Somalia, 1 January 2026 The Government of the breakaway Republic of Somaliland has strongly denied allegations made by the President of Somalia alleging the resettlement of Palestinians or the establishment of military bases in Somaliland, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In an official response, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement published on its official X account that the allegations were baseless and had no grounding in fact. The ministry stressed that Somaliland’s engagement with the Israel is strictly diplomatic and conducted in full respect of international law and the mutual sovereign interests of the parties involved.
The statement categorically rejected any involvement in population resettlement schemes or military arrangements, saying the claims were intended to mislead the international community and undermine Somaliland’s diplomatic progress.
Somaliland reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability and peaceful international cooperation, noting that its foreign relations are guided by transparency, respect for international norms, and constructive engagement with global partners.
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The response followed remarks by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who, in an interview with Al Jazeera, warned of what he described as serious global consequences should such alleged steps be implemented.
“If these three steps are carried out, what will happen in the future is clear,” President Hassan Sheikh said. “A box of evils would be opened in the world.”
Somaliland officials dismissed the remarks as alarmist, reiterating that no such plans exist and that the territory remains focused on diplomacy, stability, and peaceful international cooperation.
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