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(MENAFN) Twenty-one Arab, Islamic, and African governments issued a unified condemnation Friday of Israel's historic recognition of Somaliland, warning the unprecedented decision violates international law and destabilizes an already volatile...

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(MENAFN) Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unprecedented recognition of Somaliland as a direct violation of international law, escalating tensions over the disputed territory.

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(MENAFN) The Arab League called on the UN Security Council on Sunday to take a strong position against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as “illegal” and warning that it threatens regional and international peace.

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(MENAFN) Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an independent state has prompted strong reactions from Türkiye, several Middle Eastern and African countries, and international organizations.

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(MENAFN) Iran on Saturday strongly denounced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it a “flagrant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei criticized the move as “malicious”...

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(MENAFN) On Friday, representatives from 21 Arab, Islamic, and African states voiced strong opposition to Israel’s decision to acknowledge Somalia’s breakaway territory of Somaliland as an independent nation, cautioning that the move breaches...

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(MENAFN) The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Monday to address Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, amid anticipation that multiple members will voice criticism of the decision.

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(MENAFN) Israel’s recent decision to acknowledge Somaliland, a northern region of Somalia, as an “independent state” has triggered widespread criticism from Türkiye, multiple Middle Eastern and African nations, as well as global organizations....

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared Friday he has no plans to swiftly recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, despite Israel's historic acknowledgment of the breakaway region. "Everything is under study ... We'll study it. I study a...

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(MENAFN) Arab countries condemned Israel's formal recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region Friday, denouncing the unprecedented diplomatic move as a breach of international law while backing Somalia's territorial sovereignty.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) announced Friday its categorical rejection of any efforts to recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, reinforcing its steadfast support for Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial boundaries.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye has strongly criticized Israel’s decision to recognize Somalia’s self-declared Somaliland region as a sovereign state, describing the move as "unlawful," according to official statements.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) firmly rejected moves to recognize Somaliland as an independent state on Friday, reiterating its commitment to preserving Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

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(MENAFN) Several Arab countries have expressed strong opposition to Israel’s recent recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, denouncing the action as a breach of international law and reaffirming their commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty...

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he does not plan to immediately follow Israel in acknowledging Somaliland, Somalia’s self-declared breakaway region, as an independent nation. “Everything is under study ... We’ll study it....

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(MENAFN) Somalia strongly rejected Israel’s recognition of its breakaway region, Somaliland, as an independent state, calling the move unlawful and a breach of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Communications Director, Burhanettin Duran, on Friday condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, calling the decision “a clear violation of international law.” Speaking on US social media platform X,...

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(MENAFN) Türkiye declared on Friday that Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland, a region that broke away from Somalia, as an independent country has no legal basis.

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HARGEISA, Somaliland, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new milestone has emerged in Taiwanese investment in the Horn of Africa.

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TAIWAN, July 24 - The building was not just a key landmark in that era; its architectural integrity allowed the main structure to survive the Taipei Air Raid of May 1945, despite serious damage to its front left side.