Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Re-Recognise Somaliland as an Independent State
Closed
93 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to re-recognise Somaliland as an independent state, restoring what we believe is its rightful place in the international community in accordance with international law, established historical precedent, and the principle of state continuity.
We believe Somaliland meets all criteria for statehood under international law. We believe its 1960 union with Somalia is invalid, as it was never legally formalised. Since 1991, we think Somaliland has built a stable democracy, ensured peace, and contributed to regional stability. We think the UK, with 200+ years of history with Somaliland and as the first to grant it independence, has a moral and historical role to lead the effort for re-recognition, rectifying this long-standing injustice and reinforcing international law.
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
93
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
14 Jan 2025
Closed
14 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.