A coalition of Middle Eastern, African, and Asian countries has jointly condemned a controversial diplomatic move by the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, highlighting the mounting international resistance facing the breakaway African region as it intensifies its decades-long push for global recognition.
In a joint statement led by Jordan, foreign ministers from fourteen countries condemned Somaliland’s reported decision to open what they described as a “purported embassy” in Jerusalem, calling the move a violation of international law and United Nations resolutions concerning the status of East Jerusalem.
The statement was backed by signatories from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Djibouti, Somalia, and Sudan.
Others included Jordan, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, Lebanon, and Palestine, reflecting a rare coordinated stance spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Beyond the Jerusalem issue, the ministers used the statement to reaffirm their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, rejecting “any unilateral measures” that could undermine Somali unity, a direct rebuke to Somaliland’s long-running independence ambitions.
