Lord Ashcroft: Somaliland deserves far more attention from Britain and the West
Lord Ashcroft emphasizes the need for increased attention to Somaliland from Britain and the West. Celebrating its independence anniversary, Somaliland has established relative stability and democratic institutions despite being largely unrecognized internationally. Recent diplomatic interest, particularly from Israel and the U.S., highlights Somaliland's strategic importance in the Horn of Africa.
- ▪Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has built a stable governance structure since then.
- ▪The territory has recently gained international attention, particularly with reported recognition from Israel.
- ▪Somaliland maintains its own military and security services, contrasting sharply with the instability in southern Somalia.
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Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC is an international businessman, philanthropist, author and pollster. For more information on his work, visit lordashcroft.com Today Somaliland celebrates the anniversary of its independence declaration from Somalia in 1991. A former British protectorate, Somaliland has spent more than three decades building something exceptionally rare in the Horn of Africa: relative stability, functioning democratic institutions, and security in one of the world’s most volatile regions. While much of the international community still treats it as a legal fiction, the reality on the ground tells a very different story. Recently, Somaliland has found itself back in the international spotlight.
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