PRESS RELEASE. Political Independence of Somaliland on 26 June 1960. Somaliland was under protection of UK Government for a period of 76 years, from 1884 to 26 June, 1960. During colonial times, its official name was Somaliland British Protectorate and achieved independence from United Kingdom on June 26, 1960. Immediately after independence, Somaliland was recognised […]