Visiting Somaliland!

After years of making videos about Somaliland, I finally visited in person for the 18th May national holiday celebrations!
Many thanks to the Somaliland Mission to the UK and the Somaliland Foreign Ministry for making this video possible. Please note: no one other than me had any editorial control over the contents of this video.
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Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound ("Udub," "Marbaan Idhi," "Baloley" & "Love Ka I Barton" by Ali Dhaanto; Rafiki by Ebo Krdum)
Somaliland waving flag in thumbnail courtesy of muhammadfadlan (Vecteezy)
CHAPTERS
I'm in Somaliland! 00:00
Night in Hargeisa, 17 May 01:07
18 May Parade in Hargeisa 02:51
18 May afternoon in Hargeisa 05:39
Berbera Economic Zone & Port of Berbera 07:27
Finding a UCID mural 09:35
Climate change in Somaliland 10:05
Hargeisa market at night 10:39
Finding the Kulmiye headquarters 11:20
Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland 13:26
Finding the Waddani headquarters 14:30
Flying to Addis Ababa 15:44
Reflections on visiting Somaliland 16:18
#somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

SATURDAY 8 JUNE 10PM - Join me on Discord for a live Q&A about my trip to Somaililand, and my trip to Washington DC where I met with representatives of Tibet, East Turkestan, and the Southern Cameroons (Ambazonia). The DC trip will be the subject of my next video! You can join my Discord server here: discord.gg/nWMwZ9QNgQ

[@Eng_moy]

Well fredo

[@Cabdiyuusuf-tk3yw]

Somaaliland ❤❤❤❤❤loov

[@AhmedAli-fz7fj]

Well done

[@user-oe1kd8we5y]

Wellcome somaliland

[@FaysaMaxamed-nd3gr]

Faysa maxamed abdulla mussa

[@MixmediaproductionSL]

Well done Fredo. Thank you for your visit in my country - Somaliland.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! It was a real honor to finally visit. Eveyrone was very kind and I felt very much at home.

[@JackChit-pv3dj]

Country?! 😂

[@Mo_Daud.2]

​@@JackChit-pv3djthis isn't Somalia💣😂

[@liljezze8890]

Somaliland is not even a country man

[@MixmediaproductionSL]

@@liljezze8890 It's up to you man. Somaliland has taken its independence 26 June 1960 from UK. And it is free up to know. It is called Rep. of Somaliland.

[@Cabaysmedia]

That is right, 18 May is not the official Somaliland independence day but it is the reclamation of the 26 June 1960 independence from the Britain and the withdrawal of the failed union with Somalia after 31 years. From 1960-1991. Excellent program thought. Thank you!

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you - I'm glad you liked it! It's taken me a while to say "national holiday" instead of "Independence day" for 18 May, but I think it's finally a habit now.

[@caesar2671]

Absolutely amazing, we are delighted to visit our country republic of Somaliland. All the people of S.Land love you man❤🙏🙏

[@FredoRockwell]

Glad you liked the video. I certainly enjoyed meeting the people of Somaliland during my visit. I look forward to visiting again before too long.

[@Abdirahmanmohamed5104]

SOMALILAND stands for peace, progress and cooperation with ALL. We LOVE and value LIFE.

[@maryamkafiya6055]

Thanks 🙏 to visit Somaliland land of peace ✌️ loving people

[@FredoRockwell]

It was my privilege! I hope to visit again!

[@salebanhusein1880]

Thank you Fredo Somaliland people are not Terrorist not piracy , always Welcombe to Somaliland,

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! And as you can see from the video, I moved around Hargeisa on my own for hours at a time without even a hint of trouble. :)

[@user-hd7vb4xy5b]

Welcome, my dear friend, to the Republic of Somaliland 💕💕💕💕❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I had a wonderful visit. 🙂

[@Guulsnapsnature]

Greetings from Seattle A.K.A Sea town. As a fellow American and Somaliland born I want to talk you for your open mind and support for Somaliland.❤🎉 I wish our foreign policy would be more productive in dealing with like minded people around the world and reword those who are doing right by their people. As a survivor of the Isaaq genocide in the late 80’s, just the age 10 I still feel it could easily happen again in the world continues to support and arm the same very people that committed the massacre.

