The House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland, in fulfilling its duties related to ensuring security, safety, and the sovereignty of its land, sea, and airspace as stipulated in Article 38 of the Constitution, has Saturday, 12/04/2025, issued a resolution concerning the visit of the Prime Minister of Somalia to the Las’anod District in the Sool Region of the Republic of Somaliland.
The details are as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE
- The House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland supports the stance of the Somaliland government regarding the visit of the Prime Minister of Somalia to Las’anod District in the Sool Region, which constitutes a blatant interference in the sovereignty and nationhood of Somaliland. The House calls on the government to urgently prepare to secure and protect the national borders for which it is responsible.
- The House of Representatives recommends that the government completely refrain from, and not participate, in any further negotiations with the Somali administration.
- The House of Representatives proposes that the President of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, convene the national councils, political parties, and the broader intellectual community of Somaliland to deliberate collectively and find a solution to the situation in Las’anod District and the Prime Minister’s visit.
- In conclusion, the House of Representatives reminds the international community, friendly governments, the United Nations, the European Union, the regional organization IGAD, and the African Union that the Somaliland government, while upholding international law and regional stability, withdrew from parts of the Sool Region in August 2023. Since then, it has not taken any actions related to the Las’anod District despite having full authority to secure its borders. Therefore, it also clarifies that any consequences arising from the Prime Minister’s visit are contrary to the security and stability of the region, and the responsibility for any resulting issues lies solely with the Mogadishu government.
Signed,
Mohamed Yasin Haji Mahmoud Xiir (Faratoon)
Speaker of the House of Representatives