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Somaliland scores big against Federal Government at Istanbul talks [Analysis]
2013-07-14
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

#1  For those not in the know, this is a Big Deal. The fact it got this far is a Blessing. I look forward to more "self determination" in the region. It may be their saving grace to work this out this way. And only They may determine the outcome.
Posted by: newc   2013-07-14 06:31  

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