Mission of Somaliland, London
| Mission of Somaliland in London | |
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| Coordinates | 51°31′15.8″N 0°3′8.1″W / 51.521056°N 0.052250°WCoordinates: 51°31′15.8″N 0°3′8.1″W / 51.521056°N 0.052250°W |
| Location | Bethnal Green, London |
| Address | Suite 319, Water Lily Business Centre, 10 Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UF |
| Ambassador | Ali A. Awale |
The Mission of Somaliland in London is the diplomatic mission of Somaliland in the United Kingdom. It is located in the Water Lily Business Centre, a multi-use office and conference building in Bethnal Green.[1] Unlike most diplomatic missions, there is no flag or plaque indicating its existence, only a small label on the door-buzzer. The mission was established in 1991 shortly after Somaliland's unilateral declaration of independence from Somalia.[2]
The mission is not a fully fledged embassy because the United Kingdom does not recognise Somaliland as an independent state, instead viewing it as part of Somalia; however, it is the highest-level representation of Somaliland's government in the United Kingdom. It acts largely like any other embassy, issuing visas and passports and representing Somalilanders in the UK.[3]
Gallery
The entrance to the mission
References
- ↑ "WELCOME TO SOMALILAND MISSION UK". 15 December 2013.
- ↑ "WELCOME TO SOMALILAND MISSION UK". 15 December 2013.
- ↑ "WELCOME TO SOMALILAND MISSION UK". 15 December 2013.
