Ethiopia Voices Concern Over Somalia's Accusation at UN Meeting

Ethiopia's UN Ambassador has strongly defended his country's agreement with Somaliland (the unrecognized republic north of Somalia) which allows Ethiopian soldiers to access Somaliland's coastline, saying it is "not a violation of international law." This follows a complaint filed by Somalia to the UN security council alleging Ethiopia is violating its sovereignty.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi.

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