People & Power - Best Kept Secret - 28 Oct 07- Part 1

[Xaaaxi]

As a Somalilander I love the Arab people but not thier leaders

[Yummysomalilander]

who need arabs they can fuck off

[TheGarmaqaate]

IIDOOR, waa gun, waxayna isku gubeen dadkii Soomaaliyeed.

Waa nimanka ku faraxsan dagaalada iyo baabba'a haysta dadka Soomaaliyeed ee Koonfur ku nool, iyagoo u haysta in la aqoonsan doono WAR HOOY, IIDOOR MAAD KA DEYSAAN, WALEE KIBIR WAAX LAGU KUFAA WAR IIDOOR BEENTA AAD ISU SHEEGEYSAAN JOOJIYA.

GOORMAAD CALAN YEELATEEN? GUN BAAD TIHIIN, GUNNA MEEL MA GAARI KARTO CABDIRAXMAAN GAROOWE

[fadhiyare]

@TheGarmaqaate HADAAD NIN TAHAY OO AAD SHARAF IYO DHIIG LEEDAHAY HOOYADAA IYO WALAASHAA XABASHIDO KU RAAXAYSANYAAN, BAAD XABBADA KA DAYN LAHAYED OO AAD WAX KA CELIN LAHAYD...

LAAKIIN XAYAWAAN BILAA KARAAMADAH YAAD TAHAY ADIGA IYO WIXII KULA CAQLIYA.....

IIDOOR IYO NACNACDA ISKA DAAYOO SIDAA ISO DHAAN.........MISKIIN

[somalilandish2]

maasha allaah this is my country...

i love my country.

[gantaal102]

Somaliland is deserve to recognize. thank you guys speaking about somaliland so nice and telling the truth . Somaliland self Determination is base on International law, it has its defined border - colonial border, Africa has no other borders. Somaliland will stay a country for ever its our will, no matter what the Arab fatter and usa dreamers plan to do. Viva Somaliland Greeting from Somaliland

[LotBountyHunter]

im so proud of somaliland its it people

[MyUserNamesNotAvail]

I support SOMALILAND and hope they get the recognition they deserve and have worked for.

[pat44123]

its also funny this isnt on american tv because we would feel bad for them and want to recognize them but somehow our leaders would refuse the will of the people again

[pat44123]

these are the smartest people on earth since the american founding fathers'. who cares if the u.n. or EU or AU doesnt recognize them. i hope they succeed and wish them peace and food as gay as that may sound idont care i always thought people are smart enough to realize no war will ever stop conflict or other wars that the only answer is to all live as equals with no secret agenda or lies. no one should live in fear

[love7277]

leave these people alone.stop killing

[love7277]

opps some smart people

[love7277]

these are so smart people

[TaskiyahEmaani]

i support somalilands prosperity as they are my people, but some sort of division or move for independance can only weaken somalia as a whole as somaliland gets its fruit and vegg from the south so how on earth will they coupe if they become a different country?, somaliland came about as the result of colonialism in the past.

also seeking a loan from the bankers will ETERNALLY RUIN somaliland and leave it as a SLAVE DEBTOR to the blood sucking thives which are the international bankers.

[ngonea]

I hope they never take any loans from the WB or IMF crooks, the day they do, they are finished!

STAY STRONG, STAY FREE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BANK-STERS, THEY WILL EAT YOU AND ALL YOUR RESOURSES

[aadoon]

It is very clear that Somaliland people will and detetermination can not be stoped or blocked by no egyptian arab fat ankeled saudis .Its high times somaliland be prasied aided and supported .ARABS are the whores of america .

[Graome]

I support Somaliland!! Recognize it!

[umalim]

i gree with u

[ingly2007]

And the reason it does not work as a story is because the story of Somalia for the last two decades is essentially the same story, a story of endless war, murder and chaos that has made many people numb and uninterested in whatever is happening in Somalia.

[ngonea]

when you are being attacked, you have no choice but to defend your self, they did not start wars, they are a strong proud people that fought back even against the greatest Bully on Earth.

[ingly2007]

By making steady progress, Somaliland, on the other hand, has attracted many people who are curious about its progress and want to know what is going to happen next, whether it will succeed or not.

[ingly2007]

The anti-Somaliland narrative has failed not only as a story and plot, but also in terms of logic, for it is full of contradictions.

