They don't want to be distracted while celebrating victory day.

The Bunker government might be intentionally ramping up tensions and putting up a fight to set the stage for international mediators or organizations to step in. This could lead to Somaliland being recognized in a way that looks like it’s influenced by outside forces instead of the bunker’s own failures. By holding out against Somaliland’s independence until the very end, the Bunker government could maintain its credibility both locally and internationally. If recognition does come through, they could spin it as something they had to go along with, rather than a choice they made willingly. Ultimately, Bunker is worried about the risk of fragmentation.