Citing risks from armed conflict, crime, and political instability, the US State Department warns citizens to avoid travel to high-risk destinations including Russia, Iran, and Haiti.
Washington, May 1:
As summer travel plans take shape, the US State Department has renewed or issued ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisories for 21 countries, citing severe safety risks including armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest.
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The Level 4 advisory is the highest travel warning issued by the US government. While some advisories have been in place for months due to ongoing geopolitical instability, others have been updated more recently.
List of Countries Under Level 4 – Do Not Travel Advisory:
- Afghanistan
- Belarus
- Burkina Faso
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Haiti
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mali
- North Korea
- Russia
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Mexico & Gaza Also Flagged:
The advisory also extends to certain regions in Mexico, including:
- Colima
- Guerrero
- Michoacán
- Sinaloa
- Tamaulipas
- Zacatecas
Gaza is similarly listed due to ongoing armed conflict and security risks.
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State Department’s Safety Tips for Travelers:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security alerts and help locate you during emergencies.
- Review the Traveler’s Checklist and Country Security Reports.
- Follow the State Department on X (Twitter) and Facebook for real-time updates.
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