Performers entertained the audience with musical songs and a play in commemoration of the Somaliland May 18 independence day.

Mogadishu, Somalia, May 20, 2006 – About 1200 people gathered in northern Mogadishu on Thursday evening to celebrate the Somaliland independence day of May 18.

The commemoration of May 18 was held in the ex-police transport headquarters in Mogadishu and the keynote speakers at the occasion were Bashir Rage, head of Camel Company and Prof. Ahmed Siyad, the chairman of the Samaale Council.

Basher Rage who was accompanied by his wife Munno expressed his admiration and support for Somaliland’s struggle for freedom and reclamation of independence.

“I congratulate Somalilanders for expelling invaders from their lands and hope that they will be able to drive out the remnants of these invaders from Somaliland soil,” Bashir Rage said.

Bashir Rage, head of Camel Company speaking at the occasion of Somaliland's independence day of May 18 celebrations held at Mogadishu

The faction leader cum businessman called on Somaliland to lend a hand to their brethren in Mogadishu in defeating intruders and invaders.

“Somaliland has raised its flag under which her people live now peacefully” Bashir Rage added.

Mr. Ahmed Siyad spoke about blood relations between the Samaale race as people with a common lineage. He stressed the council of Samaale’s support for Somaliland’s independence. The function was also attended by Abdi Beebee one of the prominent leaders of the area.

A group of performers entertained the audience with musical songs and a play in commemoration of the Somaliland May 18 independence day.

Basher Rage has in the past organized similar celebrations of the Somaliland independence day.

Source: Somaliland Times

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