Insurgent violence

Malaysia: Conflict in Borneo Prompts Travel Warning

Date: March 6th, 2013 |

Following a violent insurgency that occurred March 1-3, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has advised its citizens to avoid travel to the coastal region of eastern Sabah (Borneo). The Malaysian government has dispatched armed forces to the area and there is potential for more violence. The warning includes the towns of Lahad Datu, Kunak, [read more]

Rwanda: Armed Attack Prompts New Travel Warning

Date: December 5th, 2012 |

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After an armed raid on the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s anti-poaching camp left one tracker dead, the U.S. Embassy has issued an emergency message to its citizens. Located in Karisoke Kazi, the camp sits directly outside Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Militants from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) evidently conducted this attack, and the Embassy [read more]

Mali: Swiss Citizen Kidnapped in Timbuktu

Date: April 18th, 2012 |

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A Swiss woman was abducted in Timbuktu, a city seized by Islamists following the recent coup in the country. Local reports identified the woman as a Christian who had lived in Timbuktu for years and was active in the community. The Swiss government advised its citizens—as did the U.S. State Department—to consider leaving the country [read more]

Israel: Border Region with Lebanon sees Rockets, Artillery Fire

Date: November 30th, 2011 |

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Tensions are once again high along the Israeli-Lebanese border. Rockets were fired from southern Lebanon into Israel, instigating rounds of artillery shells in response from the Israelis. While the exchange was relatively small considering the history of the region, it marked the end of two years of quiet along the notoriously volatile border region. It [read more]

Philippines: Bombing in South causes Thousands to Flee

Date: October 27th, 2011 |

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Thousands of people fled three remote towns in Zamboanga Sibugay province on Mindanao in the southern Philippines as the army continued its offensive against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Fighting in the south has been occurring for the past 30 years despite efforts to reach a lasting settlement between the army and militant groups. [read more]

Philippines: Updated Travel Warning from U.S. Dept. of State

Date: February 13th, 2013 |

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The U.S. Dept. of State has issued an updated travel warning for the island nation to reflect ongoing security issues, particularly in the Sulu Archipelago and the southern island of Mindanao. U.S. citizens should continue to avoid non-essential travel to the Sulu region due to the high threat of kidnapping of international travelers, and violence [read more]

Turkey: Kidnappers Release British Tourist Unharmed

Date: June 6th, 2012 |

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A British tourist was released unharmed after being abducted from a passenger bus and held by members of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK), a militant separatist group that is considered to be terrorists by the Turkish government. The young Briton, believed to be in his 30s, was en route to the Black Sea coast when [read more]

Philippines: Government says Country Safe for Tourists

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

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Despite a recent travel warning from the U.S. State Department, the Philippine government insists that the country is safe for tourists. In fact, the travel warning was released on the same day that the Philippine Department of Tourism revealed its new slogan: “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said that [read more]

Philippines: Hotel Bombed in Turbulent South

Date: November 30th, 2011 |

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Islamic militants are believed to be behind a hotel bomb that killed 3 and left 27 injured in Zamboanga City in the troubled southern region of Mindanao. Many of the victims were guests of a wedding set to be held Nov. 28. The group responsible is believed to be the al-Qaida linked Abu Sayyaff militants [read more]

Yemen: State Department Warns Against Travel to Yemen

Date: June 6th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department issued a warning advising against all travel to Yemen because of high terrorist threat levels and civil unrest. Some non-emergency government employees as well as all eligible family members of U.S. government employees have been ordered to leave. Citizens in the country are urged to avoid all protests, even if they [read more]

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