Agree they are a special case in terms of nearly any other separatist movement in that they have decades of self -governance and isn't actually foreign backed for political reasons i.e. Transnistria, Abkhazia, Taiwan etc. i.e. actually independent
I am from Somaliland and we are very proud of our achievements over the years with our latest achievement being the 13 November presidential and political parties elections.
As a southern somali, I support somaliland independence as that would mean the most racist and tribalist region of the country will become a new country. Unfortunate for the tribes in somaliland who don't want to be a new country but the majority rules by tyranny ig. Hasta la vista.
You deserve that honor, As one of the only functioning parts of the UN recognized Somalia. Also your era has endured hardships of the somalia gouverment in the past, wich where brutal So it's fair, to give Somaliland a chance
I am not a American And I don't support trump or his opponents but still I think recognizing Somaliland is common sense because Thay have everything as a country.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now called Katumo State and one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia, and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@theancientsancients1769 it has nothing to do with the weat smh. If anything the west hasn't recognized a country who's currently operating independently and had a succesful referendum for independence, and the countries making moves towards Somaliland aren't western for now (Ethiopia, SA and UAE). Am sorry but that would seem like your opinion is a minority in your country. It's not about splitting the Somali ppl btw, you can be Somali but want to be part of another nation, it happens all the time. I support Somaliland independence simply because they seem to want independence, as simple as that.
@@kayemni Totally untrue ! Go to Eastern Somaliland the largest province Sool region you can't carry Somaliland flag even ! A big war took place which Somaliland government lost and now the province declared independence from Somaliland and wants to join Somalia. The same is happening in the Awdal region in the far west of Somaliland. They hide those facts from you . Elections never took place in these conflict regions recently. That little middle part of Somaliland capital can't form a country, and even that part is divided . Regional countries you talk about are all backed by the west as proxy ! As you can see the big proof now with Trump showing who is behind them . I guarantee this will cause a big civil war and humanitarian crisis . Let Somaliland as it was... As soon they started to meddle regions broke off like the east .
Regardless of whether or not Somaliland "deserves" independence, the simple fact of the matter is that Somaliland has been its own country for decades and that Somalia is in no position to re-exert control over it (or anywhere for that matter). Recognizing Somaliland acknowledges the reality of the situation and provides a somewhat stable diplomatic partner in the region.
Yet you don’t support eastern Ukraine getting recognition even though majority of the people in that region wants that. Typical hypocrisy of western sons of colonisers.
Yeah, there are risks of inspiring other less well thought out and stable regions to do the same thing, but I don't see why that should be used to deny Somaliland statehood. Its just a challenge that has to be worked though. My biggest concern is that if the UK, US, EU, UAE ect are only interested in recognising Somaliland as a strategic position, to set up military bases ect, that that is a bad idea on the Wests part. Heavy American presence isnt always in the best interest of the regions. That being said, Somaliland wholeheartedly deserve their independence. They just have to be careful to not sign away too much autonomy in an effort to gain recognition.
They have committed massacres against minority groups who disagree with their secession and don't want to be part of Somaliland. There have also been reports of political intimidation and kidnappings of those who criticise their government - like many other authoritarian regimes who feign democracy
@@Me-ui1zyI'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. This people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
Somaliland is a free state in a region dominated by authoritarian states. Somaliland deserves independence, protection, assistance, and cooperation. We owe it to the Somalilanders, for their valiant efforts and decades long fight.
Somaliland is a functioning state, Somalia have not been that for a long time. Just let Somaliland become recognized they clearly do a better job than Somalia.
@Me-ui1zy I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. This people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@theancientsancients1769Shut up. 🙄 Somaliland has demonstrated a degree of competence that the rest of Somalia has failed to scrape together. They deserve their independence from a failed state.
The African Union, U.N, and others had 30 years to stabilize Somalia with little to show. It's time to recognize Somaliland as a functioning nation. The rest of Somalia can squander off and be mad all they want. They've never been truly stable since 1991
@@Anverse-14 I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@theancientsancients1769 To be completely honest, we really don't think of Somalia at all beyond being that place with the pirates, so us being "obsessed" with dividing Somalia really isn't true. We just see a functioning, democratic state and want to see it continue. You're right in the sense that I'm sure the US and the UK are more than eager to have a stable partner in that particular location and definitely aren't supporting them for entirely altruistic reasons.
@@arseface2k934This guy your responding to sounds like he’s obviously got anti Somaliland sentiments and he’s entitled to them. Most Somalilanders are proud of what their country has achieved in the last three decades.
@@momon969 Does that include the political intimidation and kidnapping of dissidents that don't toe the party lines of the majority Isaaq clan? Or the massacres of the ONGOING WAR on regions that refuse to be part of Somaliland's secession?
@keifer7813Tribal politics undoubtedly dominate Somali and Somalilander politics, but at least Somaliland's institutions are stable and respectable. It would he appreciated if you could link evidence for 'massacres' in Las Anod. Regardless, considering the delicate history of Sonaliland with the Hargeisa Holocaust, it is understandable that the Isaaq majority may wish to maintain self-rule. Furthermore, it can be easily deduced that the Dhulbahante clan are exploited by the Somali gov. to destabilize Somaliland. I don't understand what justifies the animosity towards Somaliland.
So do you support eastern Ukraine getting sovereignty to rule themselves as a sovereign nation? Or do you only like African, Asian and South American countries to break up?
I'm extremely opposed to most of Trump's foreign policy but I see nothing wrong with him recognising Somaliland. It's been a fully independent country since 1991 and it's a peaceful democracy. But the whole world has isolated it for no good reason.
I love his foreign policy. No more "nation building." We'd be "building democracy" in Syria if Hilary had won. Credit to Biden as well for pulling out of Afghanistan, though his generals botched the procedure.
