Breakaway Somaliland holds vote as quest for recognition gathers pace
Vote in Somaliland comes amid regional tensions and hopes for international recognition after 30 years of self-rule.
Voting underway in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Voting was underway Wednesday in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two years and comes as the Horn of Africa region is experiencing political tension.
As breakaway Somaliland votes, its leaders spy international recognition
By Abdi Sheikh, Sonia Rao (Reuters) -Voters in Somaliland flocked to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the breakaway Somali region sees international recognition within reach after three decades of de facto self-rule.
Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland
Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two years
Vote counting underway in Somaliland after peaceful election
Voters in Somaliland went to the polls for the fourth presidential election since 1991 amid heightened tension between Somalia and Ethiopia over a controversial maritime deal
As Somaliland votes, its leaders see international recognition in reach
By Abdi Sheikh and Sonia Rao (Reuters) -Voters in Somaliland flocked to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the breakaway Somali region sees international recognition within reach after three decades of de facto self-rule.
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