Twelve Nations Condemn Israel's Appointment of Envoy to Somaliland
A group of twelve countries, including Pakistan, have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. The statement, shared by the Foreign Office, includes the voices of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Kuwait. Israel's appointment of Michael Lotem as a non-resident ambassador to Somaliland is seen as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministers have expressed their rejection of unilateral measures that undermine state unity and sovereignty, emphasizing their support for Somalia's legitimate state institutions. The move is considered a violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, potentially destabilizing the Horn of Africa region. 
