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Op-Ed: Should Somaliland allow the formation of a unionist party?
August 28, 2010 · 62 Comments
Ludicrous idea, isn’t it? How can I suggest such a treacherous idea when I am known as an unflinching advocate for Somaliland’s independence and sovereignty? How could I dare even to utter the ugly U-word which I have denigrated so forcefully and irrevocably in many of my writings? I can see jaws dropping with bewilderment, devoted readers unbelievably double checking the source, and some of those already besotted with cynicism against the loyalty of clans on the fringes of Somaliland jumping to conclusion as soon as they see the title without reading any further and saying with a great sense of satisfaction: “Hey, gotcha? We knew all along that he was a unionist in disguise?” Likewise, I can see also unionist “Somalilanders” getting ecstatic about my rebellious approach.
Before anyone jumps to any conclusions, I would like to point out that Somaliland has chosen democracy as its system of government. And democracy entails equality and freedom for all citizens. Under the tree of freedom come its many branches such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom of religion. Under the umbrella of this system of democracy and freedom comes also one’s right for dissent among many other rights. Any tax paying citizen should have the right to challenge the political system and be able to express his/her political opinion in a peaceful way. Democracy is not only about conformity, or herd mentality, or even about seeing only different shades of the existing system; but it is also about calling for dismantling the existing system and taking the nation’s destiny to a completely different direction if need be. It is therefore the right of every citizen to demand and promote the political system he/she sees as suitable for the country.
If the Kulmiye government opens the gate for the creation of many political parties as the party’s leadership promised during the election campaign, I can envisage many parties carrying different ideologies and diverse political orientations coming to the political scene. Other than the plethora of clan-based parties that will choke the party pipeline, one can anticipate the arrival of some ideology- based parties such an Islamic party, a secular party, a liberal party, a social-democratic party and most probably a communist party. With the onset of such unfettered democracy I don’t see why it should still be a taboo to create a unionist party, demanding Somaliland’s reunification with Somalia.
In Somaliland today there is a strange and unfounded fear of anyone expressing an opinion for union. Strange because Somaliland has adopted democracy as a political system and democracy is indivisible. You cannot deny citizens to demand their democratic rights to hold and express opposing views; and unfounded because the people of Somaliland have made their choice to abandon the union and reclaim their sovereignty with their own free will. Therefore to punish and criminalize people for calling or publicly advocating for the Somali union is an insult to the intelligence of the people of Somaliland. If anything, it shows insecurity and paranoia about the sustainability of the Somaliland project.
The absurdity is that any Somali from anywhere in the world, particularly Somalis from Ethiopia, Djibitouti, Kenya and even Somalia can enter, stay and do business in Somaliland, but Somalilanders who happened to have participated in the politics of Somalia cannot attend even the burial of their own relatives in Hargeisa, Borama, Buroa or any other place in Somaliland. Somalis who hold high political posts in Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti are welcomed in Somaliland even though they uphold their respective governments’ official position of rejecting the recognition of Somaliland, but Somalis who hail from Somaliland by birth are treated as criminals and thrown into prison if they step on the soil of their homeland and are not even allowed to visit their ailing mothers. Their only crime is that they oppose the secession of Somaliland. This makes Somaliland democracy and freedom a cruel joke, at least to the families of the victims of such an absurd reality.
And finally, here is the beef. Yes, I am a firm believer in Somaliland’s sovereignty and independence and will remain a staunch advocate for its recognition. The people of Somaliland underwent great suffering and yet still found the courage and willpower to invest a priceless amount of energy, time and wisdom in creating a country from scratch and establishing such an admirable model of democracy in Africa. And despite its lack of recognition, I want to see Somaliland determined to uphold its constitutional democracy and hopefully one day be a guiding light for African countries as well as others professing democracy yet denying their citizens basic rights. Obviously, neither I nor any sound human being would like to see Somaliland’s achievements go up in flames for someone’s fantasyland dreams, but I also strongly believe that Somaliland has attained a high degree of political maturity to democratically and peacefully challenge and defeat anyone that confronts its legal rights at the ballot box. Hence, I resent seeing my beautiful Somaliland that stands on unshakeable democratic pillars, behaving like a banana republic by incarcerating and denying its citizens the exercise of their political rights. And that includes allowing the minority unionist individuals to raise their voice and form their own party. We all know that such dissenters do not stand a chance of winning any votes, but giving them a political platform may contribute to deflating their argument and saving their lives from dying in the hellfire of Mogadishu.
