It is more interesting that while you focus on the last passage of the article which simply mentions Somaliland as being part of Somalia, yet do not seem troubled by the unfortunate state of the Somali speaking peoples in the region, which is the gist of the news article.

More importantly, you seem comfortable to paint Somalia of all with a single brush even though more than 2/3rds of Somalia is stable and in the process of recovering, yet seem troubled when others do not sing your desired tune of praising Northwest region of Somalia (Somaliland). There are those regions in Somalia that are on the same scale as Somaliland in terms of stability, relative economic development and instituting democratic institutions. The neighbouring Puntland State of Somalia is one such State. Hiiraan, Lower Shabele and Jubba regions, Bay & Bakool regions are not that far behind.

And if you do want fairness, which I trust you do judging form your note, should not you be practising what you breach to the world.

One more point to note – did you ever wonder as to why the pirates are all of the sudden targeting ships? Let me give you a clue: illegal fishing in Somali waters.

And a final note, did you ever wonder what the turnover is at Berbera as opposed to Bosaso in the neighbouring Puntland State of Somalia? I guess not, ‘cos in your book Somalia is a lawless nation. Whereas Somaliland, which mind you a State in Somalia, is spring daffodils in troubled waters. It sounds like you have been fed Bushism...how unfortunate for you!

Mohamed Sool