A major data breach in Somalia's electronic visa system may have exposed personal information belonging to tens of thousands of applicants, including US citizens, the American embassy in Somalia has warned. It reported credible allegations of 'unidentified hackers' infiltrating the Somali government's e-visa platform, potentially compromising data from at least 35,000 people. The leaked documents circulating online include sensitive details such as names, photos, dates of birth, marital status, home addresses, and email contacts, according to a US embassy statement. The UK government also warned travelers to consider the risks before applying for an e-visa required for travel to Somalia. 'This data breach is ongoing and could expose any personal data you enter into the system,' they stated. Somali authorities have not commented on the breach but have transferred their visa service to a new platform without giving an official explanation. The US embassy indicated that while it cannot confirm if an individual's data is part of the breach, applicants for Somali e-visas may be affected. Critics have raised concerns about extra fees travelers from certain regions face, including Somaliland, which seeks independence but remains unrecognized internationally. This data breach raises tensions over the sovereignty and control of travel and airspace within Somalia and Somaliland.