Barran Press
The US State Department issued a reminder on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, of its Level 4 travel advisories, warning American citizens against travel to 19 countries deemed to pose the highest risk to safety.
The list includes six Arab countries: Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia.
We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means do not travel. This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. Before making travel plans, look up the Travel Advisory for your intended destination(s).
— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) July 2, 2024
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The US issues travel advisories on a four-level scale, with Level 4 representing the most dangerous due to life-threatening risks.
The list also includes Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Central African Republic, Haiti, Iran, Mali, North Korea, Russia, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela.
The State Department's reminder coincides with the summer holiday season, a time when international travel typically increases, according to the US-based Al-Hurra TV website.