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In 2020, the United Kingdom, Denmark and the Netherlands approved four agreements with the government of Somaliland to improve critical infrastructure to support economic growth. [5] On 4 July 2023, Gavin Williamson proposed a bill to the UK Parliament that would require the United Kingdom to recognise the Republic of Somaliland.
Relations between the territories of present-day Somalia and the United Kingdom date back to the 19th century. In 1884, Britain established the British Somali Coast Protectorate in northern Somalia (now Somaliland) after signing successive treaties with the then ruling Somali Sultans, such as Mohamoud Ali Shire of the Warsangali. [1]
Foreign relations of the Republic of Somaliland are the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland. [1] The region's self-declaration of independence (from Somalia on 18 May 1991, after the start of ongoing Somali Civil War) remains unrecognised by the international community.
British Somaliland, officially the Somaliland Protectorate (Somali: Maxmiyadda Dhulka Soomaalida), was a protectorate of the United Kingdom in modern Somaliland. [2] During its existence, the territory was bordered by Italian Somalia , French Somali Coast and Abyssinia (temporarily Italian Ethiopia ).
United Kingdom Mauritius: The United Kingdom de facto administers the archipelago as the British Indian Ocean Territory. Mauritius claims the islands. Mauritius and the UK are currently in negotiations to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos islands to Mauritius. [4] Doumeira Mountain, Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island Eritrea Djibouti
Accusations made by senior Puntland officials that Somaliland was supporting Al-Shabaab further strained relations. Somaliland refuted the allegations and called upon the Federal Government to intervene. On 15 April, Somaliland deployed its forces to the disputed Sool region and, on the same day, occupied the town of Taleex.
On 5 January 2023, Somaliland forces withdrew from Las Anod after mass civil unrest in the city. [14] On October 19, the government of Somalia recognized the state of SSC-Khaatumo as a federal member. [15] Since the defeat of Somaliland troops in the base in Goojacde, much of Sool has been under the control of SSC-Khatumo. [1] [16]
English version of the treaty: [8] Her Majesty Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India, and His Majesty Menelek II, by the grace of God, King of Kings of Ethiopia, being desirous of strengthening and rendering more effective and profitable the ancient friendship which has existed between their respective kingdoms; Her Majesty Queen Victoria having ...