am a Somali man and I'm from the former British Somali colony of Somaliland. I would like the world to know that majority of the people in that part of the country do not want to be separated from the rest of the country except the pure clan-dominated party that wants to establish a government where they could be the majority and the decision maker, to harm and abuse the rest. It is true there is peace and development in so-called Somaliland, but let us not forget that peace came through the contribution of many citizens that do not want to be independent from the rest of Somalia. If the world recognises Somaliland, that would lead to civil war and instability of that part of the country that seems to be enjoying peace. Egal mentioned that Somaliland is no longer a collection of clans; I would say he is right because Somaliland is ruled and operated by one clan.

gobaad it seems ur so called somaliland is after ours bey invading parts of ssc regions so who is after who?

and dont telling its urs u know where isaaq live

I am well aware of the false borders that were drawn up. But are u aware that Somalis fought the colonialists for over 20 years and we never recognised there so called borders. Until today ogaden Somalis are fighting for self deternination from Ethiopia.

Somalia can never be divided between colonial borders, we either stick as one proud nation or we separate in tribal regions which is shame but is the only option left over. This means Sool, Sanaag Cayn will be on there own.

That failed Union has cost Somaliland profoundly. Somaliland was a separate British Protectorate with clearly delineated boundaries in June1960.

the question is was there boundry before

Ali aden I know it hurts when you hear Somali people. I know how bitter it tastes the unity of the Somali people. You can cloth them with every thing you have in your wardrobe but Somali will be allways somali. I was born in kenya and lived there all my live but hey I don't call myself kenyan because to be a kenyan I have to look different speak different and think different.