Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Leaders called on people in both Somalia and Somaliland to oppose the recognition. In Istanbul, Somali President Mohamud joined Turkish President Erdogan and said the recognition creates 'conditions that embolden violent extremist groups,' causing 'cascading insecurity for Somalia and the wider region of the Horn of Africa'
Current section
Leaders called on people in both Somalia and Somaliland to oppose the recognition. In Istanbul, Somali President Mohamud joined Turkish President Erdogan and said the recognition creates 'conditions that embolden violent extremist groups,' causing 'cascading insecurity for Somalia and the wider region of the Horn of Africa'
Article printing is available to subscribers only
Print in a simple, ad-free format
Zen reading is available to subscribers only
Ad-free and in a comfortable reading format
and
05:16 PM • December 31 2025 IST
Tens of thousands of Somalis gathered across the country Tuesday to protest Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countries as an attack on the East African nation's sovereignty.
