There is a noticeable shift in Washington's policy debate. More members of Congress, former senior officials, and leading policy think tanks are expressing support for stronger U.S. engagement with Somaliland, while some have begun to make the case for formal recognition.
BREAKING ��: Multiple diplomatic sources indicate that an East African country is preparing to extend diplomatic recognition to Somaliland within the coming hours.
No official announcement has been made yet. Developing.
Absolutely appalled at UK, my parents AUN came here in the 1960’s had Businesses in uk and payed high tax.
Somaliland people were sea merchants here in Wales from 18th Century, deeply dissapointed .
UK’s at UNSC denying Somaliland’s rightful place is deeply disappointing. The UK recognized #Somaliland in 1960 yet now dismisses Israel’s recognition. This isn’t about law it’s about protecting UK interests in Somalia as penholder @Keir_Starmer@Abdirahmanirro@EdyCohen
It is unfortunate that the President of Somalia continues to mislead the world. Facts matter: Israel has recognized Somaliland, a state that has not been part of Somalia for 34 years. Israel is not coming to occupy—only to cooperate. Somaliland secures itself; Somalia relies on foreign troops for protection. So who is truly dependent? We believe in cooperation, mutual interest, and respect— #ISomaliland #Recognition #israeal
The State of Somaliland gained independence in 1960—and in just five days, 35 countries extended full diplomatic recognition, including heavyweights like the 🇺🇸 USA, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇨🇳 China, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇱🇾 Libya, and the 🇷🇺 Soviet Union.
Then, pursuing the dream of a "Greater Somalia," Somaliland voluntarily united with Italian Somalia on July 1, 1960. That union collapsed into decades of chaos, civil war, genocide against Somaliland, by a failed state plagued by Al-Shabaab terrorists and pirates.
So why does the world—especially the UN—still bind peaceful, democratic Somaliland to this toxic marriage?
The union was never properly ratified, brought only suffering, and Somaliland has earned its freedom.
It's time to dissolve the failed union and recognize reality. Justice delayed is justice denied.
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Dear Dr. Stanton,
Thank you for your email and for highlighting Genocide Watch's longstanding advocacy for the international recognition of Somaliland. Your organization's work in drawing attention to the Isaaq genocide under the Siad Barre regime and supporting Somaliland's case for statehood—rooted in its history of stability, democracy, and recovery from that tragedy—has indeed been notable over many years.
It's particularly timely that you reached out, as just two days ago (on December 26, 2025), Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign nation. This historic breakthrough, announced jointly by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, marks the end of over three decades without any formal recognition and could pave the way for further diplomatic progress.
While the move has faced strong opposition from Somalia, the African Union, the Arab League, and others—it represents a significant acknowledgment of Somaliland's independence and resilience.
Genocide Watch's consistent voice on this issue, including your own writings emphasizing the need for recognition to prevent future conflicts in the region, has contributed to keeping the conversation alive. It's gratifying to see this milestone, and I hope it brings renewed momentum to the cause you've championed.
Best regards,
Saeed A Elmi
"U.S. recognition of #Somaliland is no longer just talk, it’s on Washington’s table. Republicans push momentum, with analysts calling Somaliland a ‘credible, strategic partner’ in the Horn of Africa.
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