Somali president accuses Israel of taking advantage of dispute with Somaliland

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday denounced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, accusing Tel Aviv of exploiting the dispute between Mogadishu and the breakaway region, Anadolu reports. He said Israel’s recognition of the region marks one of the darkest days in Somalia’s history. “Tel Aviv is taking advantage of the long-standing dispute between Mogadishu and Hargeisa,” Mohamud said in an interview with Dawan TV, a local media station based in Mogadishu. He said Mogadishu has considered two possible paths to address the issue of the breakaway region and they chose dialogue and persuasion over force. “Though it took over 30 years, it was the most suitable approach under the circumstances,” he said. READ: Report: Israel expands security cooperation with Somaliland Somalia […]