Somaliland’s Search For Independence Will Continue

By Abdulkadir Idan, London, England

To suppose that Somaliland and Somali Lander’s will surrender their international right to independence because of a few externally perceived set backs is not only a insult to the intelligence of readers but for people who have any basic common sense. The recent trip to Washington and London although being dismissed by Somaliland’s enemies as a lost opportunity, was actually the beginning of a greater goal. As the president of Somaliland highlights the intention was not for recognition but to continue to develop ties between Somaliland and her western allies and in this sense the trip was a success. The reality is at every international trip the president goes on, the enemies of Somaliland hold their hearts with fear that can only be described as a child witnessing the boggy man, in this sense the growing momentum towards Somaliland’s recognition has created for them a permanent state of paralysis in effect created a psychological coma within their consciousness and this is Somaliland’s greatest gift in regards to her enemies. Although they live in this rollercoaster existence the reality of the ancient saying pops to mind.

That of ‘who laughs last laughs best’. What Somaliland is fighting for is not a one-day victory that passes with time, what Somaliland is fighting for is the ultimate prize ultimately the last laugh. This will happen eventually and of that there is no doubt regardless of time. During that time Somaliland’s relationship will solidify and grow, today’s invitation leads to tomorrows and ultimately tomorrow’s success. To put it into context 16 years ago we didn’t exists, politically, infrastructure or otherwise. Today we are a democracy with amongst the fastest growing cities in Africa being welcomed in every capital of significance in the world. While those who work against us lay aimlessly in hospitals, organizing venues were 4 women show up. The reality is you are no threat, you are only a threat to yourself. Somaliland is in this for the long haul, its people have chosen the peaceful way of obtaining their interests, and I think all those who oppose them should be thankful at least for that. For if they shared the same mentally which you harbor not only would your villages be on fire, but they would have had their recognition by now, in my view.

Somaliland is engaged in multiple struggles, militarily, economically and politically.

In regards to economics, it has a stable economy, which continues to grow pioneered by private business and investment from the Diasporas. Sighting the fact that it doesn’t receive the large handouts that Ethiopia receives from the U.S. of around 2 billion dollars, or French aid, which Djibouti receives, or the non-existence fantasy economy of Somalia or its Daforging suburb. Somaliland is continuing to gain and there is no doubt in its continued economic growth. In terms of military it has expanded to the boundaries of its borders completely removing the child and elderly militia of Majertenia showing the true reality of where power really is. I have no doubt that Somaliland will continue its march of economic and political growth and march forward and similar to the situation in Las Anod, it is when the international community is ready that we will have our way, similar to Las Anod we don’t know but we know it will come. By that time, our institutions of government should be able to handle it, and a process that can work created, and that process continues to be improved. In conclusion, this is not the end but only the beginning of something greater of that I have no doubt.

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