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SOMALILAND: President urges citizens to uphold peace and stability

May 19, 2012 · 288766 Comments2012-05-20+00%3A01%3A29goth+Mohamed

HARGEISA — The Somaliland National Independence day celebrations that was widely
marked within and outside the country, had an added flavor when the
State House grounds witnessed for once its former immediate occupier as a guest, at the traditional midnight festivities at the Presidency.

President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo reiterated that his administration was bent on seeing to it that the country achieves its aspirations as concerns dejure stature of the nation.

“Despite the last two decades being quite a long while, our country and people are today mature enough”, and added “hence we would therefore continue our struggles to see to it that we achieve and gain international recognition”.

It is 21 odd years since Somaliland re-asserted her independence by severing her doomed and un-ratified union with the former Italian Somaliland.

The President echoed his congratulatory words to the members of the public in his national address earlier on during the day (Friday). He however cautioned that peace and stability had to be maintained in order to move forward.

“The image we have spitted to the world is a reflection of a country relating to others as equals”, said the President to the elitist guests, and underpinned the fact, “for that matter we have to uphold and maintain peace and stability”.

On the other hand, in a gesture of positive trend that ought to usher in cohesive national unity, former President Dahir Rayaale Kahin who happened to be the most notable guest of the evening took the podium to hammer home the need for national unity and importance solidarity.

“It is a national day that has got to be revered hence it is incumbent upon everyone across the board to take part in such festivities”.

He also sent greetings to all Somalilanders wherever they on the special occasion.

Veteran Guurti politician Abdi Hussein Warabe gave a small speech on behalf of parliamentarians whereas a traditional leader, Sultan Osman Ali Madar spoke on behalf of his colleagues.

The midnight celebration at the presidency is an annual event that is part of the country’s traditions. It was graced by almost practically all who mattered in the nation’s political, administrative, economic, academic and pastoral circles.

By M. A. Egge

Somalilandpress

May 19, 2012

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By goth Mohamed

Tags: Independence day, May 18, Somalia, Somaliland news

A Abdi says:

Loool. Good but funny. Munipulators ha ha

7:06 pm on May 19, 2012

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- Abdi2 says:
  
  OSMAN5 you are absolutely correct when you say that this is rare in Africa. and A Abdi, I wonder what is bothering you brother…is Piracy and Alshebabe terrorist Activities not enough for you. No need to be jealous about Somaliland's maturity and achievements……..wherever peace, stability, democracy and goodness florishs you should support it, not die of hate rage.
  
  7:26 am on May 20, 2012
  
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osman5 says:

Contrast to everyone who took part in the event. This is very rare to see in Africa a former president and incumbent reiterating the importance of solidarity at the same podium, this bolsters that Somalilander politicians are undoubtedly understood what democracy is all about. I'm so proud to be a Somalilander.

Osman Qaal

8:12 pm on May 19, 2012

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- mohamed cheers says:
  
  Yes indeed.God bless Somaliland as always.
  Cheers.
  
  10:28 pm on May 19, 2012
  
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Omer Hussein Dualeh says:

The celebration this year was beautiful and comprehensive. All regions and districts have done their best, especially those in Borame, Burao and Ainabo. Hargeisa of course was different and speech of the HE the President was moving and was very clear/comprehensive. Somaliland is real and shines like the Sun, and my people have made their mind in 1991. There is no turning back, but international community should come forward and respect the will of my people. that was very good indeed.

God bless our country.

11:02 pm on May 19, 2012

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Abdul Aziz says:

Iam very pleased by the somaliland people in struggling on their own instead of waiting for the international community recognition. Taiwan has managed on its own and beleave me, we can be a shiny star in the horn of Africa if we maintain the peace and order. God bless Somaliland.

3:40 pm on May 21, 2012

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