by Bashir Goth | OPINIONS | Sunday, 29 August 2010
Email: bsogoth@yahoo.com
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Not a bad idea Goth. Over 60% of Somalilanders haven't seen a Somali govt. Such a party must reach a quotum in all SL regions municipality elections in order to be a viable national party. Lets see how many of these traitors are in each region. After all KOSOVO got its Independence with only 55% yes vote!
Mr. Goth,
Were you not the same guy who wrote the famous article earlier to the president -elect Silanyo, that says "dear president elect, for the sake of Somaliland unity,please do not expand the party system in Somaliland" and that the current three parties system is working well? What changed and made you to advocate for the Unionist, you damn know well that Somaliand constitution allows only the three existing parties? and no other parties can be allowed until the constitution is changed?
Mr. Obsiye,
I think you misread or misinterpreted Mr. Goth's article and the main points. For one thing, he requested that you kindly not jump into conlusion but read all the article first. He is not advocating for a Unionist party but merely saying that we as Somalilanders should be careful about denying the rights of citizens who live in an "unshakable democratic system" otherwise we will are not better than… you know who… So hold your horses please after all we are in the same page.
You idea could create another Belfast in Somaliland, and there could an eight metre dividing wall will be erected at the border of Dila/next village towards Hargeisa! We have not yet reached this.
Has your idea been awakened up or has anything to do with the member of TFG parliamentarian arrested in Borame?
I doubt there is any country in the world that has a party that wants to dismantle it from within. He is quite right when he says it is a ludicrous idea
Its jus absurd the legality of Somaliland is mentioned in the constitution how can such party represent the interest of Somaliland it contradicts what Somaliland stands for I don’t know what suddenly changed mr Goth , he was a firm believer of Somaliland independence
In Canada, there is a party called Bloc Quebecois. They are separatist party calling for the independence of Quebec, which is a french speaking province, from Canada, and are voted in every election into the Federal parliament.
I think its important to give minorities their voice, we need to create an environment that is tolerant and democratic. We should have nationalist, conversative, Islamic and unionist parties, let Somaliland majority decide.
Once we put the vote in front of them and they get their faith decided, all parties should respect the wish of the people. I am confident no one is going to vote for a Unionist party but its good to show our society is not oppressing.
Right now we dont need more parties but if we cant allow others to have voice our democracy is fake.
yup i agree with you completely..minority voices should be included and an inclusive government is one that will be free of corruption and fear:)
Generally there are two types of unionists, the jobless greedy politician who failed in somaliland and wants positions and money from Xamar and the nationalist who genuinely thinks union is best for Somaliland.
I agree with Mr.Goth on the need for new parties with different ideologies. I have visited South Korea and i saw a rally in Soul calling for union between south Korea and north Korea. I think its about maturity and time has come for us to be tolerant and accept others opinion. And that is from the both sides.
I am somalilander and i believe we will win our recognition, i disagree with unionist agenda but I am sure many of them (the second type) want the best for the country but they took a wrong approach. After all, how can we convince them if they dont have the right to express their views like we do.
But i disagree with Mr.Goth when he says "politicians from TFG Somalia" should be allowed to enter Somaliland. That is unacceptable. Somali leaders from Djabouti, Ethopia or Kenya do not claim sovereignty over somaliland while TFG say they are THE ones who represent Somaliland . When an MP from TFG comes to Borama and says "I represent Borama" what should our MP do? sit with him and have a tea?
