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Somaliland reopens sea gateway to Ethiopia amidst rising tensions
Tensions are escalating between the Somaliland Region and Ethiopia over access rights to the port of Berbera, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland that grants Ethiopia a maritime outlet in exchange for a potential recognition of the region’s sovereignty. The dispute also extends to Mogadishu's stance, which rejects any negotiations with Somaliland regarding maritime claims, while the region seeks to strengthen its relations with regional powers and capitalize economically on its strategic port. Sources expect that any announced Ethiopian moves concerning the port could lead to a significant political escalation between the two sides, especially amid rejection from Arab countries like Egypt of such developments.
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