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@jiukumite
2 жыл бұрын
8:55 > 10:21 is skippable
@zainayusuf5292
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative, but one problem with their recognition is because in 1960 they United with "unrecognized" Italia Somalia that got out of trusteeship by uniting with an independent,and recognized country which was Somaliland at that time to form somali republic which suppose to be a (big country for all Somali speaking people starting from Djabouti to NDF Kenya) so re-recognition of 1960 Somaliland could mean deleting Italia Somalia from the map. Also Somaliland passport could be traveled up to 35 countries.
@moonlight-pb1zk
2 жыл бұрын
This was a good video,but let me correct one info non Isaac clans have been the president for 2 terms, and vice president(all the time), the preliminnt speaker, and many minsters are from non Isaac although these tribes are 20%. Finally, the MP with most popular votes is from a discriminated clan in horn of Africa, so they moved past tribal issues.
@jwenting
2 жыл бұрын
Squarespace, as likely to succeed in getting you a good business as Hillary Clinton ever to become president of the USA.
@GameTimeWhy
2 жыл бұрын
@@xoogaggawaddaniyiintasoomaaliy Catalonia lives in their minds. It isn't a separate country.
@ayanomar1408
2 жыл бұрын
Despite the tragic past of Somaliland I am over the moon that FINALLY Simon is covering my country👏🏾 THANK YOU🥇
@changeseeker1804
2 жыл бұрын
Me too👏👏👏
@Logan.
2 жыл бұрын
In your opinion, what is a really cool, but little know fact about your country?
@zakariyaabdullahi5669
2 жыл бұрын
@@Wolfpaw754 Everywhere has internet in this day and age
@richardavery2894
2 жыл бұрын
Hey love from the 🇺🇸
@muawiyyamodibbo7108
2 жыл бұрын
@@Wolfpaw754 you are a bum
@AO00720
2 жыл бұрын
cool, never have i ever thought Simon would do a video about my Somaliland. greetings from Hargeisa Somaliland.
@jackfrost5808
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you meant to but the fact you said my Somaliland is amazing, love to see that national pride
@AO00720
2 жыл бұрын
@@jackfrost5808 thanks, i absolutely meant what i said.
@sagalhirsi2284
2 жыл бұрын
Fuck Somaliland
@flackflick689
2 жыл бұрын
somalia 💀 Somaliland 🙌💪
@lvtravelworlddiscovery4477
4 ай бұрын
I went to Somaliland last year and made a video but the Somalians harassed me because they were not happy that the Title was Somaliland was part of Somalia. So I changed the title to something acceptable to them.
@user-ql8ez2kh8k
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who was born and bred in Somaliland after the Isaaq Genocide, I can tell you that I may not have seen the death and destruction myself, but I have seen the grim reality of the destruction of hearts and minds of Somalilanders. This is deeper than anyone tells you. From outside in, you only see the damage and trail of destruction inflicted upon us. Be it the indiscriminate bombing of infrastructure - civilian or not. But what we have suffered afterwards was far more difficult for Somalilanders. In 1991 when Somalilanders started to return from the refugee camps in Ethiopia and Djibouti, what they came back to was unimaginable. There was no functioning private or public institutions. No healthcare, no pharmacies to dispense the basics, no access to water ( water sources were either deliberately poisoned or destroyed by the Barre junta dictatorship), no electricity and so on. What Somalilanders came back to was over 1 million landmines indiscriminately scattered across civilian areas which till date, The HALO TRUST is removing. Somalilanders suffered physically and mentally from the unimaginable cruel and inhumane pain inflicted upon them. Human rights watch report dated 1991 documents the grim reality of the Isaaq Genocide, the report states that residents in cities and towns in Somaliland were forcefully taken from their homes, in buses and taken to stadiums. They were forced to watch executions of those who were accused of supporting the SNM. There would be people watching the crowds in the stadium and anyone who turned away or shed a tear would also be killed because the junta considered crying or mourning a sign of showing empathy therefore anyone who cried was killed. This was a war to destroy somaliland and anything in it physically and mentally. I remember going to school in Hargeisa and I’d see THE HALO TRUST removing mines just meters away from my school. There were even instances where I would come across unexploded bombs myself in Hargeisa, as a child. I shall never look to Somalia again for anything.
@bigs4147
2 жыл бұрын
the war was not only targeting isaq that was every Somalian we watched this on KZitem so please stop telling people lie u are weak minded
@Hanan-pk8kc
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigs4147 General Morgan Siad wrote ‘the death letter’ shortly before the genocide where he outlined his plan to fix the ‘Isaaq problem’. It was an intentional and orchestrated government campaign against Isaaq ppl not just random killings. Do your research before spewing complete BS
@hersimohamed50
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigs4147 I was there everything he said I conform is true I will never forget my neighbour Xaliimo her brother was one the guy been kill in front of her just to see if anyone show emotion, @manden News you just full of hater period
@warrenfries7837
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your memories of a horrific period of human interaction. I compliment your affirmation in the generousness of humanity in your recognition of the mine clearing effort. Peace and prosperity to you, your people and all people who have suffered. 🇺🇸
@abdikadirahmed9540
Жыл бұрын
What goes around comes around, the tables have been turned, it's dhulbaantes turn to cry foul by the genocide committed by the isxaaq clan by butchering women and children indiscriminately, shelling with rocket launcher and heavy attilery. We need protection from these modern day monsters
@VictorRotaruRO
2 жыл бұрын
I was in Somaliland in December. I am a white European man and I can tell you with great joy that the country has a very bright future and it's people are very interested to raise themselvs and the county. The don't wait for help and given the conditions and the trade difficulties they have , they are all contributing . Lately big advances were made towards recognition and I am on the oppinion within few years they will get it. I wish them all the best as they are truly good people with a wonderful country .
@0816M3RC
2 жыл бұрын
Kiss another guy in Somaliland and see how they react.
@suaadmohamed4316
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏🙏
@yassein5307
2 жыл бұрын
@@0816M3RC wtf 😳 where in the world can u kiss a random guy and expect a positive reaction back?
@yassein5307
2 жыл бұрын
@rzf_1.8 delusional asf 😂😂 I wonder which country he is from
@mukhtarjibril4473
2 жыл бұрын
Is Somaliland is a country? See the hypocrisy some regions in Ukraine wants to be a country and they never called a country now they wanna call region in my country a country none of your dam business man
@Kasaaz
2 жыл бұрын
I hadn't really heard about Somaliland until like two days ago when there was a news story about diplomatic relations between Somaliland and Taiwan about how they face some of the same issues with recognition of their independence, etc.
@baydhabo72
2 жыл бұрын
Both Fake Countries that won't exist Soon 😂
@baydhabo72
2 жыл бұрын
Both Fake Countries that won't exist Soon 😂
@abdiiimaan1751
2 жыл бұрын
viva somali land
@dahirismailabdulrazak8410
2 жыл бұрын
@@baydhabo72 which one is fake the ( Somalia) failed one & shabab one never vote for their President or Parlament who u porn or ( Somaliland) one the u hate cause of what & how they build their Nation 😂😂 shame on u f****
@Dollsom98
2 жыл бұрын
Does not exist
@Mukkeg
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering the genocide in my country Somaliland. Our capital, after the genocide, was called the Dresden of Africa. The destruction was unimaginable.
