The Hargeisa government repeatedly detained agents of the Mogadishu government, who often remained in detention until their extradition was demanded by the Mogadishu government. Somaliland is known to arbitrarily detain journalists as an intimidation tactic; arbitrarily detained journalists are generally released shortly thereafter. Media ownership in Somaliland is highly concentrated and most media outlets in Somaliland have political affiliations. The government-owned broadcaster is the only radio and television news broadcaster in the country. The government is known to conduct arbitrary raids and searches of news offices. Somaliland has repeatedly arbitrarily detained politicians calling for reunification. Laws criminalizing the dissemination of false information are regularly used to target pro-Somalia journalists, who are regularly fined or have their outlets shut down. Coverage of talks between Somalia and Somaliland are often dangerous to cover for journalists, as the government frequently takes a liberal interpretation of “threats to national security” or “pro-Somalia rhetoric” and frequently arrests journalists as a result. The government closely monitors social media and has made arrests based on social media posts. Officially organized protests in Somaliland are rare. The government seemingly arbitrarily decides to shut down certain protests but peaceful assembly is generally allowed. Islam is the state religion, and apostasy and proselytization by non-Muslims are both illegal. Drug laws in Somaliland go generally unenforced, as cultural intolerance is generally a greater barrier to drug use than the law. Khat is cultivated and consumed around the country without consequence. Somaliland allows permitless ownership of one rifle, one shotgun, and one handgun. Somalilanders can apply for a free AK-47 with an ammunition allowance if they can prove that they need it for self-defense and cannot afford it.