The ICJ intervention is a crucial step in the nation’s quest for international recognition and the government has already hired international lawyers to defend the country’s rights globally
The government of Somaliland is taking a legal case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in pursuit of the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Issa Kayd Mohamud, made the announcement while in France, where he underlined the issues of concern in Somaliland’s quest for independence and recognition.
The government of Somaliland has already retained international lawyers to defend the legal rights of the country on a global stage. The lawyers have completed their draft concerning the case and are ready to file it at the ICJ.
The minister emphasized that the nation is resolute in its pursuit of international recognition, and the legal action is a crucial step towards achieving this goal.
On the MoU signed between Somaliland and Ethiopia, the minister said that it is of great benefit to the nation and people of Somaliland, hence underscoring that it will supplement the legal action that Somaliland is undertaking while putting the nation’s aspirations and political inclinations into perspective.
HE Dr Cisse Kayd, the foreign minister of Somaliland has provided significant details on the MoU between the Somaliland and Ethiopia States. Speaking from Paris to Muna Lander, @Slactivistforev following his visit to the French Senate and foreign ministry, the minister said a… pic.twitter.com/ezbaBx9y2g
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-No more diplomats accredited to the FGS.
-Stopping the reconciliation process.
-Starting legal advocacy of Somaliland:
These are the 3 key points to which we expected answers and a clear position from the government and it has been achieved. Now await its immediate realization. pic.twitter.com/OG4hBt059o— Xalima British (@Xalimabritish) March 15, 2024
The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation has been on a business trip in France in the last few days, where he held various meetings with diverse officials of that country. The discussions mainly revolved around the relationship between Somaliland and France and how to strengthen it.
He also met with the Somaliland community living in France, whom the minister urged to take part in achieving the country’s aspirations and quest for legal recognition.
Somaliland has been an independent state since 1991, but it has yet to receive international recognition. Despite the challenges, the nation remains steadfast in its quest for recognition and independence. The legal action before the ICJ is a crucial step towards achieving this goal.
In conclusion, the government of Somaliland has taken a bold step in its pursuit of international recognition. The legal action before the ICJ is a critical step towards achieving this goal. The nation remains resolute in its quest for independence and recognition, and the MoU signed with Ethiopia is a step in the right direction. The Somaliland community living in France and other parts of the world have a crucial role to play in achieving the country’s aspirations and quest for legal recognition.
