The USC interim government opposed this declaration , arguing instead for a unified Somalia .
On May 18 , 1991 , the SNM declared the northwestern Somali regions independent , establishing the Republic of Somaliland .
The USC interim government opposed this declaration , arguing instead for a unified Somali .
On May 18 , 1991 , the SNM declared the northwestern Somali regions independent , establishing the Republic of Somaliland .