American travellers are being urged to think twice before packing their bags for certain high-risk destinations. The US Department of State has brought attention back to its Level 4 – Do Not Travel advisory list.
This is the most serious warning handed out to American nationals heading overseas, covering locations where travellers could face life-threatening situations.
The 23 nations on the red list
Altogether, 23 countries remain on this critical list. They include Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Myanmar (Burma), Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Niger, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine, and Yemen.
Officials warn that visitors to these spots could run into grave dangers, such as terrorism, armed conflict, kidnapping, civil unrest, and other major security problems.
Limited help in emergencies
For Americans currently staying in these destinations, the State Department advises that they consider departing when it is safe to do so. The advisory also cautions that US government assistance during emergencies might be quite limited in certain areas.
These warnings are not all brand new, as advisories are checked and updated at different times. Travellers are encouraged to visit the official US State Department website for the freshest country-specific details before setting off.
