PLACES THAT DONT EXIST: SOMALILAND (episode 1 of 5)

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Simon Reeve travels to a group of unrecognised nations -- countries so obscure they don't officially exist -- in this five-part BBC TV series, shown on BBC2, BBC World and by broadcasters in more than 40 countries.
On his journey he visits little-known parts of the world including Somaliland, Transniestria, Nagorno-Karabakh, Ajaria, South Ossetia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Somalia, Moldova, Taiwan, and the former Soviet republic of Georgia.
In this series, Simon Reeve is taught to fish by the President of Moldova, becomes an unofficial Somali diplomat, and finds himself crammed into a lift with the President of Georgia.
He visits a little-known country stuck in a Soviet-era time-warp, and a mountainous state which claims to have the highest rate of longevity on the planet. Simon also discovers abandoned missiles capable of destroying skyscrapers, al Qaeda terrorists in an African jail and the mass graves of children killed by soldiers.
Simon meets a blonde popstar who's a crackshot with an AK-47, a mournful guitarist, and a Taiwanese boy band. He climbs the world's tallest building, visits the site of the battle in Black Hawk Down, is electrocuted in Mogadishu, finds 5,000 year old rock paintings, buys himself a new Somali passport from a man called Mr Big Beard, and is held as a spy by the Transniestrian KGB.
Snake blood is on the menu in Asia, rock-hard yoghurt in the Caucuses, camel milk in Africa and two bottles of cognac when Simon is forced to celebrate independence with a Communist politician.
He meets a villager who sold a kidney to buy a cow, and children forced to live in freezing railway carriages. Amid the minefields of Nagorno-Karabkh, Simon is pelted with snowballs by refugee children. But in the sweltering heat of Mogadishu he needs a dozen armed gunmen just to stay alive.
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Reviews of the series:
Daily Telegraph: An 'exemplary series...riveting...eye-opening...remarkable...superb'
Evening Standard (London): 'Compelling television, lifted way above a worthy travelogue by Reeve's obvious, sincere interest in the people and places he encounters'
Daily Mail: "Unmissable...makes the blood boil...It would be good if this brave programme stirred a few consciences. Shaming."
The Times: A 'consistently informative series...Reeve is an ideal guide -- brave without being macho, amused without being frivolous and always informative'
Globe and Mail (Canada): 'Places That Don't Exist is outstanding television. That's because Simon Reeve, the host/reporter, is endlessly curious and incredibly brave. When we last encountered Reeve he was showing us around "the Stans," countries such as Kazakhstan, that few outsiders visit. It was an excellent series, exceptionally revealing of both the general and specific. Reeve is now one of the great TV figures. A smart and cheerful Englishman, he's a combination of Michael Palin and serious political reporter.'
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SIMON REEVE is an adventurer, TV presenter and New York Times bestselling author with a passion for travel, current affairs, history, conservation and the environment. He has been around the world three times for the BBC series Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, and Tropic of Cancer, and has travelled extensively in more than 100 countries. Simon's last journey around the Tropic of Cancer enthralled millions and was described by The Times of London as: "a real gem...Reeve is in a class of his own". Readers of a leading travel magazine voted it their favourite TV series. Simon, who is an ambassador for the nature conservation organisation WWF, has been awarded a One World Broadcasting Trust award for an "outstanding contribution to greater world understanding". His books include Tropic of Capricorn (published by BBC Books), and The New Jackals: Ramzi Yousef, Osama bin Laden and the future of terrorism, which warned of a new age of apocalyptic terrorism, and was the first in the world on bin Laden and al Qaeda. Originally published in 1998 it has been a New York Times bestseller. Simon has contributed to other studies into organised crime, terrorism, biological warfare and corruption. His book One Day in September: the story of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre was published in 2000. The film of the same name, narrated by the actor Michael Douglas, won an Oscar for best feature documentary.
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You can find out more information on Simon's journeys, and see more of Simon's films, at his website: www.simonreeve.co.uk or at / shootandscribble
Thanks for watching!

[@DarkBrawlerLink]

So a place without an organized government is recognized as a country, but a stable government who decided to separate in order to have stability and a better life quality isn't recognized....I don't get it...

