Visiting Somaliland!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- After years of making videos about Somaliland, I finally visited in person for the 18th May national holiday celebrations!
Many thanks to the Somaliland Mission to the UK and the Somaliland Foreign Ministry for making this video possible. Please note: no one other than me had any editorial control over the contents of this video.
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Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound ("Udub," "Marbaan Idhi," "Baloley" & "Love Ka I Barton" by Ali Dhaanto; Rafiki by Ebo Krdum)
Somaliland waving flag in thumbnail courtesy of muhammadfadlan (Vecteezy)
CHAPTERS
I'm in Somaliland! 00:00
Night in Hargeisa, 17 May 01:07
18 May Parade in Hargeisa 02:51
18 May afternoon in Hargeisa 05:39
Berbera Economic Zone & Port of Berbera 07:27
Finding a UCID mural 09:35
Climate change in Somaliland 10:05
Hargeisa market at night 10:39
Finding the Kulmiye headquarters 11:20
Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland 13:26
Finding the Waddani headquarters 14:30
Flying to Addis Ababa 15:44
Reflections on visiting Somaliland 16:18
#somaliland
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SATURDAY 8 JUNE 10PM - Join me on Discord for a live Q&A about my trip to Somaililand, and my trip to Washington DC where I met with representatives of Tibet, East Turkestan, and the Southern Cameroons (Ambazonia). The DC trip will be the subject of my next video! You can join my Discord server here: discord.gg/nWMwZ9QNgQ
Well fredo
Somaaliland ❤❤❤❤❤loov
Well done
Wellcome somaliland
Faysa maxamed abdulla mussa
Well done Fredo. Thank you for your visit in my country - Somaliland.
Thank you! It was a real honor to finally visit. Eveyrone was very kind and I felt very much at home.
Country?! 😂
@@JackChit-pv3djthis isn't Somalia💣😂
Somaliland is not even a country man
@@liljezze8890 It's up to you man. Somaliland has taken its independence 26 June 1960 from UK. And it is free up to know. It is called Rep. of Somaliland.
SOMALILAND stands for peace, progress and cooperation with ALL.
We LOVE and value LIFE.
Absolutely amazing, we are delighted to visit our country republic of Somaliland. All the people of S.Land love you man❤🙏🙏
Glad you liked the video. I certainly enjoyed meeting the people of Somaliland during my visit. I look forward to visiting again before too long.
That is right, 18 May is not the official Somaliland independence day but it is the reclamation of the 26 June 1960 independence from the Britain and the withdrawal of the failed union with Somalia after 31 years. From 1960-1991. Excellent program thought. Thank you!
Thank you - I'm glad you liked it! It's taken me a while to say "national holiday" instead of "Independence day" for 18 May, but I think it's finally a habit now.
Thanks 🙏 to visit Somaliland land of peace ✌️ loving people
It was my privilege! I hope to visit again!
Thank you Fredo Somaliland people are not Terrorist not piracy , always Welcombe to Somaliland,
Thank you! And as you can see from the video, I moved around Hargeisa on my own for hours at a time without even a hint of trouble. :)
Welcome, my dear friend, to the Republic of Somaliland
💕💕💕💕❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! I had a wonderful visit. 🙂
Greetings from Seattle A.K.A Sea town. As a fellow American and Somaliland born I want to talk you for your open mind and support for Somaliland.❤🎉 I wish our foreign policy would be more productive in dealing with like minded people around the world and reword those who are doing right by their people. As a survivor of the Isaaq genocide in the late 80’s, just the age 10 I still feel it could easily happen again in the world continues to support and arm the same very people that committed the massacre.
Hello my fellow American! I'm so glad you saw this video! How wonderful that you were able to survive the Isaaq genocide and tell the world about it. From what I've seen of the Somaliland Foreign Ministry and the ambassadors, they are all very hard working and the lack of progress is really a problem of the world community, not SL's foreign policy. But let's hope that recognition starts to be adopted worldwide soon!
Dear Mr. Fredo, Thank you so much for visiting our great nation of Somaliland. Your videos are both informative and inspiring. We, the people of Somaliland, deeply appreciate your unwavering dedication to our cause. Your efforts give us hope that Somaliland will soon achieve the recognition it rightfully deserves.
