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 bicameral parliament passed a six-point resolution rejecting Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it illegal, a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
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.
The EU has reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty and borders after Israel recognised Somaliland, urging dialogue between Mogadishu and Hargeisa as regional bodies warn of instability risks.
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.
