New UK Ambassador acknowledges Khatumo State’s rightful place in Somalia

In a recent interview with Somali Universal TV, the new British Ambassador to Somalia, Harriet Mathews has acknowledged Khatumo State’s rightful place in the local State formation plans currently underway in the country. The following is an excerpt from the interview:  
Universal TV: There are people who live in that region who do not want to be independent. They need to have a voice. Those people [ Khatumo] often accuse Somaliland of being oppressive, for not giving them an opportunity to express themselves. Would you engage a dialogue with the authorities in Somaliland to make sure that those people are not oppressed.. for example the people of Khatumo State?

New UK Ambassador Harriet Mathews: This is exactly what I had been talking about. It is very easy to talk about Somaliland being independent, but there are issues still, including Khatumo State, which have to be worked out and resolved, as well, Khatumo State including with the Federal government.

A. Hindi (admin@khatumo.net)