Somaliland: A land in limbo

Pulitzer Center grantees Tristan McConnell and Nayaran Mahon report from Somaliland, an unrecognized breakaway region of Somalia, struggling to find its way as a fledgling democratic country in the troubled Horn of Africa region. After claiming independence in 1991, the Somaliland government, in stark contrast to the failed state of Somalia, has constructed many facets of a functioning, stable state. Somaliland has carried out several Presidential elections and peaceful transfers of power. However, elections scheduled for April 2008 have been postponed five times, raising questions about the future of Somaliland. See all related reporting here: http://www.pulitzercenter.org/showproject.cfm?id=115

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[SonsOfSNM1988]

Good job Mr. McConnell. Hope the rest of the world wakes up to the reality of Somaliland soon

[SonsOfSNM1988]

Depending on where you satnd. Somaliland is in a much better state now than in any perod during its failed unification with Somalia 1960-1991. Visit Hargeisa the capital of SL and see it for youeself

[dhuungal]

simpley somaliland is a secret of africa

[balaalalaslk]

where are all the terrorists, Somalia

where are all the pirates, Somalia

worst area affected by famine and drought, Somalia

Somliland has no problems compared to Somalia, we should totally be an independent nation thats recognized by the world

[cookiesmonsterize]

somailand is somailia dont be tricked by these whites they love for us to hate each other

[umiiAfro]

@armelix73

Do you even know anything about Somaliland? Have you ever been there? Do you actually know the differenced between Somalia and Somaliland? I know the answer to all 3 the questions, and you stating things like what you have not only is false but also pathetic. so have a nice day a learn a thing or 2  before you post comments that may rub people the wrong way

[SwEETMALiGaL12]

@stack150 why should they??? They want to move on, build their country, reach its absolute potential!! why should they be held back by Somalia that cant even bring STABILITY for 20 years, 20 YEARS, subhanallah its like the government doesnt give a shit anymore, in a sense it gave up hope, and that really annoys me walahi, to see Somalia ( which was one of the most beautiful country in africa) lookin like hell hole, Somaliland wouldnt be seekin recognition today if it wasnt for that civil war.

[MrLilort]

@stack150

its 5mio people? call it whatever you want but its ours. its like north korea and south korea? good lucky with the al-shabab, warlord and hunger. tell us how that works out dear...

[Blacktolite]

Check out all the hate comments from the faqash hawiya counts.

[stack150]

Isaaqs need to chill with this Somaliland bullshit, a tribe can never be country, and if u insist then why don't u pull the Somali out of your "country's" name. After all isn't that who you're trying to leberate from? plus it's a freakin DESSET for cryin aloud!...I'm just sayin.

[cornholio777]

i think he is cia

[Amal302]

I am a 'Somalilander' and I dont think we are ever going to get recognised! lol.