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Somalia-Somaliland dispute

Ilhan Omar's remarks were about the Somalia-Somaliland dispute and expressing solidarity with constituents.

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Jan 29, 2026
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What quotes are attributed to Ilhan Omar about Somalia and what are their primary sources?

Several striking lines have been widely attributed to about — most notably phrases rendered as “,” claims that the U.S. “will only do what Somalians in tell them to do,” and a more expansive paraphras...

Jan 16, 2026

What context and platform hosted Ilhan Omar's March 14, 2023 remarks about Somalia and America?

The available reporting does not confirm the specific date March 14, 2023 for the contested remarks; instead, public controversy centers on a Somali‑language speech Ilhan Omar delivered to a Somali di...