Saalax Posted October 18, 2017 17 October 2017 As we draw closer to the scheduled Somaliland Presidential Election on 13 November 2017, the political climate is, naturally, becoming heightened, with statements issued by many individuals and groups on a daily basis through online and offline media. As an Election Observation Mission, we are always concerned about claims that pertain to the Mission. While the claims we have seen are without foundation, and in several cases completely absurd, it is important that we maintain both the appearance and the reality of absolute impartiality. We have therefore taken the difficult decision to include only international observers who are unrelated to Somali descendants. None of those who were on our list as international observers have done anything to warrant such a decision: this step is solely designed to underline the complete and apparent impartiality of the international Election Observation Mission. It is regrettable that a decision such as this is forced upon us by the irresponsible public statements of those who should know better, but we remain completely committed to the integrity of the Mission, and to that of the Somaliland elections themselves. In that pursuit, we continue to work closely with the Somaliland National Electoral Commission and other partners. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/development/news/2017/oct/statement-somaliland-presidential-election-observation-mission Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted October 22, 2017 i can see why it might make sense to not include Somali observers, after all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saalax Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/22/2017 at 10:10 AM, Alpha Blondy said: i can see why it might make sense to not include Somali observers, after all. Indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted October 26, 2017 17 hours ago, Saalax said: Indeed. Saalax i can't believe you've been faking being a Somalilander all these years. you've lost all credibility. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saalax Posted October 26, 2017 14 hours ago, Alpha Blondy said: Saalax i can't believe you've been faking being a Somalilander all these years. you've lost all credibility. Those are cheap rumours. I have always been from Sanaag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted October 27, 2017 14 hours ago, Saalax said: Those are cheap rumours. I have always been from Sanaag. OK thanks for clarifying these baseless rumours. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
