Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Nepal Travel Advisory

By |December 18th, 2023|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued after periodic review with updates to risk indicators and "if you decide to travel" section. Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to the potential for isolated political violence.   Country Summary: Political demonstrations intended to be peaceful can sometimes escalate into violence and may be met with force by Nepali authorities.   Read the country information page  for additional information on travel to Nepal.   If you decide to travel to Nepal:       Avoid demonstrations and crowds.  Do not trek or climb alone. The Government of Nepal requires solo or foreign independent trekkers (FITs) to use a local guide or porter[...]

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Namibia Travel Advisory

By |November 27th, 2023|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime. Exercise increased caution in Namibia due to crime. Country Summary: Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, purse snatching, and "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles, is increasingly common, and these can violently escalate into robberies and muggings. There is a higher risk of crime in the central business districts of major cities after dark. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Namibia. If you decide to travel to Namibia: Avoid walking alone, especially after dark. Do not display large amounts of cash or other valuables. Keep car doors locked and windows shut[...]

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Tajikistan Travel Advisory

By |November 27th, 2023|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued after periodic review with updates to risk indicators, Level 3 areas, and the “If you decide to travel” section. Exercise increased caution in Tajikistan due to terrorism, unexploded landmines, and occasional violence near the border with Kyrgyzstan. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Within five miles of Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan Gorno-Badakhshon Autonomous Oblast Country Summary: Terrorist organizations are known to have a presence in the region and have targeted foreigners and local authorities in the past. Terrorist attacks can happen with little or no warning, with terrorists targeting public[...]

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Ghana Travel Advisory

By |November 20th, 2023|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Updated to reflect threats against LGBTQI+ travelers. Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime and violence against members of the LGBTQI+ community. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in: Parts of the Bono East, Bono, Savannah, Northern, North East, and Upper East regions due to civil unrest. Country summary: Violent crimes, such as carjacking and street mugging, do occur. These crimes often happen at night and in isolated locations. Exercise increased caution specifically due to crime: In urban areas and crowded markets When traveling by private or public transportation after dark[...]

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Peru Travel Advisory

By |November 15th, 2023|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and the possibility of kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Colombian-Peruvian border area in the Loreto Region due to crime. The Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), including areas within the Departments of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junin, due to crime and terrorism. Country Summary: Crime, including petty theft, carjackings, muggings, assaults, and other violent crime, is common in Peru and can occur during daylight hours despite the presence of many witnesses. Kidnapping is rare,[...]

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Belize Travel Advisory

By |November 13th, 2023|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Violent crime – such as sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder – are common even during daylight hours and in tourist areas. A significant portion of violent crime is gang related. Due to high crime, travelers are advised to exercise caution while traveling to the south side of Belize City. Local police lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Most crimes remain unresolved and unprosecuted.  Read the country information page[...]

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  • December 18th, 2023 Off Comments off on Nepal Travel Advisory

    Reissued after periodic review with updates to risk indicators and "if you decide to travel"[...]

  • November 27th, 2023 Off Comments off on Namibia Travel Advisory

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime. Exercise increased caution in Namibia due to crime.[...]

  • November 27th, 2023 Off Comments off on Tajikistan Travel Advisory

    Reissued after periodic review with updates to risk indicators, Level 3 areas, and the “If[...]

  • November 20th, 2023 Off Comments off on Ghana Travel Advisory

    Updated to reflect threats against LGBTQI+ travelers. Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime[...]

  • November 15th, 2023 Off Comments off on Peru Travel Advisory

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution due to crime, civil unrest,[...]

  • November 13th, 2023 Off Comments off on Belize Travel Advisory

    Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Please read[...]

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