You are advised to exercise a high degree of caution in Benin. The security situation is generally stable. However, Canadians should avoid demonstrations, large crowds and public areas where unrest may occur and are advised to obtain information about local developments. OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home. Registration can be done on-line or by contacting a Canadian government office abroad. For more information, see our FAQs on Registration of Canadians Abroad. Read article
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OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Guinea. Despite a relative return to calm, the current security situation remains heightened. Incidents of violent crime are increasing in Conakry and extreme caution should be exercised. Read article
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Ethiopia Canadians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution in the country and should maintain security awareness at all times. The risk of terrorist attacks remains moderate in Addis Ababa and other areas of the country. Areas frequented by foreigners may be targeted. There are occasional threats against foreign interests, particularly during international […]
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Terrorist incidents can occur throughout Russia, including in Moscow. Canadians should be cautious in public places, particularly on public transportation, and at events where large numbers of people gather. On January 24, 2011, an explosion took place at Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow. It is reported that over 30 people have been killed and more […]
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General strikes and demonstrations have been taking place more frequently in Greece recently due to the imposition of additional austerity measures. Some demonstrations have triggered clashes between the police and protesters and in some instances, protesters have set fire to buildings. Demonstrations may occur throughout the country, but they often take place in Syntagma Square, […]
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in light of the unresolved political crisis and the possibility of the resumption of demonstrations. The situation remains volatile. There was an attempted military coup on November 17, 2010. The government ban on public protests, imposed in April 2009, has […]
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The Civil Defense in Peru (Indeci) intensified today a prevention drive warning of a potential massive earthquake now preceded of two daily tremors average. Indeci called on every workplace and home to ready an emergency evacuation plan after a median quake and two replicas were recorded Sunday in Ica (south) and in Lima. Marco Tantalean, […]
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The French government will not change their perception of security in Colombia, despite the kidnapping of its citizens Roméo Langlois, who has about 11 days held by the FARC. The French ambassador in Colombia, Pierre Jean Vandoorne, denied that his country would issue a travel warning, explaining that there are no specific threats against French […]
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Peruvian health officials alerted the public and recommended to stop eating fish and avoid visiting the beaches. Nearly a thousand dolphins found dead in recent weeks, with more than fifteen hundred birds, pelicans and boobies. The causes are still unknown. Peruvian health authorities fired warning sirens and recommended that people avoid beaches and stop eating […]
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Authorities in South Korea are investigating a batch of pills which are said to contain human flesh. Officials believe the tablets, which are purportedly used to boost stamina, have been smuggled in from China. It is claimed they contain extracts of dead human fetuses. The first case was uncovered in South Korea last August and […]
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