According to Gov.uk, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland. Any British nationals in Somalia should leave. There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping, throughout Somalia, including Somaliland. Terrorist groups have made threats against westerners and those working for western organisations. The FCO believes that there is a constant threat of terrorist attack in Mogadishu. The FCO also believes that terrorists continue to plan attacks against westerners in Somaliland. Read Article
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According to ahram.org.eg, the US embassy in Cairo issued a security warning on Thursday, urging American citizens in Egypt to avoid protests planned for Friday. The Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups, including the centrist Wasat Party and the ultra-conservative Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiya, plan to hold a “million-man” march on Friday in Cairo’s Nasr City to […]
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Eturbonews.com reported that, UK government has issued new travel advice for Singapore. The warning was prompted by high levels of pollution from land clearance fires in Indonesia. “Since 17 June Singapore has been experiencing high levels of pollution (“haze”) from land clearance fires in Indonesia. We advise all travelers and British residents in Singapore to […]
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As reported by Cnn.com, vacationers at Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks this summer should make extra efforts to wash their hands, the National Park Service urged Wednesday, after noting a spike in sicknesses among visitors so far. Read Article
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According to Gov.uk, demonstrations and protests are a regular occurrence in Bahrain. Some can be violent. You should avoid large crowds and demonstrations. See Political situation. The Government of Bahrain has imposed a curfew on the waterways around Bahrain between 6pm and 4am. You should respect this curfew. See Sea travel. Read Article
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As reported by Gov.uk, there have been protests in a number of Brazilian cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Although generally peaceful, there have been violent incidents and injuries. See Political situation .Levels of crime and violence are high, particularly in major cities. You should be particularly vigilant before and during […]
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As reported by Gov.uk, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to the Central African Republic (CAR). British nationals should leave now if practical means are available, if it is safe to do so, and if a safe destination is available. Those who remain should take all precautions and stay in a […]
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As reported by Travel.state.gov, The security environment remains complex in Israel and the West Bank, and U.S. citizens need to be aware of the continuing risks of travel to these areas, particularly to areas described in this Travel Warning, where there are heightened tensions and security risks. The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens […]
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According to eturbonews.com, the top 10 threat areas for kidnap for ransom have been identified. The crime has become a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon that is now occurring more frequently, and in more locations across the world. The top 10 list, which is of greatest relevance to foreign nationals or local individuals of high-net worth, […]
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According to bangkokpost.com, Australia has called for better safety of Australians visiting Phuket, now called the most dangerous place in the world for Australians despite being one of the country’s top holiday destinations. Jonathan Kenna, deputy head of mission at the Australian embassy in Thailand, said on Tuesday safety was at the top of the […]
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