President Tebboune Calls Decision a Violation of Somalia’s Sovereignty.
The Algerian government has strongly condemned Israel’s reported decision to appoint an ambassador to Hargeisa, the administrative capital of Somaliland, a self-declared region internationally recognized as part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
In an official statement, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune described the move as a violation of international law and a threat to Somalia’s territorial integrity.
“I express my deep indignation at the Israeli government’s decision to violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which is a clear violation of the United Nations Charter and a threat to the security and stability of the Horn of Africa region,” Tebboune said.
Algeria reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s unity and sovereignty, emphasizing that any actions undermining the country’s internationally recognized borders could further destabilize the Horn of Africa.
The development has drawn criticism from several African, Arab, and international organizations, many of which view any formal diplomatic recognition of Somaliland as inconsistent with Somalia’s sovereignty. Critics argue that the appointment of a full ambassador to Hargeisa could heighten political tensions in the region.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia’s central government. However, it has not received widespread international recognition and remains officially regarded by the international community as part of Somalia.
The Israeli government has not publicly responded to the criticism from Algeria and other states regarding the reported diplomatic move.