@ Yeah and once he abandons all of America’s allies, Russia will invade NATO, North Korea will invade South Korea and China will invade Taiwan. Turns out America actually keeps these countries safe by protecting them from invaders.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
The reason we haven’t is because the members of the African Union have agreed that African boarders should not change due to the risk of broad ethno-nationalistic violence. Somalia is a member of the African Union, and Somaliland has petitioned to become a member.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@dashiellgillingham4579TDLR works for the British government and is pushing propaganda! British should stay out of Somali and African affairs period! They are obsessed and want natural resources to steal and do divide and rule .
@@dashiellgillingham4579 Sorry to tell you but that is incorrect 2 new african countries have been created in Africa past 30 years. Borders have changed. AU is irrelevent. Reason was no political will by US/EU. But due to the Shift in Geopolitics, political will is now there
The African Union only kicks the same can down the road hoping nothing will happen year after year. And the same problems just come up.. The Sudanese civil war just drags on because they themselves have said it's an internal matter that no one should interfere with. While millions are displaced and hundreds of thousands die.
@keifer7813 Yes, I think the Government shouldn't have done that, but remember that Government has been voted out. I do think Somaliland is Independent and should be recognized, but that doesn't mean I support all the action my Government takes (same could go for anyone)
@@IbrahimMahamed-n1v Fair enough. So if Somaliland gets independence, you're happy to let Sool, Sanaag, Awdal and any other region go and stick with Somalia if they so choose?
i guess a stopped clock is right twice a day. I don't care what reasoning got trump to this decision. From what i know of the situation, it seems like a good one. Somaliland has been a country in all but name for almost as long as I've been alive. And they've done what few other recognised countries in the region have been able to. We should be promoting and supporting parts of unstable regions that form themselves into stable free democracies, not holding them at arms length
Personally I think Somaliland getting recognized is a great thing. I constantly hear how Africa is in a bad state because of the remanants of colonialism, drawing general borders without any consideration about the ethnic makeup of those areas. The recognition of Somaliland would be a step in the direction of fixing those arbitrary borders. If it succeeds (which is likely considering they've been basically autonomous for years now) it shows that this is the way to fix these problems. If it fails it at least dispels the mith that borders where the real issue why Africa is stuck in the past. Also let's remember that Egypt is now trying to use Somaliland as a kudgel to beat Ethyopia with in the discussion of water rights. Removing it from the equation will force Egypt to stop treating the Nile as if it was it's personal property despite them holding only a small part of its tail end.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@ the entire video highlights the decades of peaceful elections and stable government, in contrast to the rest of Somalia. Is there a video of equal repute showing the violence of Somaliland that you think I should watch?
I doubt that it has to do with anything besides the fact that she's biased towards Somalia due to her father being Majeerteen. Had her father been born a few miles west though, she'd certainly be in favor of Somaliland. It's pretty disappointing how petty it all is, including Trump in favor of Somaliland just to "own the libs", and not for any serious reasons.
@@svartorivigt5016basically Ethiopia is working closely with Somalia to get access to the sea. But Ethiopia needs to give up relationship with Somaliland
They already have in Djibouti but from what I know it’s expensive as their government takes too much money , so it’s like a backup in case of a regional war that would possibly spillover in Djibouti
So we shouldn't give the actual people living there the freedom and self-determination they deserve, just because the US would also benefit indirectly from it. Classic leftoid brain. Doesn't matter if the weak/poor suffer, as long as the west loses something...
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
Being a peaceful state within an already problematic country, i see no reason why Somaliland should not be an indepedent country. Though it would be highly appreciated if they rename their country to something vastly different.
To be honest, somaliland recognition will have a ripple effect in the horn of africa. And more states will fight for own ethnic countries independence. Which is good thing. Africa in general is a mess
@@manuelbaliog5211 A good representative for who? For Somalia or the US? Also, I heard that she obtained US citizenship by marrying a relative. She is even under investigation for this. It is funny how Ilhan Omar criticizes the US at every step, despite the fact that the US gave the ticket to enjoy freedoms and rights she would be denied in Somalia.
Barbs from Geography Now! had visited Somaliland years ago, and from what he described, Somaliland is actually more stable than the rest of Somalia. I know that the US wanted to recognise Somaliland for… covert reasons. To me, however, I'd rather Somalia become separated because they all behave like Haiti at this point. Somaliland cannot be hard-carrying the rest of Somalia when the rest of the country couldn't self-govern themselves in a more organized manner. I believed that if you want national recognition, organise yourself first.
Somaliland largest province declared independence in the east ! Somaliland has zero control over it and fought a bloody war . They plan to join Federal Somalia. Something here they hide from you ! The most western part Awdal state wants join Federal Somalia too . That tiny middle part only supports independence only and even within that a division exists. Don't let western media mislead you.Go to those regions now and mention Somaliland or carry its flag and you shall see what happens!
Somaliland's progress towards building a stable nation is undeniable. They've implemented democracy, ensuring a peaceful transition of power during the last election. Former President Bihi's acceptance of the election results, despite being a strong leader, demonstrates his commitment to democracy. As a Somali from Galmudug state, I firmly believe that Somaliland deserves recognition for its remarkable achievements.
He did a massacre that ex president now in the largest state of Somaliland and killed thousands there who opposed independence! Asa result Sol region the largest province is no longer under Somaliland control
@theancientsancients1769 I disagree that a massacre occurred, as the situation involved two armies engaging in combat, resulting in casualties on both sides. The combined death toll was approximately 1000. It seems Muse Bihi followed the tactics of his predecessor, Siad Barre. I wish for peace and stability for the people of Somaliland and all Somalis.
@@theancientsancients1769 Is it so hard for Somalia to have a safe capital and be stable? just do what Somaliland is doing, thats all the world want from you.
