Somalia erupts in massive protests over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Thousands of Somalis flooded the streets in multiple cities to protest Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, condemning the move as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.
On Tuesday, demonstrators marched through Mogadishu, Baaydhabo, Hobyo, and Guriceel, waving Somali and Palestinian flags and carrying placards denouncing Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.
Somalia’s National Consultative Council, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, state leaders, and governors, condemned Israel’s recognition as an “illegal act” that undermines peace and stability from the "Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden."
At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, all member states except the US criticized Israel’s move, warning it could destabilize Somalia and its neighbors.
The US refrained from condemning Israel's official recognition of the secessionist region of Somalia. However, it asserted that its stance on Somaliland remains unchanged.
Somalia’s UN ambassador, Abu Bakr Dahir Osman, said Israel is intentionally promoting fragmentation and expressed concerns that the move could facilitate the forced relocation of Palestinians to northwestern Somalia. “This contempt for law and morality must be stopped,” he stated.
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement, denounced the decision on Sunday, warning that any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be treated as a military threat to the resistance.
The African Union reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s unity, rejecting any recognition of Somaliland, while the Arab League called Israel’s move a blatant violation of international law.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also condemned the decision, noting it sets a dangerous precedent.
Countries including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Djibouti, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan, and China joined in rejecting Israel’s recognition, emphasizing their support for Somalia’s territorial integrity. The European Union similarly reiterated its respect for Somalia’s borders.
Somaliland declared independence unilaterally in 1991, however, the global community continues to consider it an integral part of Somalia.
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