Why America LOVES Somaliland

US Senator Chris Van Hollen says he is "all in" when it comes to US-Somaliland relations. Lots of other important people in Washington feel similarly. But what does America's foreign policy establishment see in diplomatic ties with an unrecognized country in Africa most Americans have never heard of? And other than geopolitics, why should Americans see their own history and values reflected back at them when they hear about Somliland?
The list of social media accounts to tag mentioned in the video is in the pinned comment.
Music: Ali Dhaanto / Udub (Pableno Remix) (Instrumental Version) / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Chapters
US senator staffers support Somaliland engagement 00:00
Brief history of Somaliland 03:40
Somaliland and Taiwan relations 05:37
Debt Trap Diplomacy in Africa 06:58
Somaliland's geopolitical importance 10:40
Somaliland's democratic values 12:15
Similarities in Somalilander and American culture 13:30
What viewers can do 16:23
#Somaliland #geopolitics

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  • @FredoRockwell
    @FredoRockwell2 жыл бұрын

    SOURCES & FURTHER READING The POLITICO article about the visit of Dr Kayd to Washington: www.politico.com/news/2021/12/21/somaliland-china-taiwan-congress-525842 Michael Rubin on the US-Somaliland relationship (this was published after my script was recorded, so not a source, but excellent) nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/jake-sullivan-must-resolve-biden%E2%80%99s-berbera-impasse-198948 Taiwan and Somaliland establish diplomatic ties: www.taiwanembassy.org/nr_en/post/2245.html Daily Mail article on Uganda's airport at Entebbe: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10257897/China-forced-deny-rumour-control-Ugandas-international-airport.html TRT World article on US concern over China's naval base in Djibouti: www.trtworld.com/magazine/why-is-the-us-concerned-about-china-s-naval-base-in-djibouti-46099 Taiwan invests in tech with Somaliland www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4147917 Taiwan invests in oil and gas in Somaliland www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3100818/somaliland-opens-taiwan-office-eye-oil-and-gas-investment Dubai investment in the port of Berbera gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-owned-dp-world-commissions-berbera-port-in-somaliland-plans-to-invest-another-442m-1.1624540407800 To share your support of Somaliland on social media, just including "#Somaliland" is very effective. Also, if you tag @Somaalilanders they might retweet your message of support and this will be seen by people in Somaliland and the Somaliland diaspora. If you want to tweet to the Foreign Minister, his handle is @SLForeignM and the Somaliland president uses @musebiihi I'm still learning about the best English-language online publications for news about Somaliland, but I suggest looking at the following: somalilandstandard.com/ somalilandchronicle.com/ somalilandsun.com/ www.somaliland.com/ Please feel free to suggest additions (or removals) from this list!

  • @caydiidaxmedjaamac5715

    @caydiidaxmedjaamac5715

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you😍

  • @CirsanKayedh

    @CirsanKayedh

    2 жыл бұрын

    OMG, WHAT THE AMAZING HUMAN BEING, PROFESSIONAL JOURNALIST, POLITICAL COMMENTATOR AND ANLYSIST THANK YOU SO MUCH FREDO ROCKWELL FOR THE FACTS YOU PRESENTED ON SOMALILAND, IN A PROFESSIONAL WAY YOU TEACH THE WORLD AND OF COURSE THE US ABOUT DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND. THIS PROGRAM TOUCH OUR HEARTS 💕 GOD BLESS YOU HAPPY NEW YEAR.

  • @jaamacawcabdi9284

    @jaamacawcabdi9284

    2 жыл бұрын

    VERY IMPOTANT ARTICLES WORTH TO BE RECORDED AND EMPLEMENTED

  • @mahadmataankuriya

    @mahadmataankuriya

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @hebasacab9324

    @hebasacab9324

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing this,,, love it ..... and as a people we still control aware country

  • @abdulganiahmed4399
    @abdulganiahmed43992 жыл бұрын

    Hi I come from somaliland and live London last 31 years and im from two countries I love somaliland and UK I came back from somaliland and the report is good man you made me cry when you reminded me about Hargeysa’s past and what happened to me as a child in hargeysa

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this comment. I can only imagine what it would be like to live through something like this. At the event in November Edna Adan talked about the bombing so movingly I had to include it here. It's such a terrible story, but one which must not be forgotten.

