EAC Clarifies Position on Somaliland After Ruto's Call With Somali President

EAC also demanded that Israel respect the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia, urging all stakeholders to act within established regional and international legal frameworks that relate to territorial integrity and sovereignty of states...

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The East African Community (EAC) has reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity following Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. This declaration comes after Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held phone calls with EAC leaders, including Kenya's President William Ruto.

The EAC, comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, DR Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia, aligns with the African Union's position, recognizing Somalia as a single sovereign state with its colonial-era borders.
The EAC statement, released on Sunday, December 28, demands that Israel respect Somalia's unity and territorial integrity.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced the recognition of Somaliland on Friday, December 26, promising diplomatic relations and support.
The African Union and various Arabic and Islamic states have also condemned Israel's declaration as a threat to international law and regional security.

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