
Somali President opposes Israeli military presence in Somaliland
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rejected reports of an Israeli military presence in Somaliland, stating his country will not accept it despite Israel reportedly seeking access to Berbera's port and airport.
Background
Somalia has experienced prolonged internal conflict and instability, with various regional and international actors involved. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, though its sovereignty is not widely recognized internationally. The Horn of Africa is a strategically important region, attracting interest from multiple global powers.
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