Category Archives: Somaliland

Somaliland Update: Norway Aids Somaliland Anti-Piracy Efforts

Posted on February 19, 2011 by nathanalbright

The previously discussed efforts by Somaliland to upgrade their criminal infrastructure to combat piracy by Somalis [1] is bearing fruit.  Thanks to aid from Norway, the first anti-piracy prison has been completed in Somaliland, very quick work, as has been … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Kuwait Gives Somaliland $10M To Upgrade Airports

Posted on February 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

In an interesting twist that shows Somaliland’s growing international profile, Somaliland247 reports that Kuwait has given the Somaliland government $10 to update its two most important airports, Egal International Airport in Hargesia (the capital of the nation of Somaliland) and … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Somaliland Policemen Get UN Sensitivity Training

Posted on February 15, 2011 by nathanalbright

According to the always helpful Somaliland247, the government of Somaliland has received a grant from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to train 300 police recruits in the town of Mandil on conflict resolution and human rights [1].  This training, … Continue reading →

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When Maps Lie

Posted on February 9, 2011 by nathanalbright

Among my favorite countries in the world to study are those countries that exist in fact but are not granted legitimacy by the international community for whatever reason.  While there are supposed to be firm and consistent standards by which … Continue reading →

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It Pays To Have Powerful Friends: A Musing on the African Union

Posted on January 31, 2011 by nathanalbright

The African Union has long maintained that they respect colonial borders and are not willing to set a precedent where secession movements can run rampant in Africa.  Within the next few days, though, they appear poised to recognize a new … Continue reading →

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A Look At My Library List II

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

Like my previous look at my library list [1], I thought it worthwhile to explain the sort of books I am reading to show some of the research topics I am exploring and some of the book reviews that (hopefully) … Continue reading →

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Somaliland And The Hope Of International Recognition

Posted on January 28, 2011 by nathanalbright

Yesterday the ever-helpful Somaliland247 blog provided a video and some photos expressing the hope of Somaliland for the recognition of their long-held independent status [1].  These photos and video interviews express the sincere desires of a people to be recognized … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Student Ambassadors and Pirate Prisons

Posted on January 25, 2011 by nathanalbright

The fine people at Somaliland247 provided a couple of very interesting and notable reports about the improving international situation of Somaliland, something I am always happy to hear.  Today there are two tidbits of information to report on about Somaliland’s … Continue reading →

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Pulling The Plug On Misguided Unions: Somaliland And Its Discontents, And Some Greater Implications

Posted on January 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

In his passionate and well-argued post, Somaliland advocate Dalmar Kaahin closes with the following statement: “Also, if Eritrea and South Sudan could secede, what would be the legal, moral, and logical reasons for withholding Somaliland´s sovereignty? From 1960 to 2011—fifty-one … Continue reading →

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Exploring Some Of The Implications of South Sudan Independence

Posted on January 13, 2011 by nathanalbright

Today, in a report from the UN News Service [1], it appears as if the referendum on the independence of South Sudan will reach the required 60% threshold in order to be valid and therefore no extension will be necessary.  … Continue reading →

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