African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity
On Thu, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) issued a statement condemning Israel's recognition of Somaliland, describing it as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty.
On Thu, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) issued a statement condemning Israel's recognition of Somaliland, describing it as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty.
The PSC firmly rejected the unilateral recognition of Somaliland as an independent state by Israel and demanded its immediate revocation. This follows Israel's announcement on Dec 26, 2022, marking it as the only country to officially acknowledge Somaliland's independence.
On Thu, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) issued a statement condemning Israel's recognition of Somaliland, describing it as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty.
The decision has been met with widespread condemnation from the African Union and most Arab nations. In response, Somalia has annulled a military agreement with the United Arab Emirates, which manages the Berbera port in Somaliland. Additionally, Somalia has entered into defense agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar and has accepted the deployment of Turkish fighter jets within its territory.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
