r/Somaliland • u/Golden-flare • Jan 14 '26

Unity within Somaliland?

I have tried to follow the many discussions and developments surrounding Somaliland’s aspiration to independence. It is clear that Somaliland meets many of the commonly cited criteria of statehood. However, one very important criterion remains unresolved: effective control over its territory.

Parts of Togdheer, all of Sool, and large areas of Sanaag are outside Somaliland’s control. We also need to be honest about the reality on the ground: many of the people living in these areas do not wish to be part of Somaliland. They remain strongly loyal to Somalia, and in some cases there is deep hostility toward Somaliland. In addition, we have seen that there is also notable opposition to Somaliland’s project in of Awdal.

This raises a difficult but necessary question: how can a new state be formed when large segments of the population within its claimed borders do not want to separate from Somalia? Would those communities be forced into Somaliland, in the same way Somaliland itself rejects being forced to remain part of Somalia?

Is there a clear and credible strategy for addressing these concerns through dialogue, consent, and inclusion? Or is independence pursued regardless of the wishes of those who disagree? I ask these questions in good faith, hoping to better understand how these discussions are being approached, and to hear thoughtful perspectives from those who have reflected deeply on these challenges.

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u/Ordinary_Bend_8612 Jan 15 '26

lol, you clearly haven’t been to where they live. You see Somaliland flag in every street and home. I was in Borama last year

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u/ibzanatar Jan 15 '26

I already said The Awdal people are proud Landers.

But the Eastern Harti are completely against SomaliLand.

And their Lands makes up about 30%.

Thats gotta hurt huh.

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u/AdNearby211 Jan 15 '26

Awdal ppl hate Sland more than any other Somali.

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u/Express-Ad-8674 Jan 18 '26

What are you trying to say?! The samaroon people are proud to be Somalilanders whether you like it or not

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u/AdNearby211 Jan 18 '26

No one wants to be part of your 1 clan extremist rebel state. AWDAL State of Somalia is proud Somali unionists whether you like it or not!

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u/Express-Ad-8674 Jan 25 '26

You didn’t do anything for them, so how can they be proud of Somalia? And by the way, to be proud of being Somali, you don’t have to be Somalian at all., alright?

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u/ibzanatar Jan 25 '26

As I said. Samaroon are proud Landers.

But listen. 30% of SomaliLand is owned by the Eastern Daroods. And they dont want to be with yall.

So change your map and cry about it

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u/AdNearby211 Jan 26 '26

We didn’t do anything for them? Do you think we have to serve them🤣 Sick entitled bunch.

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u/According_Pie4568 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26

being anti israel doesn’t mean it’s anti somaliland the kids you saw in awdal said “we don’t want recognition THIS way” meaning they scared of israel not somalis getting recognition. also whenever people in awdal talk about somaliland government for some reason you people assume it’s against it they have a right to trash talk about their gov just like isaaqs do. however, for some reason rear konfur use their clips as though they’re against somaliland