Ethiopia fears Somaliland recognition could undermine its security
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel Tesfaye Yetayeh Anteneh warns that recognition of Somaliland could lead Somalia to demand the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops. He says such a departure would give Al-Shabaab fighters greater freedom of action and that the security consequences could affect the entire region, according to an interview with i24NEWS.
Ethiopia fears that recognition of Somaliland could prompt Somalia to demand the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops, which could benefit the armed group Al-Shabaab and undermine regional security, Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel Tesfaye Yetayeh Anteneh warned in an interview with i24NEWS.
Asked why Addis Ababa was not following Israel’s example in recognising Somaliland, the diplomat said the decision could have serious security consequences. Ethiopia has long sought access to the sea but refrains from recognising the territory, according to his remarks reported by Caasimada Online.
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