[@FredoRockwell]

Hello my fellow American! I'm so glad you saw this video! How wonderful that you were able to survive the Isaaq genocide and tell the world about it. From what I've seen of the Somaliland Foreign Ministry and the ambassadors, they are all very hard working and the lack of progress is really a problem of the world community, not SL's foreign policy. But let's hope that recognition starts to be adopted worldwide soon!

[@disisfunny88]

Thank you fredo 🎉🎉 We support you ❤ I'm somalilander 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@FredoRockwell]

Thanks for watching and for your support!

[@gregoryfridman5680]

criminally underrated channel

[@FredoRockwell]

much appreciated comment!

[@Olad44]

​@@FredoRockwellrespect somalia 🇸🇴 federal government, hargeisa away 90 km land ssc khatumo state of somalia 🇸🇴

[@Mo_Daud.2]

​​@Olad44 what are you talking about this kid isn't Somalia So watch out this 💣😂

[@somtutorial9129]

​@@Olad44😂😂😅

[@amiinmuhumed494]

​@@Olad44hhhhhh 90 or 900 km

[@msa_1439]

Dear Mr. Fredo, Thank you so much for visiting our great nation of Somaliland. Your videos are both informative and inspiring. We, the people of Somaliland, deeply appreciate your unwavering dedication to our cause. Your efforts give us hope that Somaliland will soon achieve the recognition it rightfully deserves.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you for your very kind words! Let's hope recognition comes soon!

[@user-vn9fy3lr9c]

Be fr be fr wake up man

[@abiibabiib4108]

When life gives you an enemy like Somalia 🇸🇴 Italy 🇮🇹. Fight like Somaliland, Fight like SNM, Fight like a wounded Tiger 🐅. Viva Somaliland.

[@FredoRockwell]

A very eloquent bit of advice! Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@Propain4eva]

Turn Somaliland flag 90 degrees counterclockwise

[@isseyare837]

Well I'm from somaliland and believe somalia 🇸🇴 is one And we're all Somalis Long live 🇸🇴

[@abiibabiib4108]

We know you are not Somalilander. Do you know who can legally be a Somalilander according to Somaliland constitution???? Those who where living in Somaliland on 26 June 1960 when Somaliland got it is independence from Greate Britain 🇬🇧 are Somalilanders. Not the immigrants from Somalia Italy 🇮🇹who their country was under the Italian Colony at that time. The Democratic Republic of Somaliland are fighting to defend their democracy their rights, equality and justices as a nation. Please 🙏 stop joking.

[@aminajama160]

isseyare837 Failed state of Somalia, shame on you

[@nuraahmed4378]

Woow that is awesome somaliland I am somalilander but live uk I like to see my housetowm

[@FredoRockwell]

I'm glad you liked it! If you meet the Somaliland Mission to the UK team make sure to tell them you saw this video! 🙂 They made it possible.

[@amiinabdi7836]

Thank you Fredo for visiting Somaliland. There are a touristic places to explore like Las geel caves, Berbera beach, Dhagax Guure caves, Daalo mountains and a lot more.

[@FredoRockwell]

I'd love to come again and see more of the country someday

[@ayusuf2634]

Thank you Fredo for your continued support of Somaliland and we as Somalilanders do appreciate you wholeheartedly. ❤

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you for your comment! It is easy to support Somaliland because I support democracy and peace. :)

[@kadraomar6957]

I love Somaliland and her story what a brave people 💚🤍❤️

[@FredoRockwell]

It is a fantastic story. Thank you for watching!

[@xboon2356]

Thank You For Sharing This - You’re Always Welcome 🙏🏽

[@FredoRockwell]

Than you! I hope to return for another visit some day!

[@GoojacadeThuggaz]

Well done Mr Rockwell , Really appreciate the great Video. Glad you enjoyed your trib to somaliland and thanks for letting the World know about Somaliland .

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@GoojacadeThuggaz]

@@FredoRockwell loved it and the way you had spot on information was amazing. Hopefully that’s not your first visit and I hope this video Goes viral for you.