[ingly2007]

To cite just one example, anti-Somaliland propagandists, many of whom are Abdillahi Yusuf's ardent supporters often criticize Somaliland for taking control of Las Anod on the grounds that the inhabitants of Las Anod are from a different clan than people from Hargeisa and Borama, but these same critics are some of the loudest cheerleaders for Abdillahi Yusuf's foreign-backed takeover of Mogadishu.

[ingly2007]

In the final analysis, the anti-Somaliland narrative has failed because the alternative it offers which is today's Somalia is unattractive to many people. Even Arabs who used to display knee-jerk negative reaction to Somaliland have noticed the difference between Somaliland and Somalia.Fathi al-Daw of Kuwait's al-Arabi magazine captured that difference beautifully when he wrote:

[ingly2007]

Translation: (The Somali territory is now like a fruit whose lower part is destroyed and decayed and that embodies the dilemma of the warlords who are fighting each other in the south, whereas its upper part is healthy and tempts the onlooker to get close to it, and that is the reality in the north)".

[ingly2007]

If Arabs are saying this, you can imagine what others are saying.

Source: Somaliland Times

[ingly2007]

It won't be as easy as a tiny vowel change. On Sunday the new Republic of Kosova (formerly Kosovo) declared itself independent, the world's newest country. Other states, such as Somaliland, have claimed independence without being recognised by the international community.

[ingly2007]

Independent Kosovo, Next Somaliland? Links to World Reaction.Published 02/16/2008 on jimmatimes.

Kosovo announced independence on Sunday, meanwhile a human rights report says Somaliland has 55% to 70% chance for independence recognition.

[ingly2007]

watch the whole PMQ's on the House of Parliament website (number 10): Somaliland question by the Hon. Alun Michael is on 11:52 minutes.

[ingly2007]

This is the transcript of today's PMQ's (9/01/08) and can you believe it, Somaliland was mentioned by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Hon. Alun Michael of cardiff asked the question.

[ingly2007]

...When the people of the south have no real government and are still in a state of chaos, does not that record command respect from the international community?

[ingly2007]

Alun Michael (Cardiff, South and Penarth) (Lab/Co-op): You are aware, Mr. Speaker, that the President of Somaliland and members of his Cabinet are visiting Parliament at present. Will my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister join me in congratulating Somaliland on the way in which it has worked over the past 18 years, very quietly, through local government elections, parliamentary elections and presidential elections?....

[ingly2007]

The Prime Minister: I agree with my right hon. Friend, who is a friend of that country. I welcome the visitors to this country, and we will do everything that we can not only to help with international development for the countries with which we are associated, but to help to build the institutions of democracy.

[mchigubu]

Wow! Now I know Africa's best kept secret. I never knew there was a country called Somaliland. Now I am educated further! Thanks Youtube, thanks AlJazeeraEnglish. As an African, it is good to know Africa's best kept secret! Knowledge is power!

[dauslamood]

I feel so sorry for the Somalia's young generation. It seems they have no idea about the history of the so called Somalia. They don't realise that we, the Somalilanders, became independent before the (just less than a week), and therefore we inspired them to do so. Yet they talk about S/land with such hate and invy.

[kulankk]

such a hate and invy????? come on man, I don't think any somali ever hates another Somali for no reason....what people hate is spreading rumors of Somali-land having independence which doesn't exist, and the division of somalia and its people. Somaliland is just another state in Somalia that is ruled by its own people just like the others states in somali. Just remember this: SOMALI WILL NEVER BE SEPERATED...NEVER EVER. Peace!!!

[dauslamood]

And what is your evidence to support such poor and unconstractive argument? Listen bro, like I said; you need to learn the history of the nations you talking about. Somaliland was an independent state before the others, and waht it is after now is to retain that, Nothing to do seperation. And mark my words; this will happen before you know it. Just don't mad

[kulankk]

you know I agree with you that somaliland(actually I'ld say northern somalia) was an indpendent state before other states but it is not and an INDEPENDENT NATION, which is what I was talking about before. and yes if you want to declare your own nation with new flag, it has something to do with seperation of somalia which is what most people, at least me, hate about you somaliland isku sheega.

well, there is no point of arguing...we WILL see...only time will tell.