TFG are the first type of unionist! They do not respect us, they say to the world " we represent people of somaliland" They are both traitors & liars! who elected them? They are the real cruel joke! They should resign from their positions and then come to somaliland and try win our mind & forgiveness.
I like your thinking and I agree with you. Finally someone I can relate to on this website. Welcome.
Better yet THEY SHOULD BE ALL JAILED for their treacherous acts against the people of Somaliland. How could we possibly have an kind of ties with the TFG when they are trying to undermine the very existence of our nation by telling the Arabs not to trade with us.
I say CUT ALL TIES!
I heard that Mr. Good had twenty years or more ago written a book full of hate and racism aginst the nation of Shiikh Isaxaaq. I think that he lives at present somewhere in the USA. If what I heard, long ago, is true and can be bstantiated, he can be indicted in court. What I notice is that, ever since his clansman Riyaale lost the election, Mr Good is becoming more vocal in critics of the new adminstration of president AMM, after long silence.
It is also very obvious that he is revealing his true colour of anti-somaliland political stand. Notice that he never mentions that Jabuuti was supposed to be part of what he might call the lost dream of greater Somalia. To be honest I was always suspicous of Mr Goods loyality to Somaliland as an independent entity.
Now, I am very much aware of where his true loyalty lays. Bashir Good can deceive us no more.
Mr. Goth,
I am happy to see old wounds are healing slowly and it was a regime that destroyed all SOMALIA. I hate to see Nothern Somalia hold grudges on innocent victims in the south. We need each other, we are family who share more than skin color, religion, blood ties by marriage, and culture. Hopefully with our guidance our children will grow upto be better leaders than we were. Somaliland political parties are still based on clan, we are no better 4.5 system that they were using in Kenya to build TFG. Mr. Goth, you have a brillant idea with May allah guidance to peace and prosperity.
In this Article Mr Bashie wrote i dont agree with few thngs: but i'm aware of his where he's coming from, The Nation of Somaliland's is not ready for another extra Party, , This is more than enough to have oppostions, may be another twenty years (yeah) but now, My point is lets work it out, How to build or solutions for South somalia to make a Peace, its shame to us to watched what's happening in there. people are dying everyday and night with cause: somaliland is peace and prospority, at least they have done theire homework, but look the other side burning with out idealogy, nothing: We as Somalilanders safe our Brothers and Sisters dying every Minute::: we all equal in god eye::
The USA–the richest and most powerful nation on earth of all times is contented with only two parties. Somaliland has three. During a short period of superficial democracy in Somlia, there were more than sixty officially registered parties, which became gradually clan based and corrupt to the teeth. They all contributed to undermining the progress and development of Somalia as a new independent state. General Siyad Barre exploited all the eviles those sixty political paries presnted him with. He then staged his omineous ''KACAAN'' and seized power. Political parties were then band and Somalia was pushed into the dark tuunel of no light at the end of it. Somalilanders must not repeat the grave mistakes of Somalia. Rather they must learn a lot from the shining examples of the USA and stick to its three parties.
We have to welcome and open debates and others opinions–we will never tolerate Unionist that will threatened our security but discussion and healthy debates and democracy should always be part of our nation and foundation.
Otherwise we are no better than Siad Bare.
how true
Basically Mr. Bashir Goth is known for his overwhelmingly highly novelistic and
sophisticated writings containing hefty features touching many different
angles the ordinary person can not understand or grasp. The central issue
evolves that Mr Goth is purely a firm believer in the Sl's Sovereignty and
independence and will remain a staunch advocate for it's recognition as
in his own words period. Anything else he has written is just an opinion
based on the rights to express one's freedom of expression.
In my opinion, I dont think that allowing new parties is a good thing.
Suffice to say that the 3 parties system is more than adequate and Mr Goth
himself was a staunch supporter advocate not to allow more parties in the advice put forward to President Silaanyo.
These minority so called unionist and I personally don't like their
anti-Somaliland policies can join any party of the 3 existing and express
whatever their agendas stand for..but at the end Somaliland position
goes always with the majority of it's citizens.