The people of the republic of Somaliland regained their freedom not independence in 1991 as Somaliland is a de jure country that gained its independence on June 26 1960 as the first East African country to do so. The government of the republic of Somalia and Mogadiscio control over Somaliland was never “de jure” or legal. The union was never ratified, the constitution was rigged by the Italians who not only were the ones that wrote it but certified the referendum of 1961. The coup of 1969 only solidified the reality that Somaliland was under occupation There was always feeling of disenchantment that would lead to the 1961 attempt by the Somaliland camel corps, the occasional riots and the demand for freedom was consistent.
After 33 years of peace, stability and self-sufficiency, it is time to recognize Somaliland. It is truly a high point for the United Nations to allow a living person (Somaliland) to drag a corpse (Somalia).
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@theancientsancients1769 stop lying, real somalilanders know what they want, and have been eagerly waiting for the world to reward us for our aspirations and dedications to peace and security in the region despite the political isolation to our people. Justice delayed is Justice denied. We believe that we deserve recognition, it's long overdue, we hope trump and US will come serve Justice to Somaliland and its citizens.
I know about Somaliland a little bit. They do seem like a stable, democratic country. So if the US does recognise Somaliland then I'm behind it. (I still despise Trump's guts, but I'll give credit where credit is due)
Trump will set east africa on fire. First he wants to recognise Somaliland which is planning to sign a port deal with Ethiopia and is also encouraging Egypt to bomb Ethiopia's Damp.
It makes absolutely no sense to support colonial borders that are the cause of instability and ethnic conflicts in the name of stability…. Somaliland should be recognized
Instead of giving Somaliland recognition I say, the capital of Somalia should be shifted & Somalia should be ruled by the more civilised Somaliland civilians.
This is not india, where there are hindus, christians, muslims and different people. Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti and west Ethiopia are all Somalis. Just one people ethnically and religiously.
Somaliland is one of the most inexplicably functional states in the region. …can someone explain to me why in the name of ass we won't recognise it? Wanting to keep borders frozen at 1945 in the same shitty way they were drawn by us when we colonised the area is not a justifiable reason. And before you talk about how this would technically be a return to colonial borders, I don't care. We didn't force it back into that position, they organically created it. If they've independently and organically come to the conclusion that there should be a state there, with pretty much full consensus by the population, why the buttfuck should we deny them recognition?
"With pretty much full consensus by the population". Therein lies the problem. They have massacred minorities who don't toe the line and secede with them. To this day, they refuse to respect their self determination. The same self determination they want to be granted.
There is no Somaliland that cana be recognized now. Large parts of is called Somaliland actually fought a bitter war last year just to not go with that idea.
@Remake5182 Awdal has the same issue like SSC. The only ones who want to secede are those who belong to the Isaq clan, and even many of them who still want to remain united with the rest of Somalia don't have the freedom to express their opinions or they risk imprisonment.
I'm all for Somoliland being recognized by the US and international community. Somolia is a mess. And Somoliland could be a port for Ethiopia a Christian nation.
@redacted7060 Ethiopia is a Christian Nation. Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found there too. The Arch of the Covenant is likely there.
That's ironic for a country that gave President Siad Barre's government hundreds of millions of dollars of military and financial aid, and in one specific incident gave 5,000 M-16s to the Somali government that were handed to refugees who murdered Isaaq civilians
The US and Europe already opened the Pandora's box of recognizing unilateral recognitions of independence when they decided to recognize Kosovo in 2008. This would later inspire Russia to recognize Abkhazia and North Ossetia in the same year. But even this was not truly unprecedented because Turkey had already recognized the TRNC in 1983 and the annexation of the Golan Heights by Israel in 1981. International law and territorial integrity is only valuable so far as it suits one country or block interests.
Somaliland really deserves international recognition as it was a peak of democracy and stability for so long and yet for se reasons it's being overlooked by UN members.
Not how it works. You don't just get to separate because you see yourself as different. Scotland don't have independence. Texas don't have independence. Catalonia don't have independence.
It's so weird hearing that the first reason Trump would endorse recognising Somaliland is to anger Lefties when, as a Left Winger myself, I would love nothing more than an independent Somaliland... This might be the first and only time i agree with Trump & disagree with the Left Wing politicians on something.
Omar can't remember what country she's supposed to represent. Imagine if a German American congressman were blathering on about Kalingrad belonging to Deutschland.
Very rare moment that I actually agree with Trump on this one lol. However, it doesn't change the fact that he's gonna wreck havoc on America itself like never seen before with all his cabinet appointments and such.
The recognition of Somaliland is particularly important to America's interests because China seeks to turn the Horn of Africa into a debt trap and subsequently enslave it. I would suggest that free and democratic countries fully recognize Somaliland.
Ethiopia and Somalia maybe (emphasis on the maybe, very few details have been released) have made an agreement to end their hostilities, including Ethiopia giving up on recognizing Somaliland. That is currently the most likely way for somaliland to get recognized, and it may be over thanks to this agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia
@@Nicholas808-1considering Ethiopia is actually in the region, has to deal with any backlash from the conflict, and actually has military forces in the area, yes it very much will matter what Ethiopia does
@@williamtarleton1857 I don't understand what you mean. If USA decides to recognize Somaliland as sovereign state independent from Somalia. There is nothing Ethiopia can do about it. I think like Somalians you over estimate the capabilities of Ethiopia, which a 3rd world country and has on-going internal conflicts
@@Nicholas808-1 do you think US recognition is some kind of magic wand that changes the geopolitical realities on the ground or something? Might I suggest you look up kosovo. 118 UN members including the US recognize Kosovo and yet their political dependence on Serbia continues. Just because the US unilaterally decides to say a place is independent by no means changes the way things operate on the ground in those countries
Somaliland is not new. It was a British dependency up to the post WW2 era and like Aden had a British Army presence which policed these territories until they gained independence.
