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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…
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.
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
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.
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
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Shameful decision. The UK has a historic duty to the people of Somaliland.
This diplomatic cowardice does not speak to the values of Britain nor that of a Labour Government.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
This is a welcome, long-awaited and significant moment for Somaliland. 👏🏾
This development inevitably raises questions for long-standing partners such as the UK about how they respond to a changing international landscape around Somaliland.
Labour Friends of Somaliland welcomes the announcement by Israel becoming the first country to formally re-recognise the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
@YvetteCooperMP @JennyChapman
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
I worked in Somaliland during its worst drought in living memory. A burning planet led to drought and hunger.
But there are things we can do👇
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
As I highlighted recently in @LeftFootFwd the Trump admin has a keen interest in recognising Somaliland and I’m sure they’ll move on it soon. It can be an easy win and an area where @10DowningStreet can find alignment with DC if they also change the outdated FCDO policy on this.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Support for Somaliland is growing on both sides of the Atlantic:
- Last week, Labour Friends of Somaliland (@LabourFriendsSL) was officially launched in the UK.
- In the United States, support continues to rise as two more members of Congress joined the growing list of Somaliland supporters this week.
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
I'm pleased that the report was launched which provides a roadmap to recognition for Somaliland. Thank you to all @IsraacS in Sheffield for all your contributions!
#UPDATE =+ 🚨🚨🚨🚨⬇️
MP. SIR @GavinWilliamson = Today the @UKParliament Somaliland group launched the Roadmap to Recognition report calling for the up to move to recognise . xitter.cf/gavinwilliamson/status…. 🔗
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Delighted to be at the launch of the APPG Somaliland’s report “A Roadmap to Recognition”, fittingly on Somaliland Independence Day, with members of the Somaliland Mission, outgoing Ambassador, members of Parliament.
An important step forward @GavinWilliamson @Abtisam_Mohamed
Labour Friends of Somaliland retweeted
Pleased to share my first piece for @LeftFootFwd on why this Labour Gov should recognise #Somaliland.
This comes ahead of the launch of @LabourFriendsSL, a new platform to deepen ties between the Labour movement and Somaliland’s thriving democracy.
leftfootforward.org/2025/06/…
