Will Trump Recognise Somaliland?

[@HaakonOdinsson]

Somaliland deserves to have direct recognition, they have proved they are a stable “country”, unlike the rest of the shambolic Somalia

[@shafsteryellow]

No it doesn’t

[@alexandru5369]

Agree they are a special case in terms of nearly any other separatist movement in that they have decades of self -governance and isn't actually foreign backed for political reasons i.e. Transnistria, Abkhazia, Taiwan etc. i.e. actually independent

[@HaakonOdinsson]

@@shafsteryellow “No it doesn’t”. Why don’t you explain why not

[@HaakonOdinsson]

@@shafsteryellow “Wrong” without an explanation of why not

[@Pajac-rs3uh]

@@shafsteryellow Keep coping looser haha

[@andrewnewsome4277]

As an American who doesn’t support many of Trump’s foreign policies, I can definitely get behind the support of Somaliland as I have been for a while.

[@angelantayhua3096]

Like I hate the guy but he can still be right. Respect to Somaliland

[@DJ_Spazzy]

As someone who likes trumps foreign policy a lot, I hope he does too!

[@abubakarabdinor]

America should also become part of Russian states

[@TreyMessiah95]

But you support Harris lol and Democrat lol 😂 you shills

[@TreyMessiah95]

@@angelantayhua3096you hate the guy but love the democrats that have spread nothing but war and destruction lol 😂

[@hamseabdihakinmohamoudhuss7272]

I am from Somaliland and we are very proud of our achievements over the years with our latest achievement being the 13 November presidential and political parties elections.

[@sebia322]

As a southern somali, I support somaliland independence as that would mean the most racist and tribalist region of the country will become a new country. Unfortunate for the tribes in somaliland who don't want to be a new country but the majority rules by tyranny ig. Hasta la vista.

[@kazlopez3718]

You deserve that honor, As one of the only functioning parts of the UN recognized Somalia. Also your era has endured hardships of the somalia gouverment in the past, wich where brutal So it's fair, to give Somaliland a chance

[@Nicholas808-1]

@@sebia322 if they don't like they can move to southern somali, which i'm sure they'll be welcomed with open arms.

[@butthebitebitbit]

@@Nicholas808-1 sentences written by first-world thinkers

[@abenaitwewayne2707]

Secession should not be supported Africa will develop by being united

[@Abrar_Rahman_Nafim-4444]

I am not a American And I don't support trump or his opponents but still I think recognizing Somaliland is common sense because Thay have everything as a country.

[@theancientsancients1769]

I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now called Katumo State and one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia, and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@dannylive3000]

@@theancientsancients1769no you’re a bot

[@kayemni]

​@@theancientsancients1769 it has nothing to do with the weat smh. If anything the west hasn't recognized a country who's currently operating independently and had a succesful referendum for independence, and the countries making moves towards Somaliland aren't western for now (Ethiopia, SA and UAE). Am sorry but that would seem like your opinion is a minority in your country. It's not about splitting the Somali ppl btw, you can be Somali but want to be part of another nation, it happens all the time. I support Somaliland independence simply because they seem to want independence, as simple as that.

[@nntflow7058]

We could said the same thing about Taiwan. But here we are.....

[@theancientsancients1769]

@@kayemni Totally untrue ! Go to Eastern Somaliland the largest province Sool region you can't carry Somaliland flag even ! A big war took place which Somaliland government lost and now the province declared independence from Somaliland and wants to join Somalia. The same is happening in the Awdal region in the far west of Somaliland. They hide those facts from you . Elections never took place in these conflict regions recently. That little middle part of Somaliland capital can't form a country, and even that part is divided . Regional countries you talk about are all backed by the west as proxy ! As you can see the big proof now with Trump showing who is behind them . I guarantee this will cause a big civil war and humanitarian crisis . Let Somaliland as it was... As soon they started to meddle regions broke off like the east .

[@PatriotMapper]

Regardless of whether or not Somaliland "deserves" independence, the simple fact of the matter is that Somaliland has been its own country for decades and that Somalia is in no position to re-exert control over it (or anywhere for that matter). Recognizing Somaliland acknowledges the reality of the situation and provides a somewhat stable diplomatic partner in the region.

[@afarah5712]

Yet you don’t support eastern Ukraine getting recognition even though majority of the people in that region wants that. Typical hypocrisy of western sons of colonisers.

[@divinechariot5542]

So? And Georgia has no way of asserting control over Abkhazia and South Ossetia, that doesn't mean they should be recognized. Its not right to recognize seperatist territories of other countries without permission of the country itself otherwise countries will start recognizing seperatist movements left and right

[@jakej2680]

​@@divinechariot5542 So I guess nobody should recognize the CCP as an independant nation then?

[@PatriotMapper]

@@divinechariot5542 Recognizing Abkhazia and South Ossetia wouldn't provide stable diplomatic partners in an unstable region of the world. Abkhazia and South Ossetia suffer from plenty of internal issues of their own and the Georgian government is functional enough to partner with. Somalia doesn't have functional government to partner with and Somaliland provides that stability.

[@divinechariot5542]

@@PatriotMapper Somaliland also suffers from major internal issues as well and the region they are in, the Horn of Africa, is far more unstable the the Caucasus. Somalia although not as functional will become an important partner in the future.

[@stolenmonkey7477]

Somaliland is a free state in a region dominated by authoritarian states. Somaliland deserves independence, protection, assistance, and cooperation. We owe it to the Somalilanders, for their valiant efforts and decades long fight.

