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Everyone's arguing about whether Somaliland gets recognised. I think the more interesting question is what kind of world will recognise it?
Check out the full argument: substack.com/@drkeyse/note/p…
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Cruz ties support for Somalia ambassador nominee to U.S. recognition of Somaliland, @emilyfjacobs reports.
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We see some major improvements on the political scene, let us continue this path and enhance the international collaboration among like minded friends of democracy. 👏
I sincerely thank Senator @tedcruz for his principled support and tireless efforts to strengthen Somaliland–US relations; US recognition of Somaliland would be a major strategic investment in American national security, strengthening stability in the Horn of Africa, securing vital Red Sea and Gulf of Aden shipping routes, and advancing shared interests in counterterrorism and regional security.
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A US Embassy map showing Somaliland separately from Somalia has raised questions about Washington’s stance on the territory’s disputed independence. Is it just a freedom rating or a wider diplomatic signal?
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President Trump has rightly said that Somaliland is "a totally different country" than Somalia. That is exactly the correct policy. It is long past time for the U.S. to recognize Somaliland.
Today I questioned the nominee to be Ambassador to Somalia to confirm that he agrees President Trump's position. He declined to do so.
I told him that whether he is confirmed or not will depend on whether the State Department follows the President's guidance.
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Thank you @SenTedCruz for your simple but powerful statement: “Somaliland is not Somalia.”
✅ Self-governed since 1991
✅ Multiple democratic elections
✅ Peaceful transfer of power
✅ Close ties with Taiwan
✅ China opposes Somaliland's independence
✅ Recognizes Israel
✅ Offers the U.S. favorable diplomatic, economic & security partnerships
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I sincerely thank Senator @tedcruz for his principled support and tireless efforts to strengthen Somaliland–US relations; US recognition of Somaliland would be a major strategic investment in American national security, strengthening stability in the Horn of Africa, securing vital Red Sea and Gulf of Aden shipping routes, and advancing shared interests in counterterrorism and regional security.
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Very interesting read!
📄 A declassified CIA intelligence bulletin on Somaliland, 1960. Somaliland independence was hijacked.
Even the CIA was reporting on Somaliland's push for immediate independence. Britain had planned a gradual transfer of power over several years, but certain nationalists had other plans.
The CIA described the nationalists as “UAR-supported.” The United Arab Republic, which was receiving Soviet assistance at the time.
Somaliland achieved independence on 26 June 1960, only to enter union with Somalia five days later. That was the self-inflicted wound, assisted by USSR backed United Arab Republic.
Source: CIA
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Read this unreported historical records on Somaliland independence.
I bet even Somaliland politicians aren't aware of this
📄 A declassified CIA intelligence bulletin on Somaliland, 1960. Somaliland independence was hijacked.
Even the CIA was reporting on Somaliland's push for immediate independence. Britain had planned a gradual transfer of power over several years, but certain nationalists had other plans.
The CIA described the nationalists as “UAR-supported.” The United Arab Republic, which was receiving Soviet assistance at the time.
Somaliland achieved independence on 26 June 1960, only to enter union with Somalia five days later. That was the self-inflicted wound, assisted by USSR backed United Arab Republic.
Source: CIA
📄 A declassified CIA intelligence bulletin on Somaliland, 1960. Somaliland independence was hijacked.
Even the CIA was reporting on Somaliland's push for immediate independence. Britain had planned a gradual transfer of power over several years, but certain nationalists had other plans.
The CIA described the nationalists as “UAR-supported.” The United Arab Republic, which was receiving Soviet assistance at the time.
Somaliland achieved independence on 26 June 1960, only to enter union with Somalia five days later. That was the self-inflicted wound, assisted by USSR backed United Arab Republic.
Source: CIA
📸 This photograph captures the nomination of candidates for elections to the Legislative Council in Somaliland.
Before independence on 26 June 1960, Somaliland was already developing its own representative institutions. Registrations for the electoral rolls were carried out in the main towns. Nominations of candidates were accepted in the open, as in this photograph, with local people gathered around.
Somaliland was already building its own government in the 1950s. That work never stopped.
Source: British Colonial Office, Somaliland
Somaliland is winning on all fronts
#BREAKING: The Trump administration is seeking to strip Ilhan Omar of her U.S. citizenship.
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Ilhan Omar's father was 'loyal' to Somali dictator, 'misrepresented himself as a refugee': Source trib.al/ywGHdyP
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History rewards those who build their state, preserve their sovereignty, and endure with purpose; Somaliland’s journey reminds the world that political realities cannot be ignored forever, and that recognition begins when the world acknowledges what a people have already built.
Anyone familiar with geopolitics know that Somaliland isn't Somalia. President Trump himself felt the need to distinguish Somaliland from the other one.
Somaliland is an independent country, it's a democracy, pro-western, it's stable and safe. At sea, keeps water safe from pirates, and at land has 0 tolerance for terrorism. It's only a matter of time before formal recognition happens, however, in practice it's already a functioning nation.
