{"id":164,"date":"2016-08-26T18:03:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T18:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safedestinations.com\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2024-01-14T20:36:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T20:36:13","slug":"travel-alerts-and-warnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safedestinations.com\/travel-alerts-and-warnings\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Alerts & Warnings"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong> Updated helpline information following attack in Magdeburg on 20 December (' Warnings and insurance' page)<\/p> <\/li> Updated information on expected disruption and political situation ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).<\/p> <\/li> Updated information following an earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019 page). <\/p> <\/li> Updated information on the risk of counterfeit alcohol (\u2018Safety and security\u2019 page) <\/p>\n\n <\/p> <\/li> Information added about the risks around commercial disputes (\u2018Safety and security\u2019 page). <\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong> Updated to a Level 3 due to infrastructure damage from an earthquake.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Vanuatu following the December 17, 2024, earthquake, which caused significant damage to local infrastructure. The U.S. government\u2019s ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Vanuatu is limited, and departure options have been disrupted. Within Vanuatu, numerous buildings sustained severe damage, and curfews are in effect in some areas. \u00a0<\/p>\n Read the country information page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Vanuatu.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Vanuatu:\u00a0<\/p>\n Updated to change overall Travel Advisory Level from 2 to 3 and to add the civil unrest risk indicator due to ongoing demonstrations.<\/p>\n Reconsider travel to Mozambique due to health issues<\/b>, crime, civil unrest,<\/b> and terrorism<\/b>. Some areas have\u00a0greater\u00a0risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.<\/p>\n Do Not Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n Country Summary: <\/b>Protests frequently occur throughout the country and can quickly become violent. Most protests occur in Maputo, and some have turned violent. Protesters have also engaged in rioting, looting, vandalism and destruction of property. Police responses to protests and large gatherings can quickly become violent, including the use of live ammunition and tear gas. Conversely, police may refuse to maintain public order. Protests may temporarily block major roads, including border crossings and roads leading to airports, making travel unpredictable.<\/p>\n Violent crime, such as muggings, is common.<\/p>\n Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique continue to be active. Attackers may strike public areas with little or no warning.<\/p>\n Mozambique\u2019s health infrastructure is weak, medicine availability is variable and often in short supply. Hospitals remain open, roads leading to the airports are intermittently blocked by protesters, potentially impacting medical evacuation efforts.<\/p>\n Read the country information page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Mozambique.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Mozambique:<\/p>\n Certain districts in Cabo Delgado and Nampula Provinces \u2013 Level 4: Do Not Travel<\/b><\/p>\n Terrorists continue to conduct and plot attacks on government forces, villages, and key supply routes in the districts of Ancuabe, Chuire, Ibo, Macomia, Meluco, Metuge, Mocimboa da Praia, Mueda, Muidumbe, Nangade, Palma, and Quissanga in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, and the bordering districts of Memba and Erati in Nampula Province.<\/p>\n Although attacks have centered around government forces, travelers should be aware of their surroundings, especially in large public places<\/p>\n Be aware of increased government security checkpoints in Cabo Delgado Province.<\/p>\n If you must travel to the affected areas of Cabo Delgado, consider hiring a security firm.<\/p>\n Cabo Delgado\u2019s capital city of Pemba \u2013 Level 4: Do Not Travel<\/b><\/p>\n Pemba is vulnerable to attack due to the proximity of violent extremist forces and their increasing sophistication.<\/p>\n \u00a0Visit our website for\u00a0Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p><\/li> Reissued after periodic review with updates to \u201cif you decide to travel\u201d section.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to the potential for isolated political violence.<\/p>\n Country Summary<\/b>: Political demonstrations intended to be peaceful can sometimes escalate into violence and may be met with force by Nepali authorities.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n Read the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0\u202ffor additional information on travel to Nepal. \u202f<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Nepal:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Updated to reflect the addition of health and civil unrest indicators.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to armed violence<\/b>, civil unrest<\/b>, crime<\/b>, health<\/b>, kidnapping<\/b>, <\/b>and terrorism<\/b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.<\/p>\n Do Not Travel to:<\/b><\/p>\n Country Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Violent crime, kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, and carjacking, is common throughout Cameroon, especially in the regions listed above. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.<\/p>\n Civil unrest is common, with the potential for political violence. \u00a0<\/p>\n Access to health care is limited.<\/p>\n <\/b>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in North, Far North, Northwest, Southwest, and parts of Adamawa and East Regions of Cameroon due to current official travel restrictions..<\/p>\n Read the Country Information Page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Cameroon.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Cameroon:<\/p>\n North, Far North, Northwest, and Southwest Regions, and parts of East and Adamawa Regions \u2013 Level 4: Do Not Travel<\/b><\/p>\n Violent crime, including kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, assault, and carjacking is a serious concern in Cameroon, especially in these areas.<\/p>\n In the Adamawa Region north of the capital, Ngaoundere, and East Region, there is a heightened criminal threat within 20 kilometers of the border with the Central African Republic.<\/p>\n Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Far North Region\u2013 Level 4: Do Not Travel<\/b><\/p>\n In the Far North Region, terrorists may attack with no warning, targeting local facilities and places frequented by Westerners.<\/p>\n Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Northwest and Southwest Regions \u2013 Level 4: Do Not Travel<\/b><\/p>\n In Northwest and Southwest Regions, armed clashes between separatists and government forces, and other acts of violence, including violent criminality, kidnapping for ransom, sexual assault, arson, roadside ambushes and robberies, use of improvised explosive devices, illegitimate detentions, and murder have occurred. Security force operations, curfews and movement restrictions, and attacks by armed militants can take place at any time throughout these regions, including in urban areas. Ongoing violence has led to a breakdown in order and a significant decline in public services, including medical resources in large areas of both regions.<\/p>\n Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p><\/li> Updated after periodic review to include an H indicator for health.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise increased caution in Gabon due to crime<\/b>, civil unrest<\/b>, and health<\/b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory.<\/p>\n Exercise Increased Caution in:<\/p>\n There is an increased military presence throughout Libreville and other areas of Gabon. Demonstrations may occur with little or no warning. A nighttime curfew is in effect and U.S. citizens should confirm and follow instructions of local authorities.<\/p>\n Access to medical care is limited. Medical facilities are limited in the quality and standard of care they can provide. They may not have adequate supplies of basic medications, especially outside of large cities.<\/p>\n Read the\u00a0Country Information Page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information about travel to Gabon.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Gabon:<\/p>\n Column 1 is UK travel advisories, middle column is guide books and travel resources aff.links and column 3 is Canadian government travel advisories.
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Alphabetical Travel Advisories For All Countries<\/h2>\n
\nUpdated travel advice countries or territories sourced: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice<\/a> and https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n