[@januarySl2024]

Welcome again Fredo Rockwell to the Republic of Somaliland. You and many of our American, British, European, Ethiopian, Emirati, Kuwaiti Taiwanese and Asian friends who fought with us along the golden struggle for political recognition, defended our legitimate cause and overcame many unfavourable winds blowing from all sides until we reached the shore of salama and thanksgiving and the promise soon in weeks or months the great celebration of Somalilands political recognition which we struggled for patiently, resiliently and adamamantly for 33 years. We thank you Fredo Rockwell and all our International friends who always believed in and defended our just cause. Somaliland will be your second home and you'll be welcome as honorable, exceptional guests whenever you come. When the rivers of oil flow soon in this blessed country, the many friends in our armed struggle and the struggle for recognition will be the first to enjoy with us this bounty and prosperity, In shaa Allah.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I'm honoured to offer what little help I can.

[@menensa]

Well said Fredo It's mind boggling how the international community give voice to countries that never had an election, yet is failing to recognize a true multi-party democracy, with free and fair elections.

[@FredoRockwell]

Mind boggling indeed!

[@shafsteryellow]

​@@FredoRockwell no it's not.

[@Abdirahman-1020]

Thanks, Brother. we appreciate you to show us about our beloved country Somaliland 💚🤍❤️ Thanks again 💯

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I really enjoyed my visit and making this video.

[@abdis70]

Thanks Fred, I'm glad you witness the Somaliland national pride. In Somali we say " I tus oo I taabsii !". Means " Show me and let me feel it !.". The only thing missing is recognition and I hope IC will get your strong message.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! It was great to witness the national pride in person, and thank you for the Somali lesson! That's a great expression.

[@menensa]

Thank you Fredo. Very informative as always.

[@FredoRockwell]

Glad you liked it!

[@DH-yi5dx]

I loved your conclusion and your Honest Remarks Thank you Fredo, Farid is the nearest name in somali for you which means clever or brave

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! And I like the sound of Farid a lot! 🙂

[@nimcocawl7144]

Thank you ,my country SOMALILND❤❤❤

[@FredoRockwell]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Engshakir886]

What an amazing video is this. Thanks for your time and consideration.

[@FredoRockwell]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and connecting. 🙂

[@AweesCabdulahi]

Thank you fredo

[@Businessflip]

Weldone fredo I've been watching your videos for years and it makes me happy see that you are a fan of democracy and a friend of Somaliland and it's people and you are a person who believes in what he preaches here on KZbin thanks welcome again to the blessed republic of Somaliland

[@user-ns8sx7dk7c]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us and i will definitely look forward to seeing your next video.

[@katze256]

Your calm summaries of global happenings are very refreshing in the age of clickbait. Subscribed!

[@FredoRockwell]

Gosh, high praise indeed! thank you!

[@yahyecampeh5789]

*Fredo* thanks for visiting our country, and raising the right voice for the people of somaliland. thanks and you are welcome again and every time.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I had a wonderful time. :)

[@Levmih]

Good video, still waiting on the video about Chuvashia you promised!

[@FredoRockwell]

I'll get to it eventually! Sorry about the delay...

[@Levmih]

Nah your videos are great, don’t rush it

[@rogerphillips7270]

Lack of foreign aid has probably benefited Somaliland. It has built resilience in the people, and look at what they’ve built from just rubble. Well done.

[@FredoRockwell]

Foreign aid certainly can create problems, that's for sure, and so I think you're right that Somaliland has benefitted from having to cultivate the self-reliance to rebuilt itself. There are moments when I'm sure that Somaliland would appreciate better access to aid, though, and I can't blame them. One was after a huge fire in the market area of Hargeisa a couple years ago. It took out one of the most important parts of the national economy and bankrupted a lot of private citizens overnight. I know that the Somaliland government would have apprecited access to short-term help, and they did get a small amount in the end I think, but most of the work had to be done using their own resources. The other issue is elections - genuine one-person-one-vote elections are expensive to run, and there are international groups that help fund them in many countries. Somaliland is so committed to the democratic process that they hold them anyway, but I'm sure they would appreciate more international help when they happen!

[@zaki_smail_1988]

Greetings from Somaliland. Thanks Fredo for project.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I had a wonderful visit.

