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The UN Security Council meets Monday at Somalia’s request to discuss Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, amid sovereignty disputes, legal concerns and rising regional diplomatic tensions.

Rwanda has backed Somalia’s sovereignty, aligning with AU and EAC statements rejecting Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent, as the dispute advances to major diplomatic platforms.

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.

Türkiye has rejected Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland, reaffirming Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity and warning that legitimizing separatism could destabilize the Horn of Africa.