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Somalia Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Parliament Declares Move ‘Null and Void’
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has vehemently condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, branding it a “naked invasion” and warning of its potential to fuel separatist movements. In an emergency joint session of parliament on Sunday, the President called for national unity and described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions as the “greatest abuse” of Somalia’s sovereignty.
Parliamentarians unanimously passed a resolution declaring Israel’s recognition “null and void,” a largely symbolic move as Somalia has not controlled Somaliland since it declared independence in 1991. The resolution also threatens legal action against those violating Somalia’s sovereignty.
The move follows Netanyahu’s announcement on Friday that Israel had established full diplomatic relations with Somaliland, framing it within the context of the Abraham Accords. This makes Israel the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, which has sought international recognition for over three decades.
President Mohamud accused Israel of attempting to import Middle Eastern conflicts into Somalia and vowed to prevent its territory from being used for military aggression.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, defended his nation’s recognition “is not a threat, not an act of hostility” to neighboring countries.
The Israeli decision has sparked widespread international condemnation. A joint statement from 21 Arab and African countries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation denounced the move. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed solidarity with Somalia. Regional leaders, including the presidents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Djibouti, have reaffirmed their support for Somalia’s territorial integrity. Eritrea has urged China to raise the issue at the UN Security Council. The European Union has called for respect for Somalia’s sovereignty but stopped short of condemnation.
The UN Security Council is expected to discuss the issue on Monday. The US President replied “no” to if he would recognise Somaliland, although he added that the matter remained under study.
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