mogadishu. Lets give them a chance and see what they become
Well said Amal
The Libyans must take the SNM model in board. They must release all those captured, bring all those who violate human rights (including those who abused Qaddafi after he was captured and those who allegedly committed massacres in places like Serta) set a date for national reconciliation. Remember the SNM even transported the remnants of Siad army back to their country, Somalia. The author is right when he says the new leadership is following the Qaddafi footprints, which is exactly the opposite of what the SNM did.
Somali language is at shambles. It already lost its grammar. Thousands of foreign phrases diluted its once upon a time sound and self-sufficient vocabulary. New generations in Horn of Africa, and else where in diaspora can not even distinguish between originally somali phrase and a foreign intrusive one. Spoken Somali of today is not at all Somali. It is diluted to the point of no return. It is more badly pronounced badly written and twisted Arabic-somali. For those who have an understanding Of Arabic, the way new Somali generations speak this Somali-Arabic is laughable, distastful, and degrading to the original Somali. Wat worse is that soon Somali language will be lost forever.
Libya and NTC is our topic not Somali language. Although what you say is true and merits attention, it has nothing to do with the topic in hand. Perhaps you should write a piece regarding the Somali language in Somali.
I always wonder why Libyans treat the native black Africans as well as all other Africans with out right rscism. Libyans donot hesitate to label all black africans as mere slaves. Not only that, but in almost every households you will find black one or two balck men/ women whom they enslave. They refer to these socalled slaves as KHAAL for men and KHAALA for women. Africans are never granted Libyan nationality. they are also not at all allowed to apply for asylum status. I used to think that racism is limited only to Libyans. but to my surprise, I know now that, other Arab countries such as Lebanon, Aljeria, Marocco etc, treat Africans with no less institutionalized racism.
Hmm have you ever seen any black arab Minister from any arab country? or at least TV presenter? the only profession allowed for black people in arab countries is as football players! (they use these to call you slave khaal or khaala ) in saudi arabia they call you if you are black 'abdullah' if white arab 'mohamed' Arab=Racism
Here is a question for all: Was it appropriate for this author to point to the fact that NTC leaders are following the footprints of Gaddafi? please tell us why you think so?
because Libyans hate African people and call them slaves. They enslave thousands of black Libyans who are the natives of Libya, wheras Arabs migrated to Libya and the whole of North Africa from places now called Yemen and saudi Arabia. In fact Arabs are mere occupiers of countries such as Libya, Egypt, Tunis, Marrocco, Aljeirs, and Muritania, just like the European emigrants who emigrated to America and ocuupied it. By so doing the Arabs are colonial power and not natives of Libya. Original inahbitants of Libya are those black Africans and the ones called Berbers. That is why.
Here is a question for all: What is the differences between Arab and Ajami??? Who's really Arab and
who's really Ajami??? Perhaps giving the proper distinctions will really solve many of your psychological
analysis. My convictions tell me that regardless of what happened in the past generations, our 21st
Century contemporary World overwhelmed by scentific knowledge makes the Human races closer
together under the banner of Global Village. Yes, the Human beings will always have problems upto
the dooms-days but lets face it; the Ajami Human beings are way beyond out number the Arab World
Peninsular. Here (I think) we have to be careful not to default the Arab over the Ajam!. Like the
UN Universal Charters, we are all God's Universal Charters, therefore to think that the Arab is only bad
and the Ajami is Golden is not justifiably a fair deal.
Cheers.
@ Yusuf Dirir……. you're simply missing the point or you're either as ignorant as your article sounds. Therefore let me make it easy for you so you understand:
Somalia is a sovereign country who is a full member of UN, Arab League, African Union, Islamic league and Libya is a member of all those above entities and historically Libya and Somalia share friendship based on mutual respect as two Muslim nations, as well as good governmental relations between the two countries based on shared common interests. So NTC is right to send delegation to Somalia to continue an already friendly relations between the two countries and to enhance that relationship as the new Libya emerges.
You're wrong to tell us that Libya and Northern Somalia suppose to see things eye to eye, you're in a freaking delusional stage if you think that way, Northern Somalia or so called Somaliland is equal to for a Libyan national their regional governments like Benghazi.
