Press Releases

MENAFN

(MENAFN) On Friday, representatives from 21 Arab, Islamic, and African states voiced strong opposition to Israel’s decision to acknowledge Somalia’s breakaway territory of Somaliland as an independent nation, cautioning that the move breaches...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday denounced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, the self-declared breakaway region in northern Somalia, linking the decision to the alleged “forced transfer of Palestinians.” “Such actions...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday denounced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as “illegitimate and unacceptable,” emphasizing that Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity remain a top priority for Ankara.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a sharp rebuke Tuesday against Israel's diplomatic recognition of Somaliland, branding the action illegitimate and unacceptable while pledging unwavering support for Somalia's territorial...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Arab countries condemned Israel's formal recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region Friday, denouncing the unprecedented diplomatic move as a breach of international law while backing Somalia's territorial sovereignty.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Africa’s envoy to the United Nations, Mathu Joyini, strongly criticized Israel’s recent decision to acknowledge Somaliland as “ironic and cynical,” pointing to West Jerusalem’s refusal to recognize Palestinian statehood.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia’s president stated on Tuesday that his country has clearly experienced Türkiye’s backing at a time when Somalia is confronting serious challenges to its territorial unity and national sovereignty.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Africa’s ambassador to the United Nations, Mathu Joyini, has criticized Israel’s recent decision to recognize Somaliland, calling it “ironic and cynical,” as stated by reports.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Africa’s UN ambassador, Mathu Joyini, condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as “ironic and cynical,” pointing to Israel’s continued refusal to recognize Palestinian statehood.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Thousands of Somalis staged demonstrations across multiple cities on Tuesday to protest Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region in northern Somalia, calling the move a violation of national sovereignty....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Several Arab countries have expressed strong opposition to Israel’s recent recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, denouncing the action as a breach of international law and reaffirming their commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Communications Director, Burhanettin Duran, on Friday condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, calling the decision “a clear violation of international law.” Speaking on US social media platform X,...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia’s National Consultative Council (NCC) on Monday stated that Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region poses a serious threat to security across the region, including the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and wider Middle East....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Monday called for an emergency session of the African Union Peace and Security Council to oppose Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Monday called for an emergency session of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council to oppose Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ahmet Yildiz, on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s decision to recognize Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move endangers...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Türkiye has firmly opposed Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent entity, warning that the move endangers Somalia’s sovereignty and could undermine both regional and global stability.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an independent state has prompted strong reactions from Türkiye, several Middle Eastern and African countries, and international organizations.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Massive crowds converged on Somalia's capital Mogadishu Sunday, voicing fierce opposition to Israel's landmark decision recognizing Somaliland—the breakaway northern territory that proclaimed independence in 1991. Participants launched...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Israel’s recent decision to acknowledge Somaliland, a northern region of Somalia, as an “independent state” has triggered widespread criticism from Türkiye, multiple Middle Eastern and African nations, as well as global organizations....