[@suadrach1088]

Thank you for visiting my country. I've enjoyed watching this incredible amazing video. Also I've read some of your comments , you seem much educated and experienced about the issue of Somaliland. You're always welcome to the one of the most peaceful country in Africa.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-qt7nq5xl1m]

I started watching this channel courtesy of your collaboration with Mr Beat ... I've enjoyed your content

[@FredoRockwell]

Wow, thanks for telling me. I really enjoyed working with Mr Beat!

[@guledmuse9802]

Absolutely We are Delighted to Visit Our Country,Thank you FREDO Welcoming Our Country

[@FredoRockwell]

I had a great time. Thank you!

[@cabdikariimxirsi861]

Thank you very much fredo rockwell, to come Somaliland.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I had a wonderful time.

[@Arabbi]

Thank you for visiting our beautiful country fredo 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 greeting from England

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a real thrill! Thank you!!

[@Kxmatree]

Glad to see you back, Awesome video!

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you, my fellow KZbinr!

[@JeyMFarah]

Thank you Fredo,and ŵelcome to Somaliland once again.

[@maxamedshiine3308]

Thank you for your visit brother❤

[@FredoRockwell]

I really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@mikebgdv]

You really live the life you talk about. What an amazing channel I remember you talking about Somaliland and now you’re actually there!

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! It was certainly a wonderful experience to visit Somaliland in person.

[@cabdiraxmaanbeeldaaje7080]

Thank you for making a video about my country

[@FredoRockwell]

It was my pleasure! It's a wonderful country.

[@husseinduale1779]

Thank you Fredo. Amazing content, blessings 🙏

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! That's very kind of you to say. 🙂

[@hackney2.030]

Amazing job I enjoyed every minute of it

[@FredoRockwell]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to tell me.

[@zuhaybrealgoat6689]

First of all, we welcome you to Somaliland, and we are happy that you are the most people who understand that there are two states, namely Somaliland and Somalia. Somaliland has done everything a country needs without recognition, it is a country that has succeeded in making passports and money for their country, whether it is the army, government employees, money spent on domestic projects and everything the government needs. Its citizens collect the money that the government pays for those expenses. Remember that they have not received international aid for 34 years. Finally, we welcome anyone who wants to show the world what Somaliland is

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you for your comment! And for watching the video!

[@ilhanhassan9813]

Thank you very much mr fredo, we appreciated it your efforts

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you - it is a real joy to make videos about Somaliland. :)

[@baroafkahooyo6091]

Thank you very much for documenting this amazing country's national celebration day. 🎉

[@FredoRockwell]

It was an amazing visit - thank you for watching and commenting!

[@muniirno.1youtube24]

❤ thanks for visiting ❤and hope others will come

[@FredoRockwell]

I had a wonderful time. I hope others visit too!

[@guelleh1225]

Thank you so very much for your support!!!

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a wonderful opportunity to visit your country!

[@user-sq2hg8fo6d]

Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant information.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you - I'm glad you liked it!

[@KiteFiqii]

Amazing Fredoooooooooooo. Lets go thanks brother.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@halimoahmedali]

Great video. We appreciate it. U have a new subscriber.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@shaarublibaax7139]

Hi brother i watched your video you eecorded Somaliland it really fantastic and injoyed because iam Somalilander living in uk.❤❤❤❤

[@ahmedusman6652]

Really You made Nice Video with quality photos

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you - I'm glad you liked it!

[@farhanshuuriye5060]

Thank you for visiting my country, Somaliland.

[@FredoRockwell]

It was my pleasure!

[@kadarfarah8104]

Amazing videos, well done

[@FredoRockwell]

Thanks you - I'm glad you liked them

[@aminaali7628]

Welcome brother, he is from your country, and thank you for your visit🤟😊

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a huge honour to visit Somaliland!

[@rawdahahmed8102]

Thank you Mr Fredo Rockwell for your visit to the Shinning Star Peace full Country Somaliland on whole of Horn of Africa all respect to you. And get my like and Subscribe always

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you for your support!

[@yuosphofficial5467]

Welcome fredo and much love 🎉

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I felt very welcome in Somaliland.

[@sabrinaa8488]

I remembered as a very young girl in Hargeisa was the best city, we didn’t know any about outside world and it was lovely. The school, college,hospital and university in Muqdishu were free of charge, now everything is gone forever .

