Rallies held in Hargeisa in support of Somaliland Recognition

Hundreds of people including students gathered today in Hargeisa in support of Somaliland’s recognition and the recently concluded debate at the house of commons where the MPs asked the British gov’t to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state.

Government officials and opposition figures also joined in the demonstration. They addressed the public saying that it is the right time for Somaliland to be recognised as an independent state. In his remarks, the vice President Abdirahman Sayli said British Mps could be a great example to other states for making similar decisions on Somaliland’s case.

The Mayor of Hargeisa Abdikareem Ahmed Mooge believes the recognition will come any time from now. He urged the British government to take the lead in recognising Somaliland as a country and to be a member of the United nations.

The special envoy to Somaliland -Somalia talks Edna Adan stated that British Mps voiced their opinion for justice and freedom. She said that Britain is known for its strength and respect of human rights.

A few days ago, The British MPs urged the government to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state and should respect the rights and freedom of Somalilanders to be a sovereign state.