Summary
Somalia's president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in an interview that ISIL and al-Shabab are responsible for harming the lives and safety of Somali people. He also noted that these groups played a role in Israel recognizing Somaliland.
Key Facts
- The interview was with Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and aired on Al Jazeera.
- President Mohamud blamed ISIL and al-Shabab for damaging Somalia's security and people's lives.
- He mentioned these groups have caused significant harm to the country.
- The president stated that actions by ISIL and al-Shabab contributed to Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
- ISIL and al-Shabab are known as terrorist organizations operating in the region.
- Somaliland is a self-declared state, but not widely recognized as independent.