[@FredoRockwell]

It is very difficult - I can't imagine what you've been through. I certainly haven't seen Muqdishu before or after 1991, but I can tell you from my own experience that Hargeisa is a wonderful vibrant city today. I really value the chance I had to see it.

[@NSi-ro8kh]

​@@FredoRockwellmudishu was free of charge because of genocide labour. Isaaq teachers were cleansed from Somaliland and taken there to work. Universities and higher education was banned in Somaliland by Somalia genocide Gov. Good riddance.

[@bilana289]

Thank you visiting my home town Hargeysa Somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a joy. Hargeisa is a wonderful place!

[@DD-dh8bh]

Great video!!😊

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you!

[@user-qz3lq7fo9v]

Oo thnks u welcom back 🎉🎉

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I would love to return some day

[@jama5340]

Thank you Fredo! Missing my beautiful country Somaliland ❤

[@FredoRockwell]

I'm sure you are. It's a wonderful country!

[@Daawwo1]

Wow very good information.❤

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it

[@DH-yi5dx]

well done mr Fredo welcome back Again

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you!

[@hiboosmandirie1085]

Thanks very much fredo for talking part our national day 👍

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a wonderful experience! Thank you!

[@MohamedahmedOmer-qm3bx]

Thank you bro for this amazing video U R always welcomed 💚🤍❤

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you!

[@user-lh2sr8wt4l]

Nice to see you in Hargiesa thanks

[@MohanCade-oh1re]

Thank for visiting us

[@FredoRockwell]

It was an honour!

[@MohanCade-oh1re]

@@FredoRockwell I Really like it how you find the history and the reality in somaliland and then how showed the wolrd ❤

[@ajilkacaseh8280]

thank u so much for vising my countrie

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a real pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@LazurIs.]

It's hard to believe that an unrecognized state is more stable than the recognized state from which it separated. P.s.- Uh, it's a pity that Rhodesia failed to survive at least as an unrecognized state. 🇳🇬⛏️🌳👑😔

[@FredoRockwell]

I would argue that Somaliland didn't really separate from Somalia. Somalia's previous government (the Somali Democratic Republic) collapsed in 1991, and there was no real government for Somaliland to separate from when it reasserted its independence. The currently recognized government, the Federal Republic of Somaila was only established in 2008 or so. As for Rhodesia, I'm not an expert but from what I know I can't agree that its survival would have been a good thing (even taking into account the many problems Zimbabwe has had since 1980).

[@LazurIs.]

@@FredoRockwell I think we can call it secession anyway, given that Somoliland wants to gain independence. I would like to know. Why do you think that the existence of Rhodesia would be a worse option than the creation of "Zimbabwe"?

[@FredoRockwell]

Somaliland is independent, there's no doubt about that. What's at issue is recognition. Zimbabwe's history, both before and after 1980, is an extremely troubled one. I'm confident there are people who are much worse off since then, but that doesn't mean that Rhodesia's UDI was a good idea, or that most Zimbabweans today would want to turn back the clock and continue with Rhodesia as it was.

[@LazurIs.]

@@FredoRockwell I think we see an excellent cause-and-effect relationship in this. Pro-communist forces seized power in Rhodesia and turned it into ruins, and due to the fact that a huge number of the most qualified and intelligent population, among whom there were the largest number of people supporting Rhodesia, were forced to flee, few of today's Zimbabweans miss Rhodesia and therefore today's Zimbabwe has so many problems.

[@FredoRockwell]

@LazurIs. We're getting way off the topic of this video, but however bad the Zimbabwe government under ZANU-PF has been (and I would say it has been terrible) that doesn't mean that the Rhodesian regime was good or should have continued until today. And I would also say most governments throughout most of history have been pretty horrible to the people they rule.

[@malikidhagaxtuur6427]

Thank you Fredo for coming to Somaliland and celebrating with us on our national day 18 May thank you for sharing our views. We are Somalilanders No matter how long it takes us to get the recognition We will always be Somaliland and please let everyone know they are 1:47 1:49 welcome to our country no terrorist no pirates no extreme ideology.

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a real joy to visit Somaliland, and see it all for myself. Let's hope recognition comes soon!

