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EU backs Somalia’s unity after Israel's Somaliland recognition (www.trtworld.com)
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[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I know nothing about Somaliland tbh but just based on this title I know it's sus

[–] mx_oceanwater_they_them@hexbear.net 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (1 children)

most important geopolitical facts i know of, ranked:

  1. United Arab Emirates (UAE) completed a deep-water seaport there.
  2. It borders Djibouti, which houses a Chinese military base.
  3. Ethiopia hopes to gain cheaper access to the ocean through that port.
  4. Israel & Taiwan recognizes Somalilands independence from Somalia.
[–] UmbraVivi@hexbear.net 6 points 1 week ago

Israel & Taiwan recognizes Somalilands independence from Somalia.

I shouldn't base my politics on "the opposite of whatever those guys say" but

[–] OffSeasonPrincess@hexbear.net 10 points 1 week ago

Somaliland is across the gulf from Yemen and could be used as a staging ground for fuckery there, and israel and the us have talked about possible plans to deport palestinians to Somalia/Somaliland