[@theancientsancients1769]

And who are you to say that ? As your screen name says are a stealing monkey?

[@SM-xb7xw]

Half of somaliland would disagree with that statement given the recent events these last couple of years over there

[@robleyusuf698]

Thank you.

[@mootjeaadan8507]

@@SM-xb7xwstop lying 😂😂😂

[@divinechariot5542]

​@@mootjeaadan8507SSC already left, much of Sool and Sanaag are gone already and rejoined with Somalia.

[@glorifiedonion6676]

I would 100% support the UK and other European states pushing for Somaliland being recognised. They have proven themselves more than enough

[@keifer7813]

How so?

[@momon969]

@keifer7813 By having effectively self-governed in the absence of any real governance from Mogadishu.

[@keifer7813]

@@momon969 Does that include the political intimidation and kidnapping of dissidents that don't toe the party lines of the majority Isaaq clan? Or the massacres of the ONGOING WAR on regions that refuse to be part of Somaliland's secession?

[@chianghongyi3039]

​@keifer7813Tribal politics undoubtedly dominate Somali and Somalilander politics, but at least Somaliland's institutions are stable and respectable. It would he appreciated if you could link evidence for 'massacres' in Las Anod. Regardless, considering the delicate history of Sonaliland with the Hargeisa Holocaust, it is understandable that the Isaaq majority may wish to maintain self-rule. Furthermore, it can be easily deduced that the Dhulbahante clan are exploited by the Somali gov. to destabilize Somaliland. I don't understand what justifies the animosity towards Somaliland.

[@afarah5712]

So do you support eastern Ukraine getting sovereignty to rule themselves as a sovereign nation? Or do you only like African, Asian and South American countries to break up?

[@zeritho6073]

Somaliland is a functioning state, Somalia have not been that for a long time. Just let Somaliland become recognized they clearly do a better job than Somalia.

[@theancientsancients1769]

​@Me-ui1zy I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. This people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@maxlife459]

​​@@theancientsancients1769Shut up. 🙄 Somaliland has demonstrated a degree of competence that the rest of Somalia has failed to scrape together. They deserve their independence from a failed state.

[@WarfightersWorkshop]

​@@theancientsancients1769 Chinese bot

[@singular123er]

@@theancientsancients1769 smartest Somalian always appealing to power fallacy. Don't think every one is as un educated as you somalians

[@hamseali6434]

​@@theancientsancients1769you're not somaliland 100%

[@Fangripper42]

I support this move. They just finished their 6th presidential election and have govorned themselves. Open to hear other perspectives though. Cheers

[@Me-ui1zy]

Yeah, there are risks of inspiring other less well thought out and stable regions to do the same thing, but I don't see why that should be used to deny Somaliland statehood. Its just a challenge that has to be worked though. My biggest concern is that if the UK, US, EU, UAE ect are only interested in recognising Somaliland as a strategic position, to set up military bases ect, that that is a bad idea on the Wests part. Heavy American presence isnt always in the best interest of the regions. That being said, Somaliland wholeheartedly deserve their independence. They just have to be careful to not sign away too much autonomy in an effort to gain recognition.

[@keifer7813]

They have committed massacres against minority groups who disagree with their secession and don't want to be part of Somaliland. There have also been reports of political intimidation and kidnappings of those who criticise their government - like many other authoritarian regimes who feign democracy

[@theancientsancients1769]

​@@Me-ui1zyI'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. This people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@theancientsancients1769]

​@keifer7813Yes it's divided into 4 parts now with only one part wanting independence and the largest parts saying no.

[@Me-yq1fl]

@@theancientsancients1769 Somaliland should become independent then annex Somalia.

[@AliJibril]

So proud to be from the awesome country of Somaliland.

[@Fragolux]

I hope my nation recognizes yours soon, friend!

[@jamesrosewell9081]

Your country is pretty cool, keep up the good work!

[@chrisgabele75]

The African Union, U.N, and others had 30 years to stabilize Somalia with little to show. It's time to recognize Somaliland as a functioning nation. The rest of Somalia can squander off and be mad all they want. They've never been truly stable since 1991

[@Anverse-14]

That's basically lettjng Al Shabab dojng what it wants. That's a ridiculous proposition.

[@theancientsancients1769]

​@@Anverse-14 I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@erdood3235]

​@@Anverse-14How's letting the people of Somaliland be independent letting al shabab get what they want?

[@arseface2k934]

​​​@@theancientsancients1769 To be completely honest, we really don't think of Somalia at all beyond being that place with the pirates, so us being "obsessed" with dividing Somalia really isn't true. We just see a functioning, democratic state and want to see it continue. You're right in the sense that I'm sure the US and the UK are more than eager to have a stable partner in that particular location and definitely aren't supporting them for entirely altruistic reasons.

[@Hayesaxib]

@@arseface2k934This guy your responding to sounds like he’s obviously got anti Somaliland sentiments and he’s entitled to them. Most Somalilanders are proud of what their country has achieved in the last three decades.

[@kabisanthanendran3652]

Small correction for the next editorial: Ilhan Omar is in the house, not the senate.

[@lokithecrusader]

4:30 He does say 'House Democrat', but I think there was mistakes

[@kronos7110]

Somaniland deserves recognition. It's a democracy!

[@keifer7813]

By kidnapping dissidents and intimidating minorities to toe their line?

[@afarah5712]

Yes and so does eastern Ukraine and Catalonia

[@Red-Check-Mark]

​@@afarah5712Funny, people still think Ukraine and Georgia are democracies.

