SGN~ 04/01/2024 :- U.S Rejects Recognition for Somaliland Amidst Red Sea Deal with Ethiopia" In a significant turn of events, the United States firmly rebuffs international recognition for Somaliland, urging tranquility following a pivotal agreement with Ethiopia. The deal, providing coveted access to the Red Sea, sparks accusations from Somalia, claiming an assault on its sovereignty by landlocked Ethiopia.
Somaliland, once a British protectorate with a population of approximately 4.5 million, declared independence from Somalia in 1991. Despite its stability, the international community remains hesitant to acknowledge this move, drawing staunch opposition from Mogadishu.
U.S State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized the U.S.'s commitment to recognizing the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia within its 1960 borders. The U.S., aligning with other partners, expresses serious concern over the escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa triggered by this development.
While Somalia grapples with persistent chaos over the past three decades, Somaliland has stood out as a beacon of stability, even though it struggles to secure international recognition. The dichotomy between the two regions underscores the complex dynamics at play in the troubled region.
Ethiopia's history, marred by its loss of coast access when Eritrea seceded in 1993, unfolds as a key backdrop. The three-decade war that led to Eritrea's independence forced Ethiopia, Africa's second-most populous nation, into a costly commerce arrangement with Djibouti. The recent agreement with Somaliland signals Ethiopia's strategic move to regain access to the Red Sea.
As geopolitical tensions unfold, the Horn of Africa becomes a focal point, and the intricate web of alliances and disputes continues to shape the destiny of these nations.
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