“ On this day, the people of Somaliland organise various events across the country and in the diaspora. The nation’s capital, Hargeisa, will be lit up. Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi appointed a national committee to coordinate this anniversary, which includes the Minister on Internal Affairs, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Information, Mayor & Governor of Hargeisa and other members. According to some Somaliland Government officials, the celebration of this 18th May will be celebrated more than the previous years. Speaking to the media, the Minister of Internal Affairs stated:”We should all celebrate this anniversary together as a nation and also share the significance of this day. To make the event great and peaceful working with the security forces is important.”

At the place where the national committee was launching the 33nd  anniversary celebration, the Minister of Foreign Affairs also sent this special message to the Somaliland Diaspora “The commemoration of this 32nd anniversary will be stronger than the previous ones. It is an anniversary that we strengthen our unity and togetherness. The theme or motto of this year’s celebration is Unity,Peace and Triumph. We look forward to celebrate in a happy atmosphere, but as a society we must be vigilant during the celebration time and we must all work with the security agencies”.