  • @abdulganiahmed4399

    @abdulganiahmed4399

    2 жыл бұрын

    The war started when I was 15 years old. They bombed us and after a month in Hargeysa’s we left with my family and disabled aunty and we arrive in the countryside without food,clothes and water. We walked for 1 hour and a half and my younger sister was 7 but still the army jets followed us and bombed us again. I saw dead innocent bodies of men and women and the side effect of that caused me to be scared of a balloon when my children pop then. I wish that we don’t join with Somalia ever again and thank you for telling the truth about somaliland and I wish I find more people like you.

  • @tanker1233

    @tanker1233

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abdulganiahmed4399 blame the snm for hiding behind civilians

  • @abdulganiahmed4399

    @abdulganiahmed4399

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tanker1233 that is siyad bare afwenye faqash

  • @abdulganiahmed4399

    @abdulganiahmed4399

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tanker1233 I blame siyad bare

  • @mememan777
    @mememan7772 жыл бұрын

    That was a great video. Thank you. What a, smart and proud nation. Impressive. Long Live Somaliland 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/iX1qlqWHoLHeksY.html Somaliland to the world

  • @box5319
    @box53192 жыл бұрын

    Despite having defined population, functioning government elected through Democratic means,constitution, currency, passport and boundary, lack of recognition is Somaliland's only Achilles heel. Respect from Kenya❤🇰🇪

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very well put!

  • @edrisgabo915

    @edrisgabo915

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well Said Box

  • @khadrakhadra1479

    @khadrakhadra1479

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/iX1qlqWHoLHeksY.html Somaliland to the world

  • @amiinzuldan955

    @amiinzuldan955

    2 жыл бұрын

    my man keeep up

  • @AA-jn4ot
    @AA-jn4ot2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was fascinating .The rose that grew from concrete. Somaliland definitely deserve International recognition.

  • @khalidg4429

    @khalidg4429

    2 жыл бұрын

    No it doesn’t stop trying to destroy my country

  • @jamisa3668

    @jamisa3668

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@khalidg4429 Look no further than Abaarso. Why do you think that senator is blah blah blahing?

  • @zackabdirahman951

    @zackabdirahman951

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamisa3668 Just be happy for your new country 💚🤍❤

  • @jamisa3668

    @jamisa3668

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zackabdirahman951 Ma waxbaad dhibsatay? Why are you fighting freedom of speech? Happy with my new found country and proud of my motherland and I'll speak If and when I see it fit

  • @amiinzuldan955

    @amiinzuldan955

    2 жыл бұрын

    my negga keep up

  • @sahrashukri
    @sahrashukri2 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much 💗 Fredo we really appreciate it, long Live Somaliland 🙏🏾 We will not rest until the world knows about Somaliland, ISQAAQ GENOCIDE and tge History of Our Heroes SNM and to regain RE-RECOGNITION Of Somaliland!! ❤❤

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoNmpauampjNd7g.html Somaliland to the world

  • @MahdiHagi
    @MahdiHagi2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud to be a somalilander. Hats off to Somaliland🤠🤠🤠. Thank you so much for sharing and spreading the facts about somaliland.

  • @jamesa4977

    @jamesa4977

    2 жыл бұрын

    Galo raa3

  • @changeseeker1804

    @changeseeker1804

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me and you both my brother. ❤

  • @changeseeker1804

    @changeseeker1804

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesa4977 habarbad qabtanee naga hadha!

