Analytical opinion: Is Somalia a State, Subject to International Law?

Analytical opinion: Is Somalia a State, Subject to International Law?

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Is Somalia a state, subject to International law?

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In an international law setting, a state is the main legal subject or entity. In consideration of the definition of the state, four major aspects are highlighted as being key for a state to qualify as a legal person before international law. To start with, the state must have a government, which describes the presence of an established form of political organization. Such an organization needs to be strong enough to assert its authority across the defined state borders without necessarily requiring the help of external help (Abdulrahim par. 4).

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