Somalia: OIC Condemns Opening of Somaliland Mission in Jerusalem, Reaffirms Support for Somalia
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation came out swinging on Tuesday, calling the opening of a Somaliland mission in Jerusalem illegal and a direct violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
The statement came out of Jeddah, where the OIC is headquartered, and left little room for ambiguity. The body described the mission as a "Somaliland embassy" and made clear it does not recognize the move as legitimate under any framework of international relations.
The OIC also took the moment to reaffirm its support for Somalia, signaling where its allegiances stand as tensions around Somaliland's push for broader recognition continue to simmer.
Jerusalem remains one of the most contested cities on earth, and any foreign mission opening there draws immediate scrutiny. The OIC's swift condemnation suggests this story is far from over.
Originally published by AllAfrica.