US State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Benin

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory for Benin due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Areas bordering Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Nigerian states of Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara are Level 4 "Do Not Travel." U.S. government employees may not travel to Alibori, Atacora, and areas around Parakou without Ambassador approval. Safety risks prevent emergency consular services in the identified border areas.