Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Somaliland: British Nationals Abroad

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps he is taking to monitor the number of UK citizens travelling to Somaliland for the purpose of fighting in the region.

Answer: The FCDO advises against all travel to the Somaliland regions of Toghdeer, Sanaag, and Sool. We advise British Nationals in Somaliland to leave any area of unrest quickly. Our ability to provide consular support in Somalia, including Somaliland, is very limited. Should any British Nationals travel to Somaliland to fight, or to assist others engaged in the conflict, their activities may amount to offences under UK legislation and they could be prosecuted upon return to the UK.

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