Status and (Human Rights) Obligations of Non-Recognized De Facto Regimes in International Law: The Case of 'Somaliland': The Resurrection of Somaliland Against All International 'Odds': State Collapse, Secession, Non-Recognition and Human Rights

This volume contains the first comprehensive study of legal issues arising with regard to the self—declared 'Republic of Somaliland' which, after more than 10 years of factual existence, is still facing international non—recognition. The case of Somaliland, in particular its unique position within the collapsed State of Somalia, challenges current international law doctrine regarding the interplay between non—recognition and the creation of States. Based upon an in—depth analysis of interna...