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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN AND ITS PEOPLE ON
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Somaliland Societies in Europe (SSE) and its member organisations in
Europe congratulate the govern ment of South Sudan and its people on
their achievement of independence to become the 193rd sta te in the
world. You deserve to join the ranks of the independent nations and
become one of the you ngest nations in the world.
We are delighted to see that our brothers and sisters in South Sudan
are celebrating the birth of the ir new nation, the beginning of a
new era and an end to a bitter and long struggle for self-determina
tion. We hope that your declaration of independence will open a new
era towards peace and stability between the two sister nation of
Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Sudan and wish to see
the leadership of both countries working together for the mutual
prosperity of their respective peo ple.
The SSE feels honoured that The Republic of Somaliland, represented
by His Excellency President Ahm ed Mohamed Mohamoud and his
delegation, joined you for the declaration of your Independence.
During the last 20 years Somaliland has achieved what many
independent nations have not achieved. With very limited foreign
assistance, Somaliland has established effective and working
institutions. Despite being unrecognised by the international
community and being surrounded by violence, terro rism and piracy,
it has maintained peace and stability for the past 20 years. The
latest presidential election held on 26th June 2010, described by
independent international observers as free and fair and the
subsequent smooth transfer of power was a testimony to the maturity
of the democratisati on process in Somaliland.
The Republic of Somaliland has implemented one of the most
successful experiments of democratisat ion, conflict resolution and
peace building processes in Sub-Saharan Africa. These are remarkable
ach ievements which the Republic of South Sudan can learn from.
Likewise, our nation has important less ons to learn from your
achievements to accomplish your mission and your dream to become a
free nation and join the independent nations of the world.
Our two nations share similar struggle for sovereignty. We are happy
yours has come to a fruitful e nd: the raising of your flag. We hope
you will assist us realise of our dream. Your deserved declara tion
of independence will indeed serve us a unique opportunity to
continue with our struggle to gain a similarly deserved
international recognition for the Republic of Somaliland and expect
your assistan ce in our endeavour to join the ranks of independent
and sovereign nations.
Enjoy your newly gained precious sovereignty.
SSE Executive Committee
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