  • @Abdirahmanfilozof

    @Abdirahmanfilozof

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamesa4977 aduu muslim miyaa tahay

  • @yusufdiriralimd1063
    @yusufdiriralimd10632 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Fredo. Here are few reasons why Somaliland must be recognized as a sovereign state. 1. Historic right : Somaliland was an independent country before it joined in a union with Somalia. Therefore, it has the right to reclaim its independence as it was the mother country and was a sovereign state , Somalia was still an Italian colony. Somaliland sovereignty is in line with AU charter, which states that African borders at the time of independence must be respected. 2. Legal right: And by the way, Somali Republuc didn't sign into that charter. Another reason of historic importance is that Somaliland didn't sign declaration of union with Somalia, but it was annexed in Somalia presidential decree. A referendum was set years later for the Somali Republic constitution that included the union of Somaliland and Somalia as its major article. That constitution was boycotted by 75% of then Somaliland voting eligible population and the remaining 25% voted no for the constitution. On the other hand, There were 5 million voters from Somalia, who all voted "YES" for that constitution, when Somalia only had a total population of only 3 million - so this was the most fraudulent referendum on earth. Thus, Somaliland has the inalienable right for self determination. 3. Moral right : Somaliland benefited nothing from the union with Somalia, but it was in the receiving end of political, economic, social and justice segregation, which climaxed with 1988 genocide. 4. Somalia is failed states and it has been as such for the three decades and most likely will remain as such in the foreseeable at least the coming three decades. There is no point for Somaliland to repeat the mistake of reunion that was tried for almost three decades and which has failed badly. Reunion will only create further wars, political , economic and social instability not only in Somaliland and Somalia, but in the greater Horn of Africa. This will benefit no one and it will have further implications on the rest of the world including the great powers. 5. Finally, here is my favourite question, what will Somaliland and the rest of the world benefit from Somaliland and Somalia reunification?

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I think points 3 and 5 are the strongest for convincing the average person around the world. But all are important. :)

  • @Yonis5

    @Yonis5

    2 жыл бұрын

    You explained as its, thank you very much and thanks to Fredo as well. #Somaliland

  • @MrHighis

    @MrHighis

    2 жыл бұрын

    The only thing here my brother was on point all the way #somalilandfirst USA we say welcome and right we can learn one or two thing from USA senator we say thank you we moving forward slow or first we keeping on..

  • @mohamednoah3118

    @mohamednoah3118

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is the right angle of the Somali Story. But as Somalilanders we Must use legal Acivities to strike world Courts, because Somalia behave like they own legaly this region and that is not true. Its upto us to play the game of political and law. You get what you want, No One gonna give it to you.

  • @khadarahmeddanish7066

    @khadarahmeddanish7066

    2 жыл бұрын

    This a very important history, thank you very much

  • @mohamedmohamud9691
    @mohamedmohamud96912 жыл бұрын

    Mmh!!! What a wonderful speech full of Wisdom. Thank you so much for your indepth analysis about this great Country called Somaliland.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @abdielmi6419
    @abdielmi64192 жыл бұрын

    I KNEW FROM THE BUTTOM OF MY HEART that one day the world would come the reality of my COUNTRY Somaliland. Thank you. I have immediately shared this clip on my facebook.

  • @abdirahimmussa2708

    @abdirahimmussa2708

    2 жыл бұрын

    Inshallah

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Somaliland to the world kzread.info/dash/bejne/iX1qlqWHoLHeksY.html

  • @dahmuse8775
    @dahmuse87752 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information! Somaliland is wonderful country!

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoNmpauampjNd7g.html Somaliland to the world

  • @mca.x9520
    @mca.x95202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you; Fredo👌 excelent reporting mate..Rapid fire delivery, my whole crew is watching . Ok , i was eight years old in hargeisa in 1988 to this day i remembered like its yesterday. And today the only way for us to ever get out of this prediciment is to struggle to survive.. Somaliland💕for_ ever

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you liked the video - and hello to your crew! I can't imagine what it must have been like for you during the bombing. I can understand why that story is so important to the people of Somaliland.

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/iX1qlqWHoLHeksY.html Somaliland to the world

  • @jaangoo7290
    @jaangoo72902 жыл бұрын

    Thank my friend for your support 🙏 somaliland has worked very hard to get where they are and trying to stand up for the people of somaliland Thank once again keep going 👍 👏

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure! I just find the story of Somaliland really amazing and I enjoy spreading the word.

  • @suaadmohamed4316

    @suaadmohamed4316

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell thank you 🙏

  • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell America is playing with FIRE that will further destabilize the entire region, continent, the world. Notice, how the “mighty” U.S government is literally afraid to recognize Taiwan, but is quick to break up Iraq, Somalia, Libya, etc. Almost every U.S foreign policy has been a failure in Africa, Asia, Latin America, etc but now America wants to open a pandora box. Be careful what you wish you cause in retaliation countries might recognize Texas as a sovereign country.

