Press Release Brussels, January 16, 2026
Since 1992, under the leadership of its historic president, the late Ahmed Dini, the FRUD has unequivocally recognized the right of the Somaliland people to self-determination and independence. This position remains constant and unchanged.
The current FRUD, commonly known as FRUD-Armé, the direct heir of Djibouti’s oldest democratic organization, founded in August 1991, and the voice of the deep aspirations of the people of Djibouti, reaffirms its unwavering support for the Somaliland people in their quest for sovereignty and international recognition. Our solidarity is neither symbolic nor circumstantial. It is rooted in a shared history of resistance against oppressive regimes, structural injustices, and external interference that seek to stifle the will of the people.
For over thirty years, Somaliland has proven its capacity to build a stable, democratic, and resilient state in a region ravaged by crises. This political success disturbs authoritarian regimes, particularly that of Djibouti, which is sinking deeper into repression and state violence—even using drones against the civilian population—while exporting its provocations and manipulations to its neighbors, including Somaliland and the Afar region of Ethiopia.
The FRUD strongly condemns these irresponsible interferences, attempts at intimidation, and destabilization maneuvers orchestrated from Djibouti. No clanbased regime will be able to confiscate the future of the peoples of the region. We reiterate forcefully: the people are sovereign. They have the right to choose their destiny, to defend their dignity, and to reject all forms of domination. As such, we stand resolutely with Somaliland, as we stand with all peoples who struggle for their freedom.
Mohamed Kadamy
President of FRUD frud_djibouti@hotmail.com
