U.S. Department of State:Consular Information Sheet

[AYOUB]

After all the fuss and predictions of chaos to come, this is part of official advice being given to US citizens who wish to travel to Somaliland by the US State department:

 

 

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Somaliland has experienced a level of stability that has not been present in other parts of Somalia. However, travelers should always check current conditions in Somaliland before traveling. Persons traveling to or through this area should be aware that incidents such as armed banditry and road assaults may occur. Civil unrest persists in the rest of the country. U.S. citizens should not travel to areas other than Somaliland.

 

CRIME: With the exception of Somaliland, crime is an extension of the general state of insecurity. Serious and violent crimes are very common. Kidnapping and robbery are a particular problem in Mogadishu and other areas of the south.

Full post click here >>>>>> Consular Information Sheet

[Baashi]

AYOUB_SHEIKH,

Since the link u provided is not working, I took the trouble to fix it here it is.

 

An excerpt from the first paragraph of that info sheet reads:

 

"COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Somalia is a developing country in the Horn of Africa. It has had no government since the onset of civil war in 1991. That year, the northwest part of the country proclaimed itself the Republic of Somaliland, and it now has its own governing authority, although its economy is linked with the rest of the country. The northeastern section of Somalia, which is semi-autonomous, is known as Puntland. Somalia's economy was seriously damaged by the civil war and its aftermath, but the private sector is trying to reemerge. Tourism facilities are non-existent. The principal city of Somalia is Mogadishu. The principal city of Somaliland is Hargeisa. Other cities and towns of importance include the port of Bosasso in the northeast, the port of Kismayu in the South, Baidoa, and Garowe.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport is required for travel to Somaliland and Puntland. Both regions also require a visa and issue their own, which can be obtained at their respective ports of entry. A passport is required for travel to other parts of Somalia, including Mogadishu, but no visa is required."

[Gabbal]

Ayoub although "Somaliland" is worthy of applause for it's peace and security, let's try to give the big picture next time bro.

 

this is part of official advice being given to US citizens who wish to travel to Somaliland by the US State department:

Walaal this is the official advice.

 

Somalia Travel Warning

 

October 31, 2003

 

This Travel Warning is being issued to remind Americans of continued concerns about the security situation in Somalia. This supersedes the Travel Warning of March 4, 2003.

 

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somalia, including the self proclaimed “independent Republic of Somaliland”. Inter-clan and inter-factional fighting can flare up with little warning, and kidnapping, murder, and other threats to U.S. citizens and other foreigners can occur unpredictably in many regions. Recent attacks against foreigners in the self-declared "Republic of Somaliland" in northern Somalia have occurred, and the Sanaag and Sool Regions in eastern Somaliland, bordering on Puntland (northeastern Somalia), are subject to insecurity due to potential inter-clan fighting. In addition, the Mogadishu area, the Puntland region in northern Somalia, and the districts of Gedo and Bay (especially the vicinity of Baidoa) in the south have experienced serious fighting. Territorial control in the Mogadishu area is divided among numerous groups; lines of control are unclear and frequently shift, making movement within this area extremely hazardous.

 

U.S. citizens are urged to use caution when sailing near the coast of Somalia. Merchant vessels, fishing boats and pleasure craft alike risk seizure and their crews being held for ransom, especially in the waters near the Horn of Africa and the Kenyan border.

 

http://travel.state.gov/somalia_warning.html

[Libaax-Sankataabte]

Originally posted by HornAfrique:

Ayoub although "Somaliland" is worthy of applause for it's peace and security, let's try to give the big picture next time bro.

 

[Liqaye]

hehehe you must think that people dont have access to the internet.

[Intel]

oodwayne the second

[AYOUB]

I did not see that article posted by hornafrique, I stand corrected.