[kulankk]

btw, it is sis...not bro

[dauslamood]

Bro, sis, I don't give a monkeys. I am just telling you to get your facts right. And what is your definition of a 'nation'? Let me tell you this; a nation is within a state. Somaliland was and is a independent state of a free nation, GET IT?

[kulankk]

you are just writing out of envy and u don't even understand what u r talking about.

Ok Ok...maybe I can explain to you the diffence btwn state and nation from your own words.

SOMALILAND IS AN INDPENDENT STATE, which defines certain class of people in a society reer waqooyi, OF A FREE NATION, Somalia which is country with many group of people with same race, culture, and speaks same language.

I hope you get it this time. Otherwise, I suggest you go to school and learn. PEACE.

[xamse1985]

because we somalis it does not mean that somalia need to be one contry, it can be few smaller ones and maybe in the future when all of the bad feeling has been forgotten we may unite as a fedral states.

[dauslamood]

btw, the new flag as well as the old one is produced by the Somalilanders; One fact for you. Hate us or don't, we moved on and so should you, whoever you are; Somalia, Puto land or the Ogadeniland. BE IN YOUR OWN LAND

[kulankk]

btw, I like this vidoe cause I am somali and it makes me happy to see somali people lives improving and future as well.

[kulankk]

welcome to lala-land aka somaliland.. dream on people. the funny thing is that one guy in the video said "when we defeated the somali dictator and RETOOK our country back" since when did u ever had a country??? somalia is one country and will always be... when somali gov't gets stronger, it will unite and lala-landers have no choice but to join or else the gov't will declare war on you. it is a long shot, but that is what I see may happen.

[bzzbedframez]

JUST GREAT, HATERS DIE IN YOUR RAGE.

[socosoco43]

All you so called Landers loooooooool the dream of regognition is a pipe dream which will never happen, Puntland has now got full control of the Sool Region which means that another chunk of Somalilands dream has been taken and bit by bit it will all be gone

[nodnolboy]

Having said that, I am can understand and speak some Arabic. I have even been to Arab nations, and I know a lot of Somalilanders and Somalis who have worked, were born, and expelled from Arab nations, particularly the Gulf nations.

[nodnolboy]

As a patriot, I have come to the conclusion that the path of Somaliland's success lies with our African brothers, the Commonwealth, Europe, and the rest of the World, not in the Arabian peninsula. I am not saying we should ignore our "Arab" brothers, but if I were you, I wouldn't hold my breath. If you doubt my veracity talk to the Palestinians and the Iraqis.

[nodnolboy]

As I said, I am not an Arabphile, nor am I an Arabphobe, but when I see Palestine and Iraq, all I see is much ado about nothing. I am a Somaliland patriot, and I have seen Somaliland's efforts to integrate itself with its "Arab" brothers, in spite of the role these nations played in supporting the Barre regime, the current indifference to the slaughter of Muslim brothers and sisters in Somalia, and still nothing.

[nodnolboy]

In terms of the Somaliland and Saudi Arabian relationship which is nascent, I can only make the following comment. If Saudi Arabia refuses permission to thousands of Somaliland pilgrims because of their nationality and passports, then it is un-Islamic and the height of hypocrisy.

[nodnolboy]

Let me turn to Saudi Arabia. The Saudis are known for their generosity and the religious role they play in the Muslim world. Saudi Arabia is the custodian of the holy places of Islam. Saudi Arabia has been known for its generous support of the poorer Muslim nations. However, if the Saudis let the oil companies explore for Oil in Sudan and Somaliland in the 60's and 70's, these countries wouldn't be so poor!

[nodnolboy]

Somaliland on the other hand has stable and normal relations with Ethiopia. Is this not the same Egypt who was ostracized from the Arab League for dealing with Israel? Is this not the same Egypt which dissolved the United Arab Republic union with Syria? The double standard and hypocrisy towards Somaliland is staggering. But, frankly, I am not concerned about Egypt, because Egypt is not a democracy, Somaliland is a democracy.

[nodnolboy]

Let me take the case of Egypt. Egypt is worried about Ethiopia and the Nile. Well, Ethiopia is occupying Mogadishu, and yet I don't see Egypt doing anything about it.

