Why somaliland not recognized

Since then Somalia has been mired in chaos and violence. But Somaliland has succeeded in establishing a functioning government, with a constitution, defined borders and a flag. It is governed along democratic lines with pluralistic political institutions. In May , its independence was supported in a referendum by more than 90 percent of the population. Two presidential elections took place with a peaceful transfer of power; one in and another in This summer, nine political parties are competing in local elections.

It would have made sense to award Somaliland the diplomatic recognition it deserves. Its brief history of freedom and democracy stand in stark contrast to the terrorism, reign of warlords and piracy that is rife in Somalia, where US President Barack Obama and the UN are expending vast resources to fund African troops, which are propping up the corrupt transitional Somali government.

There is understandable paranoia about accepting new states with shifting borders inherited from colonial powers in Africa. For the last two decades, the international community has tried through outside military intervention and massive aid to reconstitute Somalia. These interventions have ended in catastrophic failure.

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It then became independent for just five days. Climate change and the challenges facing Somaliland today Today, Somaliland is suffering with its extreme vulnerability to issues caused by climate change. And for women and girls living in Somaliland, life can be extremely difficult.

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