The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Somalia on July 9, 2018. The Department continues to advise travelers to not travel to Somalia. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on January 10, 2018. The full text of the new Travel Advisory is as follows: Somalia – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do …
Read More»Upcoming Relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel Location: Mogadishu and Somalia, countrywide Event: Extremists may use the upcoming relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to target U.S. citizens. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public venues. Actions to …
Read More»The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Mission to Somalia reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local …
Read More»Official personnel of the U.S. Mission to Somalia resumed travel to Mogadishu as of Wednesday, November 15, 2017. In accordance with the Travel Warning for Somalia, the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Somalia. The security situation in Somalia is extremely unstable, and the threat to all U.S. citizens in Somalia remains critical. The …
Read More»Due to specific threat information against U.S. personnel on the Mogadishu International Airport, the U.S. Mission to Somalia has directed its non-essential U.S. citizen employees to depart Mogadishu until further notice. In accordance with the Travel Warning for Somalia,< https://so.usmission.gov/travel-warning-01112017/ > the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Somalia. The security …
Read More»January 11, 2017 The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Somalia because of continuous activity by the al-Qaida affiliated terrorist group, al-Shabaab. U.S. citizens should be aware of the threat of kidnapping in all parts of Somalia, including Somaliland and Puntland. There is no U.S. embassy presence in Somalia. This …
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