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Israel has formally acknowledged Somaliland as an “independent and sovereign state”, turning into the primary nation on the earth to take this step in the direction of a self-proclaimed republic that broke away from Somalia. This was said by the workplace of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “The Prime Minister today announced the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state,” Netanyahu’s workplace stated. “Netanyahu, his head of diplomacy (Gideon) Saar and the President of the Republic of Somaliland signed a joint and mutual declaration,” in line with an announcement.

“The Chairman of the African Union Commission, HE Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has noted with deep concern the recent developments regarding ;;Somaliland” and has “firmly rejected any initiative or action aimed at recognizing Somaliland as an independent entity, recalling that Somaliland remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia”. You can learn it on the African Union web site. “Any attempt to undermine the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia runs counter to the fundamental principles of the African Union and risks setting a dangerous precedent with far-reaching implications for peace and stability across the continent.”

Somalia’s international ministry has denounced Israel’s “deliberate attack” on its sovereignty, warning that recognition of Somaliland would “undermine regional peace.” “Illegitimate actions of this nature seriously undermine regional peace and stability, exacerbating political and security tensions,” the ministry stated in an announcement.

Turkey, Somalia’s shut ally, has criticized Israel’s place in recognizing the breakaway territory of Somaliland as an impartial state, calling it “interference” in Somali affairs. “This initiative by Israel, in line with its expansionist policy and its efforts to prevent the recognition of a Palestinian state, constitutes blatant interference in the internal affairs of Somalia,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry stated in an announcement.

Egypt has joined Turkey, Somalia and Djibouti in condemning Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry stated. The prime diplomats of the 2 nations spoke by phone after Israel’s announcement, the ministry stated. “The ministers affirmed their complete rejection and condemnation of Israeli recognition of the Somaliland region and underlined their full support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia,” the assertion learn.