By HAN News Desk
MOGADISHU — Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s reported recognition of the independence of the Somaliland region, describing the move as a direct attack on the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said the decision has no legal standing under international law and will not be recognized by the Federal Government of Somalia.
“The so-called recognition is null, void and without any legal effect,” Barre said in a statement. “It constitutes a clear violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and internationally recognized borders.”
The prime minister stressed that Somalia will not allow the establishment of any foreign military bases on its territory without the consent of the federal government, warning that any such arrangements would be considered illegal.
Somalia’s government reaffirmed that Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991, remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia and is recognized as such by the United Nations, the African Union and the broader international community.
Officials in Mogadishu said the move risks escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa and undermining regional stability at a time when Somalia is working to consolidate peace, strengthen state institutions and rebuild its security sector.
The government called on Israel and all international partners to respect international law and Somalia’s sovereignty, and urged the global community to reject any actions that encourage fragmentation or destabilization in the region.
Somalia added that disputes concerning its internal political arrangements must be resolved through dialogue among Somalis, within the framework of the country’s constitution and internationally recognized borders.
