22 June 2024 at 17:56 UD: Norwegian citizen arrested in Somaliland A Norwegian citizen with a Somali background has been arrested in Somaliland. This is confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can confirm that a Norwegian citizen has been arrested, and that we offer consular assistance. Out of consideration for the duty of confidentiality, we cannot comment on further details in the case, says the press officer at the Foreign Ministry, Tuva Bogsnes. According to sources news has spoken to, he must have criticized the government on social media on the way to Hargeisa in Somaliland, and was arrested upon arrival. Local media reports that there were riots in Hargeisa on Friday this week, where many young people are said to have protested his release. news has not received a response from Somaliland’s representative for Norway.
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