Somalia - Security
The advice is against all travel to Somalia. See UK FCO website.
There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping, throughout Somalia, including Somaliland. Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. There is also a high threat of maritime terrorism in the territorial and international waters off Somalia.
EUNAVFOR ATALANTA
In late 2022, the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA was extended to December 2024 with a new mandate enforced. EU Member States decided that the Operation should preserve its main efforts to protect World Food Programme (WFP) and other vulnerable vessels; deter, prevent and repress piracy and armed robbery at sea; monitor fishing activities in the Horn of Africa and the Western Indian Ocean; combat drug trafficking and contribute to the arms embargo on Somalia, the illicit trade in charcoal and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Since the end of November 2023, multiple incidents involving piracy and hijacking have
taken place in the Somali basin. Recently, there has been a notable surge in reported events that could potentially escalate into piracy attacks off the Somali coast. Additionally, the conclusion of the monsoon period could further facilitate piracy activities in the region. While these attacks have been against commercial vessels, anyone considering transiting to or from the Red Sea should be aware of the potential threats. See the latest security update and Advice for Sailing Vessels (links below)from the Maritime Security Centre – Horn Of Africa and A
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