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Ivory Coast: Travel Restriction Eased; Caution still Advised

Date: June 23rd, 2011 |

The U.S. State Department has eased its travel warning for the Ivory Coast. On June 15, the State Department lifted the ordered departure of government employees and adult family members at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, the Ivory Coast’s economic center, but still bans minor dependents from traveling to the country. Though State Department officials [read more]

New Zealand: Tourism Still Disrupted in Christchurch

Date: March 9th, 2011 |

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As of March 8, the National Crisis Management Centre stopped advising against nonessential travel to Christchurch city. While this is a positive step in the rebuilding effort, it should be noted that many tourism operators in the city remain severely disrupted as a result of the devastating earthquake. Most services, however, in other parts of [read more]

Brazil: U.S. Consulate Lifts Warning About Sao Paulo Beaches

Date: May 19th, 2010 |

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The U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo rescinded its recommendation to avoid the beach neighborhoods of Praia Grande, Santos, Sao Vicente and Guaruja on the southern coast of Sao Paulo state. The consular announcement on May 12 came after officials reviewed the current situation there and determined that the warning was not necessary, but reminded travelers [read more]

Indonesia: U.S. State Department Lifts Travel Warning

Date: May 28th, 2008 |

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The U.S. State Department lifted its almost eight-year travel warning for Indonesia citing improvements in the security situation following the government’s disruption, arrest and conviction of numerous terrorists. Terrorist threats remain, however, and the State Department has not changed its recommendations for security precautions, which include keeping a low profile, being vigilant at all times, [read more]

Kenya: U.S. State Department Softens Travel Warning

Date: March 26th, 2008 |

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The U.S. State Department has softened its warning about travel to Kenya following the widely-accepted power-sharing agreement signed Feb. 28 to resolve the disputed presidential election of Dec. 27. The current travel warning says “threats of political demonstrations and violence have dramatically receded” and U.S. government personnel and their families are now permitted to return [read more]

Japan: Radiation Fears Grow as Evacuations are Advised

Date: March 23rd, 2011 |

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Amid fears of radiation fallout, the U.S. government is arranging charter flights to evacuate American citizens to a safe-haven location. The assistance will be provided on a reimbursable basis, but citizens will have to make their own travel plans from the safe-haven spot. Flights began on March 17th as the U.S. State Department issued another [read more]

Ecuador: Crime Rate High Around Country; Tungurahua Volcano Settles Down

Date: June 16th, 2010 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Quito issued a notice June 14 to remind travelers that the crime rate in Ecuador is very high and crime is often violent. Such crime is not restricted to Quito or Guayaquil, but also occurs in smaller cities such as Otavalo, Manta, and Cuenca where thieves and small gangs are sometimes [read more]

Madagascar: U.S. State Department Cancels Travel Warning

Date: July 8th, 2009 |

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The U.S. State Department lifted the ordered departure of official Americans and canceled the March 17 Travel Warning about travel to Madagascar. The move was an acknowledgment that the situation has calmed down around the country following the coup that installed former Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina as president in March. The government continues to be [read more]

Armenia: Yerevan State of Emergency Lifted

Date: March 26th, 2008 |

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The government ended the state of emergency it imposed on Yerevan March 1 when it broke up a week of mass protests over a disputed presidential election. More than 100 protesters remain in custody on charges of causing unrest and plotting a coup, and the legislature passed a new law granting authorities the right to [read more]

Belgium and France: Airline Security Measures Relaxed

Date: September 12th, 2006 |

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Temporary security measures imposed Aug. 10 on flights to the U.S. were relaxed Sept. 4. Passengers may now carry on a standard piece of hand luggage and electronic devices, but still may not carry liquids, creams or gels. The same is true for passengers transferring in Brussels to flights to the U.S. No special restrictions [read more]

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