The fact that Trump is better on this issue than American Leftists is ridiculous… congresswoman Omar seems to be coming from a biased place on this one. I know nobody wants their homeland partitioned, but this is the biggest layup I’ve seen in terms of separatist movements.
If there world that concerned the true democracy state it is Somaliland. It is right time to recognize this country,which will be even reward to exercise true democracy
A lot of Africa's problems are always blamed on European influence; therefore countries in Africa should be allowed to redraw their borders and accept it is their responsibility of how they wish to be governed.
Our history doesn't start in 1991, We are De jure, not de facto I stopped counting how many mistakes this video made Here is a more factual story by Somalilanders: th-cam.com/video/B6LlmEtjyts/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgwN2fam4ExBf5PRRQN4AaABAg
As an American who doesn’t support many of Trump’s foreign policies, I can definitely get behind the support of Somaliland as I have been for a while.
Like I hate the guy but he can still be right. Respect to Somaliland
As someone who likes trumps foreign policy a lot, I hope he does too!
America should also become part of Russian states
But you support Harris lol and Democrat lol 😂 you shills
@@angelantayhua3096you hate the guy but love the democrats that have spread nothing but war and destruction lol 😂
Somaliland deserves to have direct recognition, they have proved they are a stable “country”, unlike the rest of the shambolic Somalia
No it doesn’t
Agree they are a special case in terms of nearly any other separatist movement in that they have decades of self -governance and isn't actually foreign backed for political reasons i.e. Transnistria, Abkhazia, Taiwan etc. i.e. actually independent
@@shafsteryellow “No it doesn’t”. Why don’t you explain why not
@@shafsteryellow “Wrong” without an explanation of why not
@@shafsteryellow Keep coping looser haha
I am from Somaliland and we are very proud of our achievements over the years with our latest achievement being the 13 November presidential and political parties elections.
As a southern somali, I support somaliland independence as that would mean the most racist and tribalist region of the country will become a new country. Unfortunate for the tribes in somaliland who don't want to be a new country but the majority rules by tyranny ig. Hasta la vista.
You deserve that honor,
As one of the only functioning parts of the UN recognized Somalia.
Also your era has endured hardships of the somalia gouverment in the past, wich where brutal
So it's fair, to give Somaliland a chance
@@sebia322 if they don't like they can move to southern somali, which i'm sure they'll be welcomed with open arms.
@@Nicholas808-1 sentences written by first-world thinkers
Secession should not be supported Africa will develop by being united
I am not a American And I don't support trump or his opponents but still I think recognizing Somaliland is common sense because Thay have everything as a country.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now called Katumo State and one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia, and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@theancientsancients1769no you’re a bot
@@theancientsancients1769 it has nothing to do with the weat smh. If anything the west hasn't recognized a country who's currently operating independently and had a succesful referendum for independence, and the countries making moves towards Somaliland aren't western for now (Ethiopia, SA and UAE). Am sorry but that would seem like your opinion is a minority in your country. It's not about splitting the Somali ppl btw, you can be Somali but want to be part of another nation, it happens all the time. I support Somaliland independence simply because they seem to want independence, as simple as that.
We could said the same thing about Taiwan. But here we are.....
@@kayemni Totally untrue ! Go to Eastern Somaliland the largest province Sool region you can't carry Somaliland flag even ! A big war took place which Somaliland government lost and now the province declared independence from Somaliland and wants to join Somalia. The same is happening in the Awdal region in the far west of Somaliland. They hide those facts from you . Elections never took place in these conflict regions recently. That little middle part of Somaliland capital can't form a country, and even that part is divided .
Regional countries you talk about are all backed by the west as proxy ! As you can see the big proof now with Trump showing who is behind them . I guarantee this will cause a big civil war and humanitarian crisis . Let Somaliland as it was... As soon they started to meddle regions broke off like the east .
Regardless of whether or not Somaliland "deserves" independence, the simple fact of the matter is that Somaliland has been its own country for decades and that Somalia is in no position to re-exert control over it (or anywhere for that matter). Recognizing Somaliland acknowledges the reality of the situation and provides a somewhat stable diplomatic partner in the region.
Yet you don’t support eastern Ukraine getting recognition even though majority of the people in that region wants that. Typical hypocrisy of western sons of colonisers.
I support this move. They just finished their 6th presidential election and have govorned themselves. Open to hear other perspectives though. Cheers
Yeah, there are risks of inspiring other less well thought out and stable regions to do the same thing, but I don't see why that should be used to deny Somaliland statehood. Its just a challenge that has to be worked though.
My biggest concern is that if the UK, US, EU, UAE ect are only interested in recognising Somaliland as a strategic position, to set up military bases ect, that that is a bad idea on the Wests part. Heavy American presence isnt always in the best interest of the regions.
That being said, Somaliland wholeheartedly deserve their independence. They just have to be careful to not sign away too much autonomy in an effort to gain recognition.
They have committed massacres against minority groups who disagree with their secession and don't want to be part of Somaliland. There have also been reports of political intimidation and kidnappings of those who criticise their government - like many other authoritarian regimes who feign democracy
@@Me-ui1zyI'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. This people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@keifer7813Yes it's divided into 4 parts now with only one part wanting independence and the largest parts saying no.
@@theancientsancients1769 Somaliland should become independent then annex Somalia.
Somaliland is a free state in a region dominated by authoritarian states. Somaliland deserves independence, protection, assistance, and cooperation. We owe it to the Somalilanders, for their valiant efforts and decades long fight.
And who are you to say that ? As your screen name says are a stealing monkey?
Half of somaliland would disagree with that statement given the recent events these last couple of years over there
Thank you.
So proud to be from the awesome country of Somaliland.
Somaniland deserves recognition.
It's a democracy!
By kidnapping dissidents and intimidating minorities to toe their line?
