Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over accusations of undermining national unity
Somalia has announced the cancellation of all agreements with the United Arab Emirates. This decision follows evidence suggesting that the UAE is involved in activities undermining Somalia’s sovereignty, national unity, and political independence.
Somalia has announced the cancellation of all agreements with the United Arab Emirates. This decision follows evidence suggesting that the UAE is involved in activities undermining Somalia’s sovereignty, national unity, and political independence.
The termination affects all agreements with federal agencies, related agencies, and regional administrations. This includes bilateral security and defense agreements as well as cooperation in the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
The disagreement arises from the UAE's implicit support for Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. The UAE has significant investments in Somaliland, including the construction and control of a deep-water port and military base in Berbera.
Somalia has announced the cancellation of all agreements with the United Arab Emirates.
Furthermore, Saudi Arabia has accused the UAE of facilitating the escape of a Yemeni separatist to Abu Dhabi through the Berbera port. This incident was described by Mogadishu as an "alleged unauthorized use of Somalia's national airspace and airports."
Somaliland declared independence in 1991 but was not recognized by any nation until Israel's recognition last month, which led to significant international controversy.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
