Full article can be found here: Is Somaliland a new haven for refugees? Syrians say maybe
Some comments from an associated facebook page of some Somalilanders:
They have even begun marrying local women, such as this man who is married to an ciidagale woman:
Meanwhile, Somaliland will turn back all refugee boats from Yemen containing Southerners:
When someone brought up this interesting duality, here were some of the responses (one of them being the same guy as in the above quote):
Thoughts, comments, etc?
Some comments from an associated facebook page of some Somalilanders:
I am happy that at least we can find whether temporary or permanent a shelter" to our arab and muslim brothers of Syria and Yemen , warms my heart . Si xun bay bahdilaadu ugu dhacday masakiinta , may Allah ease their suffering
Anigu beri meel conference ah baan joogay . Gabadh aan ruush iyo wax u haystay ayaa inoo waitress ahayd . Dhinaca ugu shisheeye baan fadhiyay anigu , xiliigi qadada ayuun bay waydisay magacayga . Waan u sheegay , "you're from Sudan ?" ayay igu tiri ..." no, no Somali " baan ku idhi .
Caddankii bay ku jeesatay oo waxay tidhi " me and hebel , same blood!" ..Way yaabeen gaaladi http://www.somnet.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif aniga xita qudhadeyda ....qosol yaroo qasab ah intad ku yara dhuftaan idhi " yes , no doubt !"
Wallahi waa gob
Syrians are our ancestral brothers so on that bases we openly welcome them to their second home.
No doubt its rough unlike the old majestic Syria that Isaac too left for Africa via KSA, but together we can build new Damascus in the hills of Hargeisa and re-name it Hargascus :mrgreen:
Unlike useless Wanlawein, Syrians will enrich Somaliland society.
Unlike dirty Saudis and their Wahabi cult, Syrians are peace loving and open minded society who allow their women not only to drive but become rocket scientists.
From Qubur al Bid to Tukaraq------one land, one people.
One of the great civilization innovations was the water wheel of Hama in Syria, which fed the Muslim world for centuries.
Today the Syrians continue with their tradition
They have even begun marrying local women, such as this man who is married to an ciidagale woman:
Meanwhile, Somaliland will turn back all refugee boats from Yemen containing Southerners:
When someone brought up this interesting duality, here were some of the responses (one of them being the same guy as in the above quote):
I have nothing against the southern people but I see no use for them amongst our society. We need peace of mind. They are bad news. It is like inviting fire to your Liquid Nitrogen well.
I would always welcome my Arab brothers with open arms than the wild and savage konfurians I share absolutely nothing with. At least there is family bond between me and the Syrian.
Thoughts, comments, etc?