By Zakaria Hassan - Reporter
Iraq, 27 December, 2025 Iraq has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a grave infringement on state sovereignty.
In a statement issued on Friday, Iraq, in its capacity as the current chair of the League of Arab States, said it considered Israel’s declaration a clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and a move that undermines efforts to preserve security and stability in the region.
The statement added that such unlawful steps pose a direct threat to stability in the Horn of Africa, contribute to regional escalation, and risk further aggravating tensions in ways that negatively impact international peace and security.
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Iraq's Foreign Affairs Ministry reaffirmed Baghdad’s support for state sovereignty and national unity, and its total rejection of any attempts to impose faits accomplis that contradict the will of nations.
The ministry also called on the international community and regional and international organizations to shoulder their legal and moral responsibilities by taking a clear stance against these illegal practices, in order to uphold international legitimacy and protect the sovereignty of member states.
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