United States recognizes government of Somalia after two-decade hiatus.

• Jurisdiction: Derecho Internacional
• Date: 01 April 2013
• Author: Crook, John R.

In January 2013, the United States announced that it was recognizing Somalia's government led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. (1) For many years, the United States had not recognized a Somali government. The White House released the following statement regarding the recognition decision:

This morning, President Obama joined a meeting between Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the Roosevelt Room. Following the meeting, the Somali President met with Secretary of State Clinton, who announced formal U.S. recognition of his government as the Government of Somalia. This is the first time the United States has recognized a Somali government since 1991. The President congratulated Hassan Sheikh on his election last September and the establishment of the first permanent, representative government in Somalia in two decades. The President noted the impressive security and political gains over the past year in Somalia. He acknowledged the many challenges facing Somalia but expressed optimism about Somalia's future, and reaffirmed his commitment to work in partnership with the new Somali...