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Somalia bans Taiwanese travellers citing 'one China' policy, ministry says

  • Somalia banned entry and transit of travelers holding Taiwanese passports starting April 30, 2025, as announced by its Civil Aviation Authority based in Mogadishu.
  • This ban resulted from Somalia's adherence to the one-China principle under UN Resolution 2758, a stance Taiwan attributes to Chinese pressure on Mogadishu.
  • Somalia's notice, sent to airlines on April 22, instructs them not to carry Taiwanese passport holders for entry, exit, or transit, while Taiwan maintains diplomatic ties with the breakaway Somaliland region.
  • Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Somalia's action as instigated by China and demanded immediate revocation, stating it restricts freedom and safety of Taiwanese nationals.
  • The ban reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions involving China’s claim over Taiwan and Taiwan's support for Somaliland, complicating relations in the Horn of Africa.
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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