Hargeisa – In a firm response to escalating tensions, the government of the Republic of Somaliland has condemned Somalia for what it describes as the deliberate disruption of regional air traffic, vowing to assert full control over its sovereign airspace. The announcement was accompanied by the disclosure that approximately 40% of international airlines have already agreed to adhere to new aviation regulations issued by Hargeisa.
During a high-level briefing for the diplomatic community on Wednesday, a presidential ministerial committee provided foreign envoys and UN agency heads with a detailed account of the dispute.
The committee asserted that the Somali government in Mogadishu “is waging campaigns that undermine peace, democracy, and the very existence of the Republic of Somaliland,” identifying it as the “primary instigator” of the instability affecting flights over the region.
Officials urged the attending diplomats to convey Somaliland’s firm stance to their capitals, warning that Hargeisa is prepared to “take every necessary measure” to counter Somalia’s alleged “malicious plans.”
Foreign Minister Abdirahman Bakaal explained that the briefing aimed to alert the international community to “the conflict and disruption in the airspace caused by the government in Mogadishu,” which he stated is intentionally designed to hinder Somaliland’s progress and stability.
A significant development was announced by the Minister of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, Fuad Ahmed Nuh, who reported concrete progress in enforcing the new airspace policy. “We issued a resolution stipulating that only aircraft from countries granted our permission may transit our airspace,” he declared.
With an average of 90 commercial flights traversing its airspace daily, the government formally notified all operators of the new mandate. Minister Nuh confirmed that “nearly 40% of these carriers have already agreed to comply with Somaliland’s regulations.”
Airlines that did not respond or seek permission were issued a final notice on November 11 to avoid Somaliland-controlled airspace. Nuh confirmed that some carriers have already diverted their routes and indicated that “further measures will be taken” against those who remain non-compliant.
Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi framed the situation as a broader conflict, urging national unity. He called on citizens to “stand together as one people” against what he characterized as a campaign to threaten Somaliland’s peace and stability.
The government reiterated its commitment to transparently informing international partners of any further steps it takes to defend its sovereignty over its air, land, and maritime territories.
Though not formally recognized as a sovereign state, Somaliland has functioned as an independent entity since 1991, operating its own civil aviation authority, airports, and immigration systems.
A three-day meeting involving members of the Somali Future Council, in conjunction with the Forum for the Salvation of Somalia, the Jubaland administration, and the Puntland administration, concluded today in Nairobi, Kenya. This meeting followed earlier sessions held from 5th to 8th November 2025 by a technical committee tasked by the Council with formulating its policies, plan, and preparing for the Council’s major conference.
The discussions focused on the overall situation in the country, particularly security and political matters related to the preparation for the 2026 elections of the Federal Government institutions. During the meeting, the Council’s technical committee presented a preliminary report on the completion of its assigned tasks and the preparations for the Somali Future Council’s major conference.
The following key resolutions emerged from the meeting:
In light of the current volatile security situation, political instability, and the damage inflicted on national unity and solidarity, the Council has decided to hold its major conference inside Somalia, in accordance with the schedule set by the technical committee.
To preserve the positive tradition of democracy where federal institution elections have been held every four years, the Council resolved that its conference must deliver a prosperous future for the Somali people and ensure the execution of an agreed-upon and timely election.
Grounded in the country’s Provisional Federal Constitution (2012) and referencing the agreements that form the basis of the Somali state, the Somali Future Council hereby issues a warning against the unconstitutional measures championed by the President of the Federal Republic. If left unchecked, these actions threaten to derail statehood and the federal system.
These violations include:
· The usurpation of state powers.
· Unlawful attempts to amend the Provisional Federal Constitution.
· The dismantling of constitutional institutions.
· The unlawful arrest of citizens.
· The misappropriation and plunder of national resources.
· The displacement of impoverished citizens.
· Policies that restrict internal travel within the country.
· The crippling of passport and immigration services.
· The unlawful use of security agencies.
The Somali Future Council also explicitly declares its opposition to the following, to the Federal Government leadership, Federal Member State leaders not part of the Council, and the Somali people at large:
a) Any past or future amendment to the 2012 agreed-upon Constitution that does not adhere to the amendment process stipulated within it.
b) Any step that leads to a term extension for the Federal institutions whose mandates are concluding.
c) Any outcome resulting from a non-consensual election conducted by the FGS at any level in the country.
d) The politicization and obstruction of travel within the country, driven by the FGS leadership’s personal financial interests, which jeopardizes national unity and solidarity.
