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Somalia Scraps UAE's Port Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
The Somali cabinet has annulled all security cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), citing concerns regarding the East African nation's sovereignty. The move follows what the Somali government described as "strong evidence" of actions aimed at undermining the country's national unity and political independence.
According to an official statement, the decision specifically impacts bilateral agreements involving UAE-managed seaports in Somalia. Diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been deteriorating for years, reached the lowest point recently following the UAE's alleged involvement in the recognition of Somaliland by Israel.
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Growing diplomatic disputes between Mogadishu and the United Arab Emirates have led to the suspension of the UAE's support for security institutions and humanitarian aid in April. This comes at a time when the international community is considering pulling out its peacekeepers by 2020/21.
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The talks aim to resolve a diplomatic spat after security forces seized three bags of cash from a UAE-registered civil aircraft at Mogadishu's Airport on April 8.
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A panoramic aerial view of the Somali port city of Kismayo (file photo).
