https://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/travel-safety/africa/somaliaSomaliahttps://public-web-wn.uat.wng.me/travel-safety/africa/somalia/latest-somalia-travel-warnings-alertsWhat are the most important issues affecting travelers to Somalia? Read the latest travel warnings, advice and alerts here.2020-08-12T10:00:00Z https://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/travel-safety/africa/somalia/latest-somalia-travel-warnings-alertshttps://www.worldnomads.com<div class="AccordionSection nst-component nst-is-collapsed"><button class="AccordionSection-title nst-toggle">Do not travel warning - 2018</button> <div class="nst-content"> <div class="AccordionSection-inner"> <h2>Do not travel warning - 2018</h2> <p>Warning: this destination is considered very high risk and many governments advise their citizens not to travel to large parts of the country.</p> <p>Check your government's advice for travel to Somalia. Several foreign governments have clearly advised on their websites do not travel to Somalia.</p> <p>Somalia has been plunged into civil war for decades and in recent years has been subjected to many attacks by the Al-Shabab terrorist group which has links to Al Qaeda and Daesh. The capital, Mogadishu is a flash point for terrorist attacks and ongoing violence.</p> <p>Travel to this destination against government advice has implications for your travel insurance and you should read and understand your policy documents thoroughly if you are considering travel to this destination.</p> <p>If you go anyway and get into trouble, it may be impossible for your insurer to provide emergency assistance, and consular officials from your own country may be severely limited in the assistance they can give. We care about your personal safety and wellbeing, please heed all government issued travel warnings.</p> </div> </div> </div>Getty Images/Navalarp Teratanatorn 1975250644 Getty Images A town surrounded by mountains in Somalia