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Swiss FM: Federalism could be key to Somalia’s future

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Swiss-style federalism could play a key role in helping Somalia overcome the effects of 20 years of civil war, says Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter.

 

Burkhalter told an international conference in London on Thursday that the next six months would be crucial “to bring governance and a functioning state back to the country and emerge from over 20 years of state collapse”.

 

The foreign minister pointed out that Switzerland had given its support to peace building in Somalia and contributed to the drafting of new constitution.

 

The different Somali factions have shown an interest in federalism, according to Burkhalter, and it could help overcome tensions in a country where regional identities often play an important role.

 

“A system with federalist elements would give democracy a better chance of taking root,” added Burkhalter.

Switzerland spent SFr19 million ($21.08 million) on projects in Somalia last year.

 

swissinfo.ch and agencies

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Swiss States have a 1000 year history of self governing and self rule. They together have created the Swiss Conferedaracy. Just the States have created the US of america. While Somalia as the world knows was created by 2 former colonies. Which existing and self ruling State will cereate the new Somalia? Puntland alone?

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Carafaat;796282 wrote:
Swiss States have a 1000 year history of self governing and self rule. They together have created the Swiss Conferedaracy. Just the States have created the US of america. While Somalia as the world knows was created by 2 former colonies. Which existing and self ruling State will cereate the new Somalia? Puntland alone?

The US was born out of federalism. The world's biggest democracy, India is a union. Russia is another federal country.

 

Are you trying to say that federalism should exist between the 2 old protectorates? That's the most ridiculous idea yet. How would that work?

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Somalia;796292 wrote:
The US was born out of federalism. The world's biggest democracy, India is a union. Russia is another federal country.

 

Are you trying to say that federalism should exist between the 2 old protectorates? That's the most ridiculous idea yet. How would that work?

it would never work, but somalia, don't burst his bubble.

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