The Somali Future Council once again calls upon the President of the Federal Government to return to adherence to the country’s agreed-upon Constitution and to participate in saving the nation from a constitutional and governance crisis. This is fundamental for holding an open, agreed-upon, and timely election.
Finally, the Somali Future Council calls upon the Somali people to strengthen their unity and solidarity and to prepare to participate in saving the country’s future, with the priority being to avert a crisis surrounding the elections for the Federal Institutions of Somalia.
Mogadishu: Employees at the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu staged a work stoppage today. They are protesting a recent decision by Favori LLC, the company managing the airport, which terminated several of their colleagues.
Reports from within the airport indicate that up to 15 employees were laid off. A list of their names and employee identifications was displayed during the protest.
The employees, dressed in their work uniforms, were seen inside the airport grounds demonstrating. They held signs expressing their rejection of and grievance with the management’s decision.
The protesters are calling for the Federal Government of Somalia to intervene in the matter to secure a just resolution and the reinstatement of the dismissed workers.
One of the employees stated that the decision to terminate their colleagues was unlawful and has negatively impacted the airport’s daily operations.
Thus far, there has been no official statement from the management of Aden Adde Airport or Favori LLC regarding the employees’ grievances and the work stoppage. The situation at the airport remains tense as the staff demand that their concerns be heard.
Mogadishu: The Somali government has announced the arrest of three men suspected of being behind the shocking recent incident on the outskirts of the Wanlaweyn district in the Lower Shabelle region, where a man suffering from a physical disability was killed and his body subsequently burned.
The victim, identified as Ishaaq Da’uud Mohamed, was stabbed to death in the Dudumaay area on Friday afternoon. A video of the horrific act was widely circulated on social media, sparking outrage and profound grief among the Somali public.
The Somali National Army Headquarters stated that a joint operation conducted by the Somali military and the Southwest Darawish police led to the arrest of the suspects responsible for the crime.
The Commander of the Somali Ground Forces, General Khalid, confirmed to the media that the arrested individuals are named as Salah Hussen Ali, Abdihamid Abdullahi Siidow, and Dahir Mukhtaar Shiribow.
The General also stated that the suspects have been handed over to the Military Court to ensure justice is served. He emphasized that the government will not allow brutal acts of this nature to occur in the regions of the country.
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s official e-visa portal has been abruptly shut down after a catastrophic data leak exposed the sensitive personal information of tens of thousands of international travelers, marking one of the nation’s most severe cybersecurity failures.
The breach, first identified in late October by a Somali-American cybersecurity researcher, stemmed not from a complex external hack, but from a fundamental design flaw. As initially reported by the Somaliland Chronicle, application files were left accessible to anyone who manipulated sequential numbers in the website’s URL, requiring no login or password.
For weeks, a vast trove of data—including passport scans, personal photographs, travel itineraries, and application details from applicants in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and across Europe and Africa—remained freely downloadable. It is estimated that over 35,000 records were compromised, with the data appearing on social media and likely the dark web.
On November 10, the original site, evisa.gov.so, was quietly replaced with a redirect to a new platform, etas.gov.so, run by the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA). While the new site allows users to track or submit applications, it contains no acknowledgment of the breach or the mass data exposure.
The Somali government has yet to issue any official statement, confirm the scale of the compromise, or notify affected individuals.
This silence has provoked sharp criticism from cybersecurity professionals and diaspora groups. “The individuals traveling to Somalia—diplomats, aid workers, journalists—are already in high-risk roles. For their personal data to be laid bare is a profound security failure,” one expert noted.
The leak places affected travelers in immediate peril, exposing them to risks of identity theft, sophisticated phishing attempts, and physical targeting by militant groups like al-Shabaab, who could use the information to track foreign movements within the country.
In response, the ICA has advised applicants to contact embassies directly and avoid third-party visa services. However, early reports suggest the replacement portal, etas.gov.so, shares concerning structural similarities with its flawed predecessor, raising questions about whether core vulnerabilities have been resolved.
