People who were brutally slaughtered and their dwellings rendered ghost towns, sanely decided not to go back to those who displaced them to jeopardize Somaliland region
Somalia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Somalia. Somalia is not a functioning democracy. According to Human Rights Watch, "civilians in Somalia have been targeted by all parties in Somalia’s long-running conflict." Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.
An Unexpected Friendship Between Somalia and Israel
Somalia and Israel: Since I was born I could hear waves of hatred and prejudice pouring upon Jews for unexplained reasons apparently associated with the Arab-Israeli conflict
Offer of Somalia Pirates Amnesty as Shabaab Retreat
President seeks peace with Somalia pirates amnesty for significant power that govern part of coast
Somalia Poverty is Fought With Mobile Phones
Lack of infrastructure is limiting Somalia’s economy but mobile phones are prevalent
Somalia: A Nation That Refused Being Swallowed By Jihadists
When crisis and disaster struck Somalia, radicals mastered exploitation of the people’s hopelessness.These vacuums cultivate Somalian destructive forces
Peaceful and Transparent Somaliland Elections Are Good Sign
Remarkable Somaliland continues string of largely successful elections for government
Somaliland Democracy Became Red Herring, Baptistery for Terrorists
Multiparty politics developed into destructive force in Somaliland. We are heading towards sham Somaliland democracy. Unless the National Election Commission is given an ultimatum to change the direction our democracy won’t be on the right track.
Remarkable People Prepare for New Somaliland Elections
Impoverished but stable area seeks international recognition with new Somaliland election system
Heroic Reporters in Somalia Risk Death, Worse
Life is extremely dangerous for those brave locals who make a living as reporters in Somalia
Islamists Query Legitimacy of Elections in Somalia
Elections in Somalia have become target for Islamist militant groups led by Shabaab