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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Somalia bars entry to Taiwanese amid dispute over Somaliland
The NewsSomalia barred Taiwanese passport holders from entering the country after Taipei sought stronger ties with the breakaway region of Somaliland. Mogadishu claims Somaliland as its territory — as China does with Taiwan — but Taipei and Hargeisa, Somaliland’s capital, have exchanged ambassadors. Taiwan has also backed Somaliland’s claim to be independently recognized, and supported it with training and aid. Somalia’s decision is a win for Ch…
Taiwan protested and denounced a restriction on the freedom to go and come after Somalia's decision to ban Taiwanese nationals from entering its territory. The Taiwanese authorities spoke of a decision taken at the instigation of China and called for the revocation of those measures.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia and Taiwan have imposed entry bans on each other's citizens, officials said Wednesday, in a diplomatic dispute that appears to be related to Taiwan's recognition of the breakaway region…
Somalia enforces One China policy, bans Taiwan passport holders: It has a Somaliland connection
The ban, which took effect on Wednesday, was announced in a notice issued by Somalia’s civil aviation authority last week, according to a report, citing Taiwan’s foreign ministry
Somalia and Taiwan impose reciprocal entry bans in apparent link to Taiwan recognizing Somaliland
Somalia and Taiwan have imposed entry bans for each other’s citizens, officials said Wednesday, in a diplomatic tiff that appeared to be linked to Taiwan’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland
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