Yes and so does eastern Ukraine and Catalonia
@@afarah5712Funny, people still think Ukraine and Georgia are democracies.
Hell yes
Somaliland is a functioning state, Somalia have not been that for a long time. Just let Somaliland become recognized they clearly do a better job than Somalia.
@Me-ui1zy I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. This people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@theancientsancients1769Shut up. 🙄
Somaliland has demonstrated a degree of competence that the rest of Somalia has failed to scrape together. They deserve their independence from a failed state.
@@theancientsancients1769 Chinese bot
@@theancientsancients1769 smartest Somalian always appealing to power fallacy. Don't think every one is as un educated as you somalians
@@theancientsancients1769you're not somaliland 100%
The African Union, U.N, and others had 30 years to stabilize Somalia with little to show. It's time to recognize Somaliland as a functioning nation. The rest of Somalia can squander off and be mad all they want. They've never been truly stable since 1991
That's basically lettjng Al Shabab dojng what it wants. That's a ridiculous proposition.
@@Anverse-14 I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@Anverse-14How's letting the people of Somaliland be independent letting al shabab get what they want?
@@theancientsancients1769 To be completely honest, we really don't think of Somalia at all beyond being that place with the pirates, so us being "obsessed" with dividing Somalia really isn't true. We just see a functioning, democratic state and want to see it continue. You're right in the sense that I'm sure the US and the UK are more than eager to have a stable partner in that particular location and definitely aren't supporting them for entirely altruistic reasons.
@@arseface2k934This guy your responding to sounds like he’s obviously got anti Somaliland sentiments and he’s entitled to them. Most Somalilanders are proud of what their country has achieved in the last three decades.
I would 100% support the UK and other European states pushing for Somaliland being recognised. They have proven themselves more than enough
How so?
@keifer7813 By having effectively self-governed in the absence of any real governance from Mogadishu.
@@momon969 Does that include the political intimidation and kidnapping of dissidents that don't toe the party lines of the majority Isaaq clan? Or the massacres of the ONGOING WAR on regions that refuse to be part of Somaliland's secession?
@keifer7813Tribal politics undoubtedly dominate Somali and Somalilander politics, but at least Somaliland's institutions are stable and respectable. It would he appreciated if you could link evidence for 'massacres' in Las Anod. Regardless, considering the delicate history of Sonaliland with the Hargeisa Holocaust, it is understandable that the Isaaq majority may wish to maintain self-rule. Furthermore, it can be easily deduced that the Dhulbahante clan are exploited by the Somali gov. to destabilize Somaliland. I don't understand what justifies the animosity towards Somaliland.
So do you support eastern Ukraine getting sovereignty to rule themselves as a sovereign nation? Or do you only like African, Asian and South American countries to break up?
I'm extremely opposed to most of Trump's foreign policy but I see nothing wrong with him recognising Somaliland.
It's been a fully independent country since 1991 and it's a peaceful democracy. But the whole world has isolated it for no good reason.
I love his foreign policy. No more "nation building." We'd be "building democracy" in Syria if Hilary had won. Credit to Biden as well for pulling out of Afghanistan, though his generals botched the procedure.
@ Yeah and once he abandons all of America’s allies, Russia will invade NATO, North Korea will invade South Korea and China will invade Taiwan. Turns out America actually keeps these countries safe by protecting them from invaders.
As an British Citizen i beleive they deserve the recognition. Somaliland is a peacefull Country.
Thank you for your support 🥰
One of my favorite parts of any TLDR vid, seeing Ben crack up while reading
He's fighting some demons watching the teleprompter
They deserve to be recognized, they are stable and sane
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@theancientsancients1769 why are you copy 'n pasting this nonsense everywhere. You are clearly not from Somaliland!
@@Nicholas808-1You seem to be the foreign boy stalking me! I comment to disprove your lies you spew .
@@theancientsancients1769this clown 😂
@@theancientsancients1769 Af somali maad ku hadashaa eyyahow
For 34 years the people of Somaliland have struggled outside the world order, sanctioned and restricted from travel
Small correction for the next editorial: Ilhan Omar is in the house, not the senate.
we got a new country before GTA 6
yeah, South Sudan
We could also have Bougainville before GTA VI.
somaliland isnt new its older than somalia
@@Kissa-ck5yu somaliland isnt new its older than somalia
@@thephysicistcuber175 somaliland isnt new its older than somalia
Gotta love how he couldn't keep it serious during the paintball statement
About damn time, Somaliland has been peaceful and stable for over 30 years. West should have recognised it decades ago
The reason we haven’t is because the members of the African Union have agreed that African boarders should not change due to the risk of broad ethno-nationalistic violence. Somalia is a member of the African Union, and Somaliland has petitioned to become a member.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@dashiellgillingham4579TDLR works for the British government and is pushing propaganda! British should stay out of Somali and African affairs period! They are obsessed and want natural resources to steal and do divide and rule .
@@dashiellgillingham4579 Sorry to tell you but that is incorrect 2 new african countries have been created in Africa past 30 years. Borders have changed. AU is irrelevent. Reason was no political will by US/EU. But due to the Shift in Geopolitics, political will is now there
The African Union only kicks the same can down the road hoping nothing will happen year after year. And the same problems just come up.. The Sudanese civil war just drags on because they themselves have said it's an internal matter that no one should interfere with.
While millions are displaced and hundreds of thousands die.
As a Somalilander who's also opposed to Trump, I don't know what to think.
Do you acknowledge the massacres Somaliland have committed against minorities who refuse to secede with them?
@keifer7813 Yes, I think the Government shouldn't have done that, but remember that Government has been voted out.
I do think Somaliland is Independent and should be recognized, but that doesn't mean I support all the action my Government takes (same could go for anyone)
For example, America itself has done multiple war crimes in it's history, does that mean it should not be recognized?
