UK Mulls Recognizing Somaliland Sovereignty to Address Regional Security Concerns
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Britain considering recognizing Somaliland as independent state to help resolve Red Sea crisis
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Somaliland is strategic location for Royal Navy ships and counterpiracy operations
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Somaliland a stable democracy unlike neighboring Somalia which is a "failed state"
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Growing pressure to recognize Somaliland's independence after 33 years
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Recognition could help secure trade routes threatened by Houthi attacks in Red Sea