Thank you for your very kind words! Let's hope recognition comes soon!
Be fr be fr wake up man
Woow that is awesome somaliland I am somalilander but live uk I like to see my housetowm
I'm glad you liked it! If you meet the Somaliland Mission to the UK team make sure to tell them you saw this video! 🙂 They made it possible.
criminally underrated channel
much appreciated comment!
@@FredoRockwellrespect somalia 🇸🇴 federal government, hargeisa away 90 km land ssc khatumo state of somalia 🇸🇴
@Olad44 what are you talking about this kid isn't Somalia So watch out this 💣😂
@@Olad44😂😂😅
@@Olad44hhhhhh 90 or 900 km
I love Somaliland and her story what a brave people 💚🤍❤️
It is a fantastic story. Thank you for watching!
Thank you Fredo for visiting Somaliland. There are a touristic places to explore like Las geel caves, Berbera beach, Dhagax Guure caves, Daalo mountains and a lot more.
I'd love to come again and see more of the country someday
When life gives you an enemy like Somalia 🇸🇴 Italy 🇮🇹. Fight like Somaliland, Fight like SNM, Fight like a wounded Tiger 🐅. Viva Somaliland.
A very eloquent bit of advice! Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Turn Somaliland flag 90 degrees counterclockwise
Well I'm from somaliland and believe somalia 🇸🇴 is one
And we're all Somalis
Long live 🇸🇴
We know you are not Somalilander. Do you know who can legally be a Somalilander according to Somaliland constitution???? Those who where living in Somaliland on 26 June 1960 when Somaliland got it is independence from Greate Britain 🇬🇧 are Somalilanders. Not the immigrants from Somalia Italy 🇮🇹who their country was under the Italian Colony at that time. The Democratic Republic of Somaliland are fighting to defend their democracy their rights, equality and justices as a nation. Please 🙏 stop joking.
isseyare837 Failed state of Somalia, shame on you
Thanks for sharing your experience with us and i will definitely look forward to seeing your next video.
Thank you Fredo for your continued support of Somaliland and we as Somalilanders do appreciate you wholeheartedly. ❤
Thank you for your comment! It is easy to support Somaliland because I support democracy and peace. :)
Thank you Fredo.
Very informative as always.
Glad you liked it!
Thank You For Sharing This - You’re Always Welcome 🙏🏽
Than you! I hope to return for another visit some day!
Weldone fredo I've been watching your videos for years and it makes me happy see that you are a fan of democracy and a friend of Somaliland and it's people and you are a person who believes in what he preaches here on TH-cam thanks welcome again to the blessed republic of Somaliland
Thank you fredo 🎉🎉
We support you ❤
I'm somalilander 🎉🎉🎉😊
Thanks for watching and for your support!
I loved your conclusion and your Honest Remarks Thank you Fredo, Farid is the nearest name in somali for you which means clever or brave
Thank you! And I like the sound of Farid a lot! 🙂
Well said Fredo
It's mind boggling how the international community give voice to countries that never had an election, yet is failing to recognize a true multi-party democracy, with free and fair elections.
Mind boggling indeed!
@@FredoRockwell no it's not.
Thanks, Brother. we appreciate you to show us about our beloved country Somaliland 💚🤍❤️
Thanks again 💯
Thank you! I really enjoyed my visit and making this video.
Thank you fredo
Glad to see you back, Awesome video!
Thank you, my fellow TH-camr!
Thank you for visiting my country. I've enjoyed watching this incredible amazing video.
Also I've read some of your comments , you seem much educated and experienced about the issue of Somaliland.
You're always welcome to the one of the most peaceful country in Africa.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Fred, I'm glad you witness the Somaliland national pride. In Somali we say " I tus oo I taabsii !". Means " Show me and let me feel it !.". The only thing missing is recognition and I hope IC will get your strong message.
Thank you! It was great to witness the national pride in person, and thank you for the Somali lesson! That's a great expression.
Thank you Fredo. Amazing content, blessings 🙏
Thank you! That's very kind of you to say. 🙂
I started watching this channel courtesy of your collaboration with Mr Beat ... I've enjoyed your content
Wow, thanks for telling me. I really enjoyed working with Mr Beat!
Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant information.
Thank you - I'm glad you liked it!
