Somaliland's Defense Minister told Reuters there are no negotiations regarding the establishment of an Israeli military base in the breakaway region, denying recent reports.
Somaliland's Defense Minister denied ongoing talks about an Israeli military base in the region, in a statement to Reuters on Wednesday. The denial comes amid reports in Israeli and international media over recent weeks suggesting that Israel and Somaliland were advancing a security cooperation agreement that could include a military presence. The minister's outright rejection marks a significant pushback against those reports, though no official confirmation from Israel has ever been issued. Somaliland, a self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991, is not recognized by most nations but maintains informal ties with Israel and other states. The denial leaves the status of any potential security arrangement unclear.
2 developments
- StrongSomaliland FM: No red lines on Israeli military presence; expects more recognition to follow
- StrongIsraeli official denies report of 50 soldiers sent to Somaliland
- DevelopingSomaliland president says Israeli military base 'could happen,' hopes for US recognition
- DevelopingJordanian Foreign Minister Denies US Bases in Jordan, Says Forces Present Only Within Bilateral Cooperation
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