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HR 5300, ensuring smooth travel and investment in Somaliland, passes House Foreign Affairs committee vote
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Finally iqtiraaf is coming.. First thing we're going to do is nuke lascaanod and Garowe to celebrate inshallah
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What else can they say now
Finally ending the long failed shaxaad policy (One Somalia)
This has cleared the committee stage, it has not even passed the house!What else can they say now
Finally ending the long failed shaxaad policy (One Somalia)
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Who is against "smooth travel and investment"? This ninja really thinks people are xaasid. The only thing we care about is balkanazing the country. The US changed its policy in 2012 to deal only with the FG, and it will change again with a new admin and so on.
Omg I can’t believe this shit hsm should cut Ties with the USA completly how can we let this happen the destruction of the somali Union if Somaliland is were to be recognised i blame only the fragil govt didn’t they pay lobby groups in Washington to stop this maxay lacagta ku qaadanayeen bal wakaaas
Which new admin trump is tired of the failed Mogadishu goverment 3 and a half years more of this I can see the secessionist may gain semi recognition maybe not full recognition but this will embolden the secessionist entity in Hargeisa
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Yeah where the majority are Republicans good luck with that
Republicans are the majority and will vote for him and with the Mogadishu government's policy with China they will support it
Yeah where the majority are Republicans good luck with that
Senate has filibuster. Republicans don't have 60 votes and as this is not an appropriations bill, no possibility of using budget reconciliation.
Before all that, it has to pass the house first.
Lets hope so brother our country needs a proper rescue i believe if daarood and hawiye were not bickering as they are now doing the secessionist ideology would have died long time agoSenate has filibuster. Republicans don't have 60 votes and as this is not an appropriations bill, no possibility of using budget reconciliation.
Before all that, it has to pass the house first.
You are one of those perhaps anarchist that desroyed our somali republic you don’t care for Somalia only about a few crumps some one throws at you , you have failed to build a goverment for the people by the people You are the one who give the secessionist breathing space waxalaga kari la yahay dawlad dhis
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Your game was obvious once you enter Lascaanood war. The rest we will settle now politically.
Guys this is what chat gtp said about it and what it really means. We still don’t have much to worry about really. But we have to Remain vigilant for the time being for us nationalist
If I had to guess, what might happen going forward:
ChatGPT said:
Here’s what I found on Section 305 (“Sec. 305”) of H.R. 5300 (Department of State Policy Provisions Act), what it would mean for Somaliland, and how likely it is to lead toward diplomatic recognition. I’ll try to separate what the bill actually does from what it could do (or lead to), along with the constraints.What is “Sec. 305” / Article 305
- It is a section of H.R. 5300, the Department of State Policy Provisions Act in the 119th U.S. Congress. qarannews.com+2somaliland.com+2
- It is titled (in news reports) something like “Ensuring smooth travel and investment in Somaliland”. somaliland.com+2qarannews.com+2
- Two of the main provisions under Sec. 305 are:
- Directing the U.S. Secretary of State to consider establishing a U.S. representative office in Hargeisa(Somaliland’s capital). somaliland.com+1
- Creating separate U.S. travel advisories for Somaliland and for Somalia (rather than a unified advisory for “Somalia” including Somaliland). somaliland.com+1
- Importantly, Sec. 305 does not say that the U.S. recognizes Somaliland as an independent country. It is more about engagement, practical differentiations (travel, investment), and formal presence (representative office). qarannews.com+1
What it would mean for Somaliland
If Sec. 305 is enacted (or similar provisions are adopted), the implications could include:- Greater U.S. engagement. A representative office would allow more direct diplomatic contact, ability to handle consular and trade/investment interests more smoothly, etc. It signals that the U.S. takes Somaliland more seriously as a distinct entity for many practical purposes.
- Improved perception / legitimacy. Even without formal recognition, separating Somaliland from the risk/advisory category of Somalia could help improve Somaliland’s image: stability, safety, governance. This could help attract investment, tourism, diaspora remittances, development partners.
- Leverage in negotiations. The government of Somaliland may use this as leverage for further recognition or for stronger international cooperation, or for infrastructure, security, trade deals. It gives them more bargaining power.
- Geopolitical positioning. The U.S. seems to see Somaliland as strategically important (port of Berbera, proximity to key shipping lanes like Bab-el-Mandeb, etc.). Sec. 305 could reflect a growing U.S. interest in countering influence from China, Iran or other actors in the region. The Horn Tribune+2mfa.govsomaliland.org+2
Could this lead to diplomatic recognition?
There are reasons to be cautiously optimistic, and also reasons to believe it may not (or not immediately).Arguments in favor of recognition being more likely:
- There is already a bill called Republic of Somaliland Independence Act (H.R. 3992 / earlier H.R. 10402) introduced by Rep. Scott Perry and others, which does propose formal recognition. Global Security+2GovInfo+2
- Multiple congressional initiatives show bipartisan interest in deeper U.S.–Somaliland ties, from security, trade, and democratic governance angles. That can build momentum. mfa.govsomaliland.org+2somalilandreporter.com+2
- Sec. 305 could be a stepping stone: once more practical relationships are established (office, advisory distinctions), the argument for recognition becomes more compelling politically and practically.
Arguments that recognition remains unlikely (or is further off):
- Formal recognition is a major step in diplomacy — it often involves executive branch decision-making (President & State Department), not just legislation by Congress. Even if Congress passes a bill, the administration might decline, delay, or limit implementation.
- Recognition has regional and international implications — for Somalia, for African Union norms about territorial integrity, for precedent (other separatist regions), etc. There is pushback from Mogadishu and some regional actors. Somalia is likely to strongly resist moves that appear to erode its sovereignty claims.
- Even with a representative office, many countries keep some degree of ambiguity (to avoid offending Somalia or other partners). So Representative Office + separate advisories could be implemented without crossing the “recognition” threshold.
- The bills (including Sec. 305) explicitly state they are not recognition (in some cases). So the legislative language is crafted to increase engagement without recognizing sovereignty. qarannews.com+2somaliland.com+2
Conclusion: What is likely / what to watch
Overall, Sec. 305 is significant: it suggests deeper engagement, more differentiated treatment between Somaliland and “Somalia,” and a diplomatic realignment of how the U.S sees Somaliland in practice. But it does not yet amount to diplomatic recognition.If I had to guess, what might happen going forward:
- If Sec. 305 passes, we might see a U.S. representative office in Hargeisa.
- We might see separate U.S. travel advisories.
- Increased investment and security cooperation.
- Over time, increased international legitimacy for Somaliland.
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He means it doesnt mention recognition which is true. Meaning if the Federal Government recognizes Awdal State for example, the US wont do anything about it because the US still recognizes the North as Somalia's territory and your claimed territory would shrink again. No one is against foreign investment into the North.
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