@HoehneVirgil@slmolsaf Completely agree. The post Lasanod backlash proves Somaliland prefers narrative control over transparency. By weaponizing state institutions against critics, they’ve permanently damaged their own case for international trust.
@SUPERSOMALI252 It's not charity, it's business. Turkey secures our coastlines but gets exclusive rights to our fisheries and oil blocks in return. China would be a much better option for long-term economic development, building real infrastructure instead of taking our resources."
@haskologlu Let’s be realistic: Türkiye’s involvement in our airports and oil resources serves Ankara first. Partnering with a wealthy superpower like China would bring massive investments to do wonders for Somalia, plus they have a clear, firm stance against Somaliland.
@asquared_211@Deee_luul Using a specific name doesn't automatically make your analysis accurate. Anyone who actually understands real estate knows that skipping basic structural and infrastructure needs isn't a magic shortcut, no matter where you claim to be from.
@orhanalty@Abdifataax6821@HamzaAbdiBarre Every nation acts out of self-interest. China has always respected Somalia and has never betrayed us. Meanwhile, Turkey just secured a deal to take 90% of our oil revenue for the next decade to cover their exploration costs. Before pointing fingers at Chinese imperialism,
@InaCigaal@Puntlandhorgals Spot on. That narrative is just a myth manufactured by Isaaq and Mohamoud Saleeban. The Dhulbahante and Warsangali have every right and capability to sit down together, unite, and work collaboratively toward the development of their regions and communities.
@HamzaAbdiBarre 3. Lightning-Fast InfrastructureChina does not wait for political consensus or long debates. If you give them the oil, they will deploy thousands of workers,
@HamzaAbdiBarre If the UAE or Ethiopia tries to interfere with a Chinese oil rig or a Chinese-managed port, they are messing with Beijing. Neither the UAE nor Ethiopia wants a military or economic conflict with China.