Thirty years ago, on May 18th, 1991, the Republic of Somaliland declared independence. This separation from Somalia certainly was a bold move back then. For over a decade it was impossible to predict what would really come out of the secession. But today it is clear: Somaliland is one of the most stable de facto states in the world, nonetheless, it is still not internationally recognized.
Markus Virgil Hoehne |
17 May 2021