Fetterman Joins Call for Somaliland Independence, but Many Lawmakers Remain Wary

Fetterman joins call for Somaliland independence, but many lawmakers remain wary

Some Republicans and at least one Democrat on Capitol Hill are voicing their support for the U.S. to follow Israel’s lead in recognizing Somaliland — but many lawmakers, even some who have supported expanded U.S.-Somaliland ties in the past, say such a step would be premature, if not misguided, at this point. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vocal pro-Israel Democrats in Congress, said in a statement to Jewish Insider that he’s in fav…

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith Welcomes Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Urges Others to Follow

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Mohamed Duale WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Chris Smith, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee and co-chair of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus, welcomed Israel’s formal recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, calling on other countries, including the United States, to take similar steps. “I welcome Israel’s […] The post U.S. Congressman …