[@asmasiciid9119]

thanks Fredo for good collaboration speeding good image from Somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! It was a great experience being able to visit Somaliland in person.

[@marvellousmarvin6127]

😂😂 how much did they paid for this propaganda

[@FredoRockwell]

@marvellousmarvin6127 My payment was one dollar for every vote cast in Somalia's most recent one-person-one vote multi-party democratic election.

[@user-jc3jf4le3i]

Thank you for the wonderful way you convey the truth to the world. We always welcome you Somaliland the ongoing development of freedom of speech and democracy and peace

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I hope to keep making more videos about Somaliland in the future!

[@user-jc3jf4le3i]

@@FredoRockwell Thank you again sir and we always welcome you to visit Somaliland

[@MrHana1993]

I love my homeland especially my hometown Hargeisa💚🤍❤️ Thank you so much for making both a video and accepting that Somaliland is and has been an independent country for 33 whole years. But i live in Oslo,Norway which is faar away especially with 🛩

[@FredoRockwell]

Somaliland is obviously independent. The only issue is recognition. Thank you for watching! I hope you get to visit home soon!

[@mohamedmohamud9691]

Welcome Fredo to Somaliland, the land of peace and tranquility.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! It is certainly a peaceful country from what I could see. I had a wonderful time.

[@user-xd6df6sy1y]

Thank you Mr Fredo for coming to my country and it all peace Somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

It was my pleasure!

[@iamk3977]

Thank you Mr Fredo we really appreciate your positive feedback about Somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! It's my privilege!

[@nuurdheere]

Thank you Fredo rockwell ❤❤❤

[@FredoRockwell]

It was my pleasure!

[@liban4217]

Thank you for visiting Somaliland, Mr. Fredo. I love the way you pronounce "UCID." Lol.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! And I'm sure I still didn't get UCID right, but at least it was better than my earlier videos! 😂

[@_.nafi3a114]

Thank you so much for visiting my home country ❤️ we are resilient people

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a real thrill, and yes - a very resilient people indeed!

[@abiibabiib4108]

Thank you 🙏 very much

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you for watching!

[@warsamesheikh8246]

thanks you produce about somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

It's my pleasure!

[@Dalmarshow1]

Thanks fredo for your visiting us The republic of Somaliland.

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you. I had a wonderful time!

[@MhmedDaljir-bd6uh]

Thanks Mr fredo

[@FredoRockwell]

My pleasure!

[@Mo_Daud.2]

Thank u Fredo to visit my country🙂

[@FredoRockwell]

It was a real honour to visit Somaliland!

[@NajaxCabdi-te2xv]

Thanks you Mr Fredo

[@FredoRockwell]

My pleasure!

[@dominicperez3777]

Somaliland looks like a normal stable country! No violence, no anarchy, no crime, and no pirates!

[@FredoRockwell]

I never once felt unsafe, or even had a hint of feeling unsafe. I walked across Hargeisa in the day and at night by myself with no problems.

[@juanway]

Gratitude for highlighting somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you!

[@muhyadinmohamoud3947]

Well done fredo rockwell Thank you four visit my country somaliland

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you! I really enjoyed my visit.

[@suldaanxassan1834]

Thanks you fredo

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@FiiriFlims]

Somalia is beautiful country I will visit one day

[@FredoRockwell]

Somaliland was really beautiful!

[@KhadarIsmaciil-ed8fr]

Thank you brother 🙏

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you!

[@abdinaaleeye1471]

Great video

[@FredoRockwell]

Thank you!

[@joshraymond979]

Somaliland is far from perfect but the fact it has state institutions and press freedom is better their than the internationally recognised Somalia is mind blowing you know

[@FredoRockwell]

I think that's a good summary. Press freedom isn't perfect, from what I understand. There have been instances of journalists being jailed, but I learned about this from a Somaliland-based NGO that monitors press freedom. Just the fact that this institution exists is fantastic. The jailed journalist, as I understand it, was accused of trying to undermine Somaliland as a state rather than just criticizing a politician or a party. But I don't remember the details at the moment.

[@yasmiin_yousuf]

You are so talented ❤❤🎉

[@FredoRockwell]

Gosh. Thank you! ☺️