Somalia condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as ‘naked invasion’
Summary
Somalia's president condemned Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as a separate country, calling it a "naked invasion" of Somalia's sovereignty. The Somali government declared Israel's recognition "null and void" and urged international organizations to support its stance. Israel's recognition of Somaliland drew criticism from several countries and organizations.Key Facts
- Somalia's president criticized Israel for recognizing the breakaway region of Somaliland, calling it a threat to Somalia's unity.
- Somali lawmakers passed a resolution rejecting Israel's recognition of Somaliland, although Somalia has not controlled Somaliland since 1991.
- Israel is the first UN member state to officially recognize Somaliland, which declared independence more than 30 years ago.
- Somalia plans to address the issue with international bodies like the United Nations and African Union.
- Israel's Prime Minister said the move aligns with the Abraham Accords, which are agreements that normalized relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
- Somaliland's president stated that their recognition by Israel is not a hostile act towards neighboring countries.
- Several countries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned Israel's decision as a violation of international law.
- Regional leaders, including those from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, expressed support for Somalia's territorial integrity.
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