  • @Khayr-Side
    @Khayr-Side2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support of the cause of the Republic of Somaliland, From Hargeisa Capital of Somaliland. #SOMALILAND ❤ #AMERICA🇺🇲

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure. Thank for watching!

  • @jamesa4977

    @jamesa4977

    2 жыл бұрын

    Galo raa3

  • @juanway
    @juanway2 жыл бұрын

    Gratitude for the love, great channel!

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @abdiqanimohamed5305
    @abdiqanimohamed53052 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time and telling the world my country ,we much apreciated as a Somaliland.

  • @abdifatahabdillahi5065
    @abdifatahabdillahi50652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video full of facts about the recent History of Somaliland, and highlighting the reality on the ground that will advance and promote the case of a sovereign Somaliland...

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoNmpauampjNd7g.html Somaliland to the world

  • @fadumoabdi8417
    @fadumoabdi84172 жыл бұрын

    I am from Somaliland. Now I'm American citizen. Thank you very much. I am agree with you.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to meet you, my fellow American!!

  • @ishaakismail8874

    @ishaakismail8874

    2 жыл бұрын

    mashallah alxmdulilaah weeyaan may allah bless to all somalilanders around the world much love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @daudabshir2903
    @daudabshir29032 жыл бұрын

    We are supporting the growing relationship between the somaliland peope and american people.

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Somaliland to the world kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoNmpauampjNd7g.html

  • @thefiber100
    @thefiber1002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Fredo Rockwell. This is much appreciated.

  • @khaalidfaarahhersi5041
    @khaalidfaarahhersi50412 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this topic

  • @guledwalqiye23
    @guledwalqiye232 жыл бұрын

    I am very happy that you are advocating for somaliland As a somalilander I hope that your discussion in somaliland will be a path to recognition May God bless you and I greet you and the people of your country

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoNmpauampjNd7g.html Somaliland to the world

  • @xaqsoorottawa6074
    @xaqsoorottawa60742 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this fantastic piece

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching!

  • @xayndaabolol1301
    @xayndaabolol13012 жыл бұрын

    Really really great,thanks,brother

  • @MixmediaproductionSL
    @MixmediaproductionSL2 жыл бұрын

    Very informatic. Thank you sir.

  • @mahamedfarah4273
    @mahamedfarah42732 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciated how well you have truly done your research and presented your fact findings. Thank you again for your support.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure - thank you!

  • @yy3047
    @yy30472 жыл бұрын

    Mr.fredo we love Somalilland evan though somalia dont like that we love very much somaliland and we wouldnt trade any other country u mat heard some somali pol who will tell u lie but i think now u know much about somaliland what i dont anderstand is why somalia dont like us our bride for being somalilander why they dont like their country like us. I love somaliland.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I suspect that the average person in Somalia doesn't hate Somaliland, and I also suspect they would gladly accept the peace, stability, and democracy Somaliland has if it was offered to them.

  • @Humanity894

    @Humanity894

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao somaliland is a another state in Somalia 🇸🇴 🙄😂😂

  • @yy3047

    @yy3047

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Humanity894 keep dreaming u all do that but wen they wakeup they all say oh what a dream that S.land was part of death somalia kkkkk

  • @yusuffamily9799

    @yusuffamily9799

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Humanity894 keep dreaming mate

  • @amiinzuldan955

    @amiinzuldan955

    2 жыл бұрын

    my man... somalia hate somaliland because we didn't go their way they wenna us to be like them just killer in their people like al-shabab killler... we kill any al -shabab in a sight we hate them but somalia love al-shabab .... al-shabab melt with somalia citizens they allow them to be a part of the citizens al-shabab will never gone in somalia because they are just melt and engaged with citizens and melt inside of them...... so somaliland didn't did that they hate us because of that our home is safe we decided that we decided we fight any one who is unti to our peace like al shabab and we grow in strength and happiness and make fear elections and istablility on our country this is the difference between somalia and somaliland .... somalia will continue fighting and never stop because their citizens are al-shabab how u can stop when your enemy becomes your neighbor or your brother or cousin's how u can stop that u can't... it just impossible to be in a peace really because their people wenna this.....but somaliland's citizens make their home safe and secure because they went it we claimed it for long time about 30 years ago we make that and keeep it like that ..... so i love make country and i wish greate recognizing for my home because my people demand it not asking we demand it because we are somalilanders who make what they are today no one of the civilize countries as they say help us for rebuilding our home we make it from nothing to the level we are now so we demand recognizing my home 🏡 💚🤍🖤❤