[@Itisjustasaganow]

Hell yes

[@kronos7110]

@@afarah5712 Spain is already a democracy, so no on the last one. So is Ukraine.

[@denicedak491]

They deserve to be recognized, they are stable and sane

[@theancientsancients1769]

I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@Nicholas808-1]

@@theancientsancients1769 why are you copy 'n pasting this nonsense everywhere. You are clearly not from Somaliland!

[@theancientsancients1769]

@@Nicholas808-1You seem to be the foreign boy stalking me! I comment to disprove your lies you spew .

[@H92P]

@@theancientsancients1769this clown 😂

[@Nicholas808-1]

@@theancientsancients1769 Af somali maad ku hadashaa eyyahow

[@themelbornememer9575]

we got a new country before GTA 6

[@Kissa-ck5yu]

yeah, South Sudan

[@thephysicistcuber175]

We could also have Bougainville before GTA VI.

[@Usermaatre6723]

somaliland isnt new its older than somalia

[@Usermaatre6723]

@@Kissa-ck5yu somaliland isnt new its older than somalia

[@Usermaatre6723]

@@thephysicistcuber175 somaliland isnt new its older than somalia

[@FarhaanAbdirahman]

As a Somaliland citizen who voted last month im so proud of my country letting me the chance to vote for my president as 18 year old😊

[@keifer7813]

Are you proud of how they massacred the people in Las Anood?

[@Remake5182]

@keifer7813 Somalis are very vocal about this one but not Siad Bare.

[@FarhaanAbdirahman]

@@Remake5182 yeah they tend to ignore what happened to us and vocalise what a system that now has left did. But i dont encourage massacre of people🙌

[@MustafaMohammed-x9f]

Darood propaganda ​@keifer7813

[@pablopinedo2799]

Somali land is a stable and democratic country and I hope it gets to continue that path with international recognition 🙌

[@ShawnPitman]

4:40 why am I entirely unsurprised that Ilhan Omar doesn’t support the independence of a peaceful nation?

[@korrzia]

LMAO "peaceful nation"😂😂😂😂🤣

[@ShawnPitman]

@ the entire video highlights the decades of peaceful elections and stable government, in contrast to the rest of Somalia. Is there a video of equal repute showing the violence of Somaliland that you think I should watch?

[@lordpolish2727]

shes a 5th column who exists solely to support her place of origin, Somalia, she doesnt give AF about america somalia first america second

[@vinny9868]

I doubt that it has to do with anything besides the fact that she's biased towards Somalia due to her father being Majeerteen. Had her father been born a few miles west though, she'd certainly be in favor of Somaliland. It's pretty disappointing how petty it all is, including Trump in favor of Somaliland just to "own the libs", and not for any serious reasons.

[@Sceptonic]

​@@vinny9868the end result is still positive

[@Cl_se407]

Gotta love how he couldn't keep it serious during the paintball statement

[@fullcirclehistory]

I'm extremely opposed to most of Trump's foreign policy but I see nothing wrong with him recognising Somaliland. It's been a fully independent country since 1991 and it's a peaceful democracy. But the whole world has isolated it for no good reason.

[@jesseparrish1993]

I love his foreign policy. No more "nation building." We'd be "building democracy" in Syria if Hilary had won. Credit to Biden as well for pulling out of Afghanistan, though his generals botched the procedure.

[@fullcirclehistory]

@ Yeah and once he abandons all of America’s allies, Russia will invade NATO, North Korea will invade South Korea and China will invade Taiwan. Turns out America actually keeps these countries safe by protecting them from invaders.

[@Mrtyjr]

It's probably not just recognition, but foreign policy on top of that. Like more influence over the region, perhaps an American military base or two in Somiland in the future etc. Would you also say yes to all of that?

[@alexc6926]

How is Trump recognizing and putting bases in Somaliland for oil and trade routes that the US does not need isn’t the pure definition of dumbs American nation building?

[@jesseparrish1993]

@@alexc6926 What are you on about and no, that isn't nation-building

[@Nicholas808-1]

About damn time, Somaliland has been peaceful and stable for over 30 years. West should have recognised it decades ago

[@dashiellgillingham4579]

The reason we haven’t is because the members of the African Union have agreed that African boarders should not change due to the risk of broad ethno-nationalistic violence. Somalia is a member of the African Union, and Somaliland has petitioned to become a member.

[@theancientsancients1769]

I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@theancientsancients1769]

​@@dashiellgillingham4579TDLR works for the British government and is pushing propaganda! British should stay out of Somali and African affairs period! They are obsessed and want natural resources to steal and do divide and rule .

[@Nicholas808-1]

@@dashiellgillingham4579 Sorry to tell you but that is incorrect 2 new african countries have been created in Africa past 30 years. Borders have changed. AU is irrelevent. Reason was no political will by US/EU. But due to the Shift in Geopolitics, political will is now there

[@Wfalen]

The African Union only kicks the same can down the road hoping nothing will happen year after year. And the same problems just come up.. The Sudanese civil war just drags on because they themselves have said it's an internal matter that no one should interfere with. While millions are displaced and hundreds of thousands die.

[@TruthTellerMan]

As an British Citizen i beleive they deserve the recognition. Somaliland is a peacefull Country.

[@maryamdirie6842]

Thank you for your support 🥰

[@mrprince5934]

the master freeing their slave

[@caydaruuscaydiid9679]

Somaliland's strategic and geopolitical excellence will lead to the greater International Recognition.

