Somalia: Ethiopia is the cause of instability in the Horn of Africa
| The permanent representative of Somalia in the United Nations called Ethiopia the cause of instability in the Horn of Africa region. |
According to the report of the international group of the Tsinem news agency, the UN Security Council held a meeting to discuss the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia, during which “Abu Bakr Osman Bali” The Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations presented a report on the violation of the country’s sovereignty by Ethiopia. recognized the national and territorial unity of Somalia and said: This action of Ethiopia is the cause of instability in the Horn of Africa region and is considered a threat to the international system.
Addis government About two months ago, Ababa signed an agreement with the authorities of Somaliland (an autonomous region in the north of Somalia), according to which, in exchange for the recognition of this region, Ethiopia would be allowed to build a passage in Somaliland to access the Red Sea, and there a establish a military base.
The government of Mogadishu called this agreement a clear violation of its national sovereignty and declared: if it is implemented, it will fight with Ethiopia.
The representative of Somalia in the United Nations stated that the government of Mogadishu has informed the Security Council about the violation of the national sovereignty of Somalia by Ethiopia. : The government of Addis Ababa has rejected any meeting and discussion about its agreement with Somaliland authorities.
Afrika said in Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian government tried to lock Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud in his hotel room so that he could not attend the meeting and deliver his message to the participants.
The President of Somalia said before leaving Addis Ababa last Saturday to participate in a press conference: “The security forces did not allow me to leave the hotel to attend the African Union Summit, this issue It took me a long time until I finally participated in this meeting with another car (President of Djibouti).
He stated: Somalia is one of the founders. It is the African Union and the host country of the meeting has no right to treat the members of the African Union in such a way. Ethiopia has clearly violated the relations between the two countries, while threatening the principles of the African Union and international diplomacy.
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