Jowhar, Somalia — 2025-12-31 Mass Protests in Jowhar Condemn Israeli “Aggression” and Defend Somali Unity. JOWHAR, Somalia — The city of Jowhar, capital of Hirshabelle State in Somalia, was engulfed by mass protests on December 31, 2025, as thousands of residents took to the streets to voice their anger against what they described as Israeli “aggression” and to defend the unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Demonstrators in Jowhar, located in the country’s agricultural heartland, conveyed their strong rejection of any division of Somali territory, marching through the city’s streets in a show of unity.
They chanted slogans against foreign interference, specifically condemning Tel Aviv’s diplomatic maneuvering as an attack on the political independence of the Somali nation.
The protest in Jowhar highlighted the widening support for the national resistance movement against the violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, showcasing the movement’s expanding geographic reach across the country. Community leaders and civil society groups were among the marchers, leading the charge to assert that the land of Somalia is indivisible.
Participants in the demonstration made clear their unwavering commitment to defending the unity of the country against external threats.
Speakers at the rally criticized attempts to weaken Somalia’s sovereignty, emphasizing that the people of Hirshabelle stand firmly behind the Federal Government in protecting the nation’s borders.
The protest in Jowhar sends a strong message to the international community that the rejection of Israeli recognition of Somaliland is not confined to the capital, but is a sentiment deeply rooted across all Federal Member States.
Further details on the response of the Federal Government or any international reaction were not immediately available.
The situation remains fluid as the protest continues to unfold in Jowhar.
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Source: sonna.