I'm sorry to put down your ego but that's the reality. Somaliland or Northern Somalia cannot pretend to be treated like a sovereign nation or try to play equally like Somalia, and for that reason harass other nations for forced diplomatic recognition. What you're doing is a total shame, like getting mad because Libya didn't send delegation to Hargeisa. Why do you care much who visits Mogdishu, are you some how jealous? do you value much on who visits you there and what color their skin is? its time you all should stop this massive obsession called " recognition", be proud of who you're and build you state.
To all my Somaliland friends ……….
I personally think that the Northern Somalia has made a remarkable progress toward democracy and the rule of law, it has held free and fair elections without any single bullet was fired, two presidents (actually governors so far) transferred power without any problem what so ever, a remarkable achievement that does not happen sometimes in the so called free world itself, and there's progress in education,health and economy. The area is peaceful and businesses are growing with huge foreign investments coming to the area, peoples lives is changing for the better, there is law and order, there is a functioning parliament, army and police, judicial system is working how ever weak but its moving along well, truly its something to be proud of as a Somali person that we Somalis are capable of achieving this and more and, I'm personally happy for all those who make it happen which is the ordinary people in Somaliland who refused to carry guns, fight for tribal civil war, who paid the price of freedom, who stood in long lines to cast their vote to make a change, a change from a brutal military rule to a democratic one. I solute you all and I and many other Somalis everywhere are proud for your achievements.
All that however does not make the case for statehood as long as you're in a country that's based of union, if one side desire to establish its own statehood by separating from that union, that can only be achieved through negotiating with the other side of the union itself which is, you guess it! good old Somalia.
In 1960 some wise men from the North came to Mogadishu with the hope of creating what's now known Somalia, they skillfully succeeded even though in my opinion they didn't get what they deserved still they kept the dream of Somali nationhood alive, if today their sons and daughters, grandsons and grand daughters, great grand sons and great grand daughters want to leave the union and break up what their ancestors built they should at least have the decency and patience to go through the same meticulous path their folks took 51 yrs ago, what is that you might ask? The solution that Northern Somalia should become state in my opinion is not in London, Washington nor Addis-Ababa but the solution is in Mogadishu, yes Mogadishu simply because in 1960 you did not joined London nor Washington but Mogadishu and if you all serious about nationhood you ought to sit down with your Somali brothers how ever much you hate them, its your solution. Sit down with them, make your case, bring all the evidence you have that the union is not working anymore and the only solution is two brotherly nations side by side working together and helping one another, convince with passion and eloquent all the skeptics in the so called Somali parliament while foreign powers watch your case in front of the parliament from outside, and in the end let them vote on your proposal, if they vote no, then you have the option of going unilateral and no one will damn say you're wrong in fact you will gain many supporters including yours truly both in Somalia and overseas simply by upholding the law and making your case with respect to the union and being a Somali first. What all of you are now doing isn't going no where because you're trying to sell it to foreign powers so they can unilaterally recognize you instead of starting from where it begun, you don't build the house from the top down but instead from the bottom up. Every nation and many Somalis now believe your case for secession as its now is self serving that lacks any legitimacy within Somalia and one that's far from the law of the land and is based from an anger and animosities toward Mogadishu based on what had happened in the north back in 1987-88 which were horrible atrocities against civilians and no one should have gone through that kind of cruelty specially from a fellow Somali.
Now every nation on earth is wondering why you wasting your time and effort in London and elsewhere when the solution is right next to your door in Mogadishu.
If wiser and cooler heads had prevailed in Hargeisa and this path taken long ago, instead of running around London and Addis-Ababa and Nairobi the north would have been a sovereign state recognized by the whole world by now.
Greetings Buddy. Despite Somalia' as a Sovereign State yet since 1991 there have been no functioning Govts.
and it remains so as we speak. Somalia is ruled by unelected warring self employed factions. By the same token Somaliland was a Sovereign State before the Union of Somaliland & Somalia were inaugurated and
commissioned to become the Somali Republic in 1960s.and as you admittedly acknowledged Somaliland
virtually have been successfully functioning under democratically elected Govts. and remains so as we speak.
What's more important to sum things up is to accept the equal two statehood status quo. Whether the two
Somalis need to talk or not to talk about whatever is upto the two sides.
Cheers.
