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Petition From British Somalilanders And Friends Of Somaliland
15th March 2006
To the House of Commons.
The Petition of British Somalilanders and friends of Somaliland,
Declares that Somaliland's continued ability to be a force for peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, to develop its democracy, economy and public services, to access foreign assistance, to represent its interests internationally, and to combat terrorism and piracy is gravely hindered by its non-recognition as a state; and that the United Kingdom, as the former colonial power, has a particular responsibility to assist in the resolution of Somaliland’s damaging lack of status, particularly through the UK's approach in discussions at the EU, UN and international financial institutions, and bilaterally with other African states.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons calls upon the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to ensure that the United Kingdom plays a leading role in efforts to resolve Somaliland's lack of status, to ensure that the needs of Somaliland are factored fully into international discussion of the problems of the former state of Somalia and to secure Somaliland's early recognition as a state.
And the Petitioners remain, etc.
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