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Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence

Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
BBC World Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:34 UTC 1 min read
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The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.

The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
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