U.S. State Department: Republic of the Congo Level 2 Travel Advisory

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Republic of the Congo: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. It notes that while not common, violent crime such as armed robbery and assault remains a concern throughout the country. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees must use two vehicles for all overland travel outside Brazzaville. In Pointe-Noire, they are restricted to beaches adjacent to their hotels due to crime. Recommendations include avoiding demonstrations, using caution when walking or driving at night, carrying a copy of passport and visa while keeping origina…