Diplomacy
Somaliland Declares Support for Ethiopia, Opposing Egypt-Led Coalition
BBC · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi announced that his self-declared republic will oppose any coalition or intervention threatening Ethiopia's security, while criticizing a recent Egypt-backed Horn of Africa alliance.
- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi stated that the self-declared republic will oppose any intervention or coalition that threatens Ethiopia's security.
- President Abdirahman made the remarks following his return from official visits to the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
- The President criticized the Horn of Africa alliance recently established through Egypt, which included leaders of Somalia, Eritrea, and Sudan.
- The recent four-nation joint statement issued in Egypt expressed positions contradicting the interests of both Ethiopia and Somaliland, indirectly challenging Somaliland's sovereignty.
- President Abdirahman warned that any regional decision should not be made without Somaliland's participation.
- Somaliland maintains a policy of peaceful coexistence but warned it will provide an appropriate response to any country attempting internal interference.
- The Ethiopian government rejected the joint statement of the four nations, stating that geographical and historical realities regarding the Nile River and the Red Sea cannot be altered by political narratives or force.
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