  • @nimanahmedabas6322
    @nimanahmedabas63222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks indeed, you talked deeply about Somaliland and United States. This is one of the major issues needed by to know the people.

  • @Lion_chaser
    @Lion_chaser2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fredo for shedding the light on Somaliland long over due recognition, the blessed nation of the horn of Africa.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @mahaalmahamdi4377
    @mahaalmahamdi43772 жыл бұрын

    well everyone loves them (except Somalia loool). Iam an Arab, but Somaliland is one of my favorite countries. They sheltered Syria, and Yemen refugees when gulf rich countries did not. One of my best friends is from Somaliland.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know about the refugees - what a great story!

  • @ahmedopone4080

    @ahmedopone4080

    2 жыл бұрын

    But there are more Yemenis and Syrians in Somalia…

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ahmedopone4080 That's great news too. I've been to both Yemen and Syria and they are both countries full of wonderful people. What has happened to both of them is so horrible. I hope to revisit both someday, hopefully when peace has returned. :)

  • @yusuffamily9799

    @yusuffamily9799

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell well, now you know my friend we sheltered thousands of refugees from Syria, Yemen and Ethiopia when their flew brothers turned them down as in the Arabs And we are willing to welcome more. It’s called humanity. We have a little differences and arguments between us but that’s because of the luck of jobs and the country being poor and not exporting anything or manufacturing but that soon will change if we put our trust in Allah/God and only have one intention to move forward and build/develop our great country and live with our neighbouring countries with peace and a good trade with the outside world but not with China or Russia, that would make you happy 😃 😆 😃… once again thanks my friend and thanks for showing the world even the smallest country can be the greatest. Much love.

  • @mustafaismail1176
    @mustafaismail11762 жыл бұрын

    Great expectations thanks.

  • @abdulazizharun6698
    @abdulazizharun66982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man. You truly understand us. FREEDOM WILL NOT FALL.

  • @muhyadinmohamoud3947
    @muhyadinmohamoud39472 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mr fredo rockwell❤🙏

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @maandeeqlander
    @maandeeqlander2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, well explained.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @saidcuda
    @saidcuda2 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing video. Thank you for this!

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you liked it!

  • @maalinlaha
    @maalinlaha Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, seeing someone from the other side of the world appreciating my and my people's struggle and sacrifice made me happy, thank you❤

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for your kind comment!

  • @peoplesvoice999
    @peoplesvoice9992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you fredo for your fascinating video you briefed how far we come, and how my country achieved many accomplishments that couldn't achieve rich oil countries in Africa. I hope your video will get 1 million veiws.

  • @elmimedia22
    @elmimedia222 жыл бұрын

    Great content. I enjoyed watching it!

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Cabdisamadsanato
    @Cabdisamadsanato9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your information❤

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    9 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @minaminje7960
    @minaminje79602 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ,for you support much appreciated 🙏🏾

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @safiaabdimohamad4968
    @safiaabdimohamad49682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother🙏🏾

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @Bella.Theodore
    @Bella.Theodore2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I enjoyed this video 🥰

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad. Thanks for watching!

  • @zaki_smail_1988
    @zaki_smail_19882 жыл бұрын

    Greatings from Somaliland, thank you for your posting.

