Markus Wiechel

Säger mitt om skurkregimen i Iran. Ockupanterna ska bort, leve #IranRevolution2026

✨ Det spelar roll vilka som styr. ✨ Det syns på flera sätt. Bland annat då en vanlig barnfamilj år 2026 får runt 5 000 kronor mer kvar varje månad jämfört med näs Socialdemokraterna styrde 2022. Låt inte Socialdemokraterna ta dina pengar igen.

@Andreaspaakern I många fall är det så, i allra högsta grad Iran som är ett land med en enorm diaspora i Sverige och som därtill är en av de främsta allierade till skurkstater som Ryssland och Kina. Nej, offentliga satsningar på internationell verksamhet har minskat rejält de senaste åren.

@mp_indho_Indho Thank you dear colleague, it has been my pleasure! I’m truly blessed to have great friends supporting me in this, not least @WaesZakaria - a very professional and supportive Ambassador. I look forward to continue this, and also see you in Hargeisa in the near future!

@Andreaspaakern Vad som händer i Iran har i allra högsta grad en enorm påverkan på Sverige nu och i framtiden.

@Andreaspaakern Rekommenderar starkt en titt på riksdagens hemsida om du letar efter olika frågor som rör situationen i Sverige. Det sker rätt många debatter varje vecka, så du kan välja helt fritt vad du vill se. Därtill behandlas tusentals motioner mm.. varje år.

@GostaBroholmer @nimagap Hade det varit upp till oss hade det nog sett annorlunda ut.

Under dagen skedde en Interpellationsdebatt om situationen i Iran. Fokus var såklart på vårt arbete för de modiga iranierna - men jag lyfte också S hyckleri. Hela debatten: https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/webb-tv/video/interpellationsdebatt/terrorlistning-av-irans-revolutionsgarde_hd10269/

@christinils1 @nimagap Oj, lagstiftning ska det vara

@christinils1 @nimagap Det finns inte någon nationell markanvisning för det, och skulle om så varit fallet ha en ytterst begränsad, troligtvis icke mätbar effekt.

@GostaBroholmer @nimagap @weimers @sdkarlsson Kommer även lyfta det i dagens debatt

@GostaBroholmer @nimagap @weimers @sdkarlsson Jag har lyft stängning av ambassaden https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/skriftlig-fraga/stangning-av-irans-ambassad_hd11387/

Thank you for your lengthy lecture on international law. However, engaging positively with representatives from de facto governed territories like Somaliland where democratic elections, stability, and human rights protections stand in stark contrast to much of the region (not least Somalia), does not constitute ‘legal vandalism’ or recognition of statehood. It is simply open dialogue, fully within the bounds of free speech and parliamentary freedoms that Sweden proudly upholds. I am well aware that you are not familiar with such freedoms. It’s worth noting that invoking the ‘rule of law’ while seemingly overlooking fundamental freedoms, such as the right to express political opinions without pathetic threats of criminalization, comes across as somewhat selective. Sweden’s foreign policy remains the Government’s prerogative, but MPs are not silenced from meeting people or discussing realities on the ground. Let’s focus on facts and mutual respect rather than inflammatory accusations. By the way, who elected you?

Another fruitful meeting yesterday: The Swedish-Somaliland friendship group in Parliament. This time around 30 pro-Somaliland MPs were brought together to listen to the very talented Ambassador @WaesZakaria and special envoy Mikael Torstensson. Until the next time! 👏

Thank you for your detailed and candid reply. I genuinely appreciate the respectful tone which is something I’m not always accustomed to encountering in discussions with Somali citizens on this topic. That said, your characterizations of my position as “legally defective” or “intellectually dishonest” do not withstand scrutiny when weighed against the historical and legal record. On the 1960 union: The procedural defects were not mere “imperfections” they were fundamental. No mutually ratified, identical Act of Union was ever signed or registered as an international treaty. Somaliland’s legislature passed its version on 27 June 1960; the southern side approved a different text “in principle” but never enacted it into binding law. The January 1961 retrospective act cannot retroactively cure this under principles of treaty law (reflected in customary rules later codified in the Vienna Convention). Somaliland’s brief independence on 26 June 1960 (recognized by over 30 states) creates a strong restoration argument, not secession from an indissoluble union. The AU 2005 Fact-Finding Mission explicitly described the union as one that “malfunctioned,” brought “enormous injustice and suffering,” and was “never ratified.” It called Somaliland’s case “historically unique and self-justified in African political history,” urged the AU to find a “special method” for this “outstanding case” without fearing a “Pandora’s box,” and highlighted the legacy of the defective union as a core problem. These are not cherry-picked phrases, they are the mission’s own conclusions, inviting pragmatic consideration rather than rigid reaffirmation of the status quo. Regarding “facts on the ground”: Somaliland has maintained peace, held multiple democratic elections, and governed effectively for over three decades in most of its territory, contrasting with persistent instability elsewhere. Isolated conflicts, such as Las Anod in 2023, do not negate overall stability or democratic credentials any more than violence in other regions undermines their claims. On Swedish migration cooperation: These are separate parliamentary matters best addressed through Sweden’s oversight processes, not conflated here to impugn motives. Allegations of impropriety deserve transparent investigation, which I support (evasion is not my approach). International law is not rewritten by advocacy; it evolves through state practice, dialogue, and unique cases. Somaliland meets Montevideo criteria and has a compelling historical claim. Measured support for negotiation toward recognition aligns with seeking stability in the Horn, not violating charters.