@Hanan-pk8kc
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. SL was an independent state in 1960. The union thereafter was conditional, and they were betrayed by the south. Please go back and relearn history
@Hanan-pk8kc
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. Hasidnimo won’t let u see the truth for what it is cause a quick google search would clear this up
@burcaawidb5170
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. ma reer doontii baa ku xanuunaysa? magacaagii maxaa helay?
@averyj5446
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. inventing falsehood is in your DNA, you can't help yourself. Look at what Somalia leaders are doing to its own native. The current president of Somalia Farmajo is the part of the people that committed the genocide against the people of Somaliland.
@sharmaakebaazka3845
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering the genocide in my country somaliland
@hanauta5093
2 жыл бұрын
As a somalilander, this honestly made me so happy to see almost made me cry.... you cam imagine how much my people have been fighting for this day, the pressure from somalia saying we're part of them and Noone in the world knowing we exist I'm truly grateful!!
@abdiazizsaed4039
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. cry u failed nation . Cling on to us , we are the only thing okay in the horn
@Ninja-kl8do
2 жыл бұрын
@@abdiazizsaed4039 kekw
@hanauta5093
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. BAHAHAHAHA nice disguise but you failed babe
@phobia7347
2 жыл бұрын
@@abdiazizsaed4039 Puntland is safe too so why should we run to Somaliland where normal Somalis are deported?
@baydhabo72
2 жыл бұрын
@@hanauta5093 Nope you've failed, I've got relatives in Khaatumo State 😂They have Self-Autonamy & as a State ARE TRYING TO REUNITE WITH SOMALIA LOL, Isaaqland is a Fairytale.
@Anaverageguy41
2 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine went on a world tour just before covid and started in Somaliland He enjoyed his time there and had nothing but good things to say
@Mukkeg
2 жыл бұрын
It's all about the people, they might be poor and unrecognized but their hospitality and beliefs in the better day of tomorrow is amazing.
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
You should come to puntland it’s way better
@moonlight-pb1zk
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 Lol brother Noone wants the pirate state of Italia Somalia 😅😅 relax and stop hatred because I saw you in 100+comments crying after Somaliland
@MixmediaproductionSL
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 Puntland? oh no, a Terrorist and Pirate region. No no.
@Jamal-ub1ko
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 Puntland lacks sanitations and human rights.
@evanblake5252
Жыл бұрын
"I will leave buildings, but no people" is one of the most terrifyingly brazen psychotic dictatorial statements I have ever seen.
@Beryllahawk
2 жыл бұрын
Nearly in tears here, and I kept saying "but WHY" through most of the video. These are people who are doing their damnedest to move away from violence and towards stability - and somehow managing to scrape by. And no one cares?! Why?! These people have suffered and rebuilt and they're NOT making war on the people who harmed them - and no one thinks that's important?? Shameful. If humans are supposedly trying to encourage peace, then NOT encouraging and recognizing Somaliland is just plain WRONG. Astonished at the perseverance these people display - are they doing a great job at being a republic? Probably not, but then again it's not like the USA is living up to its own hype... Ugh, I want to kind of shake the UN as a whole and yell at them >.
@zainayusuf5292
2 жыл бұрын
2 main reasons:first, this condition of hopless Somalia and unrecognized Somaliland is better for powerful countries. second, in1960 Somaliland United with "unrecognized" Italia Somalia because Somalia was under trusteeship that Italy placed them in, and to be fully independent they had to unite with neighboring independent nation which was Somaliland. Somaliland agreed to help them because they wanted to form big country for all Somali speaking from Djabouti to NFD Kenya(which failed)so re-recognition of 1960 Somaliland could mean deleting Italia Somalia from the map
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
@@zainayusuf5292 CEO of lying how long is this lie keep going 🤣🤣🤣🤣🇸🇴
@zainayusuf5292
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 You are crying under every comment 😂😂poor and pathetic, but stop using west Florida flag.
@circles3381
2 жыл бұрын
@@zainayusuf5292 haaahaaa 😂😂😂. I know it burns every time you see our beautiful falg waving🇸🇴. Unlike yours, unrecognised and none existant. Dhilo.
@zainayusuf5292
2 жыл бұрын
@@circles3381 West Virginia flag and now used by most failed terrorists 😂😂 ina dhilo you are crying under Somaliland videos, so it is obvious who is burning
@KevinOConnell00
2 жыл бұрын
I like this, let's hear more about developing nations on a path to a brighter future. We hear so often about failed states but there are so many more on the way up! Bravo Somaliland!
@nickoliver3523
2 жыл бұрын
On a path to a brighter future lol. Wake up, nobody’s on that path.
@isxaaqsomaliland2898
2 жыл бұрын
This means a lot as a fellow somalilander🥲🤍
@inaxaaji1935
2 жыл бұрын
@@nickoliver3523 what you know about Somaliland fool at least or bath to a bright future won’t Involve robbing and blundering Other nations and genocide our conscience is clear
@archstanton6102
2 жыл бұрын
@@inaxaaji1935 Ignore the miserable troll. Good luck for your nation's future.
@Weeble_Wobble
2 жыл бұрын
@@inaxaaji1935 double trash
@xasanawadan1283
8 ай бұрын
Whether you like or not Somaliland is on the right path of securing recognition.
@ayanomar1408
2 жыл бұрын
the painfull thing is that all if this feels very recent, my father lived abroad but almost half of the men in his age group died as a result of that genocide and the civil war. relatives died and lost everything just because if thier clan. sigh may they rest in peace
@acacius9903
2 жыл бұрын
If you love Democracy and Peace you will love Somaliland. Please support Somaliland by spreading the message of finally re-recognizing Somaliland. Somaliland is the first country in the world that used iris tech for their elections. Somaliland was one of the first countries in the world that used mobile payment systems on a mass scale. Somaliland is the first country that accepted Taiwan Representative Office to use Taiwan instead of Taipei (Lithuania is second). Somaliland has one of the oldest cave paintings in the world. Somaliland sides with peace instead of more unnecessary wars. Somaliland chose peace instead of taking revenge on some subclans in Somalia that killed 250 000+ Somalilanders. Somaliland has plenty of natural resources like oil and gas but we need re-recognition so that we can take out our resources and use it to help our people. Thank you.
@gregraines1599
2 жыл бұрын
Somaliland deserves recognition as a stable, dependable nation.
@--enyo--
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say they remind me a little of Taiwan.
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
Biggest cap that I have ever read
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
Somalia is one
@andersjjensen
2 жыл бұрын
@@--enyo-- That's actually not a bad idea as a catch phrase: "Somaliland - The Taiwan of Africa" :P
@candyflossbeige
2 жыл бұрын
Another genocide survivor here. I was just 3 weeks old when the genocide broke out. I was born under martial law. Men and women were separated. The men were being hunted by the army and rounded up for mass killing and the women had no choice but to leave and cross the colonial broader into Ethiopia. On the way there government planes ✈️ were bombing us soldiers were gang raping women. My mother passed out under a tree 🌳 due to server dehydration from walking for days without water. A old lady from another clan found me and my sister and mother in the middle of nowhere after crossing the border. I was malnourished my sister was ok and my mum had server dehydration (being a new mum she was 18 at the time). The old lady splashed water on my mother and screamed for help. There was no help coming. Furthermore another woman crossed the border in full labour pain ready to push her baby out. My mother woke up too weak to pick me up. The old lady was running back to the lady now in full blown labour. The sun was starting to set and the hyenas were coming out ready to eat. The vultures were circling around and eating dead or dying babies and adults wounded by the army and airforce… This is why Somaliland deserves recognition. Genocide is horrific My family lives with PTSD till this day
@TheZackfilms
2 жыл бұрын
Subxanaalah this made my eyes teary. May Allah protect our people from such horrible moments again.