[@IbrahimMahamed-n1v]

As a Somalilander who's also opposed to Trump, I don't know what to think.

[@keifer7813]

Do you acknowledge the massacres Somaliland have committed against minorities who refuse to secede with them?

[@IbrahimMahamed-n1v]

@keifer7813 Yes, I think the Government shouldn't have done that, but remember that Government has been voted out. I do think Somaliland is Independent and should be recognized, but that doesn't mean I support all the action my Government takes (same could go for anyone)

[@IbrahimMahamed-n1v]

For example, America itself has done multiple war crimes in it's history, does that mean it should not be recognized?

[@keifer7813]

@@IbrahimMahamed-n1v Fair enough. So if Somaliland gets independence, you're happy to let Sool, Sanaag, Awdal and any other region go and stick with Somalia if they so choose?

[@IbrahimMahamed-n1v]

@keifer7813 I mean yeah prob Though I don't see why Awdal should rejoin Somalia

[@FalconsEye58094]

One of my favorite parts of any TLDR vid, seeing Ben crack up while reading

[@oliviaaaaaah1002]

He's fighting some demons watching the teleprompter

[@springlink3188]

So basically, it's so the US can build a brand new red sea military base and easy Ethiopian ally? Sounds like the usual

[@shafsteryellow]

Lmao so wrong

[@RedLancerMoto]

Wow, you must know everything huh.

[@Hola-rx1jy]

They already have in Djibouti but from what I know it’s expensive as their government takes too much money , so it’s like a backup in case of a regional war that would possibly spillover in Djibouti

[@a_kazakis]

So we shouldn't give the actual people living there the freedom and self-determination they deserve, just because the US would also benefit indirectly from it. Classic leftoid brain. Doesn't matter if the weak/poor suffer, as long as the west loses something...

[@xxrkg8437]

Buddy just realized how governments work

[@tonuka6257]

Love the closing remarks, very mature

[@Blackfatrat]

I hope so. Somaliland is the one functioning part of that country.... They deserve the chance to exist as a nation.

[@nomoresunforever3695]

Why does Ilhan Omar talk like she is a citizen of Somalia instead of the USA.

[@PeterJordansonn]

Because she is proud to be somalian.

[@ADerpyReality]

She's authoritarian no matter how bad that goes.

[@Sol_Invictus_]

Why do other politicians talk like they're a citizen of Israel instead of the USA?

[@davianoinglesias5030]

She wants to apply selective authoritarianism when it suits her

[@Kalimdor199Menegroth]

@@manuelbaliog5211 A good representative for who? For Somalia or the US? Also, I heard that she obtained US citizenship by marrying a relative. She is even under investigation for this. It is funny how Ilhan Omar criticizes the US at every step, despite the fact that the US gave the ticket to enjoy freedoms and rights she would be denied in Somalia.

[@Mohamad-fe5do]

As a kurd i hope Somaliland gets their independence

[@lehananber3181]

Don't, because many people will die. Somaliland has 6 clans and only one clan wants independence, while others were treated badly.

[@lehananber3181]

That one clan killed people for a land they don't own. They want independence for lands they don't own.

[@jamalramadan5290]

​@lehananber3181 Many people are dying in the South already. Look up, the black and white fallacy.

[@hamzaaar80]

As a joubutian i agree Somaliland deserves a recognition

[@DingDang12]

They massacred many loyalists in Las Anod who opposed secession and yet they claim their "nation" is democratic? 😂 It's absurd to still hold eternal grudges against southern Somalis over Siad Barre’s actions especially when his regime harmed many south Somalis in the country. Somalis need to unite and move beyond qabyalaad (tribalism) which only divides and weakens us. Unity is the key to a stronger and a peaceful Somaliya.

[@marshallmykietyshyn4973]

This isn’t meant to be derogatory, but „Somaliland“ sounds like the names of a Somalia-themed amusement park. I know a ton of things are named something-land, so this is probably just due to unfamiliarity, but I still can’t helped thinking it.

[@mikebgdv]

For 34 years the people of Somaliland have struggled outside the world order, sanctioned and restricted from travel

[@Bashaar4]

Somaliland deserve to be recognized

[@enbiyacetin5750]

Turkey just brokered a deal with Ethiopia and Somalia yesterday. Unlucky video timing.

[@rodag7831]

Somaliland has nothing to do with that meeting nor was it part of it.

[@amsalkhan4754]

What's the deal

[@lerendegozer]

Somaliland was the whole reason they made that deal

[@svartorivigt5016]

Ok? And what does the deal entail?

[@Jayhannes]

​@@svartorivigt5016basically Ethiopia is working closely with Somalia to get access to the sea. But Ethiopia needs to give up relationship with Somaliland

[@Abdirahman-1020]

Somaliland is our beloved country 💚🤍❤️ Actually, we have been free from a failed state of Somalia for the last 34 years We appreciate you bro Thanks again and again

[@Mukkeg]

Somaliland deserves full recognition.

[@Mo_Daud.2]

Somaliland deserve the recognition 💯😊

[@stepanotrisal1512]

3:38 "For some reason" My lawyer has advised me to stay silent

[@alwayssmartboy]

Make no mistake, Somaliland stands tall as a beacon of democracy in the region and deserves global recognition for its political maturity, integrity, and achievements! I wholeheartedly support and welcome the move to recognize Somaliland's sovereignty and advocate for the United States, United Kingdom, African Union, United Nations, and other European states to acknowledge Somaliland's rightful claim to independence.

