Video of Celebrations in Hargeisa Predates Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

After Israel recognized Somaliland as a state, social media users widely circulated a video clip that purportedly shows people in Somaliland celebrating the recognition of their country.

An X user uploaded the footage with the caption, “A sleepless night in the capital of the Republic of Somaliland. Celebrations in major cities are nonstop. Somaliland forever!”