The hashtag #educateUNSOM has been trending as a reaction by Somalilanders outraged by the UN agency’s recent remarks on Somaliland’s participation on Somalia elections.
Somalilanders are accusing the UNSOM of interfering with Somaliland’s and Somalia’s politics.
“UNSOM is now becoming part of the problem in Somalia not a solution. It is about time to re evaluate the mission #educateUNSOM” blogger Rooble Mohamed tweeted.
The hashtag gave facts why Somaliland should be considered a seperate state from Somalia and indicated the milestones the authority in Hargeysa has been able to achieve ever since it seperated with Mogadishu.
“Somaliland was never and will never be a state of Somalia. The two joined and then brokeaway 26 years ago. Get it right! #educateUNSOM” Amelle Yassin tweeted.
Although the breakaway state of Somaliland an ex colony of Britain considers itself separate from Somalia formerly colonized by Italy Somaliland opposition has taken part in the recently concluded parliamentary elections in Somalia.
“#Somalilanders directly elect their representatives – including president, vice president, MPs and Councillors. @SRSGKeating #educateUNSOM” another tweet priding Somaliland’s electoral system stated
“The only country in Horn of Africa that #OneManOneVote takes place is Somaliland. #EducateUNSOM” Yaqub Ismail tweeted
“#educateUNSOM that they can still keep their jobs without creating misery in #Somalia and #Somaliland” Rooble Mohamed tweeted.