Great video. We appreciate it. U have a new subscriber.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
You really live the life you talk about. What an amazing channel I remember you talking about Somaliland and now you’re actually there!
Thank you! It was certainly a wonderful experience to visit Somaliland in person.
Well done Mr Rockwell , Really appreciate the great Video.
Glad you enjoyed your trib to somaliland and thanks for letting the World know about Somaliland .
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
@@FredoRockwell loved it and the way you had spot on information was amazing. Hopefully that’s not your first visit and I hope this video
Goes viral for you.
Amazing job I enjoyed every minute of it
I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to tell me.
Hi brother i watched your video you eecorded Somaliland it really fantastic and injoyed because iam Somalilander living in uk.❤❤❤❤
Welcome again Fredo Rockwell to the Republic of Somaliland. You and many of our American, British, European, Ethiopian, Emirati, Kuwaiti Taiwanese and Asian friends who fought with us along the golden struggle for political recognition, defended our legitimate cause and overcame many unfavourable winds blowing from all sides until we reached the shore of salama and thanksgiving and the promise soon in weeks or months the great celebration of Somalilands political recognition which we struggled for patiently, resiliently and adamamantly for 33 years. We thank you Fredo Rockwell and all our International friends who always believed in and defended our just cause. Somaliland will be your second home and you'll be welcome as honorable, exceptional guests whenever you come. When the rivers of oil flow soon in this blessed country, the many friends in our armed struggle and the struggle for recognition will be the first to enjoy with us this bounty and prosperity, In shaa Allah.
Thank you! I'm honoured to offer what little help I can.
Absolutely We are Delighted to Visit Our Country,Thank you FREDO Welcoming Our Country
I had a great time. Thank you!
Thank you very much mr fredo, we appreciated it your efforts
Thank you - it is a real joy to make videos about Somaliland. :)
Thank you Fredo,and ŵelcome to Somaliland once again.
What an amazing video is this. Thanks for your time and consideration.
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and connecting. 🙂
Thank you very much for documenting this amazing country's national celebration day. 🎉
It was an amazing visit - thank you for watching and commenting!
Your calm summaries of global happenings are very refreshing in the age of clickbait. Subscribed!
Gosh, high praise indeed! thank you!
Good video, still waiting on the video about Chuvashia you promised!
I'll get to it eventually! Sorry about the delay...
Nah your videos are great, don’t rush it
Really You made Nice Video with quality photos
Thank you - I'm glad you liked it!
Amazing Fredoooooooooooo. Lets go thanks brother.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
Amazing videos, well done
Thanks you - I'm glad you liked them
Nice to see you in Hargiesa thanks
Thank you very much fredo rockwell, to come Somaliland.
Thank you! I had a wonderful time.
Greetings from Somaliland.
Thanks Fredo for project.
Thank you! I had a wonderful visit.
*Fredo* thanks for visiting our country, and raising the right voice for the people of somaliland. thanks and you are welcome again and every time.
Thank you! I had a wonderful time. :)
Welcome fredo and much love 🎉
Thank you! I felt very welcome in Somaliland.
Wow very good information.❤
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it
thank u so much for vising my countrie
It was a real pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for visiting Somaliland, Mr. Fredo. I love the way you pronounce "UCID." Lol.
Thank you! And I'm sure I still didn't get UCID right, but at least it was better than my earlier videos! 😂
Thank you for visiting our beautiful country fredo 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 greeting from England
It was a real thrill! Thank you!!
Thank you for visiting my country, Somaliland.
It was my pleasure!
Thank you for making a video about my country
It was my pleasure! It's a wonderful country.
Great video!!😊
Thank you!
Thank you Fredo! Missing my beautiful country Somaliland ❤
I'm sure you are. It's a wonderful country!
Thanks very much fredo for talking part our national day 👍
It was a wonderful experience! Thank you!
well done mr Fredo welcome back Again
Thank you!
thanks you produce about somaliland
It's my pleasure!
I love my homeland especially my hometown Hargeisa💚🤍❤️ Thank you so much for making both a video and accepting that Somaliland is and has been an independent country for 33 whole years. But i live in Oslo,Norway which is faar away especially with 🛩
Somaliland is obviously independent. The only issue is recognition. Thank you for watching! I hope you get to visit home soon!