@@IbrahimMahamed-n1v Fair enough. So if Somaliland gets independence, you're happy to let Sool, Sanaag, Awdal and any other region go and stick with Somalia if they so choose?
@keifer7813 I mean yeah prob
Though I don't see why Awdal should rejoin Somalia
i guess a stopped clock is right twice a day. I don't care what reasoning got trump to this decision. From what i know of the situation, it seems like a good one. Somaliland has been a country in all but name for almost as long as I've been alive. And they've done what few other recognised countries in the region have been able to. We should be promoting and supporting parts of unstable regions that form themselves into stable free democracies, not holding them at arms length
You have no idea what they've been doing, do you?
Personally I think Somaliland getting recognized is a great thing.
I constantly hear how Africa is in a bad state because of the remanants of colonialism, drawing general borders without any consideration about the ethnic makeup of those areas.
The recognition of Somaliland would be a step in the direction of fixing those arbitrary borders.
If it succeeds (which is likely considering they've been basically autonomous for years now) it shows that this is the way to fix these problems.
If it fails it at least dispels the mith that borders where the real issue why Africa is stuck in the past.
Also let's remember that Egypt is now trying to use Somaliland as a kudgel to beat Ethyopia with in the discussion of water rights. Removing it from the equation will force Egypt to stop treating the Nile as if it was it's personal property despite them holding only a small part of its tail end.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
Mate Egypt has every right to react the way they are reacting, they are under threat of literally the one thing that supports life
@@theancientsancients1769Stop copy pasting your comments terrorist bot
@@theancientsancients1769you are not from somaliland stop 😂
As a Somaliland citizen who voted last month im so proud of my country letting me the chance to vote for my president as 18 year old😊
Are you proud of how they massacred the people in Las Anood?
@keifer7813 Somalis are very vocal about this one but not Siad Bare.
@@Remake5182 yeah they tend to ignore what happened to us and vocalise what a system that now has left did. But i dont encourage massacre of people🙌
Darood propaganda @keifer7813
Somali land is a stable and democratic country and I hope it gets to continue that path with international recognition 🙌
somaliland deserves recognition its older than somalia
4:40 why am I entirely unsurprised that Ilhan Omar doesn’t support the independence of a peaceful nation?
LMAO "peaceful nation"😂😂😂😂🤣
@ the entire video highlights the decades of peaceful elections and stable government, in contrast to the rest of Somalia.
Is there a video of equal repute showing the violence of Somaliland that you think I should watch?
shes a 5th column who exists solely to support her place of origin, Somalia, she doesnt give AF about america
somalia first america second
I doubt that it has to do with anything besides the fact that she's biased towards Somalia due to her father being Majeerteen.
Had her father been born a few miles west though, she'd certainly be in favor of Somaliland.
It's pretty disappointing how petty it all is, including Trump in favor of Somaliland just to "own the libs", and not for any serious reasons.
@@vinny9868the end result is still positive
Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Point
Turkey just brokered a deal with Ethiopia and Somalia yesterday. Unlucky video timing.
Somaliland has nothing to do with that meeting nor was it part of it.
What's the deal
Somaliland was the whole reason they made that deal
Ok? And what does the deal entail?
@@svartorivigt5016basically Ethiopia is working closely with Somalia to get access to the sea. But Ethiopia needs to give up relationship with Somaliland
So basically, it's so the US can build a brand new red sea military base and easy Ethiopian ally? Sounds like the usual
Lmao so wrong
Wow, you must know everything huh.
They already have in Djibouti but from what I know it’s expensive as their government takes too much money , so it’s like a backup in case of a regional war that would possibly spillover in Djibouti
So we shouldn't give the actual people living there the freedom and self-determination they deserve, just because the US would also benefit indirectly from it. Classic leftoid brain. Doesn't matter if the weak/poor suffer, as long as the west loses something...
Buddy just realized how governments work
Never would’ve even thought about that, but it’s a good question, come to think of it.
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@@theancientsancients1769your not from Somaliland 😂😂😂😂 this is the internet as it’s finest
7:17 Puntland declared special autonomy until the reversal of the reform or the constitution as a whole is fixed & clearly defined
Love the closing remarks, very mature
Being a peaceful state within an already problematic country, i see no reason why Somaliland should not be an indepedent country.
Though it would be highly appreciated if they rename their country to something vastly different.
3:38 "For some reason"
My lawyer has advised me to stay silent
To be honest, somaliland recognition will have a ripple effect in the horn of africa. And more states will fight for own ethnic countries independence. Which is good thing. Africa in general is a mess
Why does Ilhan Omar talk like she is a citizen of Somalia instead of the USA.
Because she is proud to be somalian.
She's authoritarian no matter how bad that goes.
Why do other politicians talk like they're a citizen of Israel instead of the USA?
She wants to apply selective authoritarianism when it suits her
@@manuelbaliog5211 A good representative for who? For Somalia or the US? Also, I heard that she obtained US citizenship by marrying a relative. She is even under investigation for this. It is funny how Ilhan Omar criticizes the US at every step, despite the fact that the US gave the ticket to enjoy freedoms and rights she would be denied in Somalia.
Barbs from Geography Now! had visited Somaliland years ago, and from what he described, Somaliland is actually more stable than the rest of Somalia.
I know that the US wanted to recognise Somaliland for… covert reasons. To me, however, I'd rather Somalia become separated because they all behave like Haiti at this point. Somaliland cannot be hard-carrying the rest of Somalia when the rest of the country couldn't self-govern themselves in a more organized manner.
I believed that if you want national recognition, organise yourself first.
Somaliland largest province declared independence in the east ! Somaliland has zero control over it and fought a bloody war . They plan to join Federal Somalia. Something here they hide from you ! The most western part Awdal state wants join Federal Somalia too . That tiny middle part only supports independence only and even within that a division exists. Don't let western media mislead you.Go to those regions now and mention Somaliland or carry its flag and you shall see what happens!
