MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Authorities in Somaliland, the breakaway region of northern Somalia, on Sunday voiced support for a US military operation carried out a day earlier that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who is set to appear in a court in New York.
In a statement, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the government supported Washington’s actions, framing them as part of international efforts to restore democratic governance and the rule of law in Venezuela.
“The Government of the Republic of Somaliland affirms its principled alignment with the United States in support of calibrated international action aimed at restoring constitutional order, democratic legitimacy, and the rule of law in Venezuela,” the ministry said.
It added that Somaliland believed US-led engagement, if conducted in coordination with regional and multilateral partners, could address humanitarian and security concerns in the Latin American country.
“In line with international norms and collective security considerations, Somaliland believes that responsible U.S. led engagement, carried out in coordination with regional and multilateral partners, can help alleviate suffering, counter transnational criminal networks, and support peaceful , Venezuelan-led transition based o sovereignty, accountability, and respect for human rights.”
The statement represents an unusual expression of support by Somaliland on developments outside the Horn of Africa, highlighting its alignment with US-led international action.
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