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    UK Refuses to Recognise Breakaway Somaliland as Independent

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    Posted on December 29, 2025

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    Last updated: January 20, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    The UK refuses to recognize Somaliland's independence, supporting Somalia's sovereignty, while Israel has recognized Somaliland as independent.

    UK Reaffirms Somalia's Sovereignty, Rejects Somaliland Independence

    Dec 29 (Reuters) - The UK government on Monday said that it does not recognise the independence of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, and reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    Last week, Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.

    Other countries have declined to do the same, including China on Monday.

    (Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)

    Key Takeaways

    • •The UK does not recognize Somaliland as independent.
    • •Somaliland is a breakaway region of Somalia.
    • •Israel recently recognized Somaliland's independence.
    • •China also declined to recognize Somaliland.
    • •The UK supports Somalia's territorial integrity.

    Frequently Asked Questions about UK refuses to recognise breakaway Somaliland as independent

    1What is sovereignty?

    Sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself and make its own laws without external interference. It is a fundamental principle in international relations.

    2What is territorial integrity?

    Territorial integrity is the principle under international law that a state's borders should not be violated or altered without consent. It emphasizes the inviolability of a nation's territory.

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