In brief
- On August 21, 2019, Somaliland Standard reported that the UK government was funding construction of a police training facility in Hargeisa, described as the first of its kind.
- The announcement was attributed to Stuart Brown, head of the UK mission to Somaliland, who said construction was underway and expressed confidence in completion.
- The report did not include a budget, contractor, schedule, or any subsequent update on the project's progress.
On August 21, 2019, Somaliland Standard reported that the UK government was funding the construction of a police training facility in Hargeisa. The report, headlined “UKAID Begins the Construction of First Somaliland Police Training Facility,” described the project as the first police training facility of its kind to be built in the city, a characterization attributed to the publication.
The announcement was made by Stuart Brown, head of the UK mission to Somaliland, according to the report. Brown stated that the project would be funded through “generous contributions from the UKAID.” He further said that construction of the training facility was underway at the moment and, after an inspection tour of the site, expressed confidence that the project would “soon be accomplished.”
The report did not name a contractor, consultant, or implementing agency. It gave no contract value, budget figure, or funding agreement details. The article also did not specify a construction start date, an address, or a completion schedule.
Somaliland Standard noted that the UK supports Somaliland on democratization, strengthening security agencies, and other social projects.
The 2019 report does not establish what has happened to the project since that date. There is no evidence in the supplied material that construction proceeded, stalled, or completed. The headline’s assertion that UKAID “begins” construction rests on Brown’s statement, while the article text reports only that the official said it was underway.
Frequently asked questions
What is the facility's size and location?
The 2019 report does not provide the size or exact location of the facility other than Hargeisa.
Who is the contractor?
No contractor, consultant, or implementing company was named in the Somaliland Standard report.
What is the contract value and funding source?
The report states the project would be funded through UKAID contributions, but no contract value or budget figure was given.
When is completion expected?
Stuart Brown expressed confidence the project would be completed soon, but no specific date or schedule was provided.