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Posted on 12/29/2025 8:01:23 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Israel has taken the controversial decision to recognise the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation, sparking condemnation from many other countries.
China is the latest to condemn the decision, with its foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian telling reporters: "No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests."
China outlined its position ahead of the UN Security Council holding an emergency session to discuss Israel's decision.
Israel on Friday became the first country in the world to acknowledge Somaliland as a standalone republic, more than 30 years after the region declared independence from Somalia.
Somaliland's president called the development "a historic moment", but Somalia furiously rejected Israel's move as an attack on its sovereignty.
Dozens of countries and organisations, such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the African Union, have also condemned Israel's surprise declaration.
The move followed a secessionist struggle during which Siad Barre's forces pursued rebel guerrillas in the territory. Tens of thousands of people were killed and towns were flattened.
Though not internationally recognised, Somaliland has a working political system, government institutions, a police force, and its own currency.
Its history as a distinct region of Somalia dates back to nineteenth century colonial rule. It was a British protectorate - known as British Somaliland - until it merged with Italian Somaliland in 1960 to form the Somali Republic.
Those in favour of Somaliland's independence argue that the region is predominantly populated by those from the Isaaq clan - an ethnic difference from the rest of Somalia.
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However, Somalia considers Somaliland to be an integral part of its territory. The government in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, has repeatedly said that any recognition of Somaliland's independence would contravene Somalia's sovereignty.
Analysts say there are strategic reasons for Israel's declaration.
"Israel requires allies in the Red Sea region for many strategic reasons, among them the possibility of a future campaign against the Houthis," Israeli think tank the Institute for National Security Studies said, referring to Yemen's Iran-backed rebels, in a paper last month.
"Somaliland is an ideal candidate for such cooperation as it could offer Israel potential access to an operational area close to the conflict zone."
Ah peaceful Mogadishu. Everyone’s dream vacation land.
So what does the State of Israel (TM) do for Joe Citizen except give us a new casus belli every week?
Time to go through the rolls: Dual Citizens have no place in US Government employ or possessing security clearances.
China condemns the move? That’s enough for me to recommend it!
When I worked with Caterpillar Inc. we had an engineer from Somaliland. He was very clear about that: Somaliland. I had to look at a map to see the difference (This was 2004).
Years later I did research on Somali pirates for a book I was writing. They all come from Somalia, not Somaliland.
Expect Netanyahu to displace Gazans into Somaliland.
Much ado about nothing.
Looks like the bbc got their entire somali roster to write this piece.
ANYTHING involving Israel is controversial to those who (like BBC) carry water for the global left, as well as their “allies” like the pedophile worshipping Muzzies.
The hypocritical outrage from the “Palestine” defenders is hilarious.
“Expect Netanyahu to displace Gazans into Somaliland.”
While fighting off a 2 state solution. It reeks of hypocrisy.
Because Israel did it. It’s just like when Trump does something.
It’s a form of TDA.
IDS - Israel Derangement Syndrome.
It’s a knee jerk reaction far too many people have to oppose ANYTHING Israel does simply on the basis that Israel did it.
The distinguished gentleman from Nazareth
arouses even more hatred from the masses.
They hate Jesus Christ for his strict position on multiple abominations
Because JESUS CHRIST SAID IT-
BECAUSE JESUS CHRIST SAID IT-
Let the HATERS CONTINUE
Unbelievable!
Unbelievable!
JOSEF STALIN HAS MORE SUPPORTERS ON EARTH
COMPARED TO JESUS CHRIST.
THE RESURRECTED JESUS CHRIST AROUSES
MORE HATRED COMPARED TO JOSEF STALIN!!
WELL WELL WELL..
MAKE MY DAY___
INCREDIBLE!
The gross epitome of COGNITIVE DISSONANCE!!
Gives us a nice base of operations to protect trade routes and freedom of the seas.
Not a chance if that, that would be like handing it over to Iran.
Yea you can cut the ironies with a knife. Israel acknowledges Somaliland the way the UN acknowledges palestine. Two are playing that game now. Incidentally, I thought they were talking about the fifth district of Minnesota as Somaliland.
I was stationed next door in Djibouti for a year. There’s a difference. My workers explained that most Somalilanders belong to a different tribe and not radical.
Just like the Christians in South Sudan finally had their own country, the not so radical Somalilanders should have a chance to build their borders and their own country. Otherwise, they will be Minnesota South./
For the PDJT folks who are reading this, please advise the President to make a deal with the Somaliland president: recognition in exchange for taking the Somalis and others who are denied by their home countries. The Somalis are badly needed for rebuilding over there. It’s a suitable home for the Maryland’s man! There’s no downside.
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