Somaliland has run its own affairs since unilaterally ... beyond their regional conflict to its time as an Italian and British colony and beyond. "We need to give them an identity," he said.

The former British Somaliland gained its independence on June 26, 1960. But enjoyed it only for five days. Then, on July 1, 1960, it united with Somalia Italiana and formed the Republic of Somalia.

Neighboring East African nations signed Ankara Declaration in December mediated by Türkiye in Ankara - Anadolu Ajansı ...