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UN Security Council Debates Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Published December 30, 2025, 07:25
UN Security Council Debates Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting regarding Israel's recognition of "Somaliland", a self-declared independent region of Somalia. The meeting was requested by African states and supported by China, Russia, and Pakistan. The US defended Israel's right to recognize "Somaliland" but announced no change in its own policy. Greece expressed strong concern over the development, emphasizing the need to respect Somalia's territorial integrity. The United Kingdom reiterated its non-recognition of Somaliland's independence.