Mogadishu, SONNA, The United States Reiterates Its Commitment to Somalia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity, amid the Ethiopia’s Aggression against Somalia, which Risks the Stability and Security Situation in the Horn of Africa
In a press briefing, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Mary Catherine Phee expressed the U.S. position on the recent developments in the region. She said that the U.S. “shares the view of the African Union, IGAD, and other international organizations, as well as the majority of African partners on the continent, that Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity need to be respected.”
She further stated that the U.S. was concerned about the potential consequences of the proposed memorandum of understanding between Somaliland and Ethiopia, which could undermine the ongoing efforts to combat al-Shabaab and its negative impact on the people of Somalia. She also said that the U.S. supported “conversations between the peoples of Somalia and Somaliland about their shared future.”