[@siaragali1439]

Somaliland deserves a seat at the United Nation Somaaliland is democrat country ❤

[@SaidF]

Good luck with that. Remember, Somalia has signed agreements with Türkiye.

[@King_Budnacab]

Please note; Correction, Somaliland population in 1901 were 153,018. The population of Somaliland (Hargeisa) in the 1950 was estimated at 650,000. One year before the independence of Somaliland, the British government took a population census for the last time I believe it was Feb-July 1959, and the result was 825,651. While the Somali population in Somalia (Mogadishu) in 1955 was estimated at 1,300,032, including 175,000 Italians. After the independence (Somaliland & Somalia) the Somali Republic population was estimated at 1,950,651. thank you

[@Usermaatre6723]

somaliland deserves recognition its older than somalia

[@ONETWO-k5o]

To be honest, somaliland recognition will have a ripple effect in the horn of africa. And more states will fight for own ethnic countries independence. Which is good thing. Africa in general is a mess

[@mahamedaden4919]

But Somaliland have international boundaries unlike those African separation movements

[@maryamdirie6842]

After 33 years of peace, stability and self-sufficiency, it is time to recognize Somaliland. It is truly a high point for the United Nations to allow a living person (Somaliland) to drag a corpse (Somalia).

[@StevieFQ]

Personally I think Somaliland getting recognized is a great thing. I constantly hear how Africa is in a bad state because of the remanants of colonialism, drawing general borders without any consideration about the ethnic makeup of those areas. The recognition of Somaliland would be a step in the direction of fixing those arbitrary borders. If it succeeds (which is likely considering they've been basically autonomous for years now) it shows that this is the way to fix these problems. If it fails it at least dispels the mith that borders where the real issue why Africa is stuck in the past. Also let's remember that Egypt is now trying to use Somaliland as a kudgel to beat Ethyopia with in the discussion of water rights. Removing it from the equation will force Egypt to stop treating the Nile as if it was it's personal property despite them holding only a small part of its tail end.

[@theancientsancients1769]

I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@HyunsReport]

Mate Egypt has every right to react the way they are reacting, they are under threat of literally the one thing that supports life

[@WarfightersWorkshop]

​@@theancientsancients1769Stop copy pasting your comments terrorist bot

[@siaragali1439]

​@@theancientsancients1769you are not from somaliland stop 😂

[@Adam-nw1vy]

Two corrections: 1) Somaliland's borders are indeed the same colonial borders that were there when both British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland gained independence in 1960. In other words, this isn't a case of changing colonial borders at all and TLDR should've done a better job clarifying this point. 2) Egypt is trying to use SOMALIA, not Somaliland, as a kudggel against Ethiopia. Somaliland is aligned with Ethiopia.

[@scorpiovenator_4736]

There is NO reason not to recognize it

[@capncake8837]

Never would’ve even thought about that, but it’s a good question, come to think of it.

[@theancientsancients1769]

I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@H92P]

@@theancientsancients1769your not from Somaliland 😂😂😂😂 this is the internet as it’s finest

[@GhyuRtyu]

#Somaliland is the only democratic county in East Africa

[@ivangordienko8081]

Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Point

[@yoyo-tf7eh]

Somaliland is not a new country Somaliland was a british protectorate that became the 17th African country to be granted full independence on June 26, 1960, but within days it was annexed by Somalia. However, after years of occupation marked by persecution and genocide, Somaliland reclaimed its sovereignty on May 18, 1991 based on its original boundaries at the time of independence.

[@WhichDoctor1]

i guess a stopped clock is right twice a day. I don't care what reasoning got trump to this decision. From what i know of the situation, it seems like a good one. Somaliland has been a country in all but name for almost as long as I've been alive. And they've done what few other recognised countries in the region have been able to. We should be promoting and supporting parts of unstable regions that form themselves into stable free democracies, not holding them at arms length

[@keifer7813]

You have no idea what they've been doing, do you?

[@kieranrollinson8750]

......What if the clock is a 24 hour clock??????????? Actually... What if the clock is a 137 hour clock????????????????? LOL!!!!!!!!!! :D :D

[@Horgal510]

Iam somali from somaliland no neeg for recognition we need our grate somali

[@TheIrishny]

They already see themselves as independent. Why not just recognise it?

[@keifer7813]

Not how it works. You don't just get to separate because you see yourself as different. Scotland don't have independence. Texas don't have independence. Catalonia don't have independence.

[@abandonedamericas]

It’s pretty much it’s own nation. If we recognize them, we could gain their favor and another ally in the region!

[@mohamedalihashi572]

Somaliland's progress towards building a stable nation is undeniable. They've implemented democracy, ensuring a peaceful transition of power during the last election. Former President Bihi's acceptance of the election results, despite being a strong leader, demonstrates his commitment to democracy. As a Somali from Galmudug state, I firmly believe that Somaliland deserves recognition for its remarkable achievements.

[@theancientsancients1769]

He did a massacre that ex president now in the largest state of Somaliland and killed thousands there who opposed independence! Asa result Sol region the largest province is no longer under Somaliland control

[@mohamedalihashi572]

@theancientsancients1769 I disagree that a massacre occurred, as the situation involved two armies engaging in combat, resulting in casualties on both sides. The combined death toll was approximately 1000. It seems Muse Bihi followed the tactics of his predecessor, Siad Barre. I wish for peace and stability for the people of Somaliland and all Somalis.

