Travel warnings multiply

A number of nations have issued fresh or upgraded travel warnings to their citizens.

Travel Insurance News - 28/03/2011

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As the world slowly comes to grips with the continued battle in Japan to stabilise the Fukushima nuclear reactor and rebuilt communities devastated by both an earthquake and a tsunami, travel warnings have continued to appear for various destinations around the world. A few days ago, the USA warned its people about the risks of travelling to Syria.

As unrest continued across Syria, the US government told its nationals that the Arab country continued to offer a potential threat. The State Department advised that recent demonstrations there had ‘degenerated on several occasions in violent clashes’. The warning noted that there had been ‘deaths, injuries and property damage’.

US citizens were warned to avoid all demonstrations or gatherings and exercise caution if they are near any demonstrations. Meanwhile, in a rather curious development, the government of Bahrain warned its own people about the dangers of Lebanon.

In a move triggered by fears of sectarian violence, Bahrain halted flights to Lebanon from the small Gulf state. It also told its citizens they should not travel to Lebanon because they might be in danger there.

At the same time as Bahrain was warning its people to avoid Lebanon, the US government was telling Americans not to travel to Bahrain.

The co-incidental warnings were issued by the governments of Bahrain and the USA five days ago. Not only did the US State Department say its citizens should not go to Bahrain but it further warned them to consider leaving.

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