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OIC says Somaliland embassy in occupied Jerusalem is illegal

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the establishment of a Somaliland embassy in occupied Jerusalem, deeming the action illegal. The OIC stated this move violates the United Nations Charter and relevant UN resolutions, emphasizing that Israel does not have sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem. The organization reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and urged the international community to oppose the decision.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned the opening of an embassy by the self-declared state of “Somaliland” in occupied Jerusalem, calling the move illegal.

The OIC’s General Secretariat said the step amounted to a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and relevant UN resolutions.

It stressed that Israel, as the occupying power, has no sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem and said any measures aimed at changing the city’s political, legal or demographic status are null and void under international law.

The OIC also reaffirmed its full solidarity with Somalia and its support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

It called on the international community to take a firm stance against the move and work to counter it.

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Source document: OIC's General Secretariat statement

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Middle East EyeIndependentLeft6 days ago
OIC says Somaliland embassy in occupied Jerusalem is illegal

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the establishment of a Somaliland embassy in occupied Jerusalem, deeming the action illegal. The OIC stated this move violates the United Nations Charter and relevant UN resolutions, emphasizing that Israel does not have sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem. The organization reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and urged the international community to oppose the decision.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the OIC's condemnation of the embassy as a violation of international law and emphasizes support for Somalia's sovereignty, aligning with perspectives critical of Israeli occupation and supportive of Palestinian rights. The language used reinforces the illegality of the move fromO

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