In a fiery session today, the Somaliland House of Representatives, chaired by First Deputy Speaker Hon. Said Farah Mire Giire, held a robust debate condemning what they described as an aggressive incursion by the Federal Government of Somalia into Somaliland’s eastern regions, particularly in the Sool region. The parliament accused Somalia of violating Somaliland’s sovereignty by establishing a so-called “Northeast” regional administration, seen as an attempt to undermine Somaliland’s existence and unity.
The lawmakers expressed outrage over the actions of Somalia’s government under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing it of deliberately destabilizing Somaliland’s peace and sovereignty. They pointed to Somalia’s alleged arming of proxy groups and exploitation of clan divisions in the eastern Sool and Sanaag regions as evidence of bad faith.
In a unified stance, the parliament issued a call to the Somaliland public to stand together in defense of their nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing national unity in the face of external threats.
The parliament also pressed President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi’s administration to swiftly implement a comprehensive strategy—encompassing political, security, and diplomatic measures—to counter Somalia’s ongoing interference. The lawmakers stressed the need for immediate action to safeguard Somaliland’s eastern borders and maintain national stability.
The debate underscored a growing sense of national urgency, with MPs warning that Somalia’s actions threaten not only Somaliland’s security but also the broader stability of the Horn of Africa.