Cheers.
Bashir's argument is valid. All voices must be heard in Somaliland, even delusional ones about a union. There will always be economic, social and cultural ties between all Somalis in the region, but there can never be a political union between Somaliland and Somalia. Somaliland is a tolerant, inclusive and a democratic society, what kind of a union will this "unionist"party advocate. The Somalis in Djibouti, Kenya and the majority in the Ogaden don't want a union. But, more importantly a union with whom or with what? A union to get yourself blown up? A union to a corrupt bunch of warlords who can't even set up a rudimentary society? A union with people who would like to take Somaliland back to the 10th century? A union with people who have forgotten what it is to be a Somali? Today and for the next century, a union has nothing to offer the people of Somaliland. That is the simple fact.
Excuse the People of Somaliland has great opportunity, expect for the people of Hargeisa who are in reality are Violent, mean, and abusive, they don't now the meaning of ramadan, they do bad things in ramadan, and they say that we are fasting they give somalilanders bad names, and also muslim bad names, please you people in Hargeisa should stop acting like jerks in Ramadan, and your fast wont', there is difference between djioubti.
H/J Muuse waa kaa.
Cheers boy. take it easy
Ramadan Kareem
Claim Down omararm, i was expressing my opinion, somaliland is a democracy not a dictatarship so i have the right to express my opinion. so just shut up.
Take it easy boy, no one said anything bad to you, But you need to think outside of the box, Hargeisa is yours its your Capital City, and you know everything happens in a big city, like jerks like you come around you know, so, Neva hurry by judging people of Hargeisa, and i hate when a short-minded ppl like you making these big generalization. At least make a constructive criticism, Jerkt!!!
Your crazy Boy you need to see a shrink Hamze. Stop helping your boyfriend.
Excuse Me Hamze, i don't if you know the true meaning of ramadan is about being kind to other, and you sir are not kind, and you are saying that you are fasting, and you are not fasting with your behaviour your using bad words.
you are out of context sir:)
Are You talking to Hamze, Nish
Mr.Goth – first time I see a 'Somali' with such a name- your argument is laughable, Somaliland is not a recognized country, its also not as stable as western democracies, we are not in a mature phase that would allow such freedom to be practical.
Opening such a party would only undermine our quest towards recognition, the unionist view is globally supported, allowing parties to embrace the unionist agenda would be ludicrous because such people already have a platform that is recognized and supported by the international community and that is the TFG – totally futile government-, not to mention such an act will polarize the country, destroy our determinant reputation of seeking what is best for our people despite foreign objection.
At the very least it would show us as opportunistic people that can't live with the consequences of their own decisions.
"We waited 80 years for our independence for the British we are ready to wait even longer for our recognition"
H.E. Ahmed Mahmoud Silanyo
I would support his idea. If we silence the pro Somalia people whose numbers are as high as half of the population, we'll end up losers. No doubt about that.
Will Somalia allow a party calling for the restoration of the independence of Somaliland. After all Somaliland achieved its independence before Somalia proper of Italia? Would Jabuuto allow a party that calls for unity of all Somalis, as reflectd by the foolish hollow white star. If the answer is yes then Somalilanders might consider allowing the creation of more parties long after they restore their political recognition.
We want multi party system, that anyone or group any establish their respective political party once, it has happened to be constitutional within Somaliland. So what,
if someone or group then open a Unionist Party? I think, the Unionist Party will be one of the first parties to be made within days after the declaration of Multi Party System in Somaliland, most Somalianders have no objective of any party establishment, because they know, any new union, will never work within their country any more.
M.J.Musa
Omer
Some of the people, who advocated their comment here, did not understand the Somaliland Constitution/Laws and what it says about this topic. Our constitution allows more them three political parties to compete with the existing three Nation political party for every five years.
