‘Last straw’: Somalia cuts UAE ties after Yemen separatist’s illegal entry
Summary
Somalia has ended all agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after a Yemeni separatist leader entered Somalia without permission. Somalia cited this entry as the final issue that led to its decision but mentioned ongoing concerns with the UAE. The split affects deals covering ports, security, and defense.Key Facts
- Somalia terminated agreements with the UAE after a Yemeni separatist leader entered Somali territory unlawfully.
- Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the leader in question, reportedly traveled on a UAE-registered plane without his name on the passenger list.
- The Somali Council of Ministers canceled agreements related to ports, security, and defense.
- Somalia's decision reflects longstanding frustrations with the UAE's actions in the country.
- Somaliland and other regions rejected Somalia's cancellation of agreements with the UAE.
- Somalia has urged for respect for its sovereignty and prefers dealing directly with recognized states.
- The UAE has not responded to the allegations or the agreement cancellations.
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