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Somaliland: Politics and Government

Question for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

UIN HL4149, tabled on 16 January 2025

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to make representations to the government of the United States about recognising Somililand.

Answered on

27 January 2025

The UK, alongside others in the international community, does not recognise Somaliland's unilateral declaration of independence. We believe that the settlement of Somaliland's status is an issue for Somalia and Somaliland to decide through a consultative process and dialogue, in which we encourage both Mogadishu and Hargeisa to engage.