The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Spain, advising increased caution due to terrorism and unrest. Terrorists may target tourist locations, transportation centers, hotels, and other public places. Demonstrations are common. Travelers should reconsider travel to Ceuta due to unrest.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Tanzania, advising travellers to reconsider travel due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk. On unrest, demonstrations often occur over political or economic issues and may also take place on holidays or during large events; they can be unpredictable, and the Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests, including stationary checkpoints and roadblocks, and limits or does not authorize large gatherings. On crime, violent crime is common, including assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging and carjacking, and local police have limited reso…
The U.S. Department of State raised its travel advisory for Tanzania from Level 2 to Level 3 and added an 'unrest' risk indicator, advising travellers to reconsider travel due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk. On unrest, demonstrations often occur over political or economic issues and may also take place on holidays or during large events; they can be unpredictable, and the Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests, including stationary checkpoints and roadblocks, and limits or does not authorize large gatherings. On crime, violent crime is common, including assault, sexual assault, robberies, mug…
The U.S. State Department updated its Sri Lanka travel advisory. The advisory level was unchanged at Level 2, 'Exercise Increased Caution', but an 'Other' risk indicator was added and the summary was updated. The guidance cites unrest, terrorism and landmines: protests over the economic and political situation can happen at any time, police have used water cannons and tear gas, and protests could turn violent; terrorist attacks have occurred with little or no warning and may target tourist locations, transport hubs, markets, government buildings, hotels, places of worship, airports and other public areas; and approximately 23 square kilometres of Sri Lanka contain landmines left from its ci…