OIC, 22 Countries Condemn Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
In a joint statement, they considered the move as a blatant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and one that undermines the United Nations Charter.
Their reiterated their support for Somalia’s territorial integrity and unity and warned that secessionist plots are unacceptable and are considered a serious threat to regional stability.
The OIC plans to hold an extraordinary meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday to discuss the developments in Somalia.
Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991 following a brutal civil war but has never secured recognition from any United Nations member state. The self-declared republic has established its own currency, flag and parliament, though its eastern territories remain disputed.
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar visited Somaliland in the Horn of Africa on Tuesday and promised the Zionist regime would foster flourishing ties as the first side to recognize the breakaway republic’s independence from Somalia.
Saar claimed that the Israeli regime would soon open an embassy and appoint an ambassador, despite broad international criticism over its decision to extend recognition to the territory, which most of the world considers part of Somalia.
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Somalia’s federal government insists Somaliland remains an integral part of Somali territory and warns that recognition undermines Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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