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Location	Smithfield, London
Address	43-45 East Smithfield, London E1W 1AP
Ambassador	A. Hersi

The Mission of Somaliland in Whitechapel, London, is like an office for the Republic of Somaliland in the United Kingdom. It helps Somaliland connect with the UK. This office opened in 1991. That was soon after Somaliland said it was an independent country. It declared its independence from Somalia.

This mission is not a full embassy. This is because the British government does not see Somaliland as a separate country. They still consider it part of Somalia. However, this office is the most important way the Government of Somaliland is represented in the UK. It works a lot like a regular embassy. For example, it can give out visas and Somaliland passports. It also helps people from Somaliland who live in the UK.

Who Represents Somaliland in the UK?

The Somaliland Mission in London has had several important leaders. These people are called representatives. They work to build good relationships between Somaliland and the United Kingdom.

2010-2016: Ali Adan Awale
2016-2019: Ayan Mohamoud Ashour
2019–present: Abdi Hersi

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