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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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UK refuses to recognise breakaway Somaliland as independent

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on December 29, 2025

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Last updated: January 20, 2026

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UK refuses to recognise breakaway Somaliland as independent

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UK Reaffirms Somalia's Sovereignty, Rejects Somaliland Independence

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