[@Remake5182]

@@theancientsancients1769 Is it so hard for Somalia to have a safe capital and be stable? just do what Somaliland is doing, thats all the world want from you.

[@divinechariot5542]

​@@Remake5182Lol sure, maybe if America didn't invade Somalia back in 2006

[@dolcethesmorse1890]

It's so weird hearing that the first reason Trump would endorse recognising Somaliland is to anger Lefties when, as a Left Winger myself, I would love nothing more than an independent Somaliland... This might be the first and only time i agree with Trump & disagree with the Left Wing politicians on something.

[@finny_bux]

Was it me or did I detect a stiffled chuckle over the paint ball Spanish ships reference?

[@extrapolate]

Ilhan omar should move to Somalia then

[@butthebitebitbit]

only if you join her

[@lexibroadbent1467]

I love when politicians are right.

[@nurshatkalimullin5190]

The lesson is never give up your independence. It will be 100 times harder to win it back.

[@makayneilson7570]

Great video

[@warsamaosman-Sool]

The republic of Somaliland deserves recognition 💯

[@Chopper8472]

Puntland should also become independent. No safe and prosperous region should be controlled by mogadishu.

[@barryhill6507]

As Somaliland, was originally British Somaliland, its a great pity we weren't the first to recognise it. Although Kier Starmer still has time to change that.

[@alexandru5369]

Why not it's been more of a country than Somalia has been since 1991 also it could be an FU for the Black Hawk Down debacle

[@shafsteryellow]

What debacle??

[@theancientsancients1769]

I'm from Somaliland and sick of Western countries'obsession of dividing my people. We are of Somali ethnicity, have one religion, one language, one culture that we share with Somalia and have close family ties. Somaliland itself is not united with more than half against independence and it already caused a war in the eastern part which governs itself now one of the largest part that wants join Federal Somalia and the western part too tensions are high. These people want to use my country as a base to launch wars on Yemen Iran and provoke China.

[@NasroQali-r1p]

​@theancientsancients1769 stop lying, real somalilanders know what they want, and have been eagerly waiting for the world to reward us for our aspirations and dedications to peace and security in the region despite the political isolation to our people. Justice delayed is Justice denied. We believe that we deserve recognition, it's long overdue, we hope trump and US will come serve Justice to Somaliland and its citizens.

[@bilalabdi9148]

​@@NasroQali-r1p somaliland just lost SSC and others.

[@Remake5182]

@@bilalabdi9148 It lost Way less land than Somalia did to AS

[@taxibaanyoutube9156]

I think that if you create a western style democracy all on your own. Without any major backing. You deserve your spot at the table of the western block.

[@redrover1172]

If they've been able to keep peace and stability in such a volatile area, they deserve to be recognized.

[@YusufAbdi-y9l]

It doesnt meet the requirements for becoming a country, it's run and ruled by one clan despite other clans being there.

[@abdullahiomarali5241]

who are you telling this lie kkk USA they knows the true

[@The_president9]

Itoobiya ku ilaalisa😂😂😂😂😂 xalane lagaa maamulaa 😂😂

[@CARL_093]

this is a very interesting video tldr

[@hashimAli-d2e]

Thanks bro your hero🎉❤❤❤❤SOMALILAND❤SOMALILAND🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤SOMALILAND❤SOMALILAND🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@shubashuba9209]

Imagine if Trump is the first US president to recognize Taiwan as an independent country? That would be wild.

[@Amsterdampardoc1]

That would just escalate tension with China too much.

[@Amsterdampardoc1]

And we are not independent yet, although trump is trying to fix thst

[@jokerES2]

After 30 years of independence, and a fully functional, separate government, it is no longer part of Somalia. It is Somaliland. Grown adults have been born and lived their entire lives in this country, and its possible that this is almost two generations.

[@Adam-nw1vy]

That alone is a high enough bar that will make it next to impossible for most potential secessionist movements to clear. That, in addition to the fact that Somaliland's borders are the same colonial borders that were there when both British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland gained independence in 1960. In other words, this isn't a case of changing colonial borders at all and TLDR should've done a better job clarifying this point.

[@ahmedhassan-kt4ir]

Somaliland recognition is overdue. It's now or never

[@tripanzo]

if trump does this then I will give him respect, awful human being but maybe he has a heart somewhere

[@J.B.Ram1]

Ummmm...he's doing it for geopolitical reasons, not empathy, but hey sometimes bad people accidentally do good things.

[@mahamuodadam7250]

Those willing to recognize Somaliland should consider who is exactly Somaliland? Somalilander is 5 region's only 2 region's wanted independent .other 3 region's don't. UK and USA should not interfere in our affairs.

[@Ayaanle133]

Don’t forget, Isaaqs live in those three regions 😂

[@jamalramadan5290]

Somalia is one country a northern region does not want be aprt of them. Should they be free?

[@karmimran3524]

The people of the republic of Somaliland regained their freedom not independence in 1991 as Somaliland is a de jure country that gained its independence on June 26 1960 as the first East African country to do so. The government of the republic of Somalia and Mogadiscio control over Somaliland was never “de jure” or legal. The union was never ratified, the constitution was rigged by the Italians who not only were the ones that wrote it but certified the referendum of 1961. The coup of 1969 only solidified the reality that Somaliland was under occupation There was always feeling of disenchantment that would lead to the 1961 attempt by the Somaliland camel corps, the occasional riots and the demand for freedom was consistent.

