The Arab Parliament has condemned Somaliland’s decision to establish an embassy in Jerusalem, describing the move as a violation of international law and resolutions governing the city’s status.
In a statement, the Parliament said the reported development has no legal basis and undermines the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem. It noted that the move contradicts international positions on the city and raises concerns over efforts that could affect regional stability and established international agreements.
The Parliament reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while rejecting any actions that could weaken those principles.
It stressed that “any actions that undermine the country’s territorial integrity are unacceptable,” reiterating its position that Somalia remains a single sovereign state whose unity must be respected by all parties.
The legislative body added that the Arab League recognises Somalia as a sovereign country and rejects initiatives that could weaken national unity, divide the Somali people, or threaten cohesion.
The Parliament said preserving Somalia’s unity remains a principle that should be respected in all regional and international engagements involving the country.
It underscored that it “completely rejects any unilateral, illegitimate, and invalid measures aimed at entrenching an internationally unrecognised status and contravening the rules of international law and relevant UN resolutions.”
At the same time, the Arab Parliament called on the international community to take a clear position in support of Somalia’s territorial integrity and to contribute to efforts aimed at preserving peace, stability, and unity across the Horn of Africa. It warned that actions affecting Somalia’s territorial integrity could have wider implications for international law and regional cooperation.
It further appealed to the international community to fulfil what it described as its political, legal, and moral responsibilities in addressing such developments. It argued that the reported actions pose a threat not only to state sovereignty and national unity but also to the legal and historical status of Jerusalem.
The remarks add to growing criticism from regional and international organisations over reports of engagement between Israel and Somaliland. According to these organisations, such engagement could undermine Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity if conducted outside the framework of the Federal Government in Mogadishu.
Among those voicing concern is the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which argues that such actions risk creating tensions over Somalia’s internationally recognised borders and political status.
Somalia has repeatedly opposed Somaliland’s engagement with Israel, maintaining that any foreign relations conducted by the region outside Mogadishu’s authority constitute a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the collapse of the central government and has since operated with its own institutions, security forces, and electoral processes. Despite maintaining a separate administration for more than three decades, Somaliland has not received widespread international recognition as an independent state.
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