In a decisive show of solidarity, the Arab League has issued a stern warning to Ethiopia over its actions that threaten Somalia's sovereignty.
Cairo — In a decisive show of solidarity, the Arab League has issued a stern warning to Ethiopia over its actions that threaten Somalia 's sovereignty.
The statement from the Cairo meeting explicitly rejected any foreign attempts to undermine Somalia's sovereignty, directly addressing Ethiopia's controversial agreement with Somaliland. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland's leader Muse Bihi Abdi signed the deal, which includes plans for a military base and a commercial port. However, the Arab League, alongside international bodies like the UN, has urged Ethiopia to respect the principles of non-interference and territorial sovereignty, emphasizing the need for stability in the Horn of Africa.
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