[nodnolboy]

At this time, I don't wish to generalize, because, there are Arab nations, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, who are more than willing to do business with Somaliland. There are also several businessmen and women from the Arabian peninsula who are conducting their own private business in Somaliland, but two of the most powerful nations in the Arab world Egypt and Saudi Arabia remain implacably opposed to Somaliland. Why?

[nodnolboy]

But, Somalilanders as a whole have nothing but a fraternal love for their "Arab" siblings, and all we get in return is scorn and negligence. Somaliland is a democratic republic, not many of our "Arab" brothers are. Somaliland is a poor country, whilst our "Arab" relatives are rich. Yet, not only does Somaliland get a meager assistance from these nations, but, its primary source of revenue, livestock experts is subject to an unfair embargo.

[nodnolboy]

Having said that, I am can understand and speak some Arabic. I have even been to Arab nations, and I know a lot of Somalilanders and Somalis who have worked, were born, and expelled from Arab nations, particularly the Gulf nations.

[nodnolboy]

Personally, and this is my own opinion, I am not an Arabphile. As a Somalilander, I am able to trace my ancestry to the Arabian peninsula. I am Muslim, I am African, and to a lesser extent pseudo "Arab". Pseudo "Arab" in the sense that I am not racially Arabic, but I am sure my ancestor came from that region centuries ago.

[nodnolboy]

Somaliland And Our Arab Nations Brothers

By Ahmed Kheyre, London, UK

One of the most compassionate yet fractious relationship is the one between siblings. Somaliland seems to have a love-hate relationship with our brother Arab nations, we love them, for some reason they seem to hate us.

[nodnolboy]

Somaliland And Our Arab Nations Brothers

By Ahmed Kheyre, London, UK

One of the most compassionate yet fractious relationship is the one between siblings. Somaliland seems to have a love-hate relationship with our brother Arab nations, we love them, for some reason they seem to hate us....continue

[craxmaan10]

Mansha Allah.

Great video.

Thanks To Aljazeera English for marvelous ducomentary.

[proudSomalisis]

I am not a Somalilander, but am proud of these Somalianders for their collective strength and solidarity as well as the unified vision for their land. I will support any forward-looking humanbeing. I am particularly proud of the youth who are supporting themselves with little means. This is very encouraging. But Somalilanders need to stop hating other Somalis in their homeland.

[coolcat666]

Well done Aljezeera for tha fantastic covering somaliland, I hope more progarams like this fllow. suhur abib

[soha204]

masha allah somaliland still kickin it hard brrrrrr word up hommiez

[nodnolboy]

Thanks to AlJazeeraEnglish and Sama al-shahad with her pretty face. We hope more documents will follow. Our own Rageh Omaar who is originally from Somaliland will make more programmes on Somaliland on Witness...We hope Arab countries, specially the golf states, will recognise Somaliland in the Future. Egypte is the main obstacle. Britain is another country who help Somaliland financially, we are greatful to South Africa and Sweden as well.

[jigabiga75]

iidorland wa laydiin so socda walee.

[dhooqo11]

xaasi ilaa xaasid kanax oo nafta waa ayaayda wase

[nodnolboy]

waryaa jealous guy, you should say Masha-Allah to this. Look our young intelligent people how they are expressing themselves.

[nodnolboy]

Hasad (jealousy and envy) is among the most destructive emotions or feeling which a man may have towards his fellow human being. It causes him to wish evil for others and to be happy when misfortune befalls them. The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) warned against envy by comparing it to fire that completely burns the wood. He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: "Beware of jealousy, for verily it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood."

[eyub77]

well tell that to las anod

[Zulekhah1]

well done Somaliland. You have shown that you can leve and go on on your on. We poeple from somaliland knew that all the time. And we have still faith in you Somaliland. WE WILL NEVER GIVE YOU UP SOMALILAND OUR OWN COUNTRY. XXXXXXXXXXX. IKRAN

[Hodan94]

ilaahow adaa mahadaa leh, aad garansiisay dadka soomaliland waxa ay tahey noloshu

[SanaagSomaliland]

Well done Aljazeera. Thank you for covering this part of the world which the big international media houses choose to have ignored for good.

[indho81]

Well done Aljezeera for airing this vedio and well people of Somaliland for receiving those poor refugee.

[msgg81]

This man is a good role model Satish Kumar