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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has nullified an agreement that allowed the self-declared independent region of Somaliland access to the Red Sea in partnership with Ethiopia, labeling the deal as "illegal" and signing a law to repeal it. This move underscores the ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding Somaliland's claim to sovereignty and its international agreements.
Somalia has rejected a deal granting Ethiopia sea access through Somaliland, recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia and declaring the agreement a violation of its sovereignty. The Somali government has appealed to international organizations to condemn Ethiopia's actions and is prepared to defend its territorial integrity. Ethiopia has not confirmed recognition of Somaliland but views the deal positively. The situation has also drawn a response from the militant group al-Shabab, which has threatened to fight against the agreement. This development has the potential to affect regional stability and Somalia's relations with its neighbors.
Ethiopia has signed a preliminary agreement with the self-declared breakaway region of Somaliland, granting Ethiopia commercial and military access to a port on the Red Sea for 50 years. In exchange, Ethiopia will recognize Somaliland as an independent nation and Somaliland will gain a stake in Ethiopian Airlines. The deal has sparked condemnation from Somalia, which considers the agreement "null and void," and has raised concerns among other regional players due to the strategic importance of the Red Sea. The agreement is not yet legally binding but could lead to a formal treaty after further negotiations.
Ethiopia has signed a preliminary agreement with the self-declared breakaway region of Somaliland, granting Ethiopia commercial and military access to a port on the Red Sea for 50 years. In exchange, Ethiopia will recognize Somaliland as an independent nation and Somaliland will gain a stake in Ethiopian Airlines. The deal has sparked condemnation from Somalia, which considers the agreement "null and void," and has raised concerns among other regional players like Eritrea and Egypt due to the strategic implications for the Red Sea corridor. The agreement is not yet legally binding but could lead to a formal treaty after further negotiations.
Somalia has condemned a deal between Ethiopia and the self-declared independent region of Somaliland, which grants Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for recognizing Somaliland's independence. The Somali government views this as a violation of its sovereignty and unity, and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called the agreement a disgrace. The deal includes a 50-year lease for sea access and permission for Ethiopia to build a military base. Somalia has appealed to the UN Security Council and the African Union for intervention, while the Islamist group al-Shabab also denounced the deal, vowing to defend Somali territory.
Somalia has rejected a port deal signed between its breakaway region Somaliland and Ethiopia, which would allow Ethiopia to use a Somaliland port in exchange for recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. The Somali government views Somaliland as part of its territory and has summoned its ambassador to Ethiopia for discussions, declaring the agreement legally void and an interference with its sovereignty. Despite Somaliland's declaration of autonomy in 1991, it has not received widespread international recognition. The deal has raised concerns over potential conflict in the Horn of Africa, as Ethiopia seeks access to the Red Sea.
Somalia has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia and is vowing to defend its sovereignty by legal means after Ethiopia signed a deal with the self-declared independent region of Somaliland, granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea. The Somali government views the agreement as a violation of its territorial integrity, as it does not recognize Somaliland's claim to independence. The deal, which includes access to a military base, has raised concerns in Somalia, which has appealed to international organizations for support. This development follows recent attempts to resume dialogue between Somalia and Somaliland, with the latter seeking international recognition since 1991.