Somaliland’s road to international recognition remains an uphill struggle. Although the breakaway region has been functioning as a de facto independent state since 1991, with its own institutions, flag and …
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Ex Somalia finance minister gains amnesty to return to Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAbdirahman Du’ale Beileh (pictured), former Finance Minister of Somalia, arrived in Hargeisa on Sunday after being granted permission by the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, to return to the …
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Is Somaliland a victim of its own success?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland is a victim of its own success in promoting democracy and peace in the region and establishing ties with Taiwan and the United States.Somaliland is a victim of its …
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Somaliland hard earned stability at risk due to political turmoil according to House of Commons library
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe current political turmoil in Somaliland has placed the country’s hard earned stability at risk according to a report by the International Crisis Gorup. An accusing finger is being pointed …
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Clashes have forced more than 185,000 people to flee their homes in a contested border town in Somaliland, the UN’s emergency response agency said. Somaliland, which has claimed independence from …
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Government and opposition leaders meet over Las Anod conflict and elections impasse
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland government and opposition leaders held a meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict in the city of Las Anod in Sool region. The outgoing President of Somaliland and Chairman of …
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Somaliland accuses Somalia of attacking its forces
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland on Sunday accused Somalia of attacking its soldiers, despite a ceasefire imposed after heavy fighting in a contested border town earlier in the week. Somaliland, which has claimed independence …
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Somaliland said late on Friday it had agreed to an unconditional ceasefire, following five days of clashes in the east of the territory that health workers say have killed dozens …
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Fighting in Laascaanood leaves 34 dead and dozens injured
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAt least 34 people were killed in clashes between soldiers and anti-government fighters in Somaliland on Monday, doctors and officials said. The government said on Twitter armed men attacked army …
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Ex Somaliland leader Kaahin tells President Bihi to handle Las Anood crisis responsibly
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterFormer President of Somaliland Dahir Riyale Kaahin (pictured) has said that efforts should be made to resolve the situation in Las Anod responsibly. In a statement, Kaahin said that the …