International partners, including the European Union which assisted Somalia’s digital migration, have remained publicly silent. Diplomatic sources indicate that embassies are privately warning citizens to presume their data is compromised.
The e-visa system, launched in August 2025 and mandated from September 1, faced controversy from its inception. It was widely perceived as a patronage mechanism, with allegations that visa fees were funneled to private accounts instead of the official treasury—a clear breach of financial protocol.
The policy also intensified political fractures. Mogadishu’s assertion that the e-visa was required for travel to all Somali territory, including the autonomous region of Somaliland, was seen as a direct challenge to Somaliland’s self-governance. Somaliland authorities promptly rejected the decree, banning airlines from enforcing the requirement and escalating a separate airspace dispute.
The semi-autonomous state of Puntland also resisted the mandate, decrying it as federal overreach. The data breach has since vindicated these criticisms, with detractors labeling the system a “corrupt and illegitimate fiasco.”
All individuals who applied through the evisa.gov.so portal are urged to contact their national data-protection authorities and vigilantly monitor for fraudulent activity.
The portal’s failure represents a major setback for Somalia’s ambitions to modernize its governance and attract foreign investment, highlighting the immense difficulty of establishing secure digital infrastructure in a state struggling with fragility and deep political divisions
In a powerful demonstration of self-determination and advanced capabilities, the Republic of Somaliland has officially implemented its long-awaited aviation directives today, requiring all aircraft to secure prior authorization before entering its airspace.
This milestone, coupled with the firm rejection of Somalia’s e-visa system, underscores Somaliland’s unwavering commitment to independent governance and national security.
During an exclusive interview with the BBC Somali, Minister of Aviation and Airport Development Hon. Fu’ad Ahmed Nuh proudly announced the successful rollout of these measures. “Starting today, November 10, no aircraft can transit Somaliland’s airspace without our permission,” the Minister declared. “We have established direct, real-time communication with all flights crossing our borders using state-of-the-art equipment. Many airlines have already responded positively and confirmed their full compliance with Somaliland’s laws.”
Minister Nuh highlighted the seamless execution: “Our advanced systems allow us to contact aircraft directly in the airspace, sharing our orders and requirements instantly. The response has been outstanding – numerous carriers are eager to adhere to our regulations.” He added that any non-compliant flights would be promptly diverted, emphasizing Somaliland’s resolve and technical prowess.
This historic step also reinforces Somaliland’s independent immigration policies, with the government formally banning recognition of Somalia’s e-visa introduced in September. Travelers are warmly welcomed through Somaliland’s efficient visa-on-arrival and diplomatic channels, ensuring smooth entry for tourists, investors, and diaspora alike.
Today’s achievements mark a new chapter in Somaliland’s journey toward greater autonomy and international engagement. With robust infrastructure, proactive leadership, and widespread airline support, the republic is soaring higher in asserting its rights and delivering safe, sovereign skies.
Somaliland invites the world to experience its stability, hospitality, and progress firsthand – a beacon of peace in the Horn of Africa region.
A detailed investigation into the operational structure of Premier Bank reveals that its public assertion of running an independent branch in Somaliland is a strategic facade, leveraging a legal construct known as the “corporate veil” to present a misleading image of autonomy. Despite claims to the contrary, forensic evidence from the global financial system confirms that Premier Bank operates as a single, centralized institution.
The Unmistakable Fingerprint: A Single SWIFT Code
At the heart of this revelation is the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network—the backbone of international finance. Every legitimate bank is assigned a unique Business Identifier Code (BIC), commonly known as a SWIFT code, which acts as its unambiguous digital passport for all cross-border transactions.
Premier Bank is registered globally under one solitary SWIFT code: PBSMSOSMXXX. This code is explicitly linked to its headquarters in Somalia. Crucially, all transactions, including those originating from or destined for its branch in Somaliland, are routed through this single identifier.
“This is the most definitive proof you can get in international banking,” explained a financial compliance expert who spoke on condition of anonymity. “Two genuinely independent, separately capitalized banks cannot and will not share the same SWIFT code. The system is designed to prevent this exact kind of ambiguity. The use of one code for all operations, from Mogadishu to Hargeisa, demonstrates irrefutably that this is one financial entity, not two.”
