Hargeysa, Somaliland, March 1, 2008 (SL Times) – Ahmedou Wald Abdalla, the United Nations special envoy for Somalia praised Somaliland for its achievements in having established a political order and institutions founded on democratic principles, including the restoration and maintenance of peace and tranquility in a troubled region.

Mr. Abdalla who arrived in the Somaliland capital Hargeysa on Thursday said that he came to congratulate the government and people of Somaliland on their hard won achievements.

During his short trip to Somaliland, the UN envoy met with senior government officials and leaders of the opposition parties.

It was his first visit to Somaliland since being assigned as the special envoy of the UN secretary-general for Somalia.

Source: Somaliland Times