{"id":18624,"date":"2025-12-29T22:37:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gacanlibaaxnews.com\/?p=18624"},"modified":"2025-12-29T22:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:40:07","slug":"somaliland-a-history-of-independence-legal-reality-and-why-israels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gacanlibaaxnews.com\/?p=18624","title":{"rendered":"Somaliland: A History of Independence, Legal Reality, and Why Israel\u2019s Recognition Is Legitimate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 1960, Somaliland gained its independence, and Israel was among the countries that recognized it. After Somaliland united with Somalia, Siad Barre carried out the Isaaq Genocide. That massacre was documented, and the UN conducted records on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When speaking about the truth, it is important to clarify that Somaliland\u2019s case is clear: after it gained independence, it was recognized by 34 countries. Then it united with Somalia. After the genocide and mass killings, Somaliland restored its independence in 1991. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, Somaliland has held elections, established its own currency, built security forces, and created all the key institutions required of a state. Somaliland also maintains international relations; there are foreign representations and offices in Hargeisa. Therefore, Israel has the right to acknowledge this reality, and its recognition contributes to regional security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Abraham Accords are a framework for diplomatic and trade cooperation. Ultimately, Israel\u2019s recognition is not mainly a matter of UN legality, but rather a matter of Somaliland\u2019s history and political reality. 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