AU calls for immediate revocation of Somaliland's recognition by Israel

FILE PHOTO: Somaliland celebrates the 33rd anniversary of Independence

FILE PHOTO: Somaliland army members participate in a parade to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

Source: REUTERS

The African Union's Political Affairs Peace and Security council called on Tuesday for the "immediate revocation" of Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sara visited Somaliland on Tuesday on a trip that was denounced by Somalia, 10 days after Israel formally recognised the self-declared republic as an independent and sovereign state.

"The (AU) Council strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the unilateral recognition of the so-called 'Republic of Somaliland' by Israel," it said in a post on X after a ministerial meeting.

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By Reuters

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