[@jstevens4260]

As white British guy, I can inform you why Somaliland does not exist! Somaliland is built on fake ideology on a single clan in and around Hargeysa only. If you were to give referendum in the whole of North of Somalia there would be more unionists than secessionists. Hence why they only focus on all video's regarding Somaliland in and around Hargeysa and a bit of drawings by inferior Somalis 1000 year ago in some cave. These Somalis have been the most treacherous and most loyal subjects of us the Brits. I can thank them for this as they helped us fight mad mullah. Before you call it a joke! They are unable to govern themselves as they eat lorries full of drug called Khat! Did you know that one of their presidents was Dahir Riyale Kahin who's from the notorious National State security apparatus that allegedly killed 500.000 Isaaqs? So how come he off all people became president for a people that have been massacred by the very same institution that he was employed by? SNM as well was Somali national movement indicating they were advocating for the down fall of dictator Siad barre. These are delusional bunch with little or no intellect and void of any common sense. If they would take over governance from Mogadishu to Hargeysa they would have written the narrative of all Somali people in last 27 years with staggering advancement due to recognition of being Somali capital. As all Somali people despite all their commonality they lack any real intellect into domestic affairs. That's reason Ethiopia will annex this bunch together with entire Somalia.

[@balahm548]

I was born and grew up in Somaliland, unrecognized country by any other nation around the world, but i know nothing about Somalia i shouldn't give up to seek recognition for my country Somaliland, IF Somalia try to reunite Somaliland and Somalia I WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON WOULD SACRIFICE HIMSELF TO DEFEND MY COUNTRY! Bless to Simon Reeve thanks mate

[@Veyronp87]

kind of a joke that an anarchy like somalia is recognized but somaliland isn't

[@Hurrehurra]

exactly looking at their hateful comments just on this youtube page really sums up why theyre a failed state.

[@mohammedosman5366]

+cherine_21 lop Don't judge our country or people when yours isn't perfect.

[@gaanitanadeh672]

somaliland will never be recognized? have thought about why they aren't getting recognition? will you allow three small town looking cities to become a country?

[@jamalson87]

+Somali pirate see Arabs countries UAE ,Qatar,Bahrin ,,,they were one country and divided to different counties and now they life peace &love .....Somaliland will be a county inshallah wither you like it or hate it .

[@gaanitanadeh672]

hassan jama somaliland is just term british colonials gave its just term. northern parts of somalia have many different clans; all but one wants to separate, I have no problem if you separate your three cities or shall I say two regions! but don't claim my land we are happy to stay with somalia.

[@abdinasirhashi2080]

From now on I will never say am from Somalia. Instead IAM FROM SOMALILANDDDDD

[@lackyismail9332]

Viva Somalilanders

[@dayax11]

isaaq-land heheheh wadan 1 qabiil ah ma jiro, ceeb qabyaalada jooji

[@abdinasirhashi2080]

Dayax xaaji Jay dee just watch the documentary and by the way that president riyale the longest serving president was samarroon if you have to know

[@lackyismail9332]

Lol.. its soo funny to see people talk about Somalia nd and they don't know nothing about it..

[@dragilxcom4176]

Lacky Ismail I never knew Somaliland existed before watching this on youtube. I hope you all can be a recognized independent country. Just one little thing though.. the word "somalilanders" may be not a good choice. Personally to me, it's kind of a bit into negative tone.. like pirate landers of some sort.. LOL. Anyway, I wish you the best of your future, people of Somaliland.

[@MatureParasite]

It seems like they already proved to be a much better country by itself without Somalia. Why would their independence be such a problem?

[@CakraDonya]

Maurits van Mook need more international concern to put this issues to help them

[@amaanreer5311]

Maurits van Mook theres five clans in somaliland, only 1 wants to divide, and is pretty much forcing the rest to follow. thats one main reason, how can one clan have their own country? not even tribe, a clan.with places like kurdistan that have legitimate reasons for separation, somaliland is run by a politically greedy clan called "isaaq" that that feels they're superior to other somalis who share same language,religion,and culture with them.

[@Fperfekt]

Maurits van Mook this is the opinion of Somalilanders I have spoken to: "British Somaliland and Italy region of Somalia united to form Republic of Somalia. This union didn't last due to tribe issues and failings of the Somali government, who were in power. Somaliland left Somalia and we are doing fine now. Why join the country that almost wiped us out? Especially when that country hasn't been stable for decades, despite being regonised and receiving international help?" Maybe when Somalia builds itself like Somaliland has, there can be talks... but right now? No way. What baffles me is why don't Somalis focus their energy on rebuilding their country instead of trying to bring down the state that has left them.

[@VivaWNP143]

no definetly wrong idea u had cz u re just talking about u re opinion am in somalilan i guss u re not and i travel in somaliland every where and the people are all gonna tell that they want to stay live with somaliland peacefully just some unhappy with somalilands development just like u say that and that is u re idea

[@amaanreer5311]

.xasuuqii ka dhacay borama miyad illawday

[@JohnBoyBeattie]

great documentary, i was very impressed with this guy, very respectful and witty. Job well done

[@revengeoftheultaterrestria292]

Simon is great at what he does.

[@Davman316]

Simon makes some good interesting programmes.

