- Canadian Forces Abuses In Somalia, 29 Years Later (15,926)
Canadian soldiers sent to Somalia as part of the global humanitarian effort captured a 16 year-old child named Shidane Abukar Arone and viciously tortured him to death in their camp.
- The Reason Behind the Erroneous Assumption that Somalis are Caucasian (15,491)
As a young Somali high school student, I was once referred to as a "black Caucasian". I had never heard that term before, so it puzzled me. That day, I was told that I didn't possess the characteristics required to be a "real African,". After that encounter, I began learning about what it meant to […]
- Dila Massacre 1991 (14,656)
As Somaliland marks its 31st year as a self-declared independent state, its most challenging period in history remains obscured beneath the sands, contributing to the extensive list of struggles across the African continent. The Dila Massacre, the focal atrocity, involved a series of mass executions carried out by Isaaq clan members against the Gadabursi clan […]
- Borama Massacre: The Right To Remember (13,773)
On February 4, 1991, all hell broke loose on Awdal, the northern region of Somalia now claimed by Somaliland separatists. This is a date that any sensitive soul should remember. Within 12 hours, the SNM, a clannish rebel militia, fighting in theory against the central government, entered and mercilessly killed up to 1,000 civilians. After […]
- How Foreign Lobbying for Somaliland Ignores a Tinderbox (10,854)
Foreign lobbyists campaigning for Somaliland base their arguments on carefully selected clichés or guided tours in Hargeisa...
- Why the 1969 Revolution is still relevant today (8,621)
Today is the anniversary of the October 21, 1969 revolution that put the armed forces in control of Somalia. It all started with a bloodless coup after the assassination of the first democratically elected president, Abdirashi Ali Sharmarke, on October 15, 1969.
- How Las Anod Killings Initiated SSC Self-rule (7,247)
By attempting to violently stifle the power of the people, the oppressive secessionist regime of Somaliland not only hastened its downfall but began the countdown to self-rule for Sol, Sanaag and Cayn (SSC).
- The Flag Martyrs Of Somaliland (7,073)
Young people, girls and boys, who were celebrating the country's independence on June 26 outside the city of Borama were seized by police and then were taken to Hargeisa, Gabiley and Mandera Prison...
- Factors Impeding Somalia-Somaliland Talks (6,960)
the issues I have discussed will provide readers with valuable insights into the factors impeding Somalia–Somaliland talks. I believe this will empower them to challenge the political elites who benefit from the status quo...
- Awdal to Break Free from Somaliland (6,887)
Now that Las Anod regained its freedom, all eyes are on Awdal to break free from Somaliland oppressive choke-hold. The general jubilation and the unity of the Sol population and the beautiful display of thousands of Somali flags leave regions still under the secessionists occupation in awe. The political earthquake whose epicenter is Las Anod, […]
- The 4.5 Clan Model: A Somali-owned Solution (6,413)
For decades, Somalia has been using a clan-power sharing model known as “4.5”. Some believe the model has an external origin (Sodere, 1997) and was institutionalized in the Arta (2000) peace process, in Djibouti. In reality, the initial shape of this model was locally devised in January 1991. What is the 4.5 model? Essentially, the […]
- How Roble Prepared For His Coup Attempt (5,925)
The political crisis in Somalia caused by the long-delayed elections has recently culminated in what many see as a coup attempt, the warning signs of which have been overlooked. With this dangerous new political twist, we'll try to reflect on what puzzled many political commentators who didn't see it coming, at a time when the […]