[@TheResistanceAgainstTrump]

Very rare moment that I actually agree with Trump on this one lol. However, it doesn't change the fact that he's gonna wreck havoc on America itself like never seen before with all his cabinet appointments and such.

[@keifer7813]

You're ill-informed unfortunately. Either that or you're aware and don't care anyway and support their independence

[@TheResistanceAgainstTrump]

@keifer7813 average Somali propaganda be like:

[@divinechariot5542]

I doubt Trump even know that Somaliland exists lol

[@FiredAndIced]

Barbs from Geography Now! had visited Somaliland years ago, and from what he described, Somaliland is actually more stable than the rest of Somalia. I know that the US wanted to recognise Somaliland for… covert reasons. To me, however, I'd rather Somalia become separated because they all behave like Haiti at this point. Somaliland cannot be hard-carrying the rest of Somalia when the rest of the country couldn't self-govern themselves in a more organized manner. I believed that if you want national recognition, organise yourself first.

[@theancientsancients1769]

Somaliland largest province declared independence in the east ! Somaliland has zero control over it and fought a bloody war . They plan to join Federal Somalia. Something here they hide from you ! The most western part Awdal state wants join Federal Somalia too . That tiny middle part only supports independence only and even within that a division exists. Don't let western media mislead you.Go to those regions now and mention Somaliland or carry its flag and you shall see what happens!

[@bilalabdi9148]

Brothers, somalis are Clans.

[@Boberman286]

I worked with a Somalian for 4 years, the country is extremely tribal, splitting it up probably would provide more stability in the region

[@despahotaru]

Just give them the bloody recognition.

[@colorblind487]

How are you making a video about somaliland and not mention the large eastern regions within “Somaliland” who oppose the idea of secession. What happened there in 2023 is something surprising ignored by journalists

[@BarkhadMohamet-nh5zx]

I'm from somaliland and I'm very happy to recognize our country because of we filfull what need acountry

[@Chopper8472]

Puntland should also become independent. No safe and prosperous region should be controlled by mogadishu.

[@YusufMahammed-mo2ji]

As an American, I want to know Will Trunp Regonize Palestine? (Obviously not). Ask the real questions that matter. It’s not up to America to decide the territorial sovereignty of Somalia. I don’t see America complaining about Israel intruding on Syria’s border. Go figure…

[@b3108]

My bet is he’ll recognise Someotherland too

[@shafsteryellow]

He’s not stupid!

[@Tokio-h5l]

Being a peaceful state within an already problematic country, i see no reason why Somaliland should not be an indepedent country. Though it would be highly appreciated if they rename their country to something vastly different.

[@chiefbeef9905]

Whilst I disagree with basically everything Trump has ever said, this objectively makes sense. Somaliland has been operating separately to what little government Somalia has had for a long time, it makes sense to recognise it as a foreign entity officially. This is an cosmically rare Trump W

[@alexsbarricades8218]

I know about Somaliland a little bit. They do seem like a stable, democratic country. So if the US does recognise Somaliland then I'm behind it. (I still despise Trump's guts, but I'll give credit where credit is due)

[@keifer7813]

Based on what? I don't think you know much at all. They have been massacring minorities there and kidnapping political dissidents

[@Chopper8472]

Trump will set east africa on fire. First he wants to recognise Somaliland which is planning to sign a port deal with Ethiopia and is also encouraging Egypt to bomb Ethiopia's Damp.

[@AbdifatahAhmed-w4u]

as somalilanders i don't how happy we will be hearing our country gain recognition after all those years of struggle and hardship. proud of my little country❤️

[@michaelowino228]

Good video.

[@Mysomaliland]

Thank you, people , for your love and support for Somaliland's independence!❤❤❤

[@ye-ti8288]

It makes absolutely no sense to support colonial borders that are the cause of instability and ethnic conflicts in the name of stability…. Somaliland should be recognized

[@keifer7813]

Ironic because Somaliland themselves want to be recognised based on colonial borders

[@smokoguapp4824]

​@keifer7813incorrect

[@HassanMo-d1v]

⁠​⁠​⁠@keifer7813Somaliland predates Somalia you fool learn history. We should’ve never joined forces with you people. Your failures are entirely yours to own so own it and stop following us around like moths.

[@divinechariot5542]

​@@smokoguapp4824Its literally true

[@nico70890]

the borders of Somaliland are literally British Somaliland

[@MrCeero-md5hv]

I was reading the comments and honestly, thank you to everyone who supports us with a hand or a word. We really deserve this recognition and with merit. 😊

[@quailbingle]

I'm super on the left but I agree on Somaliland independence

[@theancientsancients1769]

You are sickening! You support the division of my people in Somaliland and cause a civil war ! You know no facts about Somaliland. Somaliland already has civil war in its eastern part the largest state and now the largest state there is autonomous seeking to join Somalia. We are one ethnicity one religion one language with close family ties . It's like putting a border between London how outrageous is that ? We don't want to be a US military base for Trump

[@keifer7813]

You support murderous separatists getting their way?

[@Remake5182]

@keifer7813 So, we just gonna ignore this video mentioned Siad Bare.

[@keifer7813]

@@Remake5182 I can't even see my comment you're replying to for some reason. Can you? If so, what did I say lol

[@FadumoAbdi-b5j]

Thank you for helping my Country Somaliland my people made the big 1960, when they got the independent from British, that time they joined for somali Italian.