Deconstructing the “Corporate Veil”
Premier Bank’s claim hinges on a common corporate legal strategy: establishing a branch in a new jurisdiction as a separate legal entity under local law. This “corporate veil” can offer operational flexibility and limit certain liabilities. However, in banking, this technicality rarely translates to financial or managerial independence from the parent organization.
“Registering a branch to comply with local commercial laws is a standard procedure,” says a lawyer specializing in corporate structures. “However, this is a world away from being an independent bank. The branch has no separate capital base, no independent board making strategic decisions, and most importantly, no distinct financial identity on the global stage. It is an operational office, not a peer institution.”
Global Precedents: Why a Single Identity Matters
The significance of this unified structure is best understood through the practices of global banking giants and the enforcement of international law.
· The Case of Sanctions Enforcement: When the United States or the European Union imposes sanctions on a nation like Iran or Russia, they target entire corporate organisms. A bank like JPMorgan Chase cannot shield its operations by arguing that its London branch is a separate entity that is free to engage with sanctioned Russian banks. Regulators hold the entire global network accountable. Similarly, if Premier Bank were ever implicated in a financial dispute or sanctions regime, the entire network—including the branch in Somaliland—would be considered involved.
Implications: Risk, Liability, and Public Trust
The assertion of independence is not merely a technical inaccuracy; it has real-world consequences.
Consolidated Risk: Financially, the assets and liabilities of the Somaliland branch are ultimately consolidated onto the balance sheet of the parent bank in Somalia. A shock or failure in one location would inevitably affect the other.
Unified Oversight: Regulatory oversight, particularly concerning anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), is ultimately the responsibility of the home country’s central bank—in this case, the Central Bank of Somalia—for the entire institution.
Public Perception vs. Reality: The narrative of independence could mislead customers, investors, and even local regulators in Somaliland into believing they are dealing with a locally rooted, autonomous financial institution, when in reality, key decisions and financial flows are managed from a central point outside their jurisdiction.
Conclusion: A Strategic Narrative Versus Financial Reality
The evidence from the immutable protocols of the global financial system paints a clear picture. While Premier Bank’s branch in Somaliland may operate under a local business license, it remains an inseparable part of a single financial organism. The claim of autonomy, while perhaps legally convenient for certain local engagements, is dismantled by the fundamental architecture of international finance. The shared SWIFT code, the unified management, and the consolidated financial base all affirm a simple truth: there is only one Premier Bank.
Two rival forces, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti have plunged Sudan into chaos. What may seem like a straightforward power struggle between two generals is, in truth, the complete extrication of a fragile nation. Once uneasy partners, the SAF and RSF are now locked in a brutal contest that has shattered institutions, displaced millions, and reduced cities like Khartoum and El Geneina to ruins. The conflict exposes deep rot within Sudan’s political and military establishment fueled by regional rivalries, illicit gold networks, and an international community largely watching in silence.
Within months, Sudan became the epicenter of one of the world’s worst displacement crises. More than 14 million people roughly 30 percent of the population have been forced from their homes since the fighting began. Entire urban centers, including Khartoum, have been devastated by shelling, looting, and siege warfare. The United Nations Human Rights Office and Human Rights Watch have documented atrocities that go beyond the battlefield: mass executions, the discovery of graves containing dozens of bodies, and the systematic targeting of the Masalit ethnic community in West Darfur. Yet as the scale of suffering grows, the world’s dominant response remains silence.
Investigations by Reuters, CNN, and UN-appointed panels reveal a darker undercurrent external material support that sustains the RSF’s war machine. These inquiries trace the movement of arms and supplies through shadowy networks stretching across borders, with flights landing on remote airstrips in eastern Chad and weapons surfacing with RSF units on the ground. Central to many of these reports is the alleged role of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in providing logistical and financial backing, despite existing arms embargoes. The UAE has formally denied any wrongdoing, yet Sudan has taken the unprecedented step of filing a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the Emirati government of complicity in genocide through its support for the RSF. The core legal question remains stark: when a state knowingly provides material support to a group credibly accused of mass atrocities, does that state become legally complicit under international law? Yes, this external assistance doesn’t just extend the war, it risks making outside actors part of the crimes committed on the ground
Sudan’s tragedy is not only human but geopolitical. The country sits astride the Red Sea, a critical artery for global shipping and military logistics. Control over this corridor, along with access to Sudan’s vast gold reserves, has drawn in a web of competing actors from the Gulf states and Egypt to Russia and the United States. According to a United Nations Panel of Experts, gold production in Sudan has become a key source of revenue for armed groups, particularly the RSF, with an estimated 90 percent of output smuggled out through illicit networks into global markets In effect, the world’s appetite for gold is helping to bankroll one of Africa’s most devastating wars.