Omer
Any one can open a political party, however, a political party to become a legal political party that can participate a local election have to fulfill some requirements. Some of these requirements, it must has exist at least four regions out of the six regions and it have to have a lot of supporters for these regions, the point of this is so that the political part would be base on one or few tribes (Qabilo). Secondly, a political party should not be associating with Religion. Third the political party should believe Somaliland and its severnity.
Mr. Goth has once again opened a new channel of insensitivity. His hate for SNM fighters and Kulmiye party has been his bedrock of his website (Awdalnews.com) foundation over the past years. His first article right after Silanyo announced the members of his government has created instability in Somaliland particularly in his Awdal Region. Now, Mr. Goth want to start a new debate about a subject that he knows is very sensitive in Somaliland Society. Of course Democracy is good, but Somaliland is not ready to entertain such an absurd suggestion until its institutions are ready to handle. And most importantly until justice prevails and war crime and mass murder criminals are brought to face the music. You are disgrace Mr. Goth, your hate towards SNM has made you choose once a gain a different path.
All right, sir. Bashir you have made your argument, but the question I pose is what can a "unionist" party advocate in Somaliland? What can a union with a bunch of corrupt warlords who can't even manage to set up a rudimentary society offer to the people of Somaliland? What kind of union is it that some of its advocates want to send Somaliland back to the 8th century? Who wants a union that is intolerant, exclusive and undemocratic? Who wants a union with people who are unable to stop killing each other and have forgotten what it means to be a Somali?
This mythical union, no Somali in Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia or Uganda wants it. We tried it, and look where it got us. Everyone has the right to their beliefs and opinions, but a "unionist" advocate will be laughed out of a forum in Somaliland.
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People want to form a union when there is a benefit to it. What is the benefit of a union for Somaliland with Somalia? The chance to get killed in a different manner? To get blown up in a mosque, school, market or even in your own home? Thanks, but no thanks. These "unionist" advocates say that without Somaliland, the Somali Republic is finished. Excuse me, but in 1960 Somalilanders stepped up, and look what has happened. The Somali Republic is dead, never to be again.
There will always be economic, social and cultural ties between Somalis across the region and all over the world, but there can never be a political union again. Once the people in Somalia, and the so-called "Somali nationalist" and other unionists accept this fact, then we can move on to other things, like mutual peace, security, stablitiy, development, etc
I personally do not agree with opening the multi-party system in Somaliland because it will only create more clan based political parties. All these ambitious folks that would like to begin their own political parties, I would advice them to reconsider the idea. What Somaliland needs is one more political party for the youth let by someone who is between the age of 35-45.
great idea…a youth led party that would advocate for youth issues…love it:)
I think, our policy of political pluralism is the key to democracy, therefore, in order to avoid any political monoply, we should have to have many parties in our political platforms. People are already tired of Udub, Kulmiye and Ucid, we want to see other political parties and new politicians to come to light.
M.J.Musa
I agree with Mr Bashir Goth regarding the principles of freedom of expression and participation in politics. However, I believe that the TFG leaches are traitors and should be persecuted whenever they set a foot on our soil. They are not citizens merely exercising their rights, but enemies working tirelessly to destroy our nation. They belong in Madheera prison.
Kuwa weli hadal haya SOMALIWEYN, SOMALILAND CIDINA KAGAMAY
HOREEN , WANAAG WALAALTIMO ISUGEYNTII SOMALIA
SHACBIGA SOMALILAND 97% WAXAY ISKU RAACEEN EE AY DOORTEN
AFARTA GIDAARADA CUQDADU LA TAAGAN CIDINA U JOOJINMAYSO EE
NINKII DOONAYA XAMAR XADKA WAAD TAQAAN, HANA KU RIYOON IN AAD
RABITAANKA SOMALILAND DADKEEDA LAGUU JOOJINAYO. NABADA EEG.
It is good to see Somalilanders debating about political issues affecting their Motherland,but may we refrain the views that some of us are more of a Somalilanders than others, while some groups,tribes or regions are less of a Somalilander and short of true citizens.
