As a result, the people of Somaliland took steps to disassociate themselves from Somalia as early as 1961.
Regrettably, it took a long and protracted civil war between the people of Somaliland and the troops of the former Dictator Siyad Barre, for the sovereignty of Somaliland finally to be restored on May 18, 1991.
During those years of struggle, the cities of Somaliland, including Hargeisa, were bombed and ruthlessly blown to bits . Over half a million Somalilanders lost their lives, and millions fled the country to seek refuge either in neighbouring countries or elsewhere in the world where they could find shelter. we break away somalia in 18 may 1991 and we get for independece also we rebuild right now its peaceful country and democratic country also today we are celbreting 22 years
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