Becoming Somaliland
Subtitle: Reconstructing a Failed State (African Issues)
Publisher: Indiana University Press; Progressio; In association with James Currey; Jacana Media; Fountain Publishers; E.A.E.P.
Published: June 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780253219978
Subjects: Africa - General; Government - International; International Relations - General; History; History - General History; History: World
Description: "In 1991, the leaders of the Somali National Movement and elders of the northern Somali clans proclaimed the new Republic of Somaliland. Since then, in contrast to the complete collapse of Somalia, Somaliland has successfully managed a process of reconciliation, demobilization, and restoration of law and order. They have held three successful democratic elections and the capital, Hargeysa, has become an active international trading center. Despite this display of good governance in Africa, Somaliland has yet to be recognized by the international community. International efforts have been directed toward the reunification of Somalia, which has failed, even after 14 peace conferences and international military intervention. Warlords continue to overrun and destabilize southern Somalia while Somaliland works to build peace, stability, and democracy. How long will it be before this African success story achieves the recognition it deserves?"--Product description.