Scale-Marking/Mind-Reading Somalilanders should have register Mr.Goth as a Historian, Poet, Writer of high calibre and a true son- Somaliland can be proud of , instead of calling him names as changing colours etc. Surely
ALL SOMALILANDERS ARE EQUAL CITIZENS, AND NONE ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS.
What is up with the forum today, it is deleting everything, even this
Somaliland aspires to better things than the failures of the past. Just like the newly minted nations of Europe who wish to join the EU and Nato, rather than regress to the old ways. But, I think Mr. Goth's s point is that the ability to have two conflicting thoughts in your head and still function, is not something to fear
3 party and no more please otherwise we will end up each family sub-clan coming up with their own so-call-party and that could be a recipe for disaster.
HALYAY-LAYAQAAN You think somaliland is ISAAQs,you are wrong,you have know one think somaliland belong somalilander and Bashir wrote a Book more then 22 years ago,so if he say samething about Isaq you think he is not Somalilander you wrong .I am telling you I hate SNM and one who likes beacuase it is my enemy.i you wanna debate we can open new debate about,Isaq V Gadabusi,then we would be make fair debate.Come on behave like Somalilander,You can defend the way you are talking Somaliland unity and existines.
Mr. Goth, you are trying to tease us with your mesmerizing and colorful writings.
Although you are entitled to your opinion, I found personally your article very offensive and inflammatory. You are trying to put words in people’s mouth and inciting them to revolt.
And please, don’t try to insult our intelligence by your conclusion to water down your inflammatory topic. We can read your intention and provocative language between the lines. Very disappointing, You could have done better than that.
This just pathetic! And as long as we still say we are "somalis" than we will read more things like this.
That's why it's time for us to stop calling ourselves somalis, change our countries name and our language and culture and have nothing to do with somalis.
Serioulsy what's the point of been part of a so called nationality that hate eachother? and are know all over the globe for killing eachother and destroying their home land?
SAD SAD SAD IS THIS HOW MUCH WE WANT RECOGNITION THAT WE ARE WILLING TO TRADE AND GIVE UP WHO WE ARE.
Most people seem to miss the whole point of this article which is about political participation and freedom of speech in a democratic society!! Its about respecting the rights of those citizens of Somaliland who believe that their country's best interest is served in a full political union with the South. Mr Goth is right in principle, but I am uneasy with the idea of having an Islamic party in the political scene. What Islamic party should Somalilanders support: Ehlul Sunnah party, Wahabi party, Salafi party, Sufi party, Ikhwanul Muslimiin party, Etihad party, Tableeq party, or another X party? As our constitution is already based on the Shariah, I would hate to see sheikhs of various colours terrorising people and warning them of impending disaster and hellfire if their version of 'Islam' is not supported unanimously. Can you imagine the confusion in the minds of voters!!
Interesting idea, I agree that if one is not allowed to say what one feels is right for one’s self and others peacefully then one would resort to violence, there would have been no Somaliland if people were not allowed to decide on their future without the fear of imprisonment. Having said that I do not think Somaliland is at a stage in which it can entertain the idea of reunion and it would be unfair on the majority. The idea that our constitution states there could only be three political parties is written in stone is ridicules it was written and so it can be changed when it is required and I think was required 5 years age. Opening up to more than three parties’ stops stagnation and the movement individuals without loyalty but to them self that, you can allow as many parties as possible locally but the three with the biggest share can be allowed to run for national office but like Mr Goth article it just an idea but I think it could deal tribalism and stagnation simultaneously.
I welcome Bashir Got idea and he is entitle to bring an idea for an open debates.
I would like to say for some people grow -up and stop being negative , cause somaliland is not Isaaq land and let me tell you Iam so called Isaaq but I believe Somaliland But not Isaaq.Healthy debates and democracy should always be practice for the people of Somaliland.
Bashir, You have all my respect
Mr. Ali Jama
Al-Salamu alayku wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu,
my dear i regret to say but you guy compelled me to say you are acting like a jerk, because saying shut up to a wise man is not wise man's action.
