Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told parliament Israel’s recognition of Somaliland violates international law, threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and will be challenged through diplomatic and legal action.
Somalia’s prime minister alleges Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is tied to military and intelligence ambitions near key Red Sea trade routes, warning of regional and maritime security risks in the Horn of Africa.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, amid Somali and regional condemnation and concerns over stability in the Horn of Africa.
Syria’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it illegal and a threat to regional stability, while reaffirming full support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
More than 20 governments and the OIC have condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it a breach of international law and a threat to Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability.
Somalia has suspended a major policy forum in Dhusamareb after Israel recognised Somaliland, as Mogadishu rallies embassies and allies to oppose any moves challenging its territorial integrity.
Somalia has ordered more than 40 embassies to lobby host governments after Israel recognized Somaliland, seeking to block further recognitions and defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
