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Somaliland’s Uphill Struggle for Recognition in Washington

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Last December, Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland, sparking hope that others, especially the U.S., might follow suit. This week, President Abdullahi is going to make his pitch to the Trump administration, but even with support from some powerful Republican lawmakers, he faces an uphill battle. The post Somaliland’s Uphill Struggle for Recognition in Washington appeared first on New Lines Magazine .