Kismaayo,
Thank you for your emotional and informative advise, first of all I'm used to be called names by hostile adversaries, but I do not respond in kind – I was brought-up by parents who knew the importance of the first five years of home education. I hope you understand what that means. Not only that but my Somaliland culture and Islamic faith and tradition taught me to be tolerant. However it is true that some of my opinions irritate some people, specifically those from Somalia. It is impossible for me to please everybody, because no matter what there are always some who will remain unsatisfied, this is just a fact of life and I accept to live with this fact. suffice of you and me.
Let me respond to the more important question you put forward. I agree it would have been ideal for Somaliland to go to Somalia parliament, but unfortunately there is no Somalia parliament or for that matter a Somalia government- these groups represent no one but their bellies. Please tell us what is today's exchange rate for Somalia votes? If you are able to give us the correct rate then we will consider taking your advice more seriously.
Kismayo,
It may not be appealing to Somalilanders but your advice is honest, legally valid and brotherly advice, Thanks. But I really hope you don't mean Somalia people voting on our proposal, you know that all the people in Somalia except very tiny minority extremely oppose the idea of separation for whatever reason. However, I agree with Yusuf, there are much corruption in the government of Somalia and people who only work or represent their bellies
PLUS Somaliland was independent before the union and is a unique case that does not need the approval of Somalia which the world regard it as a failed state. The international world can easily recognize Somaliland but they are selfish and only go after their interest, and only if they will get something back just like how they immediately recognized the NTC and went the extra mile. The recognition of somaliland is first and foremost in the hands of Allah and in the citezenes of Somaliland to make it happen. Personally I don't think it is far off at all and it is matter of when. Trust me the world cannot push or force marriages and union. There are few things that the world is currently prioritizing and they are well aware and maybe waiting for
the right time
@ Amal I truly believe walaal if and when people decide something what ever the reason that brought up the decision might be, they ought to achieve it. The world is changing around us and we have to act according to people's aspirations.
Thanks for the reply Amal.
@Kismayo
Walaal the Republic of Somaliland united with Somalia in 1960 as an equal not as a province in order bring together all our fellow ethnic Somalis in the Horn of Africa united in one powerful nation. That was the dream of our noble forefathers. Not only did they dream big but more importantly they worked hard to make their dream come true. They built the first independent Somali state, the blue flag was created and first hoisted in Hargeisa's Freedom Square, the National Anthem was first sang in Somaliland's towns and villages, and an independent Somali army first marched through Somaliland's streets and in its barracks. When Somalia was still a colony we were a sovereign nation. So the flimsy notion that Somalilanders should go to Mogadishu begging for recognition is to say the least insulting. In 1960, the World community recognised us as an equal and capable nation, so there is no reason why we should not go to them now asking to re-recognise us .
@Abraham Walaal, I got your point, but my question is what did that policy of pursuing a unilateral recognition for Somaliland among the world's nations brought? If I answer myself that would be zero, for 21 yrs of pursuing the same policy.
I fully understand what goes on in the so called Somali parliament but taking this road will give legitimacy needed for this cause. Its an insult nor begging the rest of Somalia but a chance to say, here we're after 51 yrs of union that was not fair to begin with nor brotherly given what had happen back in 1987-88, therefore as we came here in 19960 with our freedom we have unanimously decided to take it back, the only option open is how and when.
In my opinion no country will take the first fall of accusations upon recognizing Somaliland, your neighbors even refused, so its a worth to try something different instead of circling around for 21 yrs.
Kismaayo,
Thank you for the honest comment, by far you are the most reasonable Somalia citizen I personally came across. One thing that needs to be better understood by the people in Somalia is that Somaliland will not go anywhere if recognized, it will geographically remain where it is. Somali collaboration will not end but will be enhanced even better than it has ever been if Somaliland is recognized by Somalia. Somaliland holds the key for panacea for the Somalia problem and it is Somalia that needs to recognize Somaliland to resolve its problem, because Somalia is in a mess not Somaliland.
Somaliland initiated the Somali union and Somaliland has the right to disband it. The people of Somaliland agreed among themselves to unite with Somalia before they came to Somalia. Again they decided to dissolve the union by national referendum. Therefore, Somalia was expected to reciprocate by respecting the will of Somalilanders, but what did Somalia do? shame on the people of Somalia for responding with insult to the good faith of Somalilanders. Somaliland will be recognized sooner or later and in the mean time, they will continue developing their country and improving the lives of their people. It is up to Somalia people to come to their senses and to respect themselves by apologizing and recognizing Somaliland before anybody else. Please do not expect Somaliland to kneel down and beg Somalia for recognition – we are simply too proud to do what Somalia people do. Keep in mind Somaliland will never unite with Somalia at least within the coming half a century.
