Mogadishu (SD) – Somaliland has strongly opposed the new Bahnano program recently launched by President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo in Mogadishu.

“The Government of Somaliland informs the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union and the World Bank that the Mogadishu administration’s Bahnano program operating in some parts of the Somaliland territory, is a direct threat to Somaliland’s security, It is also a program to deceive the international community, ”said a statement from Somaliland.

Somaliland warned against the Somali federal government’s attempts in interfering with Somaliland’s sovereignty and independence and to refrain from claiming Somaliland, according to the statement.

“The government of Somaliland is specifically asking the World Bank to consider its aid to the Somali government, its using Aid and assistance for private and political interests and to undermine Somaliland’s security and stability.” is said Somaliland.

Finally, Somaliland issued a strongly worded warning to anyone involved in any attempt to carry out projects that violate Somaliland’s sovereignty.