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Department of State Press Releases

116 Press Releases
  • Published on October 7, 2015 - 20:15 GMT

    Burma Travel Alert

    The State Department alerts U.S. citizens traveling to Burma of the upcoming elections scheduled for November 08, 2015.  U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution and remain abreast of the security situation prior to, during, and after the election.  …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on September 19, 2015 - 05:24 GMT

    2015 Hurricane and Typhoon Season

    The Atlantic Basin, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea:  Hurricane Season in the Atlantic began June 1.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects to see a near-normal or below-normal …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on September 4, 2015 - 14:44 GMT

    Tanzania Travel Alert

    The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Tanzania to the upcoming general elections scheduled for October 25, 2015. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution and remain abreast of the security situation throughout the …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on August 7, 2015 - 14:09 GMT

    Haiti Travel Alert

    The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Haiti to the upcoming elections scheduled for August 9, October 25, and December 27, 2015. We advise U.S. citizens to exercise caution and remain abreast of the security situation …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on May 15, 2015 - 19:39 GMT

    Ethiopia Travel Alert

    The State Department recommends U.S. citizens maintain a high level of security awareness during the electoral period and avoid political rallies, polling centers, demonstrations, and crowds of any kind as instances of unrest can occur. Review your …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on May 12, 2015 - 19:34 GMT

    Burundi Travel Alert

    The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of traveling to Burundi and urges caution during its election season which could extend from May through September 2015.   Political protests and demonstrations related to these elections have …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on February 25, 2015 - 20:56 GMT

    Nigeria Travel Alert

    The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and urges caution while traveling within Nigeria during the general and gubernatorial elections on March 28 and April 11, 2015, respectively. The elections, originally scheduled …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on February 16, 2015 - 02:46 GMT

    Lesotho Travel Alert

    As a result of a political and security crisis in late 2014, Lesotho’s political parties agreed to hold early elections in February 2015. Although Lesotho’s 2012 parliamentary elections were generally orderly and peaceful, the State Department recommends U …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on December 13, 2014 - 03:41 GMT

    Template for Region Alerts

    COUNTRY 1: Paragraphs of information related to the country and the warning.  COUNTRY 2: Paragraphs of information related to the country and the warning.  COUNTRY 3: Paragraphs of information related to the country and the warning

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on November 1, 2014 - 12:47 GMT

    Burkina Faso Travel Alert

    On October 31, Burkina Faso’s President Compaore resigned. The status of a transitional government remains unclear. There are incidents of looting throughout the capital city of Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, and other parts of the country. The situation is …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on October 10, 2014 - 12:43 GMT

    South Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season - 2014 - 2015

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommends that people living or traveling in regions prone to tropical storms and tropical cyclones be prepared. For further information about tropical cyclone preparedness, please visit NOAA's …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on August 28, 2014 - 16:41 GMT

    Potential Implications for Travel Because of Ebola in Parts of West Africa

    Due to an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the West African nations of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Level 3 Travel Warnings for those three countries advising against non-essential …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on May 29, 2014 - 21:06 GMT

    2014 Hurricane and Typhoon Season

    The Atlantic Basin, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Carribean Sea: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects to see a near-normal or below-normal hurricane season this year with a 50 percent chance …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on March 14, 2014 - 22:47 GMT

    Russian Federation Travel Alert - Events in Ukraine

    The U.S. government currently has no information concerning active military conflict inside Russia as a result of regional tensions or of any threat specific to U.S. citizens. However, all U.S. citizens located in or considering travel to the border region …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 24, 2014 - 21:46 GMT

    Ukraine Travel Alert

    The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential risks of travel to Ukraine due to the ongoing political unrest and violent clashes between police and protesters. Protest-related violence, particularly in Kyiv, has escalated sharply since …

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  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 03:01 GMT

    Hurricane Season

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/) expects to see an active or extremely active season in the Atlantic Basin this year with a 70 percent chance of 13 to 20 named storms, of …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 03:01 GMT

    Bangledash Travel Alert

    Historically, pre-election periods in Bangladesh have seen unrest involving supporters of the two major political parties.In 2013, the political dispute centers on disagreements regarding the structure for holding national elections scheduled for January 5 …

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  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 03:01 GMT

    Russian Federation Travel Alert

    MEDICAL CARE:The Olympics are the first large-scale event to be held in Sochi and medical capacity and infrastructure in the region are untested for handling the volume of visitors expected for the Olympics. Medical care in many Russian localities differs …

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  • Published on January 10, 2014 - 20:57 GMT

    Russia Travel Alert

    The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens planning to attend the 2014 Olympic Games in Russia that they should remain attentive regarding their personal security at all times. The Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Sochi, Russia, from …

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  • Published on January 6, 2014 - 21:03 GMT

    2014-01-06 Egypt Travel Alert

    The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travelling to Egypt due to the continuing political and social unrest. This Travel Alert supersedes the Travel Alert issued on December 18, 2013, and will expire on March 16, 2014. Based on …

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