[@e0o9kii]

True plus Taiwan is a major US ally so if Taiwan and Somaliland recognize each other Taiwan can do business in Somaliland and Taiwan can ask the US to also recognize Somaliland. Taiwan is a very rich and prosporous country with many businesses and a strong economy (one of the strongest economies in Asia). Unfortunately Taiwan is only recognized by 22 countries. Other countries don't want to recognize Taiwan because they're afraid China may get mad since China says Taiwan is a part of China.

[@bigie2264]

This comment aged gold finaly we are allies somaliland and taiwan and brothers for life now

[@BisdakTravelSports]

Wow this is far heaven than Somalia. The world should recognize them. They deserve help. Instead of giving relief to other countries that don't make progress.

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

EdoTV My Japan Experience They will never.We don't need to divide Somalia up.Even Somaliland is not united.

[@Max-ii3pj]

The Greater Somaila President Maybe southern somalia get crazy when they see somaliland . we don't share anything now . we have different Money, Flag, Banks, National anthems, Languages, People .Also we are not terrorist or pirates , we have a president, vise president , parliaments , local government and Somaliland Army . there is nothing we need from you know . but we were waiting you for 20 years and everything is getting worse instead of becoming normal .

[@amaanreer5311]

Mohamed Ibrahim tell me what language that is different you speak? let me guess "somaliland-ese" or somaliland-ish, or maybe you developed your own isaaq language lol. btw speak for your own clan, we darood will never accept somaliland. somaliland will always be a isaaq pipe dream.

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

come and get it There is no Somaliland just stop.There is only Somalia.

[@abdirahmanawil7096]

+EdoTV this video was recorded may be 13 years before , Now somaliland is much way better than this , we developed our country unlike somalia (the failed state) we make peace, democracy, education, health centres, Airports, sea ports

[@rmohler514]

This is excellent. I'm astounded by the courage of Simon Reeve to enter all these incredibly dangerous locations.

[@matthewrowe8718]

Simon you're a mad man, very interesting stuff.

[@Ontubeon]

Great video! Seems like there's good people in Somaliland. :)

[@Mussie418]

Somaliland will get their recognition one day.

[@akamohamedomarismael2483]

***** u will see if its a dream or not?

[@akamohamedomarismael2483]

u will see if its a dream or reality wen we got our recognition

[@akamohamedomarismael2483]

keep yelling n talking coz dats all u can do

[@akamohamedomarismael2483]

say walahi dat somaliland doesnt exist as a country n dont have army, gvt, police, money and everything on deir own? n let me see if am dreaming or working to build ma country unlike u dat just busy to say some harsh words about somaliland n cant do shit abt his homeland which one of us hve love, respect n sacrifice for his home man

[@akamohamedomarismael2483]

do u think u can kill 1 isaaq now? dont even think abt it coz we r in somalia wid u right now, do u know who is allshabaab or u r just a fool dat knows how to complian. even if u try to fight wid us i think u saw our army it wont take to us a minute to conqeur whole somalia,which is good for many of somali states dat r suffering now

[@robertjimfulner3972]

Simon I am so thankful you got permission to finally post this. I saw when it was broadcast on PBS seveal years ago and I've been wanting to see it again ever since. Any chance you'll be able to get a DVD set for sale?

[@rahuketu60]

Good to see you expose these kind of things Simon!! But who/which country or organization is trying to brings things at level???? People know what I mean!!!

[@jnyerere]

I think the people of Somaliland at least should be given the credit and the courtesy that they are indeed more functional than the rest of Somalia. That should be enough to have them recognized as an independent nation. When you have the big bullies such as the U.S., China, and UK refuse to recognize this as a nation, then all the other countries follow like the sheep they are, instead of standing by their own views.

[@katiempojer]

I give them so much credit

[@AbdiAli16]

Katie Pojer thank you indeed

[@garyproffitt669]

You failed to mention Russia who also gained and influenced the area for their own games in the cold war so perhaps making biased political statements about the contents of a program that is attempting to highlight these forgotten states is in poor taste as nationalism has already done enough damage to the world without point scoring so blatantly.

[@KINGZ44four]

Thanks for your kind words , I'm sure we will get there , we staying positive, we wont be forced back into a failed union with our neighbours, once again ty for your support.

[@somalismartchannel]

I would like to thank you Mr Simon and I am willing you will come back again in Somaliland, just to look how it changed after 7 years, Somaliland is country of peace and love.

[@KINGZ44four]

Much appreciated , and thank u :)

[@natureman494]

i hope one day somaliland gets the recognition it deserves

[@natureman494]

***** warya?

[@zahrayusuf684]

natureman494 are you Somali? lol warya means hey! man

[@amale2538]

***** stupid people like you

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

Amal Egeh Somaliland mean the land of Somalia keep dreaming it will never become a country.

[@tallaganda83]

natureman494 Yeah, at least they are trying to make their lives better, instead of being dictated to by warlords.

