Somalia's President Accuses Breakaway Region of Sabotaging Unity Talks

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has condemned the leadership of Somaliland, calling its recent actions a direct threat to national unity. In a statement on Thursday, the President accused authorities in the breakaway northern region of repeatedly refusing political dialogue. He warned that Somaliland's moves endanger Somalia's sovereignty. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991. No foreign country officially recognizes its sovereignty. President Mohamud's warning appears aimed at discouraging any potential international support for Somaliland's recognition. The President's remarks highlight the ongoing tensions between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, the Somaliland capital. Past talks to resolve the status of the region have repeatedly stalled.