-It reaffirms commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and stability, calling for unified action to counter external interference and promote peace in the Horn of Africa region
-Calls for suspension of Somaliland-Somalia Talks
The Somaliland House of Representatives, in its 14th session of the 12th term, chaired by Speaker Hon. Yasin Mahmoud Hiir (Faratoon), unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Somaliland recognition campaign in the United States and issued recommendations addressing the situation in the eastern Sool region.
Support for U.S. Congress Recognition Efforts: The House endorses the ongoing efforts to secure international recognition for Somaliland in the United States and expresses gratitude to U.S. congressmen and diplomats advocating for these efforts.
During the session, proposals submitted to the Members of Parliament regarding the situation in Sool Bari were presented. The House issued a resolution addressed to the Government of the Republic of Somaliland. The resolution, read by the Secretary of the House of Representatives, Abdirisak Said Ayanle, was as follows: –
- Condemnation of Somalia’s Interference: The House recognizes that the weak Somalia government in Mogadishu is directly interfering with Somaliland’s independence, deliberately fostering instability in eastern Sool, which undermines regional stability and security. This violates Somaliland’s territorial sovereignty, international law, the UN Charter of 1945, and the African Union Charter of 1963.
- Call for Accountability: The House demands a closed session with all relevant security agency officials to review measures taken and planned to counter Somalia’s interference in eastern Sool.
- Suspension of Talks with Somalia: The House urges the government to immediately halt all Talks with Somalia due to its ongoing interference in Somaliland’s sovereignty.
- Appeal to the International Community: The House calls on the international community, political allies, regional organizations, and all nations to acknowledge Somalia’s aggression, including its blatant interference, incitement of conflict, and efforts to destabilize communities in Somaliland, particularly in eastern Sool and Sanaag.
- Support for Peace Initiative: The House endorses and urges the government to expedite President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro’s peace initiative extended to the brotherly communities in the Sanaag region.
- Strengthening Regional Security: The House recommends that the government develop a plan to bolster security and defense in stable districts neighboring conflict-prone areas, such as Ainaba and other secure districts in Sool. These efforts should be included in the 2026 budget to address the needs of these areas and prevent further conflicts.
- Districts Assessment Mission: The House proposes deploying a parliamentary committee to assess the needs and potential interventions in affected districts, with a detailed report to be submitted to the House.
- Implementation of Prior Resolutions: The House calls for the implementation of its 2023 and July 2025 resolutions regarding Somalia Talks, national security, independence, and political party unity. It urges both houses to convene and reach a national consensus on addressing the eastern Sool situation.
The Somaliland House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and stability, calling for unified action to counter external interference and promote peace in the Horn of Africa region.