Thank you Mr Fredo for coming to my country and it all peace Somaliland
It was my pleasure!
Thanks fredo for your visiting us The republic of Somaliland.
Thank you. I had a wonderful time!
Legend
Thanks Mr fredo
My pleasure!
Thank you Mr Fredo Rockwell for your visit to the Shinning Star Peace full Country Somaliland on whole of Horn of Africa all respect to you. And get my like and Subscribe always
Thank you for your support!
You part of our history now fredo i hope you vome back one day with us having international recognition and much more developed thank you very much
Thank you! And it would be quite an honor to even be considered a tiny part of your history! I would love to return one day. I'm sure I'll see lots of continued improvements when I do!
Thank you so much for visiting my home country ❤️ we are resilient people
It was a real thrill, and yes - a very resilient people indeed!
Well done fredo rockwell
Thank you four visit my country somaliland
Thank you! I really enjoyed my visit.
Thanks you Mr Fredo
My pleasure!
Thank you so very much for your support!!!
It was a wonderful opportunity to visit your country!
Big up brother love how genuine you are..we appreciate you❤. you should’ve went to the beach in berbera tho😂
Thank you! I wasn't in charge of the itinerary when we went to Berbera, but if I return I'll try to visit the beach!
@@FredoRockwell oh okay. You welcome back any time 👊🏿
5thanks you are talking national Somaliland and celebration 18May you are a good person because this a vedoes spreads all of world
Thanks you fredo
Thank you for watching! 🙂
thanks Fredo for good collaboration speeding good image from Somaliland
Thank you! It was a great experience being able to visit Somaliland in person.
😂😂 how much did they paid for this propaganda
@marvellousmarvin6127 My payment was one dollar for every vote cast in Somalia's most recent one-person-one vote multi-party democratic election.
You are so talented ❤❤🎉
Gosh. Thank you! ☺️
Thank you visiting my home town Hargeysa Somaliland
It was a joy. Hargeisa is a wonderful place!
Thank you bro for this amazing video U R always welcomed 💚🤍❤
Thank you!
Thank you
Another interesting video of Fredo. Great to watch celebration of somaliland for their independence- the only democratic country in the horn of Africa.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. 🙂
Thank you Mr Fredo we really appreciate your positive feedback about Somaliland
Thank you! It's my privilege!
Welcome brother, he is from your country, and thank you for your visit🤟😊
It was a huge honour to visit Somaliland!
Thank you ,my country SOMALILND❤❤❤
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Thank you Fredo rockwell ❤❤❤
It was my pleasure!
Thank you Fredo for coming to Somaliland and celebrating with us on our national day 18 May thank you for sharing our views. We are Somalilanders No matter how long it takes us to get the recognition We will always be Somaliland and please let everyone know they are 1:47 1:49 welcome to our country no terrorist no pirates no extreme ideology.
It was a real joy to visit Somaliland, and see it all for myself. Let's hope recognition comes soon!
Thnks for somaliland videos
Thank you for watching them!
Thank you so much for Dis information for somalilad pro
My pleasure. Thank you for watching!
Welcome fredo
Gratitude for highlighting somaliland
Thank you!
Your Research is interesting 🎉
I'm glad you think so. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks Fredo ❤🎉👍🏾
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I would love to see you visit Nagaland 💕💕
I'd love to visit! I have been to NE India - to Meghalaya and Assam.
I remembered as a very young girl in Hargeisa was the best city, we didn’t know any about outside world and it was lovely. The school, college,hospital and university in Muqdishu were free of charge, now everything is gone forever .
It is very difficult - I can't imagine what you've been through. I certainly haven't seen Muqdishu before or after 1991, but I can tell you from my own experience that Hargeisa is a wonderful vibrant city today. I really value the chance I had to see it.
@@FredoRockwellmudishu was free of charge because of genocide labour. Isaaq teachers were cleansed from Somaliland and taken there to work. Universities and higher education was banned in Somaliland by Somalia genocide Gov. Good riddance.
Great video
Thank you!
Thank for your discovery 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for watching and commenting! I had a wonderful time.
Oo thnks u welcom back 🎉🎉
Thank you! I would love to return some day
Thank you for your visited beacon of the Horn of Africa