Baroness Lynda Chalker The communities of Sool, Sanaag and Cayn as well as Makhir have always detested the idea of one-clan state being erected in their backyard and declared their intention from the get go that they would not entertain such a notion.

"I was so focused on free design," Alex said wistfully, as several 20-somethings erected a tent in our backyard, "I forgot about the reality part."

The structure would usually be erected in someone's backyard.