@queentanya3787
8 ай бұрын
My Uncle 10 years old at that time and His mother were Run over by Somalia Tank while fleeing my gransfather survived and joined fleeing people to Ethiopia and Somali Millitary plane went after the fleeing people and bombed them only my granddfather survived and few people. They walked 10 days to Ethiopia Border. In Ethiopia they met thousands of Somaliland people,Welcomed, Fed ,and housed by Ethiopia. That is why Somaliland people are friendly and Love Ethiopia I was luckily Born after Somaliland were created but Iam very grateful for our Hereos SNM who defeated Somalia in 1989 and declared our Independence in 1991. Those planes who were bombing our people were Shot down by SNM today hang on in Hargeisa as memorial. Iam sorry what you went through successfully we brought to Justice to one of Sida Barre men General Tuke who mascared people in Gabilay and the Rest will follow soon.
@nathanielsavage7932
2 жыл бұрын
I did a genetics 🧬 kit with 23andme and found out my dna shared 0.3% of people from Somaliland 🤯
@warsamaosman-Sool
2 жыл бұрын
you're a lander. you have to come to hargeisa and clam your citizenship.
@Your__mama
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome my brother
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
@@warsamaosman-Sool 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank god his lander not Somali man
@abdiazizsaed4039
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 thank god he is from an independent country and not some sick ppl that kill them selves and cant deal with a militia and are so sad they cant let go of their only beacon of hope " somaliland
@bruns.like.spoons9251
2 жыл бұрын
videos like this are precisely why I love Geographics.
@KasimWise
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this video and as a Somalilander I appreciate your support for our nation. I’ve released a short documentary on the complex history of Somaliland from 1960 to 2021 recently which is now available on my KZitem channel. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
@saeedisa9798
2 жыл бұрын
Be careful or take it with a grain of salt when looters tell you, (you are on your way to a bright future). Then the rhetoric evolves into robbing of resources.
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
Just so you know , the secessionists all come from the same region in the Somaliland federal state . I’m originally from the awdal region which is the north of Somalia , the grand majority of the people living in the somaliland believe in one sovereign Somalia. Please diversify your research if you are interested in the Somali history , my folks been through a lot due to the colonial borders, we also have ethnic Somalis in Djibouti , Ethiopia (1/3 of the country ) and Kenya in the NFD. I don’t believe in separating more of the Somalis, only thing I’m open too is reuniting with my people from the other side of the border. 85 % of somalis share the same ethnic group; somalis are 100% Muslims and we speak the same language , therefore we should remain one sovereign country.
@yusufjaama748
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most brutal parts of the genocidal campaign was the destruction of Hargeisa, the largest city in northern Somalia. In May of 1988, Barre's regime sent in fighter jets to level the city. The destruction of Hargeisa was so total that it earned the nickname "the Dresden of Africa." Bombing missions and ground troops attacks killed more than 40,000 people. Burao, the third largest city in Somalia at the time and the second principal city in northern Somalia, was razed. The relentless violence against Isaaq civilians in 1988 resulted in the world's largest refugee crisis. More than 300,000 refugees fled to Ethiopia, most of them arriving in the small border town of Harta Sheikh in Ethiopia, which became the largest refugee camp from 1988 until it closed in 2004.
@samyeezy3068
2 жыл бұрын
Every action has a reaction
@wheresmyeyebrow1608
2 жыл бұрын
@@samyeezy3068 lol what you mean by that?
@wussrestbrook1200
2 жыл бұрын
@@wheresmyeyebrow1608 never met a government that didn’t attack rebel groups lol
@wheresmyeyebrow1608
2 жыл бұрын
@@wussrestbrook1200 Some governments keep 'em around cause they end up doing more damage to the guys across the borderl than themselves
@alimo3011
2 жыл бұрын
U forget the part where Y'all support him first. Most of the generals who carrying mass massacring in the south in 77-78 were from ur clan. Until he turned on y’all ofc 🤣🤣🤣
@lornarettig3215
Жыл бұрын
My first reaction to ‘Somaliland’ is that I hear good and positive things about this new country. All power to you, Somaliland! 💪🏼🙏🏼
@mohammedhassanademadem
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Sweetheart ❤🎉 You Rock! Have A Fantastique Day ❤❤❤❤
@wizlion3808
6 ай бұрын
Thank you madam
@hamzaaideed9950
2 жыл бұрын
Am from Somaliland and more then half of my family were gathered up and shoot. We still live with the horrors of siyad barre
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
Dalkoo kala go’a waxaa dhanta badoo dhiig noqota adeer
@hamzaaideed9950
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 dalku kala go dadku kala go diintun ba isugu keen jirta
@queentanya3787
8 ай бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 nacasow maanta adaa na baryaya oo midnimo rabo anagu waan ka goanay Somalia ,Siadbarena wakii suuliga ku dhintey Morgan wakii googarada ku baxday ee Garowe galay , General Tuke wuu noo xidhanyahay Diyaaradii Ma duqeyn jirtey waanu soo ridney oo maanta waan U daawasho tagnaa hubkii siad. Bare AMA Somalia waxa la wareegtey SNM dalkoodiina way goaasteen waxayna sababeen inaad midnimadii aad dadka xasuuqaseen maanta aad baridaan. Nabsigii aad gasheen waaka halkaas idin dhigey walina wad isla saxantihin. Maanta dalkayaga waa xor waanu dhisanay midnimadii iyo nacasnimii 1960 na qaadeyna dib noo qaadimeyso kuna darso indhahaga oo shan ah baa Somaliland very soon la aqoonsanayaa ee hada waxad xooga saartaan Konfur galbeed sidaad ku haysan lahaydeen yagaa idinka goosan raba dulmigiina hadee. Morgan baa noo hadhey isna dacwadiisa way socotaa hadaanu dhiman maxakamada ayaa lasoo saari. Dulmiga aad ku faraxsantahay waaka qayrkiin idinka reebay ee shalay dadkaad dulmideen uga daba ooyasaan hadana weli aydaan khaladina waxba ka Baran ismeegey. Waxan ku tashaney in mardanbe tacadigii nagu dhacay iyo Somalinimadii nalagu xumeeye dib danbe inay noo dhicin oo nalaagu sirin waanan ka dhabeyney hadafkaas thanks to abayashey SNM.
@ignitionfrn2223
2 жыл бұрын
1:35 - Chapter 1 - Land of ghosts 5:25 - Chapter 2 - The scramble from somalia 8:55 - Mid roll ads 10:25 - Chapter 3 - 5 days of freedom 14:10 - Chapter 4 - Genocide 17:40 - Chapter 5 - An oasis of peace 21:05 - Chapter 6 - Forgotten but not gone
@DexterMorgan_123
2 жыл бұрын
real one ☝️
@mahmudnuur5744
2 жыл бұрын
✌✌ ✊✊✊
@praxym9293
Жыл бұрын
You are wonderful
@spitfirered
2 жыл бұрын
I was never taught this in school, now in my 60's and learning this, I pray For Hope For Somaliland and their people 🙏.
@sleepingtoss
Жыл бұрын
You are more than 60! This means you've already finished school when the Barre dictatorship collapsed!
