U.S. rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal, urges diplomacy with Somalia

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States has officially rejected the port access deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland, calling for a diplomatic resolution to the escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia. The U.S. stance, declared over the weekend by Ambassador Richard Riley, emphasizes the importance of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, which Washington claims the deal undermines. Riley also revealed that U.S. diplomatic efforts are underway to defuse the situation.

Source: Hiiraan Online