The National Centre of East Kurdistan (NNRK) has issued a landmark declaration following Israel’s historic decision to recognize Somaliland, describing the move as a “watershed moment” that effectively ends the era of stagnant colonial borders in the Middle East and Africa.

In a statement released on December 27, 2025, the NNRK congratulated the people of Somaliland and urged the international community to apply the same “courageous diplomacy” to the Kurdish quest for self-determination.

DECLARATION The National Centre of East Kurdistan (NNRK):

 On the Recognition of Somaliland’s Independence by the State of Israel: A Paradigm Shift for the New Middle East Order

The historic decision by the State of Israel on December 26, 2025, to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marks a watershed moment in international law and signals the end of the era of "stagnant colonial borders." The National Center of East Kurdistan (NNRK) extends its congratulations to the people of Somaliland and views this development as a significant catalyst for all oppressed nations, particularly the Kurdish nation, in their pursuit of self-determination.

1. Restoring Historical Legitimacy: A Blueprint for Kurdistan

Just as Somaliland reclaimed its rightful status based on its 1960 independence and its legal succession, the Kurdish nation possesses profound legal and historical rights to sovereignty over its ancestral lands—rights that were usurped by 20th-century colonial agreements. The recognition of Somaliland demonstrates that the hollow claims of central governments (such as Somalia’s claim over territory it neither controls nor governs) can no longer obstruct a nation’s sovereign will for independence.

2. The Dichotomy Between Democracy and Autocracy

Contemporary political realities reveal that regimes denying the fundamental right to self-determination—such as the Somali administration, which refuses to recognize the State of Israel, or the occupying regimes across Kurdistan—are the primary drivers of global instability and regional tension. Conversely, freedom-seeking nations like the Kurds and Somalilanders have consistently demonstrated their commitment to peace, secular democracy, and constructive engagement with the international community and the State of Israel.

3. A Call to Extend the "Peace Paradigm" to Kurdistan

The National Center of East Kurdistan calls upon the State of Israel, as a pioneer of diplomatic courage, and other democratic nations of the world to:

• Exercise Political Courage: Following the precedent set by the recognition of Somaliland, we urge the international community to place the independence of Kurdistan on the global agenda as the fundamental linchpin for stability in the Middle East.
• End "Endless Wars": Transitioning from de facto realities to de jure recognition is the only viable path to ending decades of bloodshed and systemic repression. An independent Kurdistan will serve as an impregnable bulwark against religious fundamentalism and state-sponsored terrorism.

4. A Message to the Kurdish Nation

This shift in the international order proves that strategic patience and the persistent cultivation of democratic institutions yield tangible results. Kurdistan—particularly its Southern (Bashur) and Western (Rojava) regions—with its immense human and political capacity, stands ready to emerge as a responsible sovereign actor in the new world order. We urge the international allies of the Kurdish people to view our right to self-determination not as a threat, but as a "foundational opportunity for lasting peace."

The landmark action by Israel on December 26, 2025, serves as a testament that the will of nations ultimately prevails over imposed maps. We, at the National Centre of East Kurdistan, alongside all liberation forces, shall continue our diplomatic and grassroots struggle until the day the flag of Kurdistan flies proudly as a sovereign member of the United Nations.

National Centre of East Kurdistan (NNRK)

December 27, 2025