[@CakesnakeFilms]

thank you for this.

[@Wistful77]

Many thanks, Simon.

[@revengeoftheultaterrestria292]

I hope they get it together in future. Sounds like we should be helping.

[@zahrayusuf684]

well done

[@MrKumbah]

Hes cool , been watching his reports for years.

[@renatoraia4103]

Maybe they could reach an agreement with Somalia. Something like: "We will remain formally part of Somalia and will not try to wage war agaist you, but you will give us a greath autonomy under many sectors." It could work....

[@twenibaby6567]

Renato Raia we tried but you wouldnt understand somalis ther are clans an one dominates the other 4 which makes it a regime an dont believe this they have commited genocides which they hide from the youth today crocodiles shedding tears because everyone fought the goverment they make it seem like it was an entire population against few hundred of thousend isaaq clan that got killed

[@Exposing_Mark_Niemczyk]

youve got to admit, "warlord" sounds like a great job description.

[@Nope-rv6xp]

I really hope that kid gets his surgery

[@adamusprime1001]

Simon Reeve, Ben Anderson, and Ross Kemp; men with balls of STEEL

[@Thimmet]

Brilliant documenty series

[@benjaminover2893]

My respect goes to the people who , despite the efforts of the warlords to tear the country to shreds and turn it into a damned shithole, are building and running hospitals and public services voluntarilly !

[@zahrayusuf684]

because of Sacrifice and togetherness we succsseed while our country doesnt exist on world map thanks for the support.

[@waryaaheedheh6110]

We have to gather what remains of the criminals who did this to our brothers and have them skinned. Evil bastards, they have destroyed us all. The current government in Somalia must give people back their property from these warlords if they intend for a country to exist.

[@waryaaheedheh6110]

***** Rome was not built in one day, this is not today we speak of, but one day; a Tomorrow, will come.

[@burbuliukai]

Big respect to the reporter.

[@tumarfa]

This life is nothing short of a blossoming transmission of non-local awareness.

[@OverlyRudeBoy]

That port was EPIC, all the man power just shifting shit from shore to land.

[@abdinasirhashi2080]

loved the part where president riyale says ALL THE PEOPLE THEY ARE MAKING SACRIFICES ..

[@Exposing_Mark_Niemczyk]

what good can a passport be if its just made by some random, private guy?

[@yasinhussien6119]

somaliland wll be recognised and no one .can stop it long life for somaliland

[@Hi-hi7xs]

Yasin Hussien Insha allah my brother

[@zyzmys]

+Yasin Hussien Somaliland will unite with the rest of Somalia

[@mohamedahmed-fl2ms]

+Hate the haters BAHAHAHAHA yeah, that was a good joke

[@yasinhussien6119]

uprease Hussein is my fb name

[@Pudlis16]

they seem like really nice people!

[@firstnamelastname5959]

Is it safe to drink that milk straight from the camel? I think not.

[@MohamedOsman-bb6lp]

Yeah it's safe people were doing that for thousands of years all over the world and the milk that comes straight from the camels,Cows,goats is hot

[@firstnamelastname5959]

Never knew that. I thought it first had to be pasteurized. By the way, your avatar is my absolutely favourite on KZbin. Love the pic. So cool.

[@MohamedOsman-bb6lp]

Nah it doesn't need to be pasteurized. Lol thanks mate. your photos is better it's really beautiful

[@1973Washu]

It is probably safer than drinking the local water.

[@firstnamelastname5959]

1973Washu Probably.

[@yaroslavzhukov3737]

Strange! Interesting shou, more true information, very strong interviews. Normal excursions and very powerful team together with that guy, who to traveling and to talk with people and (!) policy persons or gunmans (forces). But strange! He have very more free in there lands, and activity he's team very lucky, they team not was killed there! Strange becouse the among of bandits and terrorists he survive!

[@Sciambolanja]

At 6:10 it seems he's speaking Italian, he says "HAI CAPITO?" that means did you understand? I wonder if somebody there is still able to speak some words in italian after our colonization in the second last century

[@CABDICASIISFARXAANTECHNOLOGY]

when he saw the president immidiately he shocked hmmmm

[@Amandalx21]

Somalis have an arabic-ish accent when speaking english likewise somali language sounds arabic-ish while they look african. Interesting!

[@Dillinify]

They're both afro-asiatic languages, so their grammar & syntax are similar :)

[@jamalj9229]

Dayax chill brother take a deep breath horta no one is taking the language away from you and to you Amanda not all Somalilanders have that accent. Our generation(born under SL government) have weird Scottis-arabic accent including me.

[@jamalj9229]

***** brother the Somali family is big but if you're talking about SL somalis you're wrong. 60%+ of the population can read,understand and speak arabic and english is the second language of the country!

