Evidence of International Legal Personality and State Continuity of the Republic of Somaliland

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Identity and Continuity of Somaliland The present-day Republic of Somaliland is the same legal entity that achieved independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on 26 June 1960. The designation “Republic” has been used since 1991, following the restoration of sovereignty after Somaliland expelled the illegal occupying authority of Somalia. This change in designation does not affect the continuity of the State’s legal personality