In short, global demand for gold may be indirectly financing mass violence. Meanwhile, competing global actors, from Russia and the United States to Gulf states and Egypt see Sudan as a stage for influence, turning its territory into a proxy-theatre where civilians pay the price.
History has a way of repeating itself when the world decides that economic interests outweigh human suffering. During apartheid in South Africa, global powers insisted on maintaining trade and political ties, claiming that economic stability mattered more than moral intervention. Likewise, in Rhodesia under Ian Smith, governments tolerated systematic violence because the regime promised “order” and “stability.” That same language echoes today in Sudan, where actors involved in the conflict justify military actions as counter-insurgency, necessary security measures, or steps toward national stability. The jargon changes, but the logic remains constant: brutality is excused when those in power promise control.
The parallels stretch further. Between 1987 and 1989, the Siad Barre regime in Somalia carried out a campaign that killed as many as 200,000 Isaaq civilians yet the world responded with silence. Today, the same silence surrounds Sudan. Entire communities are being displaced, cities reduced to ash, and civilians targeted, while the international community debates terminology instead of acting.
Genocide does not erupt overnight; it grows while institutions hesitate, while diplomats argue procedures, and while powerful nations decide whether the suffering of Black Africans aligns with their national interests. Silence is not neutrality, it is complicity.
The United Nations has repeatedly issued urgent warnings about the situation in Sudan, some even using the word “genocide” yet such statements alone do not stop bullets. The United Nations Security Council remains hamstrung by its structure: the five permanent members hold veto power, allowing any one of them to block meaningful action, and deploying a peacekeeping force depends entirely on member-states volunteering troops and resources. With no army of its own and collective paralysis, the UN often ends up as a witness rather than a defender.
Meanwhile, the African Union once bold in opposing regimes like apartheid South Africa and Rhodesia has offered little unified action in Sudan despite its stated principle of “African solutions to African problems.” Instead, diplomatic ties, political caution and fear of setting intervention precedents have blunted the AU’s response. The brutal takeaway is that in today’s global order African lives carry less political value than diplomatic convenience.
Global silence persists because Sudan’s war intersects with forces more powerful than morality: economic interests, in which gold wealth and control of Red Sea trade routes outweigh concern for civilian lives; geopolitical competition, where foreign governments treat Sudan as a strategic chessboard for influence; and institutional paralysis, with bodies like the UN and African Union structurally unable to act quickly when political costs are high. As these forces collide, civilians are left trapped between armed men who fight for power and institutions that debate procedure. The result is a humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in plain sight abandoned not for lack of evidence, but for lack of political will.
In Sudan, silence is not neutrality it is surrender. What is unfolding is not just a war, but a test of international conscience: whether the global community has learned anything from Rwanda, Bosnia, or Darfur itself. As gold flows and trade routes remain open, the world’s priorities stand exposed. The civilians of Sudan are not dying in darkness because the world cannot see them. They are dying because the world chooses not to look.
Somaliland will never sit idle while others attempt to control or administer our skies- Airspace sovereignty is a national red line and the very emblem of our independence, he asserts
M.A. Egge.
The President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro conducted on Saturday a working inspection tour to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airport Development (MoCA) where he met the Minister and senior officials. He chaired a high-level national airspace coordination meeting and also officially inaugurated new buildings and services added to Egal International Airport.
Minister of Civil Aviation and Airport Development, Hon. Fu’ad Ahmed Nuh, briefed the President in detail on the progress of operations at Egal International Airport and the Ministry as a whole, as well as the improvements made to flight services and public facilities at the capital’s airport.
During the tour, the President inspected the newly upgraded Flight Information Centre (FIC), now equipped with modern systems that enable full upper-airspace management and aircraft guidance for all flights using Somaliland’s airspace corridors.
