Independence of Somaliland: Good or Bad for Somalia?

[Jacaylbaro]

Somaliland bashing has recent been the game of a few self-exiled elements whose main objective is to derail the progress of the people of Somaliland. These individuals are using Wardheernews.com as their mouthpiece for cheap propaganda against Somaliland. The same individuals tried and successfully corrupted the now defunct ISRAAC organization for their personal interests. However, most Somaliand supporters choose to ignore this group simply because for Somaliland and its people the time for Fadhi Ku dirir is over. For them it is time for democratization, despite all the setbacks, and economic reconstruction. Furthermore, the more Somaliland makes progress, the more this group gets desperate. For instance, Abdalla Hirad, someone well known for his Somaliland bashing, wrote an article in Hiiraan.online on which he claims as follows and I quote:

 

"The concern about the position of "Somaliland" in the mix of things, at this juncture, if at all, should be minimal and should be shoved to the back bench. It is true that there are some governments who are sympathetic towards the position of "Somaliland". "Somaliland" will, however, cease to exist if a popular uprising erupts in the North, any way, which is about the only good thing that the "Islamists" can bring about, short of a disaster to Somalia."

 

 

As you can sense from his writing, Mr. Hirad is so desperate that he believes Al Shabab is the only force that can stop Somaliland's progress. According to his hate-mongering argument, it would be beneficial to Somalia if the deadly terrorists of Al-Shabab take over the control of peaceful Somaliland. The only thing that Al Shabab brought to Somalia is nothing but death and destruction. Therefore, Somaliland is better off without Al Shabab. Moreover, the current leaders of Al Shabab have fled from Somaliland as they could not get there a fertile ground to propagate their deviant ideology. The people of Somaliland have numerous times derailed their attempt to destabilize the democratization process.

In addition, this group led by, Abdalla Hirad and Faysal Roble, use Al Shabab threat of suicide bombing to blackmail international community's impending recognition of Somaliland. One of their press release states and I quote:

 

"The religious/nationalis t backlash to this conspiracy against Somalia would eclipse the nation-wide opposition to the Ethiopian occupation. The recent Al-Shabaab suicide bombings in Somaliland are a harbinger of what is to come. This folly would only radicalise the Somalis and present Al-Shabaab a God-sent opportunity to galvanise its Jihaad against what it sees as the enemy of Somalia and Islam. It would be assured of immediate and limitless adherents and followers to its cause. Better not play with fire in Somalia less an unintended conflagration engulfs the Horn along ethnic and religious lines. And beyond the region, the rest of Africa is equally vulnerable to the Pandora Box that would open pursuant to Somaliland's recognition. Every dissident region or clan in Africa would follow Somaliland's example. It is for this reason that the African Union is deadly against secession. Honourable Minister, David Miliband, would do well to reflect on these dire consequences and not allow himself carried away by that old colonial instinct of divide and rule."

NSUM Executive Committee (03 March 2009)

 

Somaliland and its people are determined to develop their country. No threat from terrorists of Al Shabab and its supporters will stop them from their journey to democratization and economic liberalization. However, contrary to what detractors have to say, Somaliland's progress is not a threat to the existence of Somalia. Rather, an internationally recognized Somaliland will contribute to the security of the region by helping fellow Somalis in the Italian Somalia to reconcile with themselves. Moreover, fellow Somalis are always welcome to live in Somaliland as many of them have already moved there after recent wars in Mogadishu. If tiny Jibouti could organize a platform for Somalia's politicians to negotiate, what do you expect from a recognized Somaliland? I firmly believe that Somaliland has the key to help resolve political problems in the Italian-Somalia provided Somaliland is a recognized country first. Unless Somaliland is recognized, it cannot risk its political stability by meddling in the internal affairs of Italian Somalia.

 

In conclusion, most Somalis may not like Somaliland to gain international recognition but sincerely appreciate the progress that people of Somaliland have made for the last decade or so. The Somaliland haters are indeed very few individuals who had long been the beneficiary of the regime of Siad Barre but cannot let go the lost glory and privilege. They blame Somaliland people for masterminding the destruction of that evil regime which singlehandedly dismantled the Somali people's unity, solidarity and sense of nationhood.

