US EditionAfrican regional bodies reject recognition of Somaliland by Israel
Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence, triggering rejection from Somalia and African regional bodies citing threats to sovereignty and international law.
- On Saturday, the Federal Republic of Somalia categorically rejected the State of Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a deliberate attack on Somalia's sovereignty and demanded Israel rescind it.
- Earlier this month, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel disclosed talks with Somalia, while Hargeisa had billboards signaling imminent recognition and Somaliland declared independence in 1991.
- Continental and regional bodies pointed to legal norms as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, African Union chairperson, rejected Somaliland recognition, while Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Arab League Secretary-General, condemned it.
- In Hargeisa on Friday thousands celebrated what many called an end to 30 years of diplomatic isolation, while Benjamin Netanyahu invited Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi to Israel, an invitation Cirro accepted.
- Given historical ties and regional stakes, Somalia reiterated support for Palestinian people’s rights and warned recognition risks undermining its territorial integrity amid Horn of Africa tensions.
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