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After conclusion of treaties between Great Britain and the various Somaliland clans in the early
1880s, the Somaliland Protectorate was proclaimed in 1887. The international boundaries of the
Protectorate were delineated by treaties with France (Djibouti) to the west in 1888, Ethiopia to the
south in 1887 and Italy (Somalia) to the east in 1894.

On 26 June 1960, Somaliland became an independent, sovereign state, known as the State
of Somaliland. As in all the countries which were decolonised in 1960, the State of Somaliland
immediately received congratulatory telegrams from 35 countries, including all five permanent
members of the UN Security Council welcoming its sovereignty. This was the practice in which recognition4 was extended to new decolonised states. As an independent state, the State of Somaliland entered into various treaties with the UK.

“ Catchy Summer Event JSL“

  • Five days after independence.
  • Isolation of Somaliland.
  • Military coup in October 1969.
  • Barre regime waged a genocide war Somaliland.
  • On 18 May 1991,re-assert Somaliland’s sovereignty and independence.

“Somaliland celebrates 33nd anniversary of regaining its sovereignty”

Somaliland is celebrating its 33nd anniversary this week. This anniversary dates back to the 18th May 1991 when Somaliland regained its independence. Somaliland first secured independence on 26th June 1960 from Britain, but unfortunately made the historic error of relinquishing that independence five days later when it went into a merger with Somalia on 1st July1960 to form Somali Republic. 18th May has rectified that error.

18th May is a day for the people of Somaliland to remember the hard struggle they went through which finally led to the re-birth of Somaliland nation and the establishment of State institutions. It is a day to remember all the people who lost their lives so that the next generations can live in dignity and freedom. The freedom and the security we enjoy today came at high price and the sacrifice offered by Somaliland heroes. This day, its purpose is not only a day to remember the heroes, but we are also praying for them. It is also a day for the people of Somaliland to reflect on the challenges and opportunities they face,