S. Africa ambassador to UN denounces Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Addressing an emergency session of the UN Security Council in New York on Monday, Joyini emphasized the inconsistency. “It is ironic and cynical that Israel wishes to be the only state to recognize Somaliland while at the same time rejecting recognition of the State of Palestine, which the overwhelming majority of UN member states have recognized as being legal in terms of international law,” she told the council.
The session was convened at Somalia’s request following Israel’s announcement on December 26 that it had become the first UN member state to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as independent. Although Somaliland has operated autonomously since 1991, no other country has granted it formal recognition.
Joyini added that Israel’s move undermines international norms. “Their actions that negate peace, such as the actions of the State of Israel therefore warrant condemnation.”
In a separate statement, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spokesperson Chrispin Phiri echoed the criticism. “The recognition constitutes a violation of the Federal Republic of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a direct threat to peace in the Horn of Africa,” Phiri said. He further warned that “Israel’s action validates fragmentation and risks a domino effect of instability.”
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