Eighteen Nations Defend Somalia

TDT | Manama

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A powerful coalition of 18 nations, spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has issued a joint declaration strongly condemning Israel’s recent announcement to appoint a diplomatic envoy to the self-declared region of “Somaliland.” In a rare show of unified diplomatic force, the foreign ministers of these states characterized the move as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The coalition—which includes regional heavyweights such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan, alongside others like Qatar, Indonesia, and Algeria—categorically rejected all unilateral measures that undermine the unity of sovereign states. The ministers emphasized their unwavering support for the central government in Mogadishu, affirming that legitimate Somali state institutions remain the sole entity representing the will of the Somali people.

Legal concerns featured heavily in the joint statement, with the ministers asserting that Israel’s actions constitute a clear breach of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the Constitutive Act of the African Union. By bypassing the federal government to engage with a breakaway territory, the group argued that a “dangerous precedent” is being set that could destabilize the delicate political balance within the Horn of Africa.

The statement concluded with a stern warning regarding the broader consequences of such diplomatic shifts. The ministers noted that these actions carry significant negative repercussions for regional peace and security, potentially fueling further division in an already sensitive geopolitical landscape. The 18 nations involved are Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mauritania, Jordan, Oman, Lebanon, Qatar, and Yemen.