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Somalia· HargeysaSomalia condemns Israel's accreditation of ambassador in Somaliland
Somalia has strongly condemned Israel's accreditation of an ambassador in Hargeisa and the laying of a foundation stone for an Israeli embassy in the breakaway Somaliland region, declaring these actions null and void.
Background
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but its sovereignty is not internationally recognized. Somalia views Somaliland as part of its territory. This dispute is a long-running point of tension between the two entities.
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Somalia condemns Israel's accreditation of ambassador in Somaliland
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoSomalia views Israel's actions in Somaliland as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, demanding an immediate reversal.
Somalia condemns Israel's ambassador accreditation and embassy plans in Hargeisa
First report 1d agoLast update 3h agoSomalia and the Arab League view Israel's actions as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Somaliland views the accreditation of Israel's ambassador as a historical day and recognition of its independence.
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