Eritrean–Ethiopian War
Somaliland has good (economic) relations with neighboring Ethiopia; Since the Eritrean–Ethiopian War 1998-2000, a large part of Ethiopian exports has been handled via the port of Berbera, since Ethiopia can no longer use the ports of Eritrea (Massaua and especially Assab). These relationships stand in contrast to the “traditional hostility” towards Ethiopia felt by many Somali in other areas and against the background that many northern Somalis had already not supported the Siad Barres Ogaden War against Ethiopia and the Somali National Movement had been promoted by Ethiopia. So far, however, they have not led to official recognition by Ethiopia.