Trump says does not back recognizing Somaliland after ally Israel: NY Post

27-12-2025 14:24 HKT

The general view of the city of Hargeisa, capital and largest city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. (AFP)

The general view of the city of Hargeisa, capital and largest city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. (AFP)

U.S. President Donald Trump said he opposed US recognition of Somaliland in an interview with the New York Post published Friday, after Israeli Prime Minister and prominent Trump ally Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would become the first country to recognize it.

"No," the president told the Post when asked about US recognition of Somaliland, adding: "Does anyone know what Somaliland is, really?"

(AFP)

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