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Somaliland Orders All Undocumented Foreign Nationals to Leave Within 10 Days
Somaliland's State Minister for Interior announced June 23 that all illegal foreign residents must depart the territory within 10 days or face legal action. The order was issued in Hargeisa and tied to security considerations.
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Somaliland ordered all undocumented foreign nationals to leave the territory within 10 days, State Minister for Interior Abdirashid Mohamed Hassan (Magaalo) announced on June 23. The directive applies to foreigners residing illegally in the territory and carries the threat of legal action for non-compliance.
" He linked the measure to security considerations and urged foreign nationals without valid documentation to regularize their status or depart before the deadline.
AllAfrica reported that the official did not specify the number or nationalities of those affected or detail what prompted the decision. No information was provided on implementation or possible exemptions. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and maintains its own immigration and security institutions.
The announcement comes amid heightened regional security concerns in the Horn of Africa.
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