Is a police escort (SPU) in Somaliland assigned to the foreigner automatically or must the foreigner request it?
I have read that a police escort from the elite Special Police Unit (SPU) is required in Somaliland when traveling outside of Hargeisa. E.g. https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/reviews/everything-else/safety-in-somaliland-is-somaliland-safe-to-visit/#Police_escort_in_Somaliland:
One of the most unique parts of traveling in Somaliland is the mandatory police escort all visitors outside of Hargeisa get.
Is a police escort in Somaliland assigned to the foreigner automatically or must the foreigner request it? If automatically, how does the law enforcement become aware the foreigner needs a police escort? If not automatically, how does the foreigner request the police escort?
Best Answer
As of my personal experience from 2014, you have to request it. You will not automatically be accompanied by a police escort.
*** Update***
Again, as of my personal experience from 2014, you are able to travel to Tog Wajaale and Berbara without SUP facing no problems.
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