Tunisia has expressed firm opposition to the recognition of Somaliland by the Zionist entity, describing this decision as dangerous, illegal and carrying serious regional repercussions. She reaffirmed, on this occasion, her attachment to the principles of state sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
In its official reaction through a press release published yesterday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tunisia indicated that it fully supports the positions expressed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the League of Arab States and the African Union Commission, all of which condemned this recognition. It considers this initiative to be a clear violation of international law and standards enshrining respect for borders and the unity of States.
Full support for Somalia
The Tunisian authorities reaffirmed their total solidarity with Somalia and their unreserved support for its rejection of any measure affecting its sovereignty, the unity of its territory and its territorial integrity. Tunis believes that this recognition constitutes an unprecedented and dangerous attempt aimed at further destabilizing the region and encouraging dynamics of fragmentation.
According to the Tunisian position, this decision is devoid of any legal value and is part of an expansionist logic aimed at extending Zionist influence in the Arab and African spaces. It is seen as an attempt at geopolitical recomposition in the service of strategic interests, in particular the control of trade routes and the pursuit of policies of forced displacement of the Palestinian people from their lands.
Call for urgent international response
Beyond the condemnation, Tunisia calls on States and the international community to act quickly and effectively in order to thwart the actions of the occupying entity, accused of repeated and persistent violations of international conventions and standards. Tunis considers that a collective response is necessary to preserve regional stability and respect for international law.
Tunisia, finally, reiterated its constant position in favor of the right of the Palestinian people to the entire land of Palestine and to the establishment of its independent and fully sovereign State, with occupied Al-Quds as its capital. She also renewed her categorical rejection of all plans aimed at the forced displacement of Palestinians, affirming that these plans constitute a flagrant violation of fundamental rights and international humanitarian law.
The Tunisian reaction comes after the announcement of the recognition of Somaliland by the Zionist entity. This region, located in the north of Somalia, unilaterally proclaimed its independence in 1991, without ever obtaining official international recognition.
The unprecedented Israeli decision has sparked strong condemnation from Arab, Islamic and African organizations, who see it as an attack on the sovereignty of Somalia and a precedent likely to encourage territorial fragmentation in the Horn of Africa region.
