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THE NEW DEVELOPING WORLD ORDER AND WHERE SOMALILAND FITS-IN

February 13, 2011 · 2009416 Comments2011-02-13+22%3A06%3A48SomalilandPress

As the title suggests, we are seeing a new World Order that has started in the Arab World and the Africa Continent, but we need to discover where we [Somaliland] stand in this developing trend. We see those who were against the Somaliland cause are crumbling by the day. This is the end result of the injustice they committed against the people of Somaliland by those who believe our quest of justice is against their wicked agenda.

The first Dictator Mubarak left the office, as I was writing this article, and it gives me the pleasure of congratulating the people of Egypt, and warn the new care taking government not to stand the way of Somaliland.

God, the almighty has decided the fate of those who were against Somaliland, and we shall make use of it. The AU has first time ever proclaimed recently that they are going re-visit the 1964 agreement on of borders and the dictators of Egypt and Sudan, the sole enemies of our cause are now drowning in to their ills and are in trouble. It is about time that the Government of Somaliland forcefully presents its case to the World. We have to show the World what our impoverished nation in sub-Sahara Africa was able to build single-handidly, the highest standards of political stability and democratic governance from the ruins of thirty plus years of destruction and recorded genocide that we have endured.and we should present strongly what we have achieved for the last two decades. Our President quote was “WE ARE NO LONGER CONTENT TO BE AFRICA’s BEST-KEPT SECRET” and we deserve better.

As my good friend and a Patriot, recently said in his article “THE MOTHER OF ALL HYPOCRISIES”, the international community are continuing rewarding the DEN of International Terrorists and Sea Pirates [Puntland], while ignoring the BEST KEPT SECRET IN AFRICA, the democratic nation of 3.5 million,that lives peace with itself and the rest of the World.

The old guards of Africa and the West at large talk about democracy and forget to reward Somaliland for its democratization and good governance. They obstruct the quest of our nation to get access to the international mechanisms for development and capacity building, while wasting millions if not billions to where their is no hope of peace [Somalia], they beautify the Warlord with the agreement of the Africa dictators, continue endless reconciliations and conferences of which the last [16th in number] was held in UK this week.

Its about time that the International Community to act in our favour, because justice delayed is justice denied, and its against what those who cherish democracy believe in. If the world is serious about bringing peace to the Horn of Africa, Somaliland should be treated in equal footing with newest country in Africa [South Sudan] if they EU & US truly favoured the right to self determination of the people of South Sudan. Somaliland is not secessionist as South Sudan was fighting for decades, but we have been a State recognized by many of the then independent countries in 1960s, but we reclaimed our lost sovereignty only.

I praise the steps that our government has taken during the short period of time that it governed the country, and I disagree with those of us who made fuss out of Somaliland presenting its case during the meeting held in UK. That meeting was to get a permanent solution for Somalia, and the international community and those countries neighbouring Somalia were to discuss how best they can contribute in bringing peace to the Horn. Somaliland was invited and our Foreign Secretary has done a very good job. We should not confine ourselves in our borders only and kept saying we will not go to where Somalia problems are discussed, but we have to share along with the world of our vision towards good governance and peace making in our surroundings.

It was a very good step forward and hope we shall continue this path. We will not loose anything if we share the worldly undertaking to bringing back Somalia into peace, while putting strongly our case in parallel. This is what is most important for our quest in recognition.

If we sit there and avoid to engage the world that interest Somalia affairs, God forbid, I foresee, that we loose our endeavor to be part of the international community who for so long denied our right of self determination. I sure that those countries who attended that meeting have already changed their way of treating Somaliland and realized that Somaliland can contributed much in attending all conflict resolutions in the Horn and beyond.

Omer Hussein Dualeh,
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Somaliland wadani says:

Somaliland will prosper inshallallah in due time the righteous are rewarded.

4:44 pm on February 13, 2011

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Moh100 says:

You Said Dueleh
!!the international community are continuing rewarding the DEN of International Terrorists and Sea Pirates [Puntland], while ignoring the BEST KEPT SECRET IN AFRICA!!

You are deluded all I see is Jealousy(HINAASO).

