Somaliland Vice President resigns,rejects alleged plan to host displaced Gazans in Hargeisa

Hargeisa, Somaliland — Somaliland’s Vice President has reportedly resigned from office, publicly rejecting what he described as the Isaaq clan’s endorsement of the Abraham Accords and an alleged proposal to host up to 12,000 displaced Palestinians from Gaza in the capital, Hargeisa.

According to emerging reports, the Vice President—who hails from the Gedabuursi clan of the Awdal region—announced his resignation amid rising political and security tensions. His move is being widely interpreted as a strong protest against both the reported agreement and what he characterized as a lack of inclusive consultation across Somaliland’s clans and regions.

Sources say the Vice President objected specifically to the notion that a single clan’s leadership could authorize such a far-reaching geopolitical and humanitarian decision on behalf of Somaliland as a whole. The alleged plan, reportedly linked to broader regional normalization efforts under the Abraham Accords framework, has sparked intense debate and backlash within Somaliland.

Security sources in Hargeisa confirmed that authorities have placed the capital on a high security alert, citing concerns over potential protests, unrest, or political instability following the resignation. Additional security deployments have been observed around key government buildings and strategic locations.

The Somaliland presidency has not yet issued an official statement confirming the resignation or addressing the allegations surrounding the Abraham Accords and the proposed relocation of displaced Gazans.

Political analysts warn that the development could deepen clan and regional divisions, particularly between Awdal and central Somaliland, at a time when the self-declared republic is seeking international recognition and navigating complex regional dynamics.

This is a developing story. Further updates are expected as official reactions and independent confirmations emerge.