  • @abiibabiib4108
    @abiibabiib41082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. You are the best.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That's very kind. 🙂

  • @mustafeainashe7124
    @mustafeainashe71242 жыл бұрын

    Well done and very happy to hear the true which many people around the world never heard. thank you so much

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mustafeainashe7124

    @mustafeainashe7124

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell very much

  • @SanaagSomaliland
    @SanaagSomaliland2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fredo.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @abdikahin8843
    @abdikahin88432 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video

  • @danjirebroadcasting17
    @danjirebroadcasting172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Fredo

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @warsamaosman0894
    @warsamaosman08942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr Fredo. we the people of Somaliland we would never forget your support.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that's very kind!

  • @acacius9903
    @acacius99032 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps all over. Thank you soooooo much for this. We are not perfect but we are working hard to keep the peace in Somaliland. We hate dictatorship of any form and we stand with Democracy as we should and must. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear Fredo Rockwell. May Allah keep blessing you with many good fortunes in this world and the next eternal one. Ameen

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, goosebumps?! I'm glad you liked the video! I agree - the best way to keep improving is to make sure you are always aware there is more to improve!

  • @acacius9903

    @acacius9903

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell Very true. Self awareness is very important as is self-reflection. We have to know we are not perfect and we can always improve our countries for the betterment of our people and the people around us.

  • @fadumoabdi8417

    @fadumoabdi8417

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell thank you very very very much. You are talking about my country.

  • @MOALI886
    @MOALI8862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❣️

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @AMIsmail22
    @AMIsmail222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fredo a much balance and factual video about my country Somaliland I think we will be recognised soon

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope so! Thank you - I'm glad you liked it.

  • @Guulsnapsnature
    @Guulsnapsnature2 жыл бұрын

    Fredo thanks for the informative video, I couldn’t agree more! As a Somaliland born; survivor of that genocide and as a US citizen I have very strong support for such ties between two nations that I hold dear and I would die to defend. Thanks again keep going!

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello my fellow American! So glad you liked the video. I made it especially for Americans to see and hopefully understand the issue better. I hope it helps!

  • @countcryptonite

    @countcryptonite

    2 жыл бұрын

    Genocide? The isaq tribe is responsible for genocide against other clans in north somalia. South somalia has for more deaths because of the war than north Somalia. Snm is responsible for the massacre. Sponsored and trained by ethiopia to kill fellow somalis. Siad barre tried to restore law and order but snm kept killing and looting. Somalis know what happened don’t play the victim. A clan cannot become a country. If so we would have 100’s of countries within Somalia

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@countcryptonite When your only way to argue is to point out the flaws of the other side, that's called "whataboutism." It is also taken as a tacit admission that you have no response to the actual issue.

  • @MwikaliGlobalTV

    @MwikaliGlobalTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoNmpauampjNd7g.html Somaliland to the world

  • @yaasiinyuusuf9096
    @yaasiinyuusuf90962 жыл бұрын

    Hey Fredo, thanks for you’re amazing video and i like the way you compare our two great countries. WE’RE PROUD PEOPLE AND PROUD OF THEIR COUNTRIES.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm really glad you liked it!

  • @shaarublibaax7139
    @shaarublibaax71392 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support

  • @sulekhasaid2891
    @sulekhasaid28912 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you I enjoyed this video

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad - thank you for watching!

  • @HargeisaHotBoyMiami
    @HargeisaHotBoyMiami2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great stuff! You da man, Fredo!

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - I'm very proud to be "da man!"

  • @funnynotfunny665
    @funnynotfunny6652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fredo🙏🏾. 27/may/1991 I was there in Burao, as 14 years old and optimistic about the future after long term oppression of Siad Bare regime. Love and respect from Somaliland🙏🏾

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! 👍

  • @mustafebiixicabdi6045
    @mustafebiixicabdi60452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much prother

  • @robertortiz-wilson1588
    @robertortiz-wilson1588 Жыл бұрын

    I saw this video title and my immediate thought was, "Since when?" A knew most of the brief individual facts you went over in the beginning, but that was about it. Very good points bringing up China, strategic interests, and relative promise when it comes to more long-term stability compared to its many neighbors. Going over their earned patriotism and love of country was a surprising joy to see! You make a good case for me to actually care, thank you for that. I will pay more attention to them and look on with hopeful admiration. 🇺🇲👍

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! That's exactly the reaction I was hoping for. And thanks for commenting as well!