Brothers, somalis are Clans.
Somaliland's progress towards building a stable nation is undeniable. They've implemented democracy, ensuring a peaceful transition of power during the last election. Former President Bihi's acceptance of the election results, despite being a strong leader, demonstrates his commitment to democracy. As a Somali from Galmudug state, I firmly believe that Somaliland deserves recognition for its remarkable achievements.
He did a massacre that ex president now in the largest state of Somaliland and killed thousands there who opposed independence! Asa result Sol region the largest province is no longer under Somaliland control
@theancientsancients1769
I disagree that a massacre occurred, as the situation involved two armies engaging in combat, resulting in casualties on both sides. The combined death toll was approximately 1000. It seems Muse Bihi followed the tactics of his predecessor, Siad Barre. I wish for peace and stability for the people of Somaliland and all Somalis.
@@theancientsancients1769 Is it so hard for Somalia to have a safe capital and be stable? just do what Somaliland is doing, thats all the world want from you.
The lesson is never give up your independence. It will be 100 times harder to win it back.
I'm American and I support Trump and I'd recognize Somliland just to spite Ilhan Omar.
Take it from someone (probably) older than you, if at all possible, you gotta let go of the hate, it's really bad for your health
Just give them the bloody recognition.
The people of the republic of Somaliland regained their freedom not independence in 1991 as Somaliland is a de jure country that gained its independence on June 26 1960 as the first East African country to do so. The government of the republic of Somalia and Mogadiscio control over Somaliland was never “de jure” or legal. The union was never ratified, the constitution was rigged by the Italians who not only were the ones that wrote it but certified the referendum of 1961. The coup of 1969 only solidified the reality that Somaliland was under occupation
There was always feeling of disenchantment that would lead to the 1961 attempt by the Somaliland camel corps, the occasional riots and the demand for freedom was consistent.
After 33 years of peace, stability and self-sufficiency, it is time to recognize Somaliland. It is truly a high point for the United Nations to allow a living person (Somaliland) to drag a corpse (Somalia).
The people of Somaliland are thrilled that you are bringing up history; many thanks. TRLD Global News
The republic of Somaliland deserves recognition 💯
Puntland should also become independent. No safe and prosperous region should be controlled by mogadishu.
Was it me or did I detect a stiffled chuckle over the paint ball Spanish ships reference?
I hope so. Somaliland is the one functioning part of that country.... They deserve the chance to exist as a nation.
Somaliland deserves a seat at the United Nation
Somaaliland is democrat country ❤
Why not it's been more of a country than Somalia has been since 1991 also it could be an FU for the Black Hawk Down debacle
What debacle??
I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.
@theancientsancients1769 stop lying, real somalilanders know what they want, and have been eagerly waiting for the world to reward us for our aspirations and dedications to peace and security in the region despite the political isolation to our people.
Justice delayed is Justice denied. We believe that we deserve recognition, it's long overdue, we hope trump and US will come serve Justice to Somaliland and its citizens.
@@NasroQali-r1p somaliland just lost SSC and others.
I know about Somaliland a little bit. They do seem like a stable, democratic country. So if the US does recognise Somaliland then I'm behind it. (I still despise Trump's guts, but I'll give credit where credit is due)
Based on what? I don't think you know much at all. They have been massacring minorities there and kidnapping political dissidents
Trump will set east africa on fire. First he wants to recognise Somaliland which is planning to sign a port deal with Ethiopia and is also encouraging Egypt to bomb Ethiopia's Damp.
It makes absolutely no sense to support colonial borders that are the cause of instability and ethnic conflicts in the name of stability…. Somaliland should be recognized
Ironic because Somaliland themselves want to be recognised based on colonial borders
@keifer7813incorrect
Great video
Why isn't Somalia and Ethopia's newly signed Ankara Agreement mentioned..?
I'm from somaliland and I'm very happy to recognize our country because of we filfull what need acountry
Puntland should also become independent. No safe and prosperous region should be controlled by mogadishu.
GOD DAMN IT I JUST BOUGHT A NEW WORLD MAP A MONTH AGO!
In all seriousness congratulations Somaliland
this is a very interesting video tldr
As somalilander, we will get our much deserved recognition sooner or later. Remember, we waited 34yrs and we will wait as long as it takes.
Good luck on that
Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷🤝🏻🟢⚪️🔴
Do you support the massacre of regions that refuse to be part of Somaliland?
@Elmesiasdelgol2022 thanks, Argentinian.
@keifer7813 stupid question 😑
@@AO00720 Thank you for showing us you don't care, then
Instead of giving Somaliland recognition I say, the capital of Somalia should be shifted & Somalia should be ruled by the more civilised Somaliland civilians.
This is not india, where there are hindus, christians, muslims and different people. Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti and west Ethiopia are all Somalis. Just one people ethnically and religiously.
0:39 well, maybe 2nd as Ethiopia has already taken the 1st place
This video does not include the Ankara declaration, which was signed yesterday between Somalia and Ethiopia.
A broken clock is right twice a day
Finally 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Thanks for this post . fro me the Philippines
Somaliland is one of the most inexplicably functional states in the region.
…can someone explain to me why in the name of ass we won't recognise it?
Wanting to keep borders frozen at 1945 in the same shitty way they were drawn by us when we colonised the area is not a justifiable reason.
And before you talk about how this would technically be a return to colonial borders, I don't care. We didn't force it back into that position, they organically created it.
If they've independently and organically come to the conclusion that there should be a state there, with pretty much full consensus by the population, why the buttfuck should we deny them recognition?
"With pretty much full consensus by the population". Therein lies the problem. They have massacred minorities who don't toe the line and secede with them. To this day, they refuse to respect their self determination. The same self determination they want to be granted.