@Bubbaist
2 жыл бұрын
Note the black star on the Somaliland flag; it is very significant. Somalia’s simple-looking flag is actually very aggressive. The 5-pointed, white star stands for the “Five regions of greater Somalia.” Three of those regions are in other countries. From the beginning, Somalia claimed the majority Somali regions in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti as “Greater Somalia.” The Somali guerilla groups in those regions all used the white star as their symbol. The black star on Somaliland’s flag represents the death of the “Greater Somalia” idea.
@vp106cy4
2 жыл бұрын
Somalia is a part of greater SOOMAAL! The word somalia is an italian word wich means somali reagent! Also the somalia flag came from the italian guard of arms.
@vp106cy4
2 жыл бұрын
Somaliland is older than somalia so i don't know where greater somalia came from?
@AO00720
2 жыл бұрын
yeah that's right. thanks for pointing it out for non-Somalilanders.
@kh7736
2 жыл бұрын
@@vp106cy4 it was to unite all somali people under 1 nation the way it should been if not for Europeans
@vp106cy4
2 жыл бұрын
@@kh7736 Yes but under SOOMAAL not Somalia!
@MADAM-ti1dm
2 жыл бұрын
I want to express my gratitude for your video which really helps people to understand the case of Somaliland and the difference between Somaliland and Somalia. As said earlier the foreign Affairs Minister of Somaliland "We were born free and we will stay free. We will run our business the way we want." Somaliland is a bridge that connects several continents of the world. Strategically, Somaliland is located in the African gateway and at the Southern shores of the Red sea. The geographic location of Somaliland has both uncontested commercial and defence strategies. Thanks again for your time and work done.
@hamdasamir8755
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌💝💝💝💝💝💝❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍
@ishowspace1
2 жыл бұрын
💀🤣 what a beg
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
@@ishowspace1 let them live in delusion, I’m from awdal and the majority of northerners believe in one Somalia 🇸🇴
@Sky-ez5wp
2 жыл бұрын
@@mlleali9093 go cry
@fadkabari8554
Жыл бұрын
All the Somalilanders in the comments are embarrassing for their gratitude and self belittling. You haven't all the underhanded comments he made like calling our country a useless bowl of dust full of goats he also said the crime rates are at bar with American crime which is a massive lie we don't any major crimes like murder occurring frequently
@samaroonwarrior7896
2 жыл бұрын
We will protect our Independence with our blood Somaliland
@MohammedLiswi
2 жыл бұрын
I do really hope that the world will eventually recognize Somaliland as an independent nation.
@daviroza4700
2 жыл бұрын
What will that achieve for you hmm 🤔 but for Somalia and Somaliland it will only return the dark past
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
I’m confident that true sovereignty of somaliland is possible only in partnership with Somalia. We are one people
@daviroza4700
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 yes you are one people but in politics you are 2 different independent countries
@The-Heart-Will-Testify
2 жыл бұрын
@@daviroza4700 more poverty and hunger, Africans have backward thinking lol. That's why Europeans conquered with ease, they hold alot of grudge against one another so they are easy to corrupt
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
Why is that ? Majority of Somalis in the somaliland federal state believe in one Somalia. Most of the secessionists come from one region , their voice matter more that the other majority ??? Please don’t be too invested in the internal affairs of my country , it’s a sensitive topic and we don’t need an outsider to speak about our sovereignty. Im from the north of Somalia , the region of awdal and the last thing I wish on earth is separating us from the rest of my brothers and sisters. The colonial borders have done enough damage already having some of my folks in Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia. Let’s not separate people that are the same ethnic group and share one language and religion.
@moabdo9779
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you legend for covering about my Somaliland 🙏🏾, I lost brother and close relatives in that genocide our so called brothers did to us, imagine surviving that and after 31 years the international community want us to be part of that failed country? I really don't know why we are still being forced to be part of that war torn country ? I pray one day my country will be treated like any other country on this world before its too little too late. Peace all✌🏿
@xenos_n.
2 жыл бұрын
Well I'd never heard of Somaliland before this video. I hope they get the independence and stability that they needs. Thanks for the great video!
@ابنحلالصومالنذي
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you xenos N We hope to get the independence soon Thank you very much brother
@jamesdavis9036
2 жыл бұрын
@@ابنحلالصومالنذي Good luck
@isxaaqsomaliland2898
2 жыл бұрын
We have independence and stability….what we need is recognition and FDI!!
@simonkevnorris
2 жыл бұрын
Same here in that I had never heard of this country before. Good luck in getting recognition.
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
@@simonkevnorris what country. Somalia is one fool
@AllanSitte
Жыл бұрын
I now have a new bucket list item: visit Somaliland someday. The Somaliland people seem to be trying to do the right thing for each other... as a community... as a state. To me, that is worth witnessing... even as a tourist glimpse. I hope can visit someday.
@wizlion3808
6 ай бұрын
As a somalilander welcome anyday you decide and thank you
@adanahmed5576
2 жыл бұрын
As Somaliland, I am proud of this video. I live in Canada, and I watched this program; I can say it is history that we are still severing that genocide from Said Barre, but we are happy for freedom last three decades we have independence and separation.
@jimmysmith8231
2 жыл бұрын
I am actually planning on going to Somaliland as part of a tour of Africa. This is amazing, historical region of the planet that nobody visits for many of the reasons noted in this video.
@saeedlover2457
2 жыл бұрын
You will get welcoming.. the peace is good..have a little worries 🤗
@jimmysmith8231
2 жыл бұрын
@@saeedlover2457 Thank you -
@jimmysmith8231
2 жыл бұрын
That is one of my main reasons for visiting Somaliland
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
Puntland come see it
@munahaybe6749
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to our beautiful and peaceful country
@jasonritner9662
2 жыл бұрын
I knew absolutely nothing about this one and now I need to know more because the fact they're not their own country essentially because of pure international apathy is ridiculous. Thank you for sharing this.
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
Just so you know , most of the northerners believe in one single Somalia. The secessionists mostly come from the same region. I’m from awdal btw, it’s in the north of Somalia and I will never accept the possibility of separating from the rest of my brothers and sisters. Colonial borders have done more than enough damage since we have ethnic Somalis in Djibouti , Ethiopia ( 1/3 of it ) and Kenya in the NFD. We don’t need to further separate one of the most homogeneous group of people from the entire globe that shares one language and religion. This is a sensitive topic that only concerns Somalis and can only be solved between them. I have families in Djibouti , north and south of Somalia, this is very common between Somalis who have connection all over the region of the Horn of Africa . Sadly this was a very biased video , we didn’t get to hear different voices.
@ayaanmohamed1862
2 жыл бұрын
@@mlleali9093 where did you get your stats from 😳😳😳 1- the majority of somaliland people are pro separation and thats evidenced by the referendum held in 2002 2- somalis in ethiopia don't constitute 3rd of the country they are around 5million maximum (ethiopia's population is 100+mill) but they got the 2nd largest region in the country. 3- you cant talk about somali people's behalf just cuz you got cousins here and there talk for yourself and for your region And please keep somalilands name out of you mouth from now on Thank you and byeee
@mustafamohamed2426
2 жыл бұрын
i am from somaliland..... and i am sad to say that we are paying a heavy price because of the bad move we made..... which is uniting with somalia..... 😭😭😭😭
@mustafamohamed2426
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. nice try........ my advice..... go boom your self..... because that is what your good at..... 😂😂😂
@0816M3RC
2 жыл бұрын
@@mustafamohamed2426 I highly doubt that guy is from Somaliland.
@0816M3RC
2 жыл бұрын
@Jamal Ramadan Odd how Simon ignored how Somaliland treats it LGBT people.
