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EU supports unity of Somalia

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Brussels 29.12.2025 “The European Union reaffirms the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia pursuant of its constitution, the Charters of the African Union and the United Nations. This is key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region” reads EU spokesperson statement on Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state.

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“The EU encourages meaningful dialogue between Somaliland and the Federal Government of Somalia to resolve long standing differences.”

Somalia’s President condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a “naked invasion,” warning that Somalia would not allow its territory to be used as a base for Israel to prosecute its regional wars.

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Addressing an emergency joint session of parliament on Sunday, December 28, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has committed the “greatest abuse” of Somalia’s sovereignty in the nation’s history and referred to Israel as an “enemy”.

“I am encouraging the Somali people to be calm and to defend the unity and the independence of our country, which is facing this naked invasion,” he said.

Lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution declaring Israel’s recognition as “null and void” although the measure is largely symbolic given that Somalia has not controlled Somaliland since it declared independence in 1991, which Somalia has never consented.

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The resolution warns that individuals or institutions violating Somalia’s sovereignty will face legal consequences under the country’s penal code and international law. It directed the government to take up the matter with the United Nations, African Union, Arab League and other regional bodies.

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