Somalia: Somalia Condemns Israel's Appointment of Ambassador to Hargeisa, Embassy Construction Move
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has strongly condemned Israel's reported appointment of an ambassador to Hargeisa and the laying of a foundation stone for a building it described as an embassy in the Somali territory.
Mogadishu — Somalia's Foreign Affairs ministry has vehemently rebuked Israel's purported appointment of an ambassador to Hargeisa and the foundation-laying ceremony for a structure they referred to as an embassy within Somali territory. The actions, undertaken without the Federal Government of Somalia's consent, were deemed a breach of the nation's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
The ministry labeled these moves as null and void, asserting they lacked legal validity. It reasserted that Hargeisa and the neighboring northwestern regions are integral parts of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Foreign Ministry emphasized that establishing diplomatic ties and opening permanent missions necessitates the consent of the sovereign state involved, in line with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The recent developments were viewed as a continuation of Israel's acknowledgment of Somaliland, announced in December 2025, which Somalia contends was rejected by the African Union, IGAD, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The ministry cautioned that actions promoting fragmentation and violating internationally recognized boundaries could escalate security tensions, especially in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
It urged Israel to promptly revoke the measures and urged governments and international bodies to reject them and refrain from any actions that might grant them legitimacy. The government reserved the right to employ diplomatic, political, and legal measures, per international law, to safeguard the country's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
The ministry emphasized that Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, and the unity of the Somali people is non-negotiable.
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