Anyway please don't get upset just keep cool.
I think any one who is calling for union with somalia is out of his mind insane who needs mental counseling . Who they want to unite with ? Do they never ask them self that question. I want one unionist to answer that. The south needs to sort out it self first maybe we should give the unionist arms and send them there to stabilize the region first are they willing to pay that prize with thier lives . Shiek shareef dont care about you so dont cry for him
Formation of unionist political party is constructive political party for the newly born somaliland government, so it is better to smell the skin from the difective side as somolis says " Maqaarka xagga xun haka ursanina e dhanka san ka ursada". Bashiir I am deadly sure that you are a pure somalilander and i really appreciate your opinion.
waa guul
Point of correction
Formation of Unionist Political Party is constructive political party for the newly born Somaliland Government, so it is better not to smell the skin from the difective side as somalis says " Maqaarka xagga xun haka ursanina e xagga san ka ursada" Bashiir I am deadly sure that you are a pure somalilander and I really appreciate your opinion.
Best Regards
Waa Guul
Mr. Goth, should focus on more positive issues that promotes and benefits Somaliland instead of being a source of annoyance trying to trigger excessive negative reactions that pleases nobody but his ego and those who hates Somaliland's success and sovereignty.
Thanks to Mr. Goth for his article about forming or should i say advocating for the creation of a union party in Somaliland, well done Bashir , in my opinion nothing wrong with that, but my sensors alarmed me that there is some political advocacy in your article which make me say iiiiiiiiiiiiiiim why now?, maybe it has something to do with those TFG guys in Awdal , what ever people form out of your article i agree because i smell some too,and for mr Goth timing is the subject in here brother.On the other hand, iam not against Mr goth's idea or any other ideas based on honesty and sincerity and good for the country and the people of somaliland.
Somaliland for ever
I agree with the last comment. A two tiered system of who is more of a somalilander and who isnt is dangerous simply because when people feel isolated and marginalized, they start to undermine the progress of a nation. Let's be inclusive of all voices without created a multitude of parties. I think we should strategize on how this can be achieved in a transparent way Insha Allah.
This is funny, Bashsir suggested this issue when Riyale Lost the election, why he was keeping silent for such long time.__I think democracy should allow everyone to express his/her opinion, but even the leaders of such idea USA does not allow its citizens to establish a communist party,__We do not need unionist, or religious, or clan parties, we need parties that can be established all over the country and represent all citizens of Somaliland no matter where they live.__Any Somalilander has every right to visit his family members happiness, sorrow and grievance, as long as he/she do not become contrary for what the people of Somaliand voted by 97% in 1991.__He/She can visit Somaliland like any other person who works for foreign agency such UN, AO, Arab League.__Unionist should expand their scope and add Djibouti, Somali Ethiopia and Somalia Kenya in the union otherwise it is not unionism at all but it is something else.
I ask Mr. Bashir to choose between living inn Moqadishu, or Buroma.
I ask Mr. Bashir to find for our Where is Somalia in this world for past twenty years?.
I advise Mr Bashir to wait his turn in the next election some of his Role model may win the next Presidency.
The man who fulfilled his obligations might contribute to others That is where Somalia stands today unfortunity.
I think Nothern Somalia( Somaliland) deserves respect and the admiration of Southern Somalis for the peace, progress, and idealogical majurity they have shown and led by example. No system is perfect and there are some mistakes and criticism but given the circumstance Nothern Somalia and its people have done a terrific job. I think given the situation in Southern Somalia, Somaliland was in a position to lead the nation. I think year's before this part of the nation was ready for this unionist idealogy the capital could have been moved to Hargeisa instead of fighting with warlords and extremists. And much agony and pain of the people could have been escaped in Southern Somalia. That did not happen. But whatever the people of Nothern Somalia are happy with and decide for themselves, we in the Southern Somalia are happy with your decisions.This is coming from a man that hails from Garbahaarey by origin. Cheers and Eid Mubarak!