@Loola345
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. Justin don’t lie
@box5319
2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Y. Go and trade your females to AMISON peacekeeping force
@justinlane1980
2 жыл бұрын
Sad to say I wasn’t really familiar with Somaliland. Thanks for the interesting video!
@KasimWise
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this video and as a Somalilander I appreciate your support for our nation. I’ve released a short documentary on the complex history of Somaliland from 1960 to 2021 recently which is now available on my KZitem channel. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
@sagalhirsi2284
2 жыл бұрын
Fuck Somaliland
@justinlane1980
2 жыл бұрын
@@sagalhirsi2284 Literally or figuratively? Because if literally, it might be a little difficult logistically, but I could try to make something work.
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
Please do more research if you are interested, the majority of the Somalis living in the north of Somalia believe in one Somalia , the secessionists mostly come from one region. I’m from the awdal region, it’s in the federal state of somaliland and like most of us we don’t want to be separated from the rest of our brothers and sisters. We have already suffered enough due to colonial borders, we have Ethnic somalis in Djibouti , Ethiopia ( 1/3 of the country) and Kenya the NFD region. There is no reason to separate people that are one ethnic group and share one religion and language. It’s a very sensitive topic , i believe in a national reconciliation but let’s not do more harm by separating us it can instigate violence since the majority are against it and that’s the last thing Somalia needs.
@donbrunodelamancha1927
2 жыл бұрын
Master Simon, I’ve known of this tragedy for some time, but you and your writers did a bang up job doing Justice to the fullness of the blight of Somaliland‼️ BRAVISSIMO‼️‼️
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
You do know that the majority of northerners believe in one sovereign Somalia . The secessionists mostly inhabit one region and only their voices seems to matter more, kudos to their lobbying power. I’m from the north , awdal precisely and I will never accept separating from my brothers and sisters. We are still suffering the consequences of the colonial borders that separated ethnic Somalis that live in Djibouti , Ethiopia ( 1/3 of it ) and Kenya in the NFD. That is enough damage , why further separate one of the most homogeneous group of people in the entire globe that share one language and one religion ? This is a very sensitive topic that only can be solved between Somalis from every region of Somalia. I have family from Djibouti , north and southern Somalia , this is very common between Somalis who have connection all over the region.
@kabssaso
2 жыл бұрын
@@mlleali9093 sorry mate but you heard the video. Even after such horrifying crimes took place, You think my grandparents died so i could accept this so called "union". It will never happen.
@kaltaron1284
2 жыл бұрын
"The crime rate of the capital is on par with most American cities." Poor guys, hope things will improve.
@JohnXina54
2 жыл бұрын
Especially in case of Chicago
@namiin3034
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnXina54 bull its safer than American cities I can see you trying be funny here🙄
@hamzaaideed9950
2 жыл бұрын
Nah hargeisa is safe my sisters go out at night wearing gold
@Bubbaist
2 жыл бұрын
A New York Times commentator who went there said that he saw women carrying gold jewelry for sale in baskets on the street. I wouldn’t do that in any American city!
@Mukkeg
2 жыл бұрын
It's one of the safest cities, if not in the world, much safer than US cities.
@Chris.Pontius
2 жыл бұрын
I saw Somaliland getting recommended a few weeks back in a comment. Never heard of it. Glad to see a video about it. Really interesting.
@KasimWise
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this video and as a Somalilander I appreciate your support for our nation. I’ve released a short documentary on the complex history of Somaliland from 1960 to 2021 recently which is now available on my KZitem channel. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
@JustKrista50
2 жыл бұрын
What an informative video! Thank you, Simon and Co.! Maybe I'm cynical, but I kept thinking the reason they aren't recognized by the UN and other global unions, is because they are a success. Britain colonized them, but not to the extent of taking away all of their governing ability, and when British stepped away... look it there, they had a government already in place that it's people respected. Here's an African country that would benefit from foreign business, but has nothing to steal or no "mess to clean" and the powers that be don't want to acknowledge it.
@namiin3034
2 жыл бұрын
I once attended a lecture at the university of Hargeisa by a French professor, he basically said what you said he added you need to start terrorising your neighbours and causing a fuss to get attention, to be honest we lost so many people we don't have the stomach for strife.
@jondoe406
2 жыл бұрын
If there were oil or gold in somaliland, there'd be UN peacekeepers on the border, guaranteeing their independence. But, with no resources to steal, the UN doesn't care at all.
@JustKrista50
2 жыл бұрын
@N Amiin Destroying your own is never a solution to anything. I think more info needs to get out to the global public. Humans relate to the desire to be free and to be validated.
@alli9541
2 жыл бұрын
@@jondoe406 Somaliland does have oil gold etc. The problem is that put so much time in Somalia that they’re afraid it will crumble after 30+ years of work and donations. Also the people of Somalia believe that as well.
@BaSingh2006
2 жыл бұрын
I personally don't think that's the case . Unless somalia just leaves Somaliland alone ( which c'mon they likely won't ) then Somaliland won't get recognized simple as that .
@Eltipoquevisteayer
2 жыл бұрын
I can't understand why South Sudan is a thing and not Somaliland
@rysler
2 жыл бұрын
I think because South Sudan was willing to fight a war over it and Somaliland isn't. Eretria too.
@sadiqabdulhakim3896
2 жыл бұрын
@@rysler Somaliland did fight and win a war over this; Somaliland war of Independence 1981-1991.
@abdiabdi3225
2 жыл бұрын
lets see different ethnicity religion and the government allowed and accepted independence so they are not the same.
@nuraweyteh3164
2 жыл бұрын
OIL....
@sadiqabdulhakim3896
2 жыл бұрын
@@abdiabdi3225 A key difference is that Sudan has a government and Somalia does not... Also there are many examples of the same ethnic group living in multiple countries.
@manicagency
2 жыл бұрын
I am a proud Somalilander and am happy to see my country get coverage but I want to point out that the isaaq are not culturally distinct from other Somali clans, I don't know where you are getting that information from but we share same dialect and customs as all other Northern, northwestern and Ethiopian Somali clans.
@AAFBNC
Жыл бұрын
May Somaliland grow to be an internationally recognized state, it’s sad it’s been around 31 1/2 years and yet it’s not a country
@comradeiosif2794
2 жыл бұрын
Somaliland put so much effort into not being Somalia, but hopefully they'll get the attention they deserve.
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
Somaliland is a prank man most of the northerners want Somali unity
@moonlight-pb1zk
2 жыл бұрын
Yes we in Somaliland are looking to re-gain our recognition nomatter how much Italia Somalia trolls scream
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
@@moonlight-pb1zk There’s no country called somaliland just fairytale and delusions of the isaaq tribe
@rysler
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 Too bad that tribe is dominant and you're stuck there and can't go be with your own tribe. Boohoo.
@wussrestbrook1200
2 жыл бұрын
@@rysler within next 10 years we will bomb them into submission
@abdirahmanbadal781
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ,Simon for covering this.i am a Somali by ethnicity . Somalis live in the following areas ; Somalia,Kenya , Ethiopia & Djibouti.
@ابنحلالصومالنذي
2 жыл бұрын
Somalis live in 5 regions not 4 Somalia , kenya , somaliland , ethiopia , andd Djbouti
@acacius9903
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot the most Democratic one, Somaliland. Coïncidence? I am not sure, but I would be surprised if it was. And yes it would be very shameful.