 

 

Hassan Farah,

hdfarah2000@yahoo.co m

Rochester, MN

[Meiji]

Bad for the poor Somalis from the North who have been misled and manipulated by Clannist-survivalist elite. These elite have reasoned out that having your own ''little game''(Somaliland's politics) gives you more chance for high positions then to play along in the ''big game'' (Somalia's politics).

[Abdinasir Kadawo]

Bad for all Somalis. Worst case scenario for Somalis in Somali Galbeed.

[wacdaraha_aduunka]

Kadawo sxb i agree wih you there totally. What kind of message do we send our people in Somali galbeed and NFD if we divide the only independent part of Greater Somalia except Djibouti.

[Captain Warya]

Never gonna happen.

[Belial]

Somaliland is Somaliaa. It cannot be seperated. But we all are somalis. We must solve our issues. For our future generations sake.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

I think its good see when the konfuurians see that Somaliland is a independent state recognized by the international community and have a seat At the commonwealth the african union the arab leage and the united nation. They will not focus any more on Somaliland, they will focus on sh hotel al dalxiis and his new elected government.

Another point is they will see that Somaliland is gone and they would make a government for there own people to save their own people from the misery.

3th is that people from Somaliland are multi tribal society. So if the ssc people are fully incorporated in to the Somaliland country. And there is a process under way and things are heading that way as wee see it. That means we as Somalis defeated tribalism and that is also a good thing.

[Che -Guevara]

konfuurians ?..They are called Somalis..Atleast get the name right nigga.

[Belial]

Xaaji: yo are dreaming again. Noone is gonna to recongize you. The international community wish to see Somalia united.(i.e) they are follow the wish of majority of Somalis. Ethiopia dont wants to see another country recongize they are only using you. As they used cabdullahi Yusuf. Wake up man.

[The Zack]

Originally posted by Abdinasir Kadawo:

Bad for all Somalis. Worst case scenario for Somalis in Somali Galbeed.

Why is it worse for Somali Galbeed than for any other part of Somalia if Waqooyi becomes its own country?

[Shabelle]

Independence of Somaliland will have no negative impact on the rest of Somalia. After all, there is not one commodity or natural resource which is present in Waqooyi Galbeed that can not be found in other parts of Somalia.

 

The irony of all this is that long-term, it is Somaliland which is in more need of Somalia.

 

Personally, I think a united Somalia is in the best interests of everyone. I wish our brothers in Waqooyi Galbeed would think better of us.

[Alle-ubaahne]

Let's define what independence means here. If it means the total eradication of warlords from Riyoole to Waraabe and the application of Islamic laws to be governing system, which inshallah will be the case soon, then Waqooyi Galbeed will gain the true independence as an Islamic State together with the rest of Muslim inhabited regions in the Horn, IA.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Sxb we have a constitution and every one will obey those rules. Sharia law does not work for us we have constitution that works perfect for us.

Belial Ethiopia is the one that brought the to state solution and it will work you will many country’s see Somaliland already as a facto state. And in the future you will se because we are self determent. And that will pay off in the future. And Somaliland already got good ties with many country’s around the world the Recognition term is just a formality and we will get corrected. A government is for the people by the people and we have that today mashallah.

Somalia is not our concert

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Originally posted by Shabelle:

Independence of Somaliland will have no negative impact on the rest of Somalia. After all, there is not one commodity or natural resource which is present in Waqooyi Galbeed that can not be found in other parts of Somalia.

 

The irony of all this is that long-term, it is Somaliland which is in more need of Somalia.

 

Personally, I think a united Somalia is in the best interests of everyone. I wish our brothers in Waqooyi Galbeed would think better of us.

sxb we dont need somalia we dont need its people we dont need its khudrad cunto banana everthing keep it idinka ha idin macanaato. maba cunno anagu muuska.sxb.

 

ma ceeba ba idin na wixiina haysta anaguna waxayaga thats all dawlad baanu waa isku darsanay experiment bay ahayd way shaqeyn wayday.

 

waanu kala tagnay idina dhulkina ha idin leekadu anagu kayagu wa na leegyahay.

[Jacaylbaro]

I'm glad Somaliland is such that important after all ........