  • @ahmeddiiriye7127
    @ahmeddiiriye71272 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the short but fascinating Somali political history. Indeed, you summarised some of the hidden facts in the HOA.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell Why doesn’t the might U.S government recognize Taiwan? Is it because you’re TERRIFIED of what will China do to you? So you decide to act tough and further divide black and brown countries in Somalia, Iraq, Libya, etc huh?

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Probably for the same reasons hardly anyone recognizes Taiwan - they claim to rule all of China (which they don't) and this makes it difficult to have normalized relations with the government in Beijing. I'm not a fan of the Beijing government, but it's probably best for everyone if the US and China have normal diplomatic relations. Thanks for watching!

  • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell America ONLY gives a wink to Taiwan but it will never recognize it due to the retaliation from China which can also recognize Puerto Rico and other Western Hemisphere territories. The so called Monroe Doctrine will be flipped upside down. I just find it absolutely pathetic that American politicians and officials will pretend to recognize the “Rights” of foreign people, but will NEVER recognize the basic rights of American citizen to healthcare, living wage, free college, etc. For God’s sake Flint Michigan and countless of American citizens don’t even have clean water. Do the whole world a favor and just take care of your own people instead of trying to interfere in the political and social affairs of others. That would be peaceful for all of us.

  • @aragti6060

    @aragti6060

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thinkbeforeyoutype7106...somalia should do the same and be atleast stable instead of running after somaliland which they have no right to do. You all lying to yourself, remember it was a union by the 2 parties and when it didn't work landers had to opt out.simple. And those salty are known to be one group from afweyne lineage.

  • @luqmansuleiman7870
    @luqmansuleiman78702 жыл бұрын

    A very fascinating and penetrating short but sharp background of wahts SOMALILAND and why Somaliland is flower shining in a dump site of chaotic of Horn of African states, our story is not a sprint but a dynamic marathon Thanks indeed for your sincerely support of our nation.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @omersulaman9959
    @omersulaman99594 ай бұрын

    Informative And highly respect able

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hoyolester161
    @hoyolester1612 жыл бұрын

    Good job thank you so much for your hard work

  • @xamse1
    @xamse12 жыл бұрын

    subscribed for you and hit the like button soon as i heard somaliland. Thanks buddy.

  • @deeqadhudi2025
    @deeqadhudi20252 жыл бұрын

    I'm Somaliland l Love Somaliland ❤💚❤🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁 wellcom. USA Somaliland 🌷🌷

  • @marwankhan6969

    @marwankhan6969

    Жыл бұрын

    You are somaliland or somalilander waar ingilshkaa ka qaldane iska hagaji haynagu cebayn meshe libax adigu somaliland laftigedii ma tihid lakin somalilander baa thy dee liph

  • @C0PE_
    @C0PE_2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video 🥲🥺I know this doesn’t mean much but thank you from the bottom of many Somalilanders hearts

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting! The reaction I've had from the Somaliland community for this video has been wonderful.

  • @aminahmed8573
    @aminahmed85732 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video, thank you mr fredo rockwell 👍

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @djamamohameddjama9244
    @djamamohameddjama92442 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊😊😊 bro for all Somalilanders !!!!! God bless 🙏 🙏 you

  • @SharmaarkeLaShaqayso
    @SharmaarkeLaShaqayso2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for supporting us and telling the truth.

  • @se1059
    @se10592 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing the history of Somaliland we the people of Somaliland exist our country exist and the world should know that

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @qasaaye8622
    @qasaaye86222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video and Somaliland deserves recognition

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you liked it!

  • @suubaan7662
    @suubaan76622 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😍

  • @PikeProductions23
    @PikeProductions232 жыл бұрын

    That was a great video! I suddenly feel patriotic towards Somaliland. It seems like there are some parallels between Somaliland and Kosovo.

  • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    2 жыл бұрын

    America is playing with FIRE that will further destabilize the entire region, continent, the world. Notice, how the “mighty” U.S government is literally afraid to recognize Taiwan, but is quick to break up Iraq, Somalia, Libya, etc. Almost every U.S foreign policy has been a failure in Africa, Asia, Latin America, etc but now America wants to open a pandora box. Be careful what you wish you cause in retaliation countries might recognize Texas as a sovereign country.