[@khaledMohamed-vy4rq]

Amandalx21 because if you know your history somalias are realitied to Arab

[@utubenasha]

Why am I unfamiliar with this reporter? What a great film!

[@Christian_Luczejko]

Fascinating

[@allen8iluminada]

@ 23:53 .....5,000 year old rock paintings! AMAZING ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIND!

[@MohammedAli-vk6vn]

I recognise somaliland. We need support from these 3 word

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

Mohammed Ali Somaliland the land of Somalis.

[@AmGirl-lf5xh]

Who says we don't exist? We know we exist and that is what matters. We recognise our independence

[@Darknamja]

40 million dollars a year rental fee for an emergency runway and there is no obvious investment in infrastructure. My curiosity has been peaked. :D

[@darwn977]

Darknamja It's about the same area as the state of Montana. Look up what Montana's operating budget is and then come back to us with your wit!

[@InTheRhettRow]

The only way to become an independent country and UN recognised is by all countries recognising you, however it does not matter if 189 countries recognise you if UK, US, Russia, France and China don't. So if the way of getting recognised by recognising Taiwan as some people in these comments are saying is a silly idea because China most certainty wont recognise you if you recognise Taiwan as an independent country.

[@e0o9kii]

Communist China (People's Republic of China) is not recognized by 22 countries because those 22 countries recognize Taiwan (The Republic of China) as the legitimate government of the whole of China. Despite this Communist China is a member of the UN and the UN security council. Also many Arab countries don't recognize Israel but Israel is in the UN.

[@kokororyu]

e0o9kii And?

[@MohamedIbrahim-qs4be]

somaliland will get its international recognition insha Allah soon

[@trife7419]

never

[@e0o9kii]

For that Somaliland needs international recognition first. I heared (not sure where) that the US may recognize Somaliland if Somaliland agrees to help the US by stopping Al Shabab fighters from crossing into Yemen and if Somaliland agrees to help stop the pirates. Somaliland can get Taiwan to recognize Somaliland if Somaliland recognizes Taiwan as independent and not as a part of China.

[@AmGirl-lf5xh]

Your welcome again...

[@Entrepreneuring]

many countries recognise Somaliland. Somaliland has political contacts with its neighbours Ethiopia and Djibouti, as well as with Belgium, France, Ghana, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States as well as Turkey. Somaliland is recognised by an individual countries but not internationally. this is because the United states wants a stable strong Somali federation that the US can use for military bases close to the Middle east if and when the US would like to wage war against its opponents. Somaliland proved it self stable and self dependent for an international recognition. In other words The US doesn't want Somaliland to be internationally recognised for US advantages. However, the more countries recognises Somaliland, the closer Somaliland gets to international recognition And there is nothing the US can do to prevent this from happening if the other superpowers and the African Union recognises Somaliland as a country. Also.. for all you haters.. the more you become jealous.. the more Somaliland becomes Confident for International Recognition so please.. bring on what you got...

[@jstevens4260]

I love Somaliland not because of who they are but the very fact that I get better treatment as British visitor in Hargeysa than Somali indigenous visitor. That is why I have started a campaign to lobby at high places for Somaliland to get recognised as British oversees territory. This would solve the irksome situation that is holding up Somaliland. Rightfully they can never get recognition solely based on being massacred by Somali Government that is foolish and inhibits any progress. Therefore rest assured it will become British oversees territory and we will use the clans of the former Somaliland camel corps who proved to be loyal assets of Mighty British Empire to attack all that refuse Britain's conquest of Somaliland. We should have never given up on you you were loyal and you stayed loyal. Thank you for your warm welcome may you see prosperity under the Jack of Union. Hura!.. For the Somalis you can't do anything because you are all fools who will get annihilated while you claim to be third country's citizenship. Viva British oversees territory of Somaliland.

[@twenibaby6567]

J Stevens woo

[@draganserdar8140]

Liberland ,to,country without land,recognised Somaliland,.

[@charlieboffin2432]

" Bloody hell " it's Simon Reeve

[@shngain100]

thanks to you i now came to know the difference between somalia and somaliland

[@falischika6221]

To the non Somalis, let me open your eyes and educate you. The people who don't want to be apart of Somalia live in three cities in "Somaliland" Hargeisa, Berbera and Burco. The rest of the Somali northerners DO NOT want to be separated from Somalia! They want to be part of Somalia and wave the blue flag...but the civilians that live in cities such as Borama, Ceerigabo Lascaanod and many other cities are forced to accept "Somaliland" ways and flag, they're tortured and put in jail that is called Mandera jail which is somewhere between Ethiopian and Somali border and some run from their HOMELAND due to fear and others have no choice but to accept it and watch their land taken over by some people that aren't native to there! The Somaliland army has weapons and of course the civilians that live those cities I've mentioned don't so they can't protest or let their voices be heard. So please before you support this "country" educate yourself a little more and know that more than half of the population in Northern regions don't wanna separate from Somalia.

[@amaanreer5311]

Falis Chika not to mention they arrest any "somalilander" that even visits the south. they brainwash their own clan to, a 5 year old already hates somalia,.

[@SOMALILANDXPRESS]

Somali Savage why cant you just accept the majority of northerners want to break away from war torn Somalia...it doesnt mean you cannot get involved for peace and tranquility...you can spend all this negative energy elsewhere...for starters use your energy to progress and emulate the positivity my friend...we Somalilanders dont hate the south....so dont misunderstand the point...we love you so much it hurts us when we see alot of death....negativity never helps so make a change,, there is alot to do...

[@amaanreer5311]

MusicToMy Ears majority or one clan?

[@SOMALILANDXPRESS]

ok you are right....Isaaq is the majority and what does that mean. wherever you go in the world someone is the majority..comprende.Isaaq is not hurtin anyone....isaaq aind blowin up ppl and livelihood .it doesnt mean you cant come to Somaliland and join in...""They are the majority"" is not a valid argument...it would be if you are in a war with them.......you can buy land in hargeisa and no one will care to bother you...you can start business there and it is guaranteed it will be alot safer then in Xamar....and for that reason they are worthy to be a country especially when other states in Africa are finding it difficult to keep peace.....think outside the box and move ur family to Somaliland....

[@amaanreer5311]

MusicToMy Ears really? what happened to those somali refugees from yemen that were denied to even get off the boat? also, heres a response to somaliland not hurting anyone:khatumo.net/?p=1223

[@Mussie418]

If you want to play that game, SL and the Punts will vote against you. That's 2/3 of the country. SL and the Punts will get their recognistion.

[@gaanitanadeh672]

4 years later no recognition; I don't think somaliland will ever be recognized. why because out of all the three main tribes in somaliland one tribe wants to separate from somalia, A tribe with only three cities out of the land. also the fact somalia is back will further diminish what little hope the isaaq tribe had. viva awdal viva khatumo I salute them for siding with somalia.

[@jimcalexamari3491]

who has the right mind want to unite with Alshabaab, Pirates, Warlords, F@ck off Isaq is 79% of people in Somaliland and has 4 out of 6 major cities including Hargeisa second largest Somali city in the horn of Africa. Isaq 100% want separation 50% or more Of Samaron want separation what union are you thinking of

[@gaanitanadeh672]

Jimcale Xamari isaq only live in three cities, take your three town city like and leave I'm for that.

[@gaanitanadeh672]

*****​ I did not get your point for the most part but I assure you one thing that Sool, Sanag, Cayn, and Awdal didn't vote for secession. Referendum never happened in Northern Somalia and if it was to happen I guarantee you the votes will split into two, USP dhulbahante and gadabursi pro Somalia one side and isssaq small clan on the other side eventually leading to isaaq loosing referendum votes landslide! So either way if you look at it; it would never happen. AU & Ethiopia won't allow the split of Somalila, the international community likewise. I myself I don't really care if the Hargaysa clan want to form their own country, nonetheless what Am against is trying to force other pro Somalia clans to join the cult. Which will never happen anyway because we have KHATUMO state the federal government recognize it as state of Somalia; son Awdal will follow, Makahir is administrated by punland. 

[@gaanitanadeh672]

***** Also there is no such thing as the "people of "Somaliland" that name is British colonial name. You forgot we fought against the British to erase the same name you want to sell to us! Just because you were friendly towards the British Thus sending Isaaq people to Zoos across Europe don't mean we have same characteristics. We existed before the colonialism we call ourselves Darvish,.

[@gaanitanadeh672]

*****​ To answer your question this channel was recommended and showed up on my search page. 

[@rex_schd]

at-least they r benefiting .. when world trade center collapsed whole steel from the crash site was shipped to India

[@mrderrickmcguinty]

simon reeve, you're no ross kemp!

[@asimabdulazizsamale2025]

Looolzzz this was more than 8years ago

[@gaanitanadeh672]

hehehe

[@allen8iluminada]

WOW! 3.5 MILLION PEOPLE LIVE IN THIS PART OF THE PLANET.....IN CHAOS!

[@rahmayusuf603]

visit again there is a lot differences

[@calebroach4008]

looks like they exist to me.

[@ridwansheekh1829]

somaliland isnot member of somalia so i want to tell those who saying somaliland is somalai i thinki u are dream ,,,, somaliland is independent country because we have different flag, passport, government , viva somaliland

[@AbdiAli16]

i agree

[@888FOAD]

No oil,no recognition from double faced & hypocrites Western powers, how many countries did recognize Somaliland?

[@e0o9kii]

I think if Somaliland recognizes Taiwan, Taiwan will recognize Somaliland. Taiwan is only recognized by 22 countries but Taiwan is rich and Taiwan is friends with America. If Taiwan recognizes Somaliland, Taiwan can ask America to recognize Somaliland too. Also maybe America and Britain will recognize Somaliland if Somaliland helps fight and arrest Pirates in East Africa.

[@e0o9kii]

888FOAD I read that a Turkish oil company is conducting oil exploration in Somaliland. If Turkey finds oil in Somaliland, Turkey might recognize Somaliland.

[@--Amal--]

e0o9kii well Taiwan is in il.........

[@ArimaKihe1]

Fark that place looks mean!

[@calebpike]

And rather expensive they are too!

[@MrHaji24]

human right organization 50,000 Somalilanderz I think it's more than that! how strong I am but this made me cry we will never ever united against viva Somaliland viva!!

[@guledmaxamed2646]

As a somalilanders we are proud to ourselves

[@Axlyss]

Not all true most of it was made into coins that were sold from the US mint.

[@calebpike]

The rest of the world really needs to start recognising Somaliland. Maybe we should just switch the government recognition from one to the other, like the UN did with China/Taiwan in the '70s (not that this was the right thing to do either, Taiwan really got the short straw there).

[@malikibrahim4677]

VIVA SOMALILAND ONE LOVE

[@a.a.a6495]

You definitely need to come back to somaliland, it’s developed so much since then on their own since they still not recognized

[@jeffjefferson2676]

Seem like nice ppl in sumalia. ;)

[@anneuchikuto9298]

Somaliland I'd the best place to be...

[@angelaanaconda55]

For a somali, unless you hire a bodyguard and an interpreter...your dead.

[@summerbreeze3358]

+Filly Megane Dead? There are a lot of foreigners living in Somaliland like Yemenis, Syrians, South Asians etc and also diasporan Somalis.

[@omaradam4602]

I wonder those who saying the people who want to separate s/land from Somalia are minority and ony occupied in 3 cites if that's true how they can force the the other S/landers who want to be in United Somalia **so the truth is that they are the majority.

[@ShockballGaming]

There not majority there all

[@SuperPointlessFilms]

I wander if Scotland will be on here.

[@lilswitchbkacc]

English wanker!!! Scotland has & always will be a proud country that will free the shackels of westminster once & for all. FREEDOM

[@stespark]

lilswitchbkacc1982 Can Liverpool join you? We hate those Westminster elitist cunts, their all corrupt pedophile hiding bastards

[@Max-ii3pj]

this was 2011 see somaliland in 2015

[@twenibaby6567]

still same bro i dont see somalis making it no point

[@KhalidFV]

stil no recognition. somaliland is just a joke

[@guledmaxamed2646]

MIMBUBA it wasnt 2011 it was 2005 meelahaa look the president its daahir rayaale kaahin

[@auroraskies_]

wth are you saing it does exist but they dont put it on the map dude

[@TheSumification]

Mr big beard I'm dead

[@sitizenkanemusic]

18:00 I felt so bad for that little boy. Oh man, to see how fucked up other countries are makes me glad to live in a developed country. But not only a developed country, the US is the greatest country in terms of being able to accomplish what you want, no matter what background you come from. Sure there are obstacles to overcome, especially if you aren't white, but it is very possible through hard work. We also have the best medical care in the world.

[@Le11onK]

Most countries in western and northern Europe have better medical care than in US.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

***** Or if you work for a company that provides. The best doctors and the best equipment are here. That's a fact.

[@yaroslavzhukov3737]

Sitizen Kane you sad: USA good, USA normal-do you think countries like USA its the Light of humanity?? USA goverment did and to do problems like in Somali(and another territories in the World)! I think USA only play role the force of the Light, a this not Light! USA World Evil, but USA have very normal lifestile, question: Why another countries can't have normal to??!!!!!!!!

[@badpanda84]

***** But they price is 10 times what other developed countries charge.

[@badpanda84]

***** But even if you can afford it health care is still overpriced in America.. if you can afford it you are still being ripped off

[@daawashooyinxiiso12]

after you new thing came

[@AkberdinN]

