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US senator urges Biden administration to engage with Somaliland

Senator Jim Risch, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee urges the Biden administration to engage with Somaliland, “I’ve urged the US State Department to engage with Somaliland and not ignore its democratic progress”. He intoned further, lamenting, “But as our allies praise Somaliland’s election progress this…

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US Senator criticizes Somaliland stance against media freedom

A senior United States senator has criticized the Somaliland government's stance on media freedom. Senator Jim Risch a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee said the continued attacks on the media in Somaliland is eroding the democratic ideals the country has been building over the years. Speaking just a day…