  • @Businessflip

    @Businessflip

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks ❤ Kosovo from Somaliland

  • @maryamkafiya6055
    @maryamkafiya60552 жыл бұрын

    Manshallah well said and Thanks a lot for your supporting Somaliland😍🥰🤩

  • @upsidekhayre3608
    @upsidekhayre36082 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very good Programme

  • @abdullsland7538
    @abdullsland75382 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you fredo 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @Mukkeg
    @Mukkeg2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Fredo, thank you for showing our history and country to the american population. I hope the The United States yields it power correctly and help Somaliland get its deserved recognition.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope so too!

  • @abdelleahmed5165
    @abdelleahmed51652 жыл бұрын

    I'm very much looking forward to watching your video, I'm already curious as to how you will elaborate it further.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you'll like it!

  • @ahmedadandeq4654
    @ahmedadandeq46542 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Rockwell!

  • @cismaanmaxamed1881
    @cismaanmaxamed18812 жыл бұрын

    absolute thanks you my dear

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure! Thank you for watching!

  • @faisanotelinoosoodirkhalil8813
    @faisanotelinoosoodirkhalil88132 жыл бұрын

    Somaliland has got its independence from Great Britain on 26 June 1960 but mistakenly somaliland United on first July 1960.somaliland returned its independence on 18th may 1991 after a long struggle with siyad bare military

  • @clueless_gamer751
    @clueless_gamer7512 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @asmaaaden
    @asmaaaden Жыл бұрын

    This is a very great video! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌷 Thank you for depicting Somaliland as it is, and what it has been through!

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment.

  • @malalamalala6769
    @malalamalala67692 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Good work.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @libanali2393
    @libanali23932 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sharing and spreading Somaliland's achievements Fredo. Somaliland welcomes you.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

  • @abdirashidmahamedkhayre1792
    @abdirashidmahamedkhayre17922 жыл бұрын

    Thanks how well you always suport may country somalilaand

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @mohamedmohamoud256
    @mohamedmohamoud2562 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and understanding the ground reality in the Republic of Somalind. Best regards.

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure - thanks for watching!

  • @hamsexasanhzn9376
    @hamsexasanhzn93762 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @slandv332
    @slandv3322 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing about Somaliland

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @msa_1439
    @msa_14392 жыл бұрын

    very nice as you have mentioned The Republic of Somaliland, due to its strategic location near Bab el Mandeb, at the entrance to Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, has always been of interest for strategic and commercial reasons

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @shakourqoudah4097
    @shakourqoudah40972 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your information bro 👍

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @mohamednoah3118
    @mohamednoah31182 жыл бұрын

    Thank You FREDO.

  • @Oneofakind49
    @Oneofakind492 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for supporting us ❤️

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy to - you deserve it! :)

  • @awoguled2623
    @awoguled26232 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you liked the video!

  • @hamsemohamed6664
    @hamsemohamed66642 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mr. Fredo

  • @AminAware
    @AminAware2 жыл бұрын

    Great video fredo. You are an honorary Somalilander!!!

  • @whitecobra1881
    @whitecobra18812 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much fredo for everything and telling the world truth about somaliland we r proud being somalilanders and always welcomes the US 👍❤

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure. I really enjoy making videos about Somaliland. 🙂

  • @Hallas51

    @Hallas51

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell i hope you long life

  • @Jamhuuriyada-barakaysan_
    @Jamhuuriyada-barakaysan_2 жыл бұрын

    Everything changes since 1991 , From the darkness to light 💡…the culture, economy and sciences flourishing since we left the union…. Thank 4 your video

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    How nicely put! Thank you for watching!

  • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    @thinkbeforeyoutype7106

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FredoRockwell Hey, instead of regurgitating propaganda talking points from racist American politicians, why doesn’t the might U.S government recognize Taiwan? Is it because you’re TERRIFIED of what will China do to you? So you decide to act tough and further divide black and brown countries in Somalia, Iraq, Libya, etc huh?

  • @hm8631
    @hm86312 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @FredoRockwell

    @FredoRockwell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure!