"Voting is underway in presidential elections in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, where over 1 million people are expected to cast votes at more than 2,000 polling stations."
"Candidates have expressed hopes to deliver international recognition for Somaliland after over three decades of de facto self-rule, especially in light of a controversial deal with Ethiopia."
"Somaliland declared independence in 1991 and, despite its stability and own government structure, remains unrecognized by any country, limiting its international engagement."
"The government in Hargeisa plans to finalize a deal with Ethiopia that could grant it sea access, but this has raised tensions with Somalia and concerns over sovereignty."
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