Members of Canada’s Somaliland community have been meeting with MPs to push for federal emergency funding relief in the region after a fire devastated its largest commercial market.
Somaliland is a self-declared state that split from Somalia in 1991. It has yet to receive international recognition for its claimed independence, including from Canada. The funds came from the Canadian Disaster Relief Emergency Fund, Ms. Béliard-Joseph said, which provides support in response to sudden small- and medium-scale humanitarian situations. The government will continue to assess if more support is needed, she added.
This aerial view shows the aftermath of the fire that broke out at at Waaheen market in Hargeisa, Somaliland.Although the fire broke out earlier this month – at the beginning of Ramadan – residents of Hargeisa are still struggling, Ms. Mohamed said, especially those who relied on the market as their main source of income.
As a self-declared state, Somaliland’s international position can be an added challenge when receiving aid, especially when it comes to rebuilding efforts. Mr. Genuis said he has asked the Canadian government to clarify its position on Somaliland’s political status and claim to independence.
Canada is known to play big role in humanitarian & helping those in crisis. Somalilanders are indeed waiting the Canadian contributions.
No not our problem.
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