10:15 pm on February 13, 2011

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mohamed says:

Not to worry MR. Dualeh and thanks for the amateurish expressions. The Somaliland issue
is in better hands and sooner or later will achieve the much desired recognition one way or another.
It's fastly changing colour from the dubbed Africa's best kept secret into the cape of good hope.
The IC knows that Somaliland gained Independence from Great Britain in 1960 and then became
a fully recognized Sovereign State by all the IC UN world body. Somehow I remain confused why
another recognition is necessary when there was the real thing already in place. Somehow there's
something wrong with the Somaliland Govts. ways of handling this issue. Who cares if wrong
tracks are chosen to contemplate. The Somaliland now as the cape of good hope in the new world order
let's see how the Kulmiye party Govt. can outsmart the previous Udub Regimes 1993-2010 who
really failed to go beyond the Dubbed Africa's best kept secret box.
Cheers.

10:36 pm on February 13, 2011

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Axmad says:

"international community who for so long denied our right of self determination."

The int. community has never denied S/land right of self determination. The UN has consistently told S/land that if it wants to secede that it should at least hold talks with the TFG. We S/landers have been naive and possibly ignorant in thinking we could argue with the UN that our situation was somehow different. Our legal arguments are baseless when it is the UN that is the prosecution and the judge in all matters of giving int. recognition to countries. Yes, international laws exist but in reality it's the UN that chooses whether to implement these laws or not. S/land cannot spend another decade sulking like a child because it's not getting its own way. S/land must talk to the TFG and decide its future once and for all which is all the UN wants. Is this UN's request that unreasonable…of course not.

9:13 am on February 14, 2011

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Gobaad says:

Axmad, I don't know which you are on but we joined the union with Somalia as an independent country and fully recognized by more than 35 countries. We reverted from the union when they decided to eliminate us from the face of the earth, killed over 60,000 innocent people and leveled our country into ashes. They still have the blood of our people on their hands, and yet to be rettributed or avenged for, mind you. Are you kidding me? And if they think that they got away with the genocide of Isaaq, they are wrong. Our people are still creaming from their graves for justice.

The so-called TFG has no control over Somaliland whatsoever. In fact, they don't even have control over Somalia. They are boxed into Villa Mogadishu, the house they live in, that is, existing by name only.

We don't need to seek recognition from Somalia, we want their blessings, if they want peace and co-existence a peaceful neighbours! Other than that, they are deluding themselves.

11:48 am on February 14, 2011

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togdheer boy says:

Mr. Ahmed you are riding the WRONG Horse. As a Somalilander you should have to understand that SOMALIA wanted and tried with every possible method to wipe you out from the face of this UNIVERSE. Even to day they are against your own EXISTENCE as an independent nation .

How can i share a table with an enemy who dosen´t respect my HUMAN existance and dignity??????????????

Ofcourse it is important for somaliland to attend international conferences inorder to express and demand her own RIGHTS but dealing directly with mercyless criminals is a SUCIDE. Wake up…………….
Dr. Omer must reexamine his HOMEWORK…..

4:43 pm on February 14, 2011

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Axmad says:

"We don't need to seek recognition from Somalia…"

Brother in all due respect, the world is governed by the UN whether S/land likes or not. And the UN insists that we seek recognition from Somalia. Why? Because ONLY the UN gives recognition to countries. We can never be a part of the international community unless we do as the UN insists. Why is it so difficult for us S/landers to understand this simple fact. S/land gov needs to play by the rules of the game. Imagine a football game where one team refuses to accept the decision of the referee. Well the referee in world political matters is the UN. Period. And all the UN wants is for S/land to talk to the TFG.

Yes, I know full well how our people suffered at the hands of the south. Nabi Muhammad alaihi as-salaam and his ashaab (may Allah be pleased with them) suffered years of torture, abuse and the murder of their loved ones by the mushrikiin of the Quraish. Nabi Muhammad's uncle Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him) was killed in battle and a certain person tore out his liver and ate it. But after fath al-Makka, Nabi Muhammad forgave the mushrikiin. Why did he forgive them? To make a new start and a build a new future.

My family and I suffered in the Somali civil war…but we need to move on otherwise S/land will continue to isolated from the world and our young will continue to flee S/land and die in the seas, deserts and snow searching for a better future.

4:51 pm on February 14, 2011

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- Gobaad says:
  
  Why are repeating yourself all over again? Any ways, waxan ku leeyahay Axmadow, Ilaayhayow may 1000 sannadood nagu qaadato. Our nationhood or recognition is not negotiable with Somalia. It is between us and the Internation Community. What is negotiable however, is for them pay retribution for death and destruction they cause and a full apology to acknowledge the genocide.
  
