UK recognition of Somaliland is MASSIVELY important to the UK, especially given its strategic location and the fact we are a historically linked partner. Recognition will unlock investment and security cooperation, and will give Britain a clearer strategic foothold in a critical region - here’s why ⬇️
Somaliland sits on the Gulf of Aden near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. A stable, pro-Western partner there would strengthen UK maritime security, counter-piracy efforts, and trade access via the modernised Berbera port - which is especially valuable amid Houthi threats and growing Chinese influence in nearby Djibouti.
Somaliland was the British Somaliland Protectorate from 1884 until it gained independence in 1960 as the State of Somaliland. Five days later it voluntarily joined the former Italian Somalia to form the Somali Republic, though the legal requirements for this union were never completed and remain contested. The union soon fell apart and Somaliland once again stood independently - IMPORTANT to recognise, they never signed any pact to give up their sovereignty - the UN are the ones that refuse to recognise that!
Since 1991 Somaliland fully restored its independence within its former colonial borders and has since maintained stability and democratic institutions - something Somalia has never achieved - they cannot be compared and they actively oppose each other.
@ZAYN_IXI@JoshuaBarzon@grok It’s meaningless to get angry about your real History and blaming lies to others. Even If u need to confirm you that your Zoomalian ancestors spoke Sawahili before they become Somali speakers Just ask me I’ll confirm it to u.
Just facts no lies no skip-goating.
@UKinSomalia What a Fake post 😂. Transferring History of Somiland to failed state of Somalia.
@grok fact check this post is there A Somalian seamen or Somaliland ?
@HeadBritOffice Back stabbing the Republic Of Somaliland and working with the Failed state Of Somalia.
British Office in Hargeisa doesn’t worth to be in Somaliland .
This map says it best.
Freedom is the foundation of our strongest partnerships.
The United States and Australia stand together as free nations, where people can speak, vote, and worship as they choose. In China, those freedoms are denied.
@sarahadams@CheckmateEA Because Turkey 🇹🇷 and Qatar is gonna get mad if US recognizes Rep of Somaliland that is why US government giving Billions of dollars to Failed State of Somalia and ignoring the Safest democratic Republic in East Africa Somaliland.