[@Awdal_State]

As someone from Awdal region ( Somaliland state ) recognition is a fairytale, people outside the world don’t know that Somaliland isn’t a democratic nation cause it’s ruled by a clan that is made up of a third of the population , there are 3 political parties that have representatives who belongs to the same clan! The Awdal region that I came from is left behind in the development aspects such as Infrastructures , socials services, ports , Airports along with the others regions Sool and Sanaag who are already break away and gain their autonomy as a federal state in Somalia 🇸🇴 .

[@siaragali1439]

I'm from awdal I proud our country somaliland

[@Samiya106]

We really waiting for this day 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉congratulations to somaliland people for their dedication and commitment to their community ❤

[@Loehengrin]

Somaliland: former British colony. Functioning stable democracy Rump Somalia: not former British colony. 30 years of anarchy. Draw your own conclusions 🇬🇧

[@duncanhw]

what about all the other former British colonies? Or at least those whose population wasn't near completely exterminated?

[@rn7763]

My conclusion is that Britain should bring in more refugees from Somalia so that they can impregnate British women....

[@Lucas_07-PL]

​@@duncanhw ??? They are also doing much better than the other colonized countries

[@keifer7813]

"Stable democracy". They are neither a democracy nor stable. They have been kidnapping and politically silencing dissidents that don't toe the party lines of the majority Isaaq clan. They have also been committing massacres against regions that refuse to be part of their secession in an ONGOING war.

[@Remake5182]

@keifer7813 You talk about them like a country

[@boono2912]

There is no Somaliland that can be recognized now. Large parts of the so called Somaliland actually fought a bitter war last year just to not go with that idea.

[@Remake5182]

SSC took a small portion, why not recognise the rest?

[@boono2912]

@Remake5182 Awdal has the same issue like SSC. The only ones who want to secede are those who belong to the Isaq clan, and even many of them who still want to remain united with the rest of Somalia don't have the freedom to express their opinions or they risk imprisonment.

[@whitey20564]

@@boono2912 awdal is a diffrent story go to borama or lughaya or zeilac you will see a guy or woman with a somaliland braclet thing on so that is highly speculative to say though sool/ssc had good reasons to leave they were being unjustly bombed for no reason at all.

[@boono2912]

The majority of people in the Awdal region support unity, and that is a fact. 2 years ago, before SSC decided to act, Somaliland was claiming that SSC was Somaliland and people wanted to secede! It is only a matter of time until Awdal erupts, too, and forces Somaliland forces to leave Awdal.

[@whitey20564]

@@boono2912 if they do the exact same thing they did to lascanood and do it to borama or any city in awdal then let them go they are well with in there right to cede

[@TrapReporter]

It's disappointing that the video on Somaliland failed to address the broader internal dynamics within Somaliland, specifically Las Anod. Las Anod is a city in the Sool region of the Horn of Africa, geographically located between Somaliland and Puntland. While the video does a decent job of explaining Somaliland's claim to independence, it completely overlooks the critical internal tribal and political factors that shape the region, particularly the situation in Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn (SSC) regions. Las Anod, the capital of the Sool region, has been a flashpoint due to its contested status between Somaliland and Somalia. Historically and culturally, many of the tribes in this region, such as the Dhulbahante, have had strong ties to Somalia rather than Somaliland. This is a major reason why there has been consistent resistance to Somaliland's claims over Las Anod. The video also omits the fact that the Dhulbahante, along with other non-Isaaq clans, often feel marginalized within Somaliland's political framework, which is largely dominated by the Isaaq tribe. While the Isaaq tribe forms the backbone of the pro-Somaliland movement, the narrative becomes more complicated when looking at non-Isaaq clans. For example: 1) Many Dhulbahante and Warsangeli tribes are staunchly pro-Somalia, opposing Somaliland's independence claims. These tribes see Somaliland's administration as an attempt to impose dominance over areas that historically aligned with Somalia. 2) The ongoing clashes in Las Anod are not just about independence but also about self-determination and governance. Local leaders and communities have repeatedly expressed their desire for autonomy or alignment with Somalia rather than being ruled from Hargeisa. 3) The Somaliland government’s heavy-handed military response to protests in Las Anod earlier this year has only deepened resentment. Videos and reports from the region show civilians bearing the brunt of the violence, further alienating local communities. The lack of engagement with these realities paints an incomplete picture of Somaliland. The SSC regions are not simply "disputed territories" but areas with a complex socio-political history that challenges Somaliland's claims. By ignoring this, the video inadvertently perpetuates a one-sided narrative that fails to acknowledge the grievances of the Dhulbahante and other tribes in the SSC regions. If TLDR truly wants to provide an accurate and balanced perspective, it must address the voices of those in Las Anod and other contested areas who oppose Somaliland’s claims. It should explore how clan-based politics and historical affiliations play a significant role in this debate, rather than simplifying it into a pro-Somaliland independence viewpoint. In future videos, I hope TLDR delves deeper into the internal tribal dynamics within Somaliland and the SSC regions to provide a more nuanced understanding of the situation. Las Anod is not merely a battleground for sovereignty but a symbol of the broader struggle for representation, autonomy, and self-determination within the Horn of Africa. Ignoring these aspects does a disservice to viewers seeking a comprehensive understanding of the issue.

[@aliMohamed-ev3wr]

Well-written & well-polished analysis, but you fail to understand, USA & Britain understand the tribalism going to make Somaliland ugly in the eyes of international players. Wllo, Those clans are part of Somaliland & they're well represented in Somaliland politics & parliament. Take your Somalia propaganda elsewhere. This Country will not be hostage for tranalistic people like you from Zomalia. 😅