In creating a political space in which it is possible for the people of Somaliland to express their views and debate the course of the country, we will be able to avoid the establishment of viable militant groups in Somaliland. Regrettably, however, we have seen their ability to undertake actions in Somaliland in the past, as they did elsewhere. But the new government will spare no time in preventing those who support such actions from gaining any permanent foothold in Somaliland.