@changeseeker1804
2 жыл бұрын
The dishonesty of people from Somalia is showing here. There are 5 Somali's my dear and I think you missed Somaliland out of this one. My lord you people will never change!!
@acacius9903
2 жыл бұрын
@@changeseeker1804 I hope they do change because it is embarrassing to say the least.
@changeseeker1804
2 жыл бұрын
I had hoped for them to change for so long I gave up. They hate Somaliland to the core and I am sick of tolerating that B.S from reer Somalia. @@acacius9903
@piermariobarozzi
2 жыл бұрын
This one was the best so far
@hxcneeey3604
2 жыл бұрын
I was so shocked when i saw this video in my recommendation. It made me so happy that somebody took the time to make a video about my country thank you so much
@thirstfast1025
2 жыл бұрын
You've inspired me to write a letter to my M.P. Great content, as always!
@nuraweyteh3164
2 жыл бұрын
We will never forget decent friends like you. You are now in our books for a honorary citizenship
@mrsomalilandfirst1973
2 жыл бұрын
My sincere gratitude and highest appreciation go to GEOGRAPHICS for this new great video, i consider this as an important video that will help many people to understand the reality of this secret best state in the horn of africa.
@Sorcerers_Apprentice
2 жыл бұрын
Lack of recognition is a double edged sword. It may mean Somaliland can't get independence from Somalia, but the lack of foreign aid and investment means fewer incentives for corruption.
@reddune6185
2 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking 👍
@BiggieTrismegistus
Жыл бұрын
I hadn't thought about that last part. _If_ the country does gain recognition at some point in the future I hope the people in charge their have gain enough civic ethic to avoid the corruption trap.
@NameName-gk8vt
2 жыл бұрын
This is great! Along with the video on Transnistria it is one of my favorites on this channel. Hope you do more Geographics videos about these kind of unrecognised states like Ngorno-Karabach, Western Sahara or Northen Cyprys. Keep up the good work! 👍
@0816M3RC
2 жыл бұрын
Northern Cyprus is an illegal occupation of part of Cyprus.
@ayushacharya972
2 жыл бұрын
Besides, Northern Cyprus isn't poor or disconnected from the larger international community. Because Turkey 🇹🇷 gives it access to international affairs and institutions.
@yusufjaama748
2 жыл бұрын
Between 1987 and 1989, the regime of Somali dictator Siad Barre massacred an estimated 200,000 members of the Isaaq tribe, the largest clan group in the northwest part of Somalia. At the time, some Isaaqs were fighting for independence, and to eliminate the threat, Barre tried to exterminate all of them. Experts now say there are more than 200 mass graves in Somaliland, most of them in the Valley of Death.
@H.EPresidentGaas
2 жыл бұрын
70k almx we are a Free nation
@GlennBrockett
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this report on the history and possible future of Somaliland. I have a co-worker from there and this has helped me understand the differences in culture.
@l0dgey
2 жыл бұрын
I acknowledge Somaliland
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 and who are you I’m from there and I don’t believe it and I will do
@Loola345
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvellousmarvin6127 you’re mad we’re are better somalia haha
@somalilandfrance3276
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your support and time you made for this interesting video to make clear that people can understand easily how was Somaliland before reunited with Italian Somaliland. Your video also makes a clear difference between the two cultures of Somaliland and Somalia. Thank you for your video.
@abl892
Жыл бұрын
I have a classmate from here. He is really fun and never seemed upset by Somaliland or said anything like this. It was a surprise to see this ngl.
@trevorjrooney
2 жыл бұрын
This... It's crazy. Somalia is not a country, they're too unstable to claim such a title, Somaliland should be recognized and Somalia unrecognized.
@owenshebbeare2999
2 жыл бұрын
Politics, the UNconscionable UN, and money.
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
Shut up you don’t have a dog in this fight buddy
@wussrestbrook1200
2 жыл бұрын
Lool with ur logic half the world would be wiped out
@allenminer6244
2 жыл бұрын
Around 2 years ago, Indigo Traveller (KZitem) went to Somaliland and had n nice vacation and very little in the way of worry or trouble. That part of the world is cautious to embrace Indigo Travellers' camera and his travel itinerary, but he got some video that proves that Somaliland is more peaceful than Somalia. (Which sort of supports what you've said in this video.)
@AvB.83
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was aware of the existence of Somaliland, I knew a bit of the current situation, but I wasn't at all aware of what had happened before more or less the 2000s. It seems to be one of those rare examples of an area that stands out from their neighbours because a) they are the ones that get shit done and b) nobody else gives a fuck. A certain region spreading across Iran, Iraq, Syria & Turkey also comes to my mind. And I also find myself in a weird place, on the one hand hoping the people of Somaliland will get the recognition they apparently deserve, on the other hand I know how much "we" (as in the nations of Europa & northern America) prefer a seemingly reliable government over one that is just and in the interest of the people living there... so maybe a slow and painful rise will, eventually, yield better result ofr the people than the international community recognizing them right away. Because let's face it, the so called international community is not interested in people living happily, it is interested in trade routes not being interrupted, it is interested in ressources, cheap workers and reliable control.
@sagalhirsi2284
2 жыл бұрын
@hamze abdi fuck Somaliland
@sagalhirsi2284
2 жыл бұрын
Fuck Somaliland
@InfiniteCuriosity1210
2 жыл бұрын
1988 I was there as a two year old child when Siad Barre's army marched into Slands second city Burao, from what I've been told an RPG hit our house as we were cowering underneath the sofa. Been living in Europe ever since😢 inshallah one day I'll be going back to help contribute towards Somalilands development
@samhenriksen
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SIMON! I was just watching this video in the background but was able to pick up enough info to make my cab drivers day! He’s originally from Somaliland and was so happy that I’d heard of it and knew about his people. It was a really cool experience
@StelCreator
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering this country! I knew nothing of this but I will be talking about it now with anyone who will listen
@twocvbloke
2 жыл бұрын
Somaliland: **exists** World nations: No you don't... Doesn't seem right really...
@ayanomar1408
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine trying travel with a somaliland passport and you get told: that country is not real🥴
@rowen42069
2 жыл бұрын
I'm South African and I always just thought Somalia and Somaliland were two names for the same place
@AO00720
2 жыл бұрын
well now you know my friend and please spread the word about the republic of somaliland
@robertmcknightmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Canadian here, came to say the same thing.
@jakobjama4612
2 жыл бұрын
its just a renegade province of Somalia thats it
@zainayusuf5292
2 жыл бұрын
The word Somali is a language like Arabic or English, but both Italia Somalia and Somaliland are carrying it just like somali Ethiopian, Somali Djabouti
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
It’s the same thing brother don’t listen to these lairs somaliland , puntland, jubaland are all regions in Somalia .
@resileaf9501
2 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly a lot of Somalilanders in the comments of this video. I guess this got shared pretty quickly since so few people talk about that country.
@stevengibbins8350
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent as usual Simon. But I just wanted to point out that Taiwan (Republic of China) established formal diplomatic relations with Somaliland in late 2020. I must get around to asking the New Zealand Government why they have not considered it (But that may be too much to ask for especially as our Foreign Minister as she seems clueless to anything foreign outside of our 12-mile territorial waters!)
@mohammedhassanademadem
8 ай бұрын
Dear Steven, On behave of the people Somaliland, I would to sincerely thank for your heroic efforts to advocate for our Indépendance and international recognition. Once again Thanks ❤😊 We Love You you are adorable 😊
@joujoukosmozou4094
Жыл бұрын
Given Canada's disgraceful acts in the Somali civil war, we should be the first to recognise the existence of Somaliland.