Somaliland, Kurdistan, Basque Country, Scotland... they must all have their well deserved indipendence.
As a proud American who voted blue this last election, I agree Somaliland should be recognized.
There is no Somaliland that cana be recognized now. Large parts of is called Somaliland actually fought a bitter war last year just to not go with that idea.
SSC took a small portion, why not recognise the rest?
@Remake5182
Awdal has the same issue like SSC.
The only ones who want to secede are those who belong to the Isaq clan, and even many of them who still want to remain united with the rest of Somalia don't have the freedom to express their opinions or they risk imprisonment.
I'm all for Somoliland being recognized by the US and international community. Somolia is a mess. And Somoliland could be a port for Ethiopia a Christian nation.
Somaliland is not a Christian country
@redacted7060 Ethiopia is a Christian Nation. Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found there too. The Arch of the Covenant is likely there.
@@Naturenerd1000 so? We are talking about Somaliland
That's ironic for a country that gave President Siad Barre's government hundreds of millions of dollars of military and financial aid, and in one specific incident gave 5,000 M-16s to the Somali government that were handed to refugees who murdered Isaaq civilians
Somaliland deserves full recognition.
The US and Europe already opened the Pandora's box of recognizing unilateral recognitions of independence when they decided to recognize Kosovo in 2008. This would later inspire Russia to recognize Abkhazia and North Ossetia in the same year. But even this was not truly unprecedented because Turkey had already recognized the TRNC in 1983 and the annexation of the Golan Heights by Israel in 1981. International law and territorial integrity is only valuable so far as it suits one country or block interests.
Somaliland really deserves international recognition as it was a peak of democracy and stability for so long and yet for se reasons it's being overlooked by UN members.
They already see themselves as independent.
Why not just recognise it?
Not how it works. You don't just get to separate because you see yourself as different. Scotland don't have independence. Texas don't have independence. Catalonia don't have independence.
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First good idea, trump has had
It's so weird hearing that the first reason Trump would endorse recognising Somaliland is to anger Lefties when, as a Left Winger myself, I would love nothing more than an independent Somaliland... This might be the first and only time i agree with Trump & disagree with the Left Wing politicians on something.
Somaliland deserves to have direct recognition, they have proved they are a stable “country”, Somaliland role model of east Africa
Omar can't remember what country she's supposed to represent. Imagine if a German American congressman were blathering on about Kalingrad belonging to Deutschland.
Very rare moment that I actually agree with Trump on this one lol. However, it doesn't change the fact that he's gonna wreck havoc on America itself like never seen before with all his cabinet appointments and such.
You're ill-informed unfortunately. Either that or you're aware and don't care anyway and support their independence
if trump does this then I will give him respect, awful human being but maybe he has a heart somewhere
The moving black grid pattern behind your blue text boxes is INSANELY distracting.
You have a functional state stuck under a non functioning broken one, why has taken 30+ years for anyone to do something?
The recognition of Somaliland is particularly important to America's interests because China seeks to turn the Horn of Africa into a debt trap and subsequently enslave it. I would suggest that free and democratic countries fully recognize Somaliland.
Somalia has proven it doesn't work as a country without a repressive dictator, so I'm not sure why recognizing breakaway states would be a bad thing.
Its independent and autonomous in effect anyway 🤷🏻♀️
Whats Somalia going to do? Lose yet another conflict with them?
Call on the turkish sultan?
4:12 i feel like he tried not to laugh for a moment lol
My bet is he’ll recognise Someotherland too
He’s not stupid!
#Somaliland is the only democratic county in East Africa
Ethiopia and Somalia maybe (emphasis on the maybe, very few details have been released) have made an agreement to end their hostilities, including Ethiopia giving up on recognizing Somaliland. That is currently the most likely way for somaliland to get recognized, and it may be over thanks to this agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia
if USA decides to recognize Somaliland, do you think it will matter what Ethiopia does?
@@Nicholas808-1considering Ethiopia is actually in the region, has to deal with any backlash from the conflict, and actually has military forces in the area, yes it very much will matter what Ethiopia does
@@williamtarleton1857 I don't understand what you mean. If USA decides to recognize Somaliland as sovereign state independent from Somalia. There is nothing Ethiopia can do about it. I think like Somalians you over estimate the capabilities of Ethiopia, which a 3rd world country and has on-going internal conflicts
@@Nicholas808-1 do you think US recognition is some kind of magic wand that changes the geopolitical realities on the ground or something? Might I suggest you look up kosovo. 118 UN members including the US recognize Kosovo and yet their political dependence on Serbia continues. Just because the US unilaterally decides to say a place is independent by no means changes the way things operate on the ground in those countries
Most of Turmp's decisions are horrific, but this is one of the few that I would be onboard with
I despise Trump with every fiber of my being and his MAGA movement, but I do think Somaliland deserves recognition at this point.
Somaliland is not new. It was a British dependency up to the post WW2 era and like Aden had a British Army presence which policed these territories until they gained independence.
The fact that Trump is better on this issue than American Leftists is ridiculous… congresswoman Omar seems to be coming from a biased place on this one. I know nobody wants their homeland partitioned, but this is the biggest layup I’ve seen in terms of separatist movements.
If there world that concerned the true democracy state it is Somaliland.
It is right time to recognize this country,which will be even reward to exercise true democracy
Also if Puntland proves itself as an organised nation like SomaliLand they too should get their independence.
No they are a state and they know that not like somaliland
A lot of Africa's problems are always blamed on European influence; therefore countries in Africa should be allowed to redraw their borders and accept it is their responsibility of how they wish to be governed.
Somaliland deserves to be recognised! Somalia is frilled State while Domaliland is a Fully democratic
They deserve recognition
Our history doesn't start in 1991,
We are De jure, not de facto
I stopped counting how many mistakes this video made
Here is a more factual story by Somalilanders:
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