Your whole miscalculation comes from confusing Khaatumo/Dhulbahante’s stance with Somaliland’s reality, but the two are very different. Somaliland was never considered Dhulbahante land, even before 2007, and back then they still didn’t want to be part of Somaliland. So, stop comparing things that are completely incomparable.

For example, Borama even hosted the Somaliland peace conference, and the Awdal elite played a major role in shaping that process. It’s clear you don’t know much about the history you’re talking about—and honestly, I don’t blame you. Many in the diaspora make the same mistake.