I appreciate the passion you bring to this discussion. However, several of your assertions require clarification, as they rest on selective interpretations that do not fully align with the historical and legal record. First, regarding the 1960 union: It is a matter of documented history—not myth—that the Act of Union between the State of Somaliland and the Somali Republic was never mutually ratified in identical form by both parties as a binding international treaty. Somaliland’s Legislative Assembly approved and signed its version on 27 June 1960, effective immediately in its territory. The Somali side approved an “Atto di Unione” in principle on 30 June, but it differed significantly in content, and no single, agreed text was ever finalized or registered as required under international law for such unions. A retrospective proclamation in January 1961 by the combined assembly does not cure this defect retroactively. This is not “rewritten history” but a well-established legal and historical fact, acknowledged in scholarly analyses and even reflected in the African Union’s own 2005 Fact-Finding Mission findings. Speaking of that mission: Far from “abusing” or “cherry-picking” the report, I refer directly to its core conclusions. The AU mission explicitly described Somaliland’s case as “historically unique and self-justified in African political history,” noting that the 1960 union “malfunctioned,” brought “enormous injustice and suffering,” and was never properly ratified. It recommended that the AU find a “special method” to address this outstanding case without linking it to fears of a “Pandora’s box.” The report reaffirmed territorial integrity in general but did not preclude—and indeed invited—consideration of Somaliland’s distinct status. Respecting the AU’s broader position does not require ignoring its own documented assessment of this specific situation. On international law principles like uti possidetis juris and state continuity: Somaliland’s claim is not one of secession from a functioning sovereign entity but restoration of sovereignty based on pre-union borders that were internationally recognized upon independence from Britain on 26 June 1960. The brief, defective union does not erase that colonial boundary inheritance. Advocating measured consideration of this unique case—through dialogue, not unilateral imposition—is hardly “reckless law-breaking” or a violation of the UN Charter or AU Constitutive Act. It is a call for pragmatic diplomacy that could enhance regional stability, given Somaliland’s proven record of peace, democratic governance, and effective administration over three decades—contrasting sharply with ongoing challenges elsewhere in the former union. As for the allegations concerning Swedish aid and deportations. I have never “blocked” legitimate oversight; parliamentary procedures exist for a reason, and any documented concerns should be addressed transparently through those channels. Conflating migration cooperation—aimed at fulfilling mutual obligations under international law and humanitarian standards—with “bribery” or “collective punishment” is a misrepresentation that ignores the complexities of returns policy. Sweden’s engagement seeks orderly, rights-respecting solutions, not coercion. Principles matter deeply, which is why I stand by supporting dialogue on Somaliland’s status. Recognition would not “purchase sovereignty” or “legalize secession” through aid—it would acknowledge facts on the ground: a stable, self-governing entity that meets the Montevideo criteria for statehood and whose people have consistently expressed their will through democratic means.

Skriver om läget i #Iran tillsammans med ⁦@sdkarlsson⁩, ⁦@weimers⁩ & ⁦@nimagap⁩. Stödet till de iranska frihetskämparna måste vara konsekvent. Passar även på att nämna några ord om S fulspel i frågan. https://www.epochtimes.se/frihetskampen-kraver-mer-an-tomma-ord

First of all. No, you are wrong. The unification was never ratified, therefore Somaliland is still independent. A fact finding mission by the AU stated this in 2005. Second, we still have a deal to make it easier for Somalia to oblige to their commitments to relieve their own citizens. Quite generous, if you ask me - but needed for now.

Yesterday I had the honor and privilege to meet with and speak to the new @USAmbSweden. I very much look forward to our future dialogue and cooperation. 🇸🇪🤝🇺🇸

Tillsammans med min gode vän och kollega Magnus Oscarsson (KD) skriver jag idag om varför Sverige bör följa Israels exempel i att åter erkänna #Somaliland. https://www.varldenidag.se/opinion/nu-aer-det-sveriges-och-europas-tur-att-erkaenna-somaliland/901554

@USAMBTurkiye Seriously?

Incredible bravery. #IranRevolution2026

Sometimes hackers can make great things happen. 👏

I hate to say I told you so. Still, no response from those who can actually do anything to support the SDF. Such a shame.

@NikkiHaley Your voters get what they deserve. Obviously Canada is not the issue when the United States, my second home, treats its allies and would be friends the way they do. Such a shame. You should come back to the free world.