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December 29, 2025 Peace and security
Israel's decision to recognize "Somaliland" as an independent state has sparked a serious international reaction, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Khaled Khiari said at a UN Security Council meeting on Monday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his recognition of "Somaliland" as a sovereign state on December 26. That same day, the de facto authorities of "Somaliland" welcomed the decision, calling it "historic" and declaring that it paves the way for the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries and expanded cooperation.
Somalia's harsh reaction
The Federal Government of Somalia strongly condemned Israel's actions, declaring its "categorical and unequivocal" rejection of recognition. The authorities emphasized that the country's unity and territorial integrity are enshrined in the Constitution, the UN Charter, and the documents of the African Union, and that any external attempts to change the country's status are "null and void."
Somali authorities also warned that they would not allow the establishment of foreign military bases or the country's involvement in regional conflicts. On December 27, the Somali parliament condemned the recognition, calling it "illegal" and "null and void."
International reaction
Israel's decision sparked a wave of criticism from countries in the Middle East and Africa, including Egypt, Jordan, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Twenty countries in the region issued a joint statement condemning the recognition.
Regional organizations – the Arab League, the East African Community, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the European Union – have also stressed the need to respect Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The African Union Commission chairperson said on December 26 that recognizing "Somaliland" runs counter to the organization's founding principles and could set a dangerous precedent for the entire continent.
A call for dialogue
The Assistant Secretary-General recalled that the Security Council had repeatedly reaffirmed the need to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia, most recently reaffirmed in resolution 2809 (2025) of 23 December 2025.
In closing, Khiari recalled that the Security Council has repeatedly reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and unity, including in resolution 2809 (2025). The UN Assistant Secretary-General called on the Somali authorities and "Somaliland" to resume peaceful and constructive dialogue and to refrain from steps that could lead to further escalation.
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