The Arab League Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, has condemned the recent memorandum of understanding signed between Ethiopia and the administration of the Somaliland region, calling it a “blatant coup” against international law and Somali unity. “This agreement is a one-sided, fraudulent act that violates international security and stability,” Aboul Gheit declared during an emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers held on Wednesday. He reaffirmed the League’s rejection of any agreements that undermine Somali sovereignty or hinder negotiations between the Somali government and its regions. Aboul Gheit urged the international community to uphold Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to oppose attempts to exploit the situation for secessionist purposes. He labelled Ethiopia’s actions a “fait accompli policy” that ignores the interests of African nations and violates international law.