Somalia (/sɵˈmɑːliə/ so-MAH-lee-ə; Somali: Soomaaliya; Arabic: الصومال‎ aṣ-Ṣūmāl), officially the Federal Republic of Somalia[1] (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Arabic: جمهورية الصومال الفدرالية‎ Jumhūriyyat aṣ-Ṣūmāl al-Fiderāliyya), is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on the continent's mainland,[6] and its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains and highlands.[3] Climatically, hot conditions prevail year-round, with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall.[7] Somalia has a population of around 10 million. Around 85% of residents are ethnic Somalis,[3] who have historically inhabited the northern part of the country. Ethnic minorities make up the remainder and are largely concentrated in the southern regions.[8] The official languages of Somalia are Somali and Arabic, both of which belong to the Afro-Asiatic family.[3] Most people in the country are Muslim,[9] with the majority being Sunni.[10] In antiquity, Somalia was an important commercial centre,[11][12] and is among the most probable locations of the fabled ancient Land of Punt.[13][14][15][16] During the Middle Ages, several powerful Somali empires dominated the regional trade, including the Ajuran Empire, the Adal Sultanate, the Warsangali Sultanate, and the Geledi Sultanate. In the late 19th century, through a succession of treaties with these kingdoms, the British and Italians gained control of parts of the coast and established the colonies of British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland.[17][18] In the interior, Muhammad Abdullah Hassan's Dervish State successfully repelled the British Empire four times and forced it to retreat to the coastal region.[19] The Dervishes were finally defeated in 1920 by British airpower.[20] Italy acquired full control of the northeastern and southern parts of the area after successfully waging the so-called Campaign of the Sultanates against the ruling Majeerteen Sultanate and Sultanate of Hobyo.[18] Italian occupation lasted until 1941, yielding to British military administration. Northern Somalia would remain a protectorate, while southern Somalia became a United Nations Trusteeship in 1949. In 1960, the two regions united to form the independent Somali Republic under a civilian government.[21] Mohamed Siad Barre seized power in 1969 and established the Somali Democratic Republic. In 1991, Barre's government collapsed as the Somali Civil War broke out.

[@shanghaiedsigrid]

Edna is an amazing woman!

[@KINGZ44four]

Somaliland will not unite back with Somalia , the sooner the international community accept that , the better. 1 Love to all my Somalilanders

[@MooseheadDrinker]

I vacationed in somaliland last month, weather was beautiful. I avoided kidnapping and execution thanks to my guards.

[@geordieinjapan]

what on earth is he talking about with the passports. people in britain have to buy passports too

[@cliveocnacuwenga347]

TELL THEM TO RECOGNISBALTIC STATES Clive Ocnacuwenga

[@ninisuper1942]

This video is old came and see now Somaliland developed well ,,,who wántvisit

[@Peng_Pong]

so Somaliland is democracy and main land Somalia is what?

[@bogdanflagshoes9413]

anarchy

[@danielmohamoud8887]

there are terrorists who are controlling most part of Somalia ,but there are weak government in Muqdisho ( only the Capital ) .

[@abdinasirhashi2080]

fucked up country

[@essvee86]

a shithole.

[@danielmohamoud8887]

Nuurjahan yes :)

[@stannisthemannisbaratheon1039]

It would be a great shame if Somaliland becomes a recognized country

[@stannisthemannisbaratheon1039]

No

[@stannisthemannisbaratheon1039]

Can it be a cheeseburger

[@stannisthemannisbaratheon1039]

You're so nice

[@gtaquizmaster]

Why do u say that

[@stannisthemannisbaratheon1039]

Divide and conquer

[@aminaduale6641]

Lol you will have to come back to Somaliland as were going to separate internally soon.

[@TheLordMeowMeow]

guy says Somalia is in a state of anarchy then says warlords control their territories, the contradictions: )

[@jamalson87]

shame to Mogadishu people to give easily passport to foreign person like that ,,,,,if this guy came to Hargisa believe me it will not happen in Somaliand .

[@aaaisaq1301]

Agree we're more stable and the funny thing about south somalis is that they call bantus somali or any type of foreigner as a matter of fact. They're confused individuals.

[@khaledMohamed-vy4rq]

hassan jama yh

[@coolwinds1]

Somalia Trade : Basmati Rice from India.. Rusting Iron to India.. LOL..Hahaha..! ! !

[@bananarice8317]

This video is old ,somaliland is much better now and it deserves recognition,its peace and also it has good government and power military.

[@Mussie418]

Somaliland will never be part of Somalia and we will get recognition. It's never fair for a continent of people to suffer from oppression.

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

Mussie418 Northern Somalia will never become a country never.Somaliland the land of Somalis.

[@Abdul54cp]

The Greater Somaila President It was a country for a few years,and a different colonizer

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

***** It is not a country lol and never will be lol.

[@Abdul54cp]

The Greater Somaila President Another chance is if somalia gets a head of state and for some reason let somaliland loose

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

***** What are you talking about?If Northern Somalia joined the rest of Somalia it wouldn't lose anything.

[@aaronbeaumont9073]

i recognise somaliland!

[@abdinasirhashi2080]

Thank you

[@AbdiAli16]

thank you indeed

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

Abdi Ali Somaliland the land of Somalis.Nobody will recognise it never.

[@Abdul54cp]

The Greater Somaila President I think riots are happening in somaliland

[@thegreatersomaliapresident3171]

***** lol.They aren't even barely united how can they be a country lol.