Where is Somaliland, and why has Israel’s recognition of the state sparked backlash?
Israel on Friday became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a decision that has drawn sharp international backlash and renewed focus on a little-known, disputed region in the Horn of Africa. Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel’s announcement recognising Somaliland’s statehood in downtown Hargeisa, … Read more