@fft2020
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck for Somaliland. Everyone deserves peace in the world
@bigsurprise7702
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you man, I'm somalilander and I'm not really familiar with this channel at all but all the things that you mentioned throughout this spectacular video is true and I'm very happy to see on the comment section many people who are appreciating my country. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Hope we would get recognition soon...
@AbdiPianoChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in Somaliland right now. Amazing weather with absolutely endless peace. I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for your video about my homeland.
@siyabongamviko8872
2 жыл бұрын
I am in South Africa, my friend is from Somaliland's capital Hargeysa. I first heard about this country from him. Nice to see this.
@abdikanidaud1992
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 4 ur report on the history nd possible future of Somaliland,I'm Somalilander and I'm not really familiar with this channel at all but all the things that u mentioned throughout this spectacular video is true and I'm very happy to see on the comment section many people who are appreciating my country. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Hope. We would get recognition soon🖤
@Uzbug
Жыл бұрын
Really good documentary on a country I knew nothing about. Shame it has not got the recognition it clearly deserves. I hope it gets recognised as a sovereign state.
@russellfitzpatrick503
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. A truly hopeful picture in a part of Africa that has been an example of 'failed states' for ages. I hope that they do get the recognition they deserve
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
No separatism in Africa please
@hwar21
Жыл бұрын
Shut up russel 😊
@humbletruth69
2 жыл бұрын
Simon Whistler, First of, thank you for making a video about Somaliland. However, I would like to correct you on some significant inaccurate statements you have made. Non-Isaaqs are well represented in the Somaliland government from top to bottom. There was a non-Isaaq President of Somaliland between 2002-2010. Also all the Vice Presidents of Somaliland have been non-Isaaq since 1991. The current Speaker of Parliament of Somaliland is also non-Isaaq. Please ensure you have double checked sources before posting. Other then that, the video was very informative and educational for the wider audience. Well done!
@Mukkeg
2 жыл бұрын
Plus the MP with most votes in the recently parliamentary election in may 2021 saw a minority candidate win with the most votes of any candidate.
@Cabaysmedia
2 жыл бұрын
Great video with the enlightenment of the reality many are not aware of. Thank you!
@Loola345
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering my country❤️ my grandma died in that genocide
@Loola345
2 жыл бұрын
I’m isaaq and proud
@01302
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always, hope it raises some awareness about these people's plight.
@sariahy
2 жыл бұрын
For me I had not enough knowledge on Somaliland but now I hope that it can finally be recognised it’s own country it was always one and hopefully they’ll continue to fight and not make the same mistake twice ❤️❤️
@zakismail8494
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon. This video is incredibly accurate and the people of Somaliland thanks you.
@davidbowie5023
8 ай бұрын
Just sad how many Somalians still refused to acknowledge Siad Barre’s evil ideology. Somalilanders knew what happened to them.
@movingforward3030
2 жыл бұрын
I love Somaliland. It gives all African countries hope. And honestly, most of Africa's problems are due to our tribalism. Most don't mind others but our cultures differ to an extent that it is difficult to integrate in one community. Perhaps it is time we admit that we are cousins. We love one another but we are different. We need to enjoy the differences without rubbing one another's feathers. I don't know, I just think that we need to admit that we will always be different. And that makes us amazing. Even the Europeans have a LOT of different countries due to things that look stupid from the outside. Yet they can get along (mostly). Perhaps we need to take their example (for this, not for some other stuff)
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
If you are interest in Somali history I suggest you to diversify your research cause this video was extremely biased. I’m from the northern Somalia , Awdal precisely and just like the majority of us northerners we believe in one sovereign Somalia. The secessionists mostly comes from the same region but their voice always seems to matter more 🤔. Somalis are still suffering the consequences of colonial borders, we have ethnic Somalis in Djibouti ( most of the population are ethnic Somalis); Ethiopia ( 1/3 of the country ) and in Kenya in the NFD . As a fellow African I’m sure you that you understand the pain of the separation caused by man made borders. That is way I’m totally against it. Why separate one of the most homogeneous group of people in the entire world , all Somalis no matter were they are , share the same language and religion. I have family in Djibouti , in the north and south of Somalia , this is common between many Somalis we have connection all over. It is a very sensitive topic that only concerns Somalis from every region.
@hoodohoodo9532
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, and I am going to add like arabes countries, they are most of them muslim and speak the same language arabic and they have differents countries, Saoudi Arabia, Koweit, Emirat, Irak, Yemen...etc.
@hoodohoodo9532
2 жыл бұрын
@@mlleali9093 Listen Djibouti refuses to join to great Somalia and I agree with them because djiboutians are very smart, look now Djibouti is a peace country and prosper. Of course, I don't agree with the politics of Guelleh with no democracy but at least Djibouti was intelligent to not join and still refuses. So your bull shit of NFD, Djibouti, bla bla doesn't work ok.
@ridwangulled8400
11 ай бұрын
Am from Somaliland and I totally agree with you. We could be separate countries but take the European model and have one passport,currency and a free movement of people and businesses. I think only then would each of us prosper individualy and together at the same time. Let’s hope our desicion makers realise this. Before they put us to fight each other again
@LazarusBaccus
2 жыл бұрын
Well I always thought that Somaliland was just misspelling, every day something new.
@claysfamily3818
2 жыл бұрын
Love the effort in these videos I learn more from these channels of Simons then I ever did in world histories in school!!! Just more horrific human carnage, we will never learn :(
@hailuijarakene7447
8 ай бұрын
What a wonderful analysis. Thanks
@hazzer2012
Жыл бұрын
I'm currently in somaliland and things are booming here it really has changed in the past 12 year's
@als3022
2 жыл бұрын
I really do hope they can finally get invested and move up. It sounds like they turned some rather terrible situation and made something. It has issues, but what nation doesn't. But those nations that don't cause problems or have resources like you said are ignored. Example would be when does anyone mention Jordan?
@libaaxasomaliland1066
2 жыл бұрын
Geographics woow , the quality and state of being correct or precise is absolutely on spot , thank you vry much mate 🙏🙏
@RedScare90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for informing me on this. Deserves an algorithm boost.
@somalipirate1286
2 жыл бұрын
As Someone who’s parents are from both respected regions. I want Somaliland to have its independence but also think both countries would flourish in amazing ways as one . Compromise from Somalia is definitely need for this to happen. A switch of capital cities from Mogadishu to hargeisa would be a great step to progression for both regions.
@lilyhk701
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering Somaliland, Ethiopia is actually making deals to use their ports for trade, so there is alot of prospect of economic development and recognition.
@daviroza4700
2 жыл бұрын
So Ethiopia was the reason somalia failed and Somaliland become independent wow
@issamohammed4317
2 жыл бұрын
@@daviroza4700 Darood is the reason we failed... Somaliland smartened up and got out, Hirshabelle needs to do the same.
@daviroza4700
2 жыл бұрын
@@issamohammed4317 yeah but most of isaaq clan lives in Ethiopia not Somaliland so If u become independent will the isaaq territory be incorporated into Somaliland or will Somaliland leave out major clan it’s weird also sool and sanaag don’t want Somaliland rather Somalia
@issamohammed4317
2 жыл бұрын
@@daviroza4700 I'm NOT from Somaliland, I'm from Hirshabelle. As far as I know Isaaq have always lived in Somaliland. Darood are always claiming land that isn't theres, here in Somalia they claim Galkayo and Jubaland. These areas have always belonged to Hawiye and Darood only moved here recently.
