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Ethiopia is believed to have been granted an exclusive lease on the sea for 50 years, which has raised concerns about Somalia’s sovereignty as a result
Tens of thousands of Somali residents gathered at the Conis Stadium in the Somali capital recently to express their anger regarding the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland concerning sea and port leases.
Ethiopia is believed to have been granted an exclusive lease on the sea for 50 years, which has raised concerns about Somalia’s sovereignty as a result. The Mogadishu regional administration organized the rally to allow residents to express their concerns regarding the perceived encroachment on Somalia’s maritime territory.
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In the scene, Somalis were chanting and holding banners throughout, worried that the lease agreement would undermine Somalia’s national interests and put their livelihood in danger. Egypt has extended its support to Somalia in its fight to abrogate the signed deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
According to demonstrators, the lease could establish a precedent for further resource exploitation in Somalia. Several others have advised the Ethiopian government to cease its violations and interventions.
During the rally, participants spoke about the potential long-term effects of the deal, as well as the need for a united front to combat any perceived threats to national freedom and economic stability that could be posed by the deal in the future.
