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  For the first time ever, Somaliland's foreign allies have officially spoken out against the extension of President Bihi's tenure by the house of elders by two years. The international partners emphasized the significance of a consensus-driven process that enables elections to be held as soon as possible in a manner consistent with the technical considerations laid out by Somaliland's National Electoral Commission, without specifically stating whether or not the mandate extension was appropriate. In a statement, they urged the political stakeholders to work together constructively to agree on a timely roadmap for the elections for Somaliland’s democratic credibility and stability. The declaration was made only a few days after opposition parties explicitly criticized the house of elders' decision to extend President Bihi's term by two years and stated they would no longer accept him as "a legitimate president" when his term ends on November 13. a

  Somaliland remains unrecognized for the past 31 years even though the country fulfilled all prerequisites to get international acceptance from the world communities. Somaliland has authorized its own constitution, currency, and judicial system throughout the past three decades. It has also maintained stability, peace, economic progress, and diplomatic ties with other nations. In addition, the army was created in order to protect land and marine borders as well as piracy and counterterrorism in the Horn of Africa. Therefore, Somaliland had held three presidential elections as well as have elected parliament, and local councils that costed millions of dollars to our taxpayers and the international community. However, the fundamental elements of democracy and development are present in all of the Somaliland's recent endeavors. However, despite the fact that the four successive elected governments of Somaliland knocked on every door to tout the democratic victories and landma