Yemen is currently in a civil war. We have plenty to gain from this. Why don't we take back Socotra? Yemen has don't a lot of shit the ticked off the west. I think if we as Somali take Socotra the Americans would not mind and they would back us up if we gave them a permanent base there. Socotra to Somali Peninsula is 130 miles. Yemen to Socotra is 450 miles. Socotra plays a key role in Somali ancient history
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Because the faction who controls Socotra are UAE allies, the Southern Transitional Council
Who are these groups ???
For centuries, well before modern borders and politics came into play, the people of Puntland and Socotra have shared a deep connection through the sea. The Guardafui Channel, which separates them, has long been a bridge, not a barrier. Fishermen, traders, and even religious scholars from Bosaso and Bari regularly sailed to Socotra, exchanging valuable goods like livestock, frankincense, and dried fish. The ties between the two have been so strong that it was often easier for Socotris to travel to Somalia than to the mainland of Yemen. This everyday connection between the two regions speaks to the natural bond they share.
Although Socotra has been technically under Yemen’s control, the island has been largely ignored and abandoned by the authorities in Sana’a. Yemen’s central government has consistently failed to provide any meaningful governance or development for Socotra, leaving it vulnerable and neglected. In contrast, Somalia—especially Puntland—has played a far more proactive and supportive role. When Yemen’s war escalated into chaos, it was Somalia, not Yemen, that stepped in. Puntland’s ports, particularly Bosaso, have been critical lifelines for Socotra, maintaining trade routes and providing humanitarian aid when others failed to act.
Somalia’s support has gone beyond mere logistics—it’s been about consistent and genuine solidarity with the island's people, providing stability when Yemen could not. From facilitating trade to helping in times of conflict, Somalia has proven itself a reliable partner to Socotra in a way that Yemen has never been. The people of Socotra have looked to Puntland as a friend, a neighbor, and a source of stability in contrast to the turmoil and neglect from Yemen.
If Yemen were to finally collapse and Socotra were left without any real leadership, it would be a natural next step for Somalia, particularly Puntland, to step in. This would not be an act of conquest, but a restoration of an old, natural partnership one based on centuries of shared history, cultural ties, and mutual benefit. With proper agreements and international backing, Socotra could thrive in peace and stability under the guidance of Puntland, rather than being left to face further isolation and strife under Yemen’s failed governance.
Although Socotra has been technically under Yemen’s control, the island has been largely ignored and abandoned by the authorities in Sana’a. Yemen’s central government has consistently failed to provide any meaningful governance or development for Socotra, leaving it vulnerable and neglected. In contrast, Somalia—especially Puntland—has played a far more proactive and supportive role. When Yemen’s war escalated into chaos, it was Somalia, not Yemen, that stepped in. Puntland’s ports, particularly Bosaso, have been critical lifelines for Socotra, maintaining trade routes and providing humanitarian aid when others failed to act.
Somalia’s support has gone beyond mere logistics—it’s been about consistent and genuine solidarity with the island's people, providing stability when Yemen could not. From facilitating trade to helping in times of conflict, Somalia has proven itself a reliable partner to Socotra in a way that Yemen has never been. The people of Socotra have looked to Puntland as a friend, a neighbor, and a source of stability in contrast to the turmoil and neglect from Yemen.
If Yemen were to finally collapse and Socotra were left without any real leadership, it would be a natural next step for Somalia, particularly Puntland, to step in. This would not be an act of conquest, but a restoration of an old, natural partnership one based on centuries of shared history, cultural ties, and mutual benefit. With proper agreements and international backing, Socotra could thrive in peace and stability under the guidance of Puntland, rather than being left to face further isolation and strife under Yemen’s failed governance.
Socotra is our ancestral land. We must be like the Israel people on Socotra. Even if we have to plant communities there it will not be difficult. Once I get to Puntland I will arrange new settlers in Socotra. These new settler must be about 50 families and each year we just add 5 new families. We will incentive these locals in Socotra with items they cant get or even food or lives stock.Our “government” can barely control moqadishu, forget Socotra
Why are you hating ?
Socotra was our docking location in ancient time. For instance when we trade with chines and India and those far off place we couldn't reach from Somali Peninsula we use Socotra as hub and dock and departure location. The people that live on Socotra are half Somali also.
Besides the few somali fishermen that settled there, somalis have never really lived there in large numbers, it was never of strategic importance.
It is however too close to our coast and if anyone ahould have a military presence there, it should be us (obvs by offering the native community development in exchange). In the future we will be allied and it will be mutually beneficial.
It is however too close to our coast and if anyone ahould have a military presence there, it should be us (obvs by offering the native community development in exchange). In the future we will be allied and it will be mutually beneficial.
They're a faction in the current civil war in Yemen that want South Yemen to be independent
Stop lying lol. They’re closer to Yemenis than Somalis both linguistically and genetically. They have nothing to do with us. You should worry about galbeed which has too many Oromo hordes and NFD.
This is why I wanted to create a large settlement there.
Are you half ethiopian by any chance?
We are still talking about the same topic of Somali wayne
No! why ?
Common behaviour for them. To lie about the origins of people who’s lands they want to steal and then make up some history of them living there or governing.
