Somaliland Declaration of Independence

Early day motion 65, tabled 18 May 2021 by Liz Saville-Roberts (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 13 members.

That this House joins the people of Somaliland in celebrating thirty years since its declaration of independence from the Somali Democratic Republic; recognises and supports that de facto state’s commitment to human rights and free elections; notes that the Unrepresented Nations and People's Organisation regards Somaliland as a defined territory with a permanent population and capacity to enter into relations with other states; further notes that that state in waiting possesses its own currency, flag, parliament and national identity; and calls on the Government to respect Somaliland’s demand for self-determination and recognise its independence.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.