Resolution 2012/17: Concerning The Recognition of A Sovereign State of Somaliland

A new resolution from The Republic of Malawi.

Resolution

Committee: The Security Council

Proposed by: The Republic of Malawi

Deeply concerned by the piracy and instability in Somalia,

Aware of Somaliland's (a) defined territory,(b) permanent population, (c) government, (d) previous attempts for recognition,

Guided by the right of self determination,

1. Calls upon all Nations to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state;

2. Invites Somaliland to sign the the UN Charter"

3. Trusts that support for Somalia will remain in place to help bring about stability in the region.

This was first put to the Security Council but it failed with 4 votes for Abstain and 1 vote for "yes."

There will now be a maximum of 7 days for debate before this goes to vote.

I also bring this to the attention of the representative for Malawi:

zaliack

QFA

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Reply 1

zaliack

The republic of Malawi is rather confused by the overwhelming number of countries in the SC who abstaineds, and would urge the GA to vote 'yes' on this resolution once they are able to.

Reply 2

stanlas2

OOC: Why did it fail if no-one voted no/vetoed it?

Reply 3

Akbar2k7

Turkey does not support any new state in this conflicted region and is voting no.

Reply 4

zaliack

Original post by Akbar2k7

Turkey does not support any new state in this conflicted region and is voting no.

The republic of Malawi would like to ask Turkey why they would not support Somaliland, when it is in essence separated from the troubles of Somalia and has it's own de facto government? According to international law, Somaliland is already a state - what we are requesting is merely recognition of that and to allow them to participate at the international level.

Reply 5

Cannotbelieveit

The Republic of Cameroon believes that a new state will not help advance stability in the region. The delegate believes that the resources being spent on this resolution would be better off going towards the existing state of The Federal Republic of Somalia.

Reply 6

zaliack

Original post by Cannotbelieveit

The republic of Malawi would have to disagree:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2011/oct/05/somaliland-humanitarian-aid-somalia-mogadishu?intcmp=239

Reply 7

Birchington

India believes that this issue is for the people of Somalia to decide, rather than have a breakup of the Somalian state foisted upon them by the international community.

Reply 8

zaliack

Original post by Birchington

India believes that this issue is for the people of Somalia to decide, rather than have a breakup of the Somalian state foisted upon them by the international community.

Somaliland has been attempting to be recognized by the international community since 1991, after the civil war which collapsed the central government of Somalia. Somaliland is not seeking to break up the Somalia state - it has already been broken up, with the main region of Somalia being the source of piracy, economic instability and only recently has a new central government been formed. However, Somaliland has had a stable government, with frequent democratic elections, it's own police force, and one of the strongest economies in the Horn of Africa (including it's own currency).

It is clear that, from Somalilands perspective, they want independence - however, the central Somalia government (or lack thereof) has refused to allow this to happen. It is the duty of the international community to step in and to allow this de facto state the ability to participate at the international level.

Reply 9

Wawasan

Malaysia hopes that the ongoing developments over Somalia's decision does not affect the sovereignty of Somalians in general. We call for holistic unity in providing a resolution.

Reply 10

Cheese_Monster

Belarus understands the diversity in tribes and culture within Africa and consequently recognises the new state of Somaliland.

Reply 11

VeniVediVici

The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) wishes to thank The Republic of Malawi for it's concern and awareness of it's fellow Africans.

The UNDP also recognizes that legally Somaliland has the prerequisites in place to become an independent state.

UNPO

Somaliland has fulfilled the legal requirements for statehood. The only element that prevents Somaliland from receiving recognition and enjoying all the benefits that flow from statehood are the political considerations of entities, which they are unable to control.

What this will mean for both countries culturally, economically and internationally remains to be seen. The UNDP will support both countries as before should the recognition of Somaliland take place.

Reply 12

username851717

El Salavador agrees with the Indian representative, this is an internal matter.

Reply 13

Moleman1996

Tunisia has carefully examined the situation and believes that any recognition of a seperate state, despite Somaliland's recent merits, could do much to undo all that has been done to improve the situation in Somalia recenty, and cause further conflict. She therfore opposes this resolution.

Germany opposes any official division which could cause a major conflict in this area and jeopordise the peace process.

Reply 14

Mazzini

Japan echoes the sentiments of the Indian representative.

Reply 15

username865376

Finland echoes the statement issued by the Indian and Japanese representatives.

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The Hellenic Republic (Greece) follows the actions of the Finnish representative.

Reply 16

thunder_chunky

The poll is now open!

Reply 17

jsb123

Australia is tentatively in favour of this. Somaliland appears to be a reasonably stable, independent nation, and there have been countries introduced to the UN in direr circumstances. Australia's concern, though, is how this will affect the troubled Somalia.