PRIME MINSTER OF THE UK.
H.E. DAVED CEMERON
10 DOWNING STREET
LONDON SW1A2AA
YOUR EXCELLENCY: DAVID CAMERON
I have the honor to address this emergency appeal to
You, International Organizations, Friendly gover nment on
behalf of the Citizens of Somaliland Republic.
THE BIRTH OF SOMAL REPUBLIC:
The Republic of Somalia came into existence as a result
of the unification of ( British Somaliland Protectorate
) and Italian Somalia on the 1st of July 1960. The
following condition set by the politicians of Italian
Somalia. Set the stage for the present dissolution of
the union.
1 The Flag and the Constitution of the south-Italian
Somalia should be those of the Union.
2 Mogadisho to be the capital and the seat of
government.
3 The president should be from the south.
4 The commander of the army and the police should be
southerners.
This great imbalance of political power was further
accentuated by the division of seats in the Unions
National Assembly ( Parliament ). 90 of the total seats
of 123 belonged to the south. The estimated po pulation
ratio was then about 2/3 in favor of the south. As early
as 1961, the army officers of the nor th organized an
ill-fated coup against southern domination. It was of
course quickly crushed. Because of the popular belief in
national unity. The north was indeed reduced to an
inferior region. Its share of the national cake was
always minimal. A deliberate policy of economic
starvation and political dominat ion of the north was the
order of the day. The successive representative
government of the Republic was never redressing the ill
feeling and resentment of the North.
The rise of Dictator Siad Barre to power in October 1969
unleashed untold horrors. The Somali National Movement (
SNM ), took up arms against the Dictator Siad Barre in
1981. The Organization liberated the North in 1991 and
declared on the 18th of May 1991 the separate
independent and sovereign state of Somaliland Republic.
The declaration of independence was proclaimed after
conducting a lot of consultations with the elders,
politicians and intellectuals of all groups and all
tribes. In fact the population pressured the SNM to
declare independence. The declaration of the newly born
state is the true expression of the will of the people.
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION:
Peace stability and national reconciliation are urgent
issues which the Somaliland government address ed itself
to all tribes were invited participate in the national
government. Their share of portfolios of t he government,
a fair representation in the constituent Assembly should
also be devised and allocated to these tribes. This so
in order to enable them to take part in the fundamental
decisions which this representation should effectively
be achieved. Is entrusted to the government all Tribes
their fair and effective representation is are entitled
to exercise and enjoy.
RECOGNITION:
The government of Somaliland Republic is the effective
and unchallenged authority of the North (Form er
Somaliland British Protectorate). The government enjoy
the support of the population, these is pea ce for the
first time after a long period of repression. The
dramatic change of the political map of Euro pe set
presidents that support our case, our case. Our
unilateral declaration of independent is not a
secession, It is a restoration of a past status que. We
got our independence on June 26 1960, You Cou ntry, the
south on 1st July 1960. We were independent five days
ahead of the south. As that we did once for all.
The political map of the Horn of Africa with the rise of
Eritrea , Southern Sudan, and Somaliland has al so
change; the “ New World Order “ favors the downfall of
African and Arab dictators. That is being sw ept by the
current wind of change in the Arab World. The break-up
of cumbersome states in Europe is also welcome. The
recognition of the emerging states is the order of the
day. Though recognition is ess entially a political
decision the identical situation of the emergent states
of both continents neither be denied nor overlooked.
Political solution of political problems is a preferable
option. The government of Somaliland Republic is anxious
to solve outstanding problems with southern Somalia. Our
independence and separate state hood are not subject to
negotiations. Our unilateral declaration of the
sovereign state of Somaliland is irreversible. The
warring factions of the south are not likely to
entertain at the moment a peaceful settlement of their
problems.
Political solution in the absence of a southern partner
is a remote possibility. The recognition of our ne wly
born Republic is held up for the fact that the south as
an entity is non-existent. Our case for reco gnition
should not suffer for factors beyond our control. You
government , U.K Parliament and Intern ational community
should view our case on its own merit.
INTERNATIONALK AID:
The Republic of Somaliland is in a dire need of
International aid. Infrastructures, water supply
systems, hospitals, schools, and entire cities and
villages are pulled to the ground by the Somalian army.
Minefield was indiscriminately planted throughout the
country. Demeaning presents problems that the Somaliland
government and the public are
Determined to put their maximum efforts to help
themselves. NGO’s, International organizations etc, are
given maximum cooperation and protection of their staffs
live and properties.
HOW LONG SHOULD WE WAIT?
The destruction, which the southern army of occupation
has inflicted, is unparalleled entire cities and
villages are pulled to the ground. Indiscriminate
planting of minefields further cripples the possibility
of reconstruction. As the former masters of the North,
Southern politicians old or new unlikely to easily come
to terms with the fact-of-life reality that has emerged.
Aid donor, NGO’s and International organ izations are
request to consider the unique case of the Republic of
Somaliland unlike other disaster-str icken situations our
country has to start reconstruction and rehabilitation
right from the scratch. In all other situations the
devastation and destruction were neither total nor
nationwide. In our case we ar e left with a physical
environment devoid of every thing to live on, and a
destitute population a refuge e population robbed of all
their independent means of livelihood.
We have to realize that we are not different from the
former Yugoslavia, former Soviet Union, and Sudan break
up into different independent countries. If Ukraine,
Latvia, Estonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Southern Sudan can
be a Sovereign counters, why not in Somaliland?.
We have to have the will, the political will and
collective will. We have a right to get
self-determination and get recognition from the world.
Everybody must believe and understand that the past can
no longer be re-created, and there will be no more of
the artificial Nation-State of the
SO-CALLED-GREAT-SOMALIA. We have dreams; dreams born of
the new mood of desperation; Dream of sovereignty of
dignity, of education, health, employm ent, social
welfare and so on.
YOUR EXCELLENCY:
If you can look into the faces of those whose world have
been torn famine and war and feel in some w ay
responsible. You know the meaning of love
If you can see people with little or no hope and know
that their survival is very much licked to your own. You
know the meaning of brotherhood.
If you can feel that those of you, who have been blessed
with abundance should share with those less fortunate.
You know the meaning of charity.
If you can look into the eyes of hungry child and feel
the pains.
You know the meaning of compassion.
If you can travel to the end of the world to bring hope
to those who would otherwise never know it. You know the
meaning of courage.
And if you can see a smile in the faces of those who
should have no reason to smile. You know that there is
still time.
YOU CAN GIVE US RECOGNITION
I should therefore be considered for immediate
recognition and development aid in order to help us cope
with tremendous problems we face.
ANIIS A. ESSA . DIRECTOR
SOMALILAND ADVOCACY GROUP
WASHINGTON DC. USA
ANIIS@YAHOO.COM
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