Khaberni - The Somali capital Mogadishu witnessed a massive popular demonstration denouncing the Israeli recognition of Somaliland, and attempts to undermine the unity and sovereignty of Somali territory.
Participating in the rally organized today (Monday) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were tribal chiefs and clan elders, along with crowds of citizens and activists, according to the Somali News Agency.
The participants raised banners affirming that “Somaliland” is an integral part of the Federal Republic, and condemned any foreign interventions that threaten the unity of the country.
The clan elders emphasized that any recognition of what is called “Somaliland” is considered a blatant assault on state sovereignty and a violation of international law.
The clan elders, in statements carried by the news agency, expressed their readiness to confront any attempts aimed at dividing the country or undermining its national and religious constants.
In a statement, the participants called on the federal government, political forces, and the Somali community to unite in facing the “brutal aggression”, and they urged the international community to respect the unity of Somali territory and not to engage in steps that could destabilize the region.
The demonstration comes amid a wave of ongoing protests in several Somali provinces.
It is noted that on December 26, 2025, Israel declared “official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state”, becoming the only one to recognize it.