  6:38 pm on February 14, 2011
  
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togdheer boy says:

Somaliland is not looking for revenge. It needs only to be her own and to be treated equally. The question is not if the referee or judge or UN is right, it is wheater i have rights or NOT.
Somaliland has the legal Rights to stand for her EXISTANCE. Time will tell….

5:26 pm on February 14, 2011

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Axmad says:

Quote: "Our nationhood or recognition is not negotiable with Somalia. It is between us and the International Community."

Brother, who do you think is the international community? The international community is the UN. Period. And the UN has been telling us for many years to negotiate with Somalia. The UN controls the African Union, IGAD, and the Arab League. All of these powers have told S/land to negotiate its secession with Somalia. Why are they demanding this. Because rightly or wrongly, for 30 years, S/land and Somalia were one country. So, in the view of the UN – which is the int. community – both countries should sit and discuss their futures.

Quote: "What is negotiable however, is for them pay retribution for death and destruction they cause and a full apology to acknowledge the genocide."

Yes, and how will the TFG pay us retribution and apologise if we are UNWILLING to sit and talk to them?

Quote: "Somaliland has the legal Rights to stand for her EXISTANCE"

Yes, it has…but what is more important…S/land to stand up for its legal rights and continue to be isolated politically, socially, and economically for another 20 years OR for S/land to hold talks with the TFG so we can get retribution for our looted national assests and arrange a mutual split from the south?

5:11 am on February 15, 2011

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- HMObsiye says:
  
  Mr. Axmed,
  
  What you are forgetting to mention is , yes, UN might say to negotiate with Somalia. Only if Somalia government exist. The is no Somalia government to negotiate with, therefore, your argument do not apply in this case. UN can not hold Somaliland hostage for so long and they the UN knows that, and it's already an over due from the World communities to recognize Somaliland. There is no excuse from African Union or Igad for not recognizing Somaliland unless they know recognition of Somaliland will hender the monpoly they currently enjoy over both Somali and Somaliland. If recogition comes fine and well, if not Somaliland will continue to exist for ever.
  
  12:55 pm on February 15, 2011
  
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axmed2 says:

all somalians from north and south suffered that civil war.we should move on look at Rwanda.

7:22 am on February 15, 2011

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- mohamed says:
  
  Somaliland independence was already recognized by the IC of the UN and I am not aware of any legal
  overriding agreements invalidating the existence of s/land as a free and full fledged free state.
  Can anyone explain whether Somalia has any written agreements cancelling the original
  s/land independence profile? Am in a state of confusion and need correct answers.
  Cheers.
  
  9:52 am on February 15, 2011
  
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  - Axmad says:
    
    I'm not sure…but written agreements or not…only the UN has the power to recognise countries. And to put it bluntly, it has told the S/land gov. that it doesn't care about S/land's previous independence or legal arguments and that all it wants is that S/land gov. meet and talk with the TFG to decide the futures of both countries. Whether we agree with the UN or not, the AU, Arab League and IGAD will never recognise S/land until we talk with the TFG OR we continue to be a country that hasn't existed for the past 20 years. It is our choice…sadly today, we're still choosing isolation over negotiation. May Allah help the S/land people to understand.
    
    2:58 pm on February 17, 2011
    
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    - mohamed says:
      
      Only the UN has the power to recognise countries…affirms that Sl was already recognised
      by the UN in 1959 and began functioning as fully Independent Nation on 26 June 1960
      prior to joining partnership union with Somalia. This means that under any
      international law Somaliland does not need any renewed recognition. The only steps needed
      is for the SL govts. to understand their responsibilities of how to handle their legitimacy rights.
      Let me also clearly say that the recent moves by the SL FM Minister participating in the London
      meetings and in any future meetings with Somalia are in my view positive gains for SL as long
      as the SL position remains unchanged from the withdrawal chartered conditions and that
      the status quo will remain Independent Somaliland participating in any Intl. meeting(s) dealing
      with the Somalia affairs.
      Cheers.
      
      5:01 pm on February 19, 2011
      
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boqoljireh says:

This is to the 2nd comments and the guy who wrote it. I have put forward my opinion and you have no right to call me amatuer.

3:58 am on February 22, 2011

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