US senators introduce the Somaliland Partnership Act to require the Department of State to report to Congress on engagement with Somaliland

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March 17, 2022

Risch, Van Hollen, Rounds Introduce Somaliland Legislation​

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, today introduced the Somaliland Partnership Act to require the Department of State to report to Congress on engagement with Somaliland, and to conduct a feasibility study, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, regarding the establishment of a partnership between the United States and Somaliland.

“The United States continues to be a steadfast partner of the Somali people and its federal government, but the Biden Administration has limited itself to the confines of a ‘single Somalia’ policy at the detriment of other democratic actors in the country,” said Risch . “In this complex time in global affairs and for the Horn of Africa, the United States should explore all possible mutually-beneficial relationships with stable and democratic partners, like Somaliland, and not limit ourselves with outdated policy approaches and diplomatic frameworks that don’t meet today’s challenges.”

“As the Horn of Africa faces increasingly destabilizing currents, enhancing our cooperation with those in the region that value democratic governance and fundamental freedoms is key to advancing U.S. interests, improving regional stability, and supporting the rule of law and human rights. For decades, Somaliland has proven itself to be an area with a stable, thriving democracy amidst a sea of conflict. That’s why increasing opportunities for U.S. engagement with Somaliland makes sense. Our bill will help ensure the United States explores the greater possibilities of this mutually-beneficial relationship,” said Van Hollen .

Background:

The Republic of Somaliland received independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, prior to the creation of the Somali Republic, and has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized. Somaliland exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. A delegation from Somaliland, led by President Musa Bihi Abdi, is in Washington this week to meet with Congress, Biden Administration officials, and the private sector.

Last year, Risch introduced an NDAA amendment calling for a study regarding the feasibility of establishing a security and defense partnership with Somaliland, a provision incorporated and expanded upon in this bill.

Text of the legislation can be found here.

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This is fantastic, how is the possibility of it getting passed by both Houses?

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Likely if Somalia keeps scoring own goals like these

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Huge win. Thanks to all those who worked to get it to this stage.

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Wallahi they are lacking aqli :rofl::joy::joy::joy:

Something is telling me that at some point in the near future they are kicking out or taking away the voting powers of all Somaliland fugitive in their parliaments, since one can’t have people with a consequential voting power in a place were they don’t have a stake whatsoever…

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Incredible timing!

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Waaaow these people are retarded!
This could not be better…I hope they newly selected guy continue on this path…

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If this feasibility study goes well Somaliland is going to completely change in every sense. Biggest change is coming from the American institute of Somaliland, which is basically the equivalent of the ‘American institute in Taiwan’ a defacto embassy.

Development/budget assistance through USAID and FDI through ‘Prosper africa initiative’ would inject massive capital into the economy.

Berbera becoming a maritime gateway for US and it’s allies is huge security and economically wise. But before that happens the maritime security infrastructure must be first build, and it seems that Taiwan is the helm of it and americans serving as protection.

The weapons embargo on Somalia allows for IC to help build the capacity to counter piracy/illicit trade which is maritime security and counterterrorism, not just for the federal government of Somalia but also to federal member states which Somaliland is technically a member of. So legally speaking Taiwan could do it.

There will be no American military base which is good in the long run, instead we get a capacity to gain control over our maritime/land borders under the disguise of fighting the above mentioned.

Telecommunication companies heads were there to get those communication equipment that they couldn’t get before because of dual use reactions.

And of course to sign off on ‘intelligence sharing’ mening sending all meta data coming from the new fiberoptic cable and telecommunication to uncle sam. We will officially be under western hegemony and all the bad shit that comes with it.

That’s the price we have to pay to get ahead and that’s not including the price we have to pay when you interpret what it means to protect US interest in the red sea HOA and Indo-pacific. Big game with alot of risk and rewards, just hoping muse and co know what they are doing.

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Ama buur ahaw, Ama buur ku tiirsanow! We were neither.

Wlc Fyr. Good summary. We needed engagement not least economically and security wise considering the rough neighbourhood we are in.

Time will tell which way the cookie crumbles!

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H.R.7170 - To recognize Somaliland of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a separate, independent country.

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So will Somaliland be allowed access to SWIFT?

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Not heard it confirmed anywhere.

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It looks like the president is sure that some sort of a deal will be worked out and I’m trying to imagine what the solution could be…

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June 09, 2022

Risch, Van Hollen, Rounds Applaud Committee Passage of Somaliland Legislation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, today applauded committee passage of their Somaliland Partnership Act, legislation requiring the Department of State to report to Congress on engagement with Somaliland, and to conduct a feasibility study, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, regarding the establishment of a partnership between the United States and Somaliland.

“As the Horn of Africa faces a number of complex challenges, the United States should explore all possible mutually-beneficial relationships with stable and democratic partners, including Somaliland,” said Risch. “This legislation requires the administration to review outdated policies and diplomatic frameworks that don’t meet today’s challenges, and to review opportunities for establishing a partnership between the United States and Somaliland. I look forward to engaging with the State Department on this issue in the months ahead.”

“Enhancing our cooperation with those on the Horn of Africa that are committed to making progress on democratic governance and fundamental freedoms is key to advancing U.S. interests and improving stability, especially as this region continues to face increasingly destabilizing currents. That’s why we’re working to strengthen opportunities for the U.S. to engage with Somaliland. Our bill will help ensure the United States explores the greater possibilities of this mutually-beneficial relationship, and I’m glad to see today’s strong show of support from our colleagues on the Committee,” said Van Hollen.

“Somaliland has charted an impressive trajectory over the past several decades, and this legislation acknowledges that,” said Rounds. “Somaliland’s stability, democratic values and shared interests provide a secure foundation upon which to build a mutually beneficial partnership across a number of fronts.”

Background:

The Republic of Somaliland received independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, prior to the creation of the Somali Republic, and has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized. Somaliland exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. A delegation from Somaliland, led by President Musa Bihi Abdi, visited Washington in March to meet with Congress, Biden Administration officials, and the private sector.

The Somaliland Partnership Act (S.3861) was introduced on [March 17, 2022

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