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State Dept. Travel Warnings
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no ch
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Jordan on December 18. There was no change t
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exerci
Do not travelto Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage takin
There were no changes to the advisory level. The “Crime” indicator was removed. The “Other” indicato
There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indictor was added. Advisory summary w
There was no change to the advisory level. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was
Reconsider travelto Uganda due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and laws targeting persons based on sexu
Exercise increased cautionin Mauritius due to crime. Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes
Do not travelto Iran due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citi
CDC Health Warnings
There are outbreaks of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Mauritania and Senegal. Country List : Mauritania,
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Sri Lanka. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikunguny
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Bangladesh. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungun
Ethiopia is experiencing its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease (Marburg), in the South Ethiopi
Increased cases of rabies have been reported in animals and humans in Haiti.
A case of rabies has been reported in the U.S. in a traveler from India.
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Cuba. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya.
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2-5
Areas in several countries are reporting a low number of cases of Oropouche. Oropouche is spread pri
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia.
UnderstandingWar.org – Middle East
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