Becoming Somaliland - Taschenbuch

In 1991, the leaders of the Somali National Movement and elders of thenorthern Somali clans proclaimed the new Republic of Somaliland. Since then, incontrast to the complete collapse of Somalia, Somaliland has successfully managed aprocess of reconciliation, demobilization, and restoration of law and order. Theyhave held three successful democratic elections and the capital, Hargeysa, hasbecome an active international trading center. Despite this display of goodgovernance in Africa, Somaliland has yet to be recognized by the internationalcommunity. International efforts have been directed toward the reunification ofSomalia, which has failed, even after 14 peace conferences and internationalmilitary intervention. Warlords continue to overrun and destabilize southern Somaliawhile Somaliland works to build peace, stability, and democracy. How long will it bebefore this African success story achieves the recognition it deserves?