Somaliland is located in the northwest of Somalia. It declared independence in 1991. The region is more peaceful than the rest of Somalia.
Israel recognized Somaliland on December 26th. They signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations. Before Israel, no country recognized Somaliland.
Somaliland has its own currency, passport, and military. It operates as a democracy. Power transitions are peaceful.
The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, is a Finnish citizen. His goal is to gain international recognition.
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Estonia follows the position of the European Union. The European Union supports the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia.
The European Union recommends that Somaliland and Somalia engage in dialogue to resolve their differences.
Israel's decision has angered several countries. Turkey, Egypt, Somalia, and Djibouti criticized it.
The African Union stated that Somaliland is part of Somalia. They do not support the independence of Somaliland.
Somalia called Israel's decision an attack on its sovereignty.
The United Kingdom stated that they do not recognize the independence of Somaliland. They support the territorial integrity of Somalia.