Is it just sibling squabbles or a Geo-Political Comedy?

[Mecca]

Thanks to my family's lack of interest for back home politics. All I understood was clans duking it out over what seemed like childish nonsense. Now, whats the inside scoop on the Somalia vs. Somaliland showdown? Is it just sibling rivalry? Or is there something more going on?

 

[Thegoodshepherd]

To get a basic understanding of what is at issue, read this book:
Between Somaliland and Puntland: Marginalization, militarization and conflicting political visions

 

[Burqad]

To get a basic understanding of what is at issue, read this book:
Between Somaliland and Puntland: Marginalization, militarization and conflicting political visions

“Many Dhulbahante and Ogaden are proud of this Dervish history, even if in reality Maxamed Cabdille Xasan was a cruel ruler who mercilessly persecuted opponents and killed many of his own people. “

brother don’t post this propaganda here. If anything Ini Cabdille was too merciful, knowing the nature of the Somali

 

[attash]

Thanks to my family's lack of interest for back home politics. All I understood was clans duking it out over what seemed like childish nonsense. Now, whats the inside scoop on the Somalia vs. Somaliland showdown? Is it just sibling rivalry? Or is there something more going on?

Your understanding of Somali politics is accurate. That's all you really need to know.