@marvellousmarvin6127
2 жыл бұрын
@@issamohammed4317 xanun daarood baad qabtaa walal . Who’s majerteen they were the fight ones started war with siyaad bare
@wills2140
2 жыл бұрын
Somaliland and Somalia were also targeted by the European Colonial powers in a small part because they had trouble getting hold of Ethiopia ( which held out longest during the "Scramble for Africa" ). Thanks Simon! ☺
@catholiccrusader5328
2 жыл бұрын
It's all about MONEY it's always about MONEY...GOD bless Somaliland!
@Bella.Theodore
2 жыл бұрын
Amen!! Thank you ❤️
@HargeisaToday
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon for covering Africa' Best Kept secret, Somaliland.
@patsysadowski1546
Жыл бұрын
I hope the world does start paying attention and as a Brit, we owe them our support.
@bobfg3130
2 жыл бұрын
When you said there's a passport issued by Somaliland I was thinking "for what purpose?". If nobody recognises the country the passport won't be useful. I've heard it has consulates. Considering it's not recognised, that is interesting.
@warsamaosman-Sool
2 жыл бұрын
we can travel with our passport with these countries. Ethiopia, UAE, Kenya, Djibouti, Turkey, UK and sometimes in the USA and EU countries.
@Mukkeg
2 жыл бұрын
Some countries do accept Somaliland's passports. I have family members that used it to go to UAE, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Djibouti so the passport is accepted. Even Somaliland students, with scholarships, going to the UK and US or any other country in the west uses the passport. It's a biometric passport and quite secure, even more trusted than the Somalia passport because one has to go through a rigorous regimen of information gathering before the passport is issued. But still, it's all on an unofficial level because the country issuing the passport has no de jure recognition.
@KasimWise
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this video and as a Somalilander I appreciate your support for our nation. I’ve released a short documentary on the complex history of Somaliland from 1960 to 2021 recently which is now available on my KZitem channel. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
@bobfg3130
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mukkeg Interesting!
@Mukkeg
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobfg3130 Yeah, it's kinda of a weird limbo Somaliland is in. But eventually it will get its de jure recognition, western countries are more than willing to extend that but they always say they are waiting for the Africans to take the first step and with an AU fact finding mission to Somaliland back in 2005 that in its conclusion favored a de jure recognition it's matter of when it will happen.
@isxaaqsomaliland2898
2 жыл бұрын
Can you believe to this day, bones are washed up on to the streets every time it rains in hargeisa.
@tskcl2549
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget buhoodle, xudun Awdal too, all done by the snm terrorist group
@isxaaqsomaliland2898
2 жыл бұрын
@@tskcl2549 faqash propaganda
@darrenmurray861
2 жыл бұрын
It is an absolute shame that Somaliland hasn’t been recognised, even if partially so by the UK and a few others. There are nations that have far less going for them that remain recognised nations, like Somalia for instance!
@alioramus1637
2 жыл бұрын
There is no reason for the Somalis in the north to be independent. Why? because we are the same ethnic group, same language and religion. One clan can not get independence. The other clans in the north don't want to cut ties with their kin in the south.
@darrenmurray861
2 жыл бұрын
@@alioramus1637 accept the Somalis in the north are running a nation that those in the south could only dream of. I’d say that it is up to those Somalis to choose their own destiny. Those in Puntland haves right to remain part of a greater Somalia, just as much as those Somalilanders have the right to independence, should they close it.
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
@@darrenmurray861 who are you to tell which Somalis should separate or not ?LOL . I’m from the north of Somalia , specifically the awdal region and I believe in one Somalia and this is shared by the grand majority of Somalis from the north. We all know that most secessionists come from the same region. My folks are still suffering the consequences of the colonial borders, we have ethnic Somalis in Djibouti , Ethiopia ( 1/3 of it ) and Kenya in the nfd. Why further separate one of the most homogeneous group of people on planet earth , we share the same culture , language and religion. This is a very sensitive topic that only concern Somalis from all parts of Somalia, have some respect .
@darrenmurray861
2 жыл бұрын
@@mlleali9093 I will not; cannot argue that the borders left over from the European colonial era have not left a lot of mess. We see similar issues in Asia and to some extent, South America too. But to say that the people of Somaliland should not be given self determination is just as disrespectful in my mind. I support self determination for any majority group who supports it and in this instance, Somaliland has largely run a successful state where Mogadishu and other regional leaders have failed. All despite the lack of support from the rest of the world and in some cases, attempted interference with members of the AU. Like I say, being British, I would hate to see the breakup of the UK, but if the majority of Scots voted for independent, I would support the all the way; just as I would for Catalonia in Spain.
@mlleali9093
2 жыл бұрын
@@darrenmurray861 I have families in Djibouti , northern and southern Somalia like many other Somalis we have connection all over. It breaks my heart to think about the possibility of separating even more. We should hear different voices from the northerners cause in my humble opinion I believe it’s a very biased video since it’s not the reality for the majority of us. That’s why I’m open for referendum cause I believe that this ongoing back and forth that is causing more harm than anything else, it would be resolved once and for all . We all know that the southern Somalia are having difficulties due to constant western interference, drones strike and so on. The last 5 years were the most peaceful under the president Farmaajo who did an amazing job rebuilding the SNA the lions of Africa ; debt relief; NISA ( easily became one of top 10 Africa’s intelligence) ; regaining the control of the air and waters ; gaining the maritime dispute with Kenya and so on . But unfortunately, the popular president just lost his “election” selection , sadly the international community were not welcoming the one man one vote possibility , allowing real democracy to happen. It’s sad cause once again in Africa , the continuity of governance was denied. Unless we have a dictator , president don’t really last long in that continent. I believe that with honourable Farmaajo the country would’ve grown even more since he did so many good things in a short period of time , hopefully Somalia will get to see him once more in 2026 God willing, he was the best president since the last 30 years . Good day ;)
@Paul-dv4dr
2 жыл бұрын
As a Brit, I feel intense disgust that a number of the pilots who took part in the Hargeisa Genocide were British mercenaries (or serving in Rhodesia), RAF, getting paid $2000 a day by Barre to strafe his own civilians in British jets (Hawker Hunters). If you're in the RAF you shouldn't need the extra cash - so why did they do it? And they have never been called to account. I would love to see them face trial for their heinous crimes, but while that probably won't happen we need to at least acknowledge that this took place.
@Oneofakind49
2 жыл бұрын
All we need from Britain is to re-recognise Somaliland as country with access to the world! Thats justice for the 5.7 Somalilanders in Somaliland. Thank you :)
@axelwebb5349
Жыл бұрын
In Africa, there seems to be a serious unwillingness to simply talk problems instead just fighting about them. Yet, Somaliland is a very rare exception to this. I think that alone deserves some serious credit. There is no reason to think that international recognition tied to democratic and religious conditions is something that should not be tried.
@armandotalampas4800
2 жыл бұрын
Sir Simon, you should make a Biographics video about Barre? Or some of the brutal African autocrats like Mengistu Haile Mariam, Jean Bedel Bokassa, Mobutu Sese Seko, Omar al-Bashir, Charles Taylor. Or interesting statesmen like Julius Nyerere, Kwame Nkrumah?
@abounasser2420
2 жыл бұрын
This is true and sad 😭 wish the best for Somaliland 💚🤍♥️ from Djibouti 🇩🇯🙏
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