Arab, Islamic states hold emergency meeting, reject 'Israel’s' recognition of Somaliland
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- Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Sunday after 'Israel' recognizes Somaliland.
- Somalia urges unified Arab stance to protect territorial integrity and sovereignty.
- 21 Arab and Islamic countries issue joint statement rejecting 'Israel’s' move.
Arab League headquarters in Cairo will host an urgent meeting on Sunday at the level of permanent representatives, following a request from Mogadishu.
The session comes in response to 'Israel’s' recent announcement recognizing “Somaliland,” a move widely criticized as a violation of Somali territorial integrity and a threat to Arab security in the strategic Horn of Africa.
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Allegations of Threat to Somali Sovereignty
The crisis stems from long-standing efforts to undermine Somalia’s federal unity. Mogadishu has consistently maintained its exclusive right to sovereignty over its entire national territory.
The 'Israeli' intervention marks a turning point, with the Arab League warning that unilateral recognition of breakaway regions undermines international law and could trigger new conflicts in key geographic and maritime areas.
Somalia’s Call for Arab Solidarity
Somalia’s ambassador to the Arab League, Ali Abdi Owari, emphasized that the meeting aims to hold the Arab world accountable for condemning 'Israel’s' “irresponsible” action. He stressed that Mogadishu will not tolerate attempts to delegitimize its national institutions, noting that 'Israel’s' recognition violates African Union and UN resolutions affirming a united Somalia.
Agenda: Unified Arab Response
Sunday’s session will focus on formulating a strong, united Arab stance in support of Mogadishu. Delegates will explore legal and political mechanisms to counter the recognition internationally, reinforce Somalia’s authority over its territory, and reject any dealings with unrecognized entities.
Wide Regional and International Support
In a coordinated move, foreign ministers from 21 Arab and Islamic countries, in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, issued a joint statement rejecting Israel’s announcement.
The statement, signed by Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Iraq, Yemen, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Djibouti, Comoros, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Nigeria, Gambia, and the Maldives, warned of severe consequences for regional security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
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Violation of International Law
The statement condemned 'Israel’s' recognition as a blatant breach of the UN Charter and international law, asserting that recognizing parts of sovereign states undermines global stability. The ministers reaffirmed their full support for the Somali government in asserting control over its national territory.
Political and Humanitarian Concerns
The statement also rejected attempts to link 'Israel’s' recognition to plans to displace Palestinians or expand territorial ambitions, describing such maneuvers as politically reckless. The collective diplomatic response underscores that Arab and Islamic national security is indivisible.
Looking Ahead: International Action Expected
Observers note that this broad alignment puts Israel at odds with international consensus. Coordinated action within the United Nations is expected to nullify any legal impact of the recognition, safeguarding Somalia’s unity and maintaining global peace.
