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Somaliland scores big against Federal Government at Istanbul talks [Analysis]
A detailed accounting of what happened in the Somali reconciliation talks in Istanbul, in case you care about this. The issue is whether there will be a federal republic with several 'states', or a series of smaller nation states (Mogadishu, Jubaland, Puntland, and Somaliland) with no formal union.
If I was a Somali I'd go for the "no formal union" option. At least that way you've got one or two chances out of four.

I kinda have a soft spot for the Punties.

Posted by: Steve White 2013-07-14
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