The current
flag of Somaliland was introduced on
October 14, 1996, when it was approved by the National Conference. Having established its own local government in
Somalia in 1991, the region's self-declared independence remains
unrecognized by any country or international organization.
[1][2]The flag in general contains the Pan-Arab colors of green, black, white and red. On the green stripe, there is the Shahadah in white script, similar to that of the Saudi Arabian flag.
Constitution of Somaliland, as approved on May 31, 2001 by referendum
The government set out principles on how to use the flag. It should be treated with respect and used very carefully and sensitivity. Because the Shahada has huge importance in Islam, the first pillar of Islam etc, regulations have specially been made on the usage of the flag.
