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Serious foreign policy must be rooted in reality. The UK’s policy on Somaliland requires urgent reconsideration. Our statement ⬇️
@YvetteCooperMP @JennyChapman @CPJElmore
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
“Somaliland is strategically located across the Gulf of Aden from Yemen. And the Houthis from Yemen now control a [nearby] maritime chokepoint, the Mandeb Strait, through which a not-insignificant amount of global trade passes every single day,” says CFR Middle East and North Africa expert @stevenacook.
Cook explains the history of the self-declared nation, and notes that President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi recently traveled to Washington and New York to make the case for U.S. recognition.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
The president hopes this will bring international recognition for the would-be state economist.com/middle-east-an…
Our statement on the change of Prime Minister.
Congratulations to @andyburnham, and thank you to @Keir_Starmer for his leadership and service. 🌹
Today, Somaliland marks 66 years since independence from Britain. Since reclaiming its sovereignty in 1991, it has built a thriving democracy, with development & stability in a difficult part of the world. It has earned its place among nations, and it's time the UK recognised it.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
On Eid al-Adha, I send my warmest wishes to all those celebrating across the UK and around the world.
At this special time, I wish you and your loved ones peace, joy and good health.
May Eid bring comfort and inspire us all to continue standing together in the spirit of unity and mutual respect.
Eid Mubarak.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Happy Somaliland Independence Day! 🎉
Proud to mark the 35th anniversary and celebrate with friends here in Liverpool from our long-established Somalilander community.
Congratulations to Somaliland on 35 years since the restoration of its statehood.
This 18th May is historic - the first celebrated with formal international recognition. Now it's time for the UK Government to follow suit.
#Somaliland
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Somalia has been a byword for failed statehood and violence for so long that the calm of Somaliland, its neighbour to the north-east, feels almost miraculous.
In contrast to Mogadishu, the bustling streets of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s capital, aren’t patrolled by grim-faced soldiers. Government offices aren’t huddled behind blast walls and protected by foreign troops.
You can wander into a restaurant and enjoy camel steaks (a national speciality) without worrying about al-Shabaab terrorists.
✍️ Jonathan Foreman
Article | spectator.com/article/britai…
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Why Somaliland matters for Europe’s energy strategy dlvr.it/TRlrc5
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Warmest wishes to Muslims who are marking the end of Ramadan across the UK and around the world.
May your Eid‑al‑Fitr be joyful and full of peace.
Eid Mubarak.
To Muslims marking Eid al‑Fitr across the UK and worldwide, wishing you a day filled with peace and happiness.
#EidMubarak
We were delighted to host a discussion in Parliament on recognising Somaliland.
We explored the UK Government’s current stance, the case for a new approach, and the UK’s strategic interests.
Thanks to @rushanaraali, @ednaadan, @wallsmj, @alunmichael & all who joined.
A fascinating @FT look at Somaliland’s progress despite the challenges caused by its lack of international recognition.
Breaking this diplomatic isolation matters for Somaliland, a stable and democratic partner that deserves much greater engagement.
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Our Honorary President @AlunMichael and Director @HanadDarwish were delighted to meet the Minister for International Development & Africa, @JennyChapman, to discuss Somaliland and the UK’s position. We are grateful for her time and the opportunity for a constructive discussion.
Powerful words from @KerryMP, a longstanding and vocal ally of more than 20 years.
Thank you for standing with friends outside Downing Street today to call on HM Government to do the right thing and re-recognise Somaliland.
A real honour for us to join friends and allies outside Downing Street today, calling on the UK Government to re-recognise Somaliland.
Thank you to @UKSLAlliance for organising, and special thanks to @KerryMP for joining us and showing her support at this critical moment.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Honoured to represent @LabourFriendsSL and join the many allies at today’s rally outside Downing Street calling on the UK Government to re-recognise Somaliland. There is an undeniable case for @FCDOGovUK to reassess its current policy position in light of recent developments.
Thank you @Abtisam_Mohamed for standing with us and for your work on the Somaliland APPG! A credible UK foreign policy, particularly one under a @UKLabour government, must be grounded in reality and move towards recognition.
In Sheffield, our Somaliland community is a valued and integral part of our city.
UK policy must now align principle with reality and recognise the political facts on the ground. Somaliland has shown stability and democratic legitimacy for many years.
Clinging to failed processes is not diplomacy. UK foreign policy should align principle with the reality on the ground and move towards recognition of Somaliland.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
In Sheffield, our Somaliland community is a valued and integral part of our city.
UK policy must now align principle with reality and recognise the political facts on the ground. Somaliland has shown stability and democratic legitimacy for many years.
Clinging to failed processes is not diplomacy. UK foreign policy should align principle with the reality on the ground and move towards recognition of Somaliland.
Serious foreign policy must be rooted in reality. The UK’s policy on Somaliland requires urgent reconsideration. Our statement ⬇️
@YvetteCooperMP @JennyChapman @CPJElmore