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Mr Abdirashid Hashi, the narrow-minded boy (Director of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies of Villa Somalia), recently stated that Somalia could take military action against Somaliland or enforce political and diplomatic sanctions in an attempt to restore unity. However, Somaliland has a rich history and astrong national identity. Despite joining with Somalia in an unratified union in 1960, Somalilandsuccessfully re-stated its statehood after years of struggle.
Over the years, Somaliland has built its institutions, maintained relative peace and stability, and fostered a sense of national identity distinct from Somalia. Any attempt by Somalia to forcibly restore unity would likely face strong resistance from Somaliland’s population and government.
Additionally, suchactions could seriously impact the region’s stability and international relations.
Somaliland, formerly British Somaliland, gained independence on June 26, 1960, and then entered a voluntary union with the Trust Territory of Somalia (formerly Italian Somaliland) five days later, forming the Somali Republic on July 1, 1960. However, this union was not ratified by a referendum or a clear
constitutional process, leaving many in Somaliland feeling that their sovereignty had been compromised without proper consent.
In the years following the union,
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