Lebanon: Clashes Raise Fears of Civil War

By Larry Habegger | May 14th, 2008 |

A crisis that has brought Lebanon to the brink of civil war erupted May 7 when the government outlawed Hezbollah’s communications network and Hezbollah responded by attacking pro-government militias and... [Read this entry]

Sri Lanka: Sliding Back into War?

By Larry Habegger | December 6th, 2007 |

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This tropical island nation appears to be spiraling down into civil war again as a cease-fire brokered by Norwegian negotiators in 2002 has deteriorated to the point of collapse and... [Read this entry]

Sri Lanka: Travel to North and East Still Dangerous, Yala Wildlife Sanctuary Closed

By Larry Habegger | October 25th, 2007 |

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Travel to northern and eastern Sri Lanka remains risky because of ongoing conflict between the armed forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels. The government has controlled the... [Read this entry]

DR Congo: Rebels Take Over Virunga National Park, Threaten Mountain Gorillas

By Larry Habegger | September 5th, 2007 |

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Virunga National Park, home of the rare mountain gorillas in eastern Congo on the borders with Uganda and Rwanda, has been overrun by a rebel army fighting government forces. Some... [Read this entry]

Laos: Fighting in Vang Vieng

By Larry Habegger | May 30th, 2007 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Laos reported news of sporadic fighting between government forces and rebels in the area of Vang Vieng in northern Vientiane province, and warned against ground travel... [Read this entry]

Laos: Fighting Endangers Highway from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

By Larry Habegger | February 28th, 2007 |

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The U.S. Embassy has received reports from several sources of fighting between Lao government forces and one or more unidentified groups in the area of Vang Vieng in northern Vientiane... [Read this entry]

East Africa: Ongoing Terrorist Threat

By Larry Habegger | January 10th, 2007 |

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The U.S. State Department has reissued its public announcement alerting travelers to the continuing potential for terrorist actions in the region, especially along the coast, and to the risks of... [Read this entry]

Israel and Palestinian Territories: Hostilities between Hamas and Fatah

By Larry Habegger | December 26th, 2006 |

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In an announcement released Dec. 21, the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem urged U.S. citizens to defer all travel to the West Bank and Gaza because of hostilities between Fatah... [Read this entry]

Sri Lanka: Clashes Continue while Peace Talks Resume

By Larry Habegger | October 24th, 2006 |

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Fighting between government forces and the Tamil Tigers has escalated in recent weeks, all but destroying the peace process that had held so much hope just a short time ago.... [Read this entry]

Lebanon and Israel: Conflict with Hezbollah Tears Apart Lebanon

By Larry Habegger | July 18th, 2006 |

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The conflict between Israel and the Islamic militant group Hezbollah has battered Lebanon, shutting down air traffic into Beirut and forcing the evacuation of thousands of foreigners. The evacuation of... [Read this entry]

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