The President praised the Minister, Deputy Minister, Director-General and the entire Ministry staff for their tireless efforts to modernize the national aviation system, upgrade airports and raise the quality of flight services. He stressed that civil aviation is the backbone of national connectivity and Somaliland’s reputation on the global stage.
President Abdirahman Irro declared that his administration accords the highest priority to safeguarding the sovereignty of Somaliland’s airspace and building complete technical and administrative capacity so that Somaliland can formally and independently manage its own skies.
National Airspace Coordination Meeting
Immediately after the inspection of the airport facilities, the President chaired the Somaliland Airspace Management High-Level Coordination Meeting. The closed-door session addressed critical issues of airspace governance, sovereignty, flight safety, the e-Visa question and the optimal framework for upgrading air-traffic communication and international flight management.
The President had appointed a high-level national coordination committee meeting, chaired by the Minister of Civil Aviation and comprising the Ministers of Interior and National Security, the Presidency, Defense, and the President’s Legal Adviser, to oversee policy, regulation and strategic advice on upper-airspace matters.
Communiqué Issued
The meeting concluded with a strong National Declaration on Somaliland Airspace Sovereignty. Key articles include:
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland hereby notifies the international community that full sovereignty, management and safety oversight of the airspace over its land, territorial waters and air belongs exclusively to Somaliland. Any use of this airspace requires prior authorization solely from the Somaliland Ministry of Civil Aviation, in strict accordance with national laws and international conventions.
The Republic of Somaliland categorically rejects and declares null and void the recent “e-Visa” issued by Somalia. That document has no legal effect in Somaliland territory and cannot be used for entry.
Effective 10 November 2025, every aircraft operating in or overflying Somaliland airspace must obtain prior overflight clearance issued exclusively by the Somaliland Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Somaliland appeals to the international community, UN agencies, ICAO, IATA, global aviation authorities and all flight-service partners to recognize the grave danger posed to civil aviation by Somalia’s unilateral actions that interfere with Somaliland’s sovereign airspace management.
In closing the meeting, President Abdirahman Irro stated unequivocally, “Somaliland will never sit idle while others attempt to control or administer our skies. Airspace sovereignty is a national red line and the very emblem of our independence.”
Hargeisa, 8 November 2025 – The Somaliland Cabinet Committee, recently appointed by His Excellency President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has announced a definitive four-point policy concerning its national airspace and in response to Somalia’s newly launched e-Visa system.
The government reiterated its longstanding position of exclusive sovereignty over its airspace, land, and sea.
Rejection of Somalia’s e-Visa
The Republic of Somaliland has declared the e-Visa system introduced by the Federal Government of Somalia null and void within its territory. The statement emphasized that Somaliland operates an independent immigration system.
“Somaliland’s policy is open: we offer a Visa on Arrival,” the government clarified. “Every traveler can obtain their visa upon landing at either Hargeisa Egal International Airport or Berbera International Airport.”
Regulation of Somaliland Airspace
In a significant move to assert its sovereignty, the government announced that effective 10 November 2025, all aircraft transiting through Somaliland’s upper airspace must hold a valid overflight permit issued directly by its Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development.
The statement warned that any aircraft failing to secure this permission will be denied transit and could face enforcement measures under Somaliland and international aviation law.
Urgent International Appeal
Somaliland issued a direct appeal to international aviation authorities, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as well as the United Nations and bilateral partners.
The government accuses Somalia of “politicizing civil aviation and airspace management,” turning it into a “weapon” against Somaliland, thereby threatening the safety of commercial and passenger flights.
Somaliland’s demands for immediate action include:
· Restoring neutrality in airspace management in line with international law.
· Correcting an error in IATA’s Timatic database that incorrectly lists Somaliland airports as part of Somalia.
· Finding a lawful solution that recognizes Somaliland’s sovereign control over its territory.
· Establishing a transparent financial mechanism for airspace management, rather than the current system where revenues are directed solely to the Federal Government of Somalia.
· Conducting an independent ICAO assessment of flight and airport management and creating a direct channel for dealing with Somaliland’s civil aviation authorities.
The statement concluded by reaffirming that permission to use Somaliland’s airspace can only be granted by its own Ministry of Aviation, in full compliance with national and international law.