Interesting threads by all, educational at times. There are things I learned that I did not know by just reading some of the threads. For one, I did not know that the North gained independence before the South did and the North came up with the idea of uniting with the South. As Djiboutians, we have a dearth of historical knowledge of our neighbors to the south. I suppose that is why I come to this site to understand the nuances and intricacies of the issues facing all parties.
As an impartial observer, I find it impractical at the moment (too numerous to mention in this post) for the Somali parliament to decide the fate of the North's secession from the union. One question I'd ask, what is the composition of the parliament? Are there representatives from the North in the current Somali parliament? Absent of equal representation, how'd you mitigate lack of Northern representatives in the Somali parliament? Additionally, since M.S.Barre was deposed from power all "presidents" of Somalia were either from the Hawiye or Darood (more aptly, MJ) clans. In the event the North decides the union is not such a bad idea, how'd you remedy the imbalance of power sharing? Should the capital be moved entirely from the South to a different location, a la Nigeria's capital Abuja, which mollified the Muslim north and Christian/Animist south? Perhaps for symbolic reasons.
I am equally curious to know the other Northern clans thoughts about seceding from the union with the exception of the Isaaqs. I know unequivocally with passion that the Isaaqs want out of this union. But was a plebiscite held in the North to ask other clans whether they want to form a new country other than Somalia? As you can see, I have many questions but no answers to these pressing issues facing the Horn of Africa. I'm beginning to think my physics classes are much easier than anything to do with this subject.
Allah bless all our Somali people and let them live as they wish.
Jabuti_ hanoolato,
Thank you for being frank and for asking all valid questions. Our brothers in the South who naturally lack knowledge in history are afraid to ask these question, but instead they opt to ignorantly make very stupid arguments. Here are short answers to your question:
1. Somaliland celebrated its independence from Britain on 26th June, 1960. Somalia got its independence on 1st July,1960.
2. It is true all the presidents were from Somalia and not only that but most of the cabinet Ministers and DGs were from there as well.
3. All the tribes in Somaliland agreed on separation in Burao conference soon after the libration of Somaliland and this was confirmed by the later held national referendum. This was also witnessed by the AU commission that visited all regions in Somaliland and came up with a report that was legally favouring Somaliland independence.
4. The people from Somaliland do not want to import the Somalia problems to Somaliland, hence, they do not want to have a Somalia capital even close to their borders.
5. Yes, there are few outcast from Somaliland who sit in Somalia parliament. When I say outcasts, I mean there are no political heavy-weights from Somaliland. The so-called unelected parliament represents no one, as stated by Mr. Sifer, who hails from Somaliland and acted as deputy prime minister for a very short in the TFG: " I have no constituents, because I came to Mogadishu all by myself and was not elected by anyone". Even the die-hard pro- Somalia Mr. Jama Qalib who spent the last few years in Eritrea has returned to Hargeisa after he found out that the reunion option is impossible, invalid and hopeless.
I hope I answered your questions as short and as accurate as possible. Thanks again for asking good and valid questions.
Sons of DIR. of South Somalia.
We say to our Somaliland brothers and sisters, hold your so dear independence and freedom. Never
compromise your sovereignity and flag. your freedom came by red blood of your brave boys. if you give
up easily they will curse you from graves.
Somaliland is an other Dir State just like Jabuti.
Reer Somaliland Calankiina heysta. oo ha gorgortaminina. Wax walba waa laga gorgotami karaa oo aan
ka aheyn xoriyadiina, ku timi dhiigii wiilashiinii geysiyaasha ahaa.
First of all Somalia is nation well knows recognize by international community used to be one of power full in African, Libya and Somalia share long history and they know each other very well. TFG they are first country in Africa recognized NTC Libya. These who saying TNC Libya should deal with Somaliland North Somalia first of all who knows Somaliland noo one is part of Somalia. Libya is a sovereign country and they can't deal region with in Somalia as country noo that is against international law.
These people who say negative things about Somalia TFG they are international recognize country why are member of AU, UN, IGAD, Arab league and many more. NTC Libya they want deal international reconized country not a region with in country.
You people if Somaliland north Somalia is big to you but the world they don't know the only country they know is Somalia.