Has there ever been a dialogue between these 2 political entities, or what remains of it, to work together? If they don't want to be a part of SL seceding, but don't want to join PL as a regional state either, what's stopping them from sharing the seat of a regional state that would be accepted as part of the federal process?
They both lack what the other has. Khatuumo needs a port and Maakhir needs capital. Laas Qorey is no Bosaso or Berbera but it could be developed into such with the support of Mogadishu which would benefit from decreasing the political leverage of SL and PL. The planned Hobyo port is an example.
Nothing against the people of SL and PL, but it's clear as day who runs the show in their respective administrations, and it's within their right. Self-determination is the way forward for Somalia, and certain groups have to compromise if they do not possess the political or economic weight to represent themselves independently such as smaller or landlocked clans. This would not be the case with a Khatuumo-Maakhir union. So what gives? Has there ever been any talks?
They both lack what the other has. Khatuumo needs a port and Maakhir needs capital. Laas Qorey is no Bosaso or Berbera but it could be developed into such with the support of Mogadishu which would benefit from decreasing the political leverage of SL and PL. The planned Hobyo port is an example.
Nothing against the people of SL and PL, but it's clear as day who runs the show in their respective administrations, and it's within their right. Self-determination is the way forward for Somalia, and certain groups have to compromise if they do not possess the political or economic weight to represent themselves independently such as smaller or landlocked clans. This would not be the case with a Khatuumo-Maakhir union. So what gives? Has there ever been any talks?