Breakaway Somali Region Quits Turkey-Backed Reconciliation Talks

Breakaway Somali Region Quits Turkey-Backed Reconciliation Talks

Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Somaliland suspended its participation in Turkey-backed talks aimed at reconciling differences between their governments, a setback to efforts to stabilize the volatile region.

Somaliland suspends talks with Somalia amid renewed tensions

Move comes a day after Somali government recognized SSC-Khaatumo as federal member state - Anadolu Ajansı

Somaliland withdraws from Türkiye-led talks with Somalia

The self-declared Republic of Somaliland reportedly announced its withdrawal from Türkiye-backed reconciliation talks with Somalia, citing a visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to the disputed city of Las Anod as the immediate cause for the decision.

Somaliland withdraws from Türkiye-led talks with Somalia - Türkiye Today

The self-declared Republic of Somaliland reportedly announced its withdrawal from Türkiye-backed reconciliation talks with Somalia, citing a visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to the disputed city of Las Anod as the immediate cause for the decision. The move, effective April 16, 2025, was confirmed in a statement by Somaliland’s cabinet, which labeled the trip a “provocative and unlawful action” and an infringement on what the regio…