The Government of the Republic of Somaliland strongly refutes the unfounded and inflammatory comments made by the so-called “Foreign Minister” of the Mogadishu administration regarding Somaliland’s free elections and the democratic process. His utterances that are replete with disdain and hostility towards the people of Somaliland are not only ill-founded but also demonstrate sheer ignorance of the pains taken to assert Somaliland sovereignty and its dedication to peace and stability.
In addition, his threat towards international diplomats-who rightly praised the Somaliland electoral process-is un-diplomatic, profoundly ignorant. Somaliland neither needs nor looks for endorsement from a fragile regime operating on the taxpayers’ funds of diplomats he has targeted so recklessly.
The people of Somaliland will continue to flourish, constructing a democratic and peaceful society, independent of others’ distractions and disruptions. Somaliland’s sovereignty is undoubted, and our development will not be stopped by hostile rhetoric coming from those who fail to respect our right to self-determination and governance.