The FCDO explained: “Somaliland may see an increase in large public gatherings, demonstrations and security activity during the annual 18 May celebrations. In urban areas, celebratory events may involve large crowds and the use of firearms, including celebratory gunfire. Take care in public places where people gather and follow advise of local authorities.”
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the FCDO. The FCDO advises against all travel to Somalia, including the 3 eastern regions of Somaliland – Togdheer, Sanaag and Sool – and excluding the 3 western regions of Somaliland – Awdal, Maroodijeh and
This is due to the threat from terrorist groups and continuing violence. If you choose to remain in Somalia, you do so at your own risk. You should have a personal emergency plan that does not rely on the UK government.
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the 3 western regions of Somaliland – Awdal (including Boorama), Maroodijeh (including Hargeisa) and Sahil (including Berbera)
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There has recently been an increase in fighting between al-Shabaab and the Somali Government close to the capital Mogadishu.
Support from FCDO is severely limited in Somalia, including Somaliland, with no support in person from staff at the British Embassy Mogadishu or the British Office Hargeisa.
If you need urgent help from the UK government, for example if you’ve been arrested or you’re concerned about forced marriage, contact the British High Commission Nairobi, Kenya if you are in Somalia, excluding Somaliland.
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