Somaliland, a self-declared republic, has become the only region outside of Somalia to be recognized as a sovereign state by Israel.
This endorsement from Israel comes after Somaliland's leaders declared their independence from Somalia in 1991. Since then, the international community has remained divided on the legitimacy of this separation.
The foreign minister of Israel made a surprise visit to Somaliland last week. The visit is seen as a significant development given that it follows Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
However, Somalia strongly condemned Israel's visit. According to official statements from the Somali government, the country views this move as an "unlawful interference" into its internal affairs and a "violation of its territorial integrity."
This statement reflects the longstanding tensions between Somaliland and Somalia over the latter's assertion of control over the former's territory.
The Israeli foreign minister visited Somaliland amid controversy surrounding the recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state. This recognition has sparked divisions among African countries, with some expressing their support for Somaliland's independence while others maintain that it is not recognized by the international community.
As tensions rise between Somalia and Israel over this visit, Somalis are once again reminded of the ongoing struggle over the legitimacy of Somaliland's declaration of independence.
This endorsement from Israel comes after Somaliland's leaders declared their independence from Somalia in 1991. Since then, the international community has remained divided on the legitimacy of this separation.
The foreign minister of Israel made a surprise visit to Somaliland last week. The visit is seen as a significant development given that it follows Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
However, Somalia strongly condemned Israel's visit. According to official statements from the Somali government, the country views this move as an "unlawful interference" into its internal affairs and a "violation of its territorial integrity."
This statement reflects the longstanding tensions between Somaliland and Somalia over the latter's assertion of control over the former's territory.
The Israeli foreign minister visited Somaliland amid controversy surrounding the recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state. This recognition has sparked divisions among African countries, with some expressing their support for Somaliland's independence while others maintain that it is not recognized by the international community.
As tensions rise between Somalia and Israel over this visit, Somalis are once again reminded of the ongoing struggle over the legitimacy of Somaliland's declaration of independence.
...ive always said that if anyone can bridge the gap between somalia and somaliland, its gonna be Israel lol 
...and honestly, i think this move is more about Somaliland's economic potential than anything else 
...somalis need to stop being so dramatic about it 
...and btw, whats wrong with somalia not wanting Israels interference in their affairs? 
...its like if someone came into your backyard and started telling you how to garden 
...just chill out, guys! 
!! i feel bad for somalia tho, they gotta deal with all these diplomatic issues 
. but at the same time, somalilanders have been fighting for their freedom for so long and it's kinda nice to see them get some recognition 
. but what about the international community tho? are they just gonna turn a blind eye on this whole thing? 
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. idk how this will all play out, but i guess we can expect more drama between these two countries 
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The international community needs to step up and support Somaliland too - it's about time we saw some action! 
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. They've been through too much already, so I hope this latest development brings some positive change 
i'm not sure what to think about it tho, i mean somalis are mad they even visited somalia and stuff. but at the same time, somaliland has been doin there thang since like 1991 or somethin 
so i guess it's kinda cool that israel gave 'em some recognition? 
idk tho, international law or watever says somali land should still b part of somalia rn...anyways, this is def a big deal and gonna cause more drama 
anywayz, i guess this means that somalia is really mad at israel now 
can someone pls explain it to me?? 