The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland has vehemently rejected what it called “false and misleading” allegations by Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud regarding the alleged resettlement of Palestinians or the establishment of foreign military bases in Somaliland.
In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry declared: “The Government of the Republic of Somaliland firmly rejects false claims made by the President of Somalia alleging the resettlement of Palestinians or the establishment of military bases in Somaliland.
Somaliland’s engagement with the State of Israel is purely diplomatic, conducted in full respect of international law and the mutual sovereign interests of both countries.These baseless allegations are intended to mislead the international community and undermine Somaliland’s diplomatic progress.
Somaliland remains committed to regional stability and peaceful international cooperation.
The strongly worded response follows recent claims by President Mohamud, who cited Somalia intelligence sources suggesting that Somaliland had agreed to host an Israeli military base and resettle displaced Palestinians in exchange for diplomatic recognition. Somaliland has consistently denied any such arrangements, insisting that its newly established ties with Israel—following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence in December 2025—are strictly diplomatic in nature.
The statement underscores Somaliland’s determination to advance its international standing while dismissing the allegations as an attempt to sow confusion and hinder its progress on the global stage.
