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OSAC is a partnership between the U.S. State Department and private sector security community that enables the safe operations of U.S. organizations overseas through threat alerts, analysis, and peer network groups.

crime. crime. civil unrest. If you decide to travel to Ghana: Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Urban Areas – Exercise Increased Caution Violent crime, such as ...

“The Travel Advisory for Israel and the West Bank and Gaza currently recommends US citizens: Reconsider travel to Israel due to armed conflict and civil unrest, and exercise increased caution to Israel due to COVID-19, travel restrictions, and quarantine procedures instituted by the Government of Israel. Do not travel to the West Bank due to COVID-19, travel restrictions and quarantine procedures instituted by the Palestinian Authority. Do not travel to Gaza due to COVID-19, terrorism, civil ...

There will be one green list omission that is unsurprising but still disappointing. America – when will we meet again?

Liberia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to  crime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Liberia. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common, particularly in urban areas and on public beaches. Local police lack the resources to resp...

The Countries Left Off the Do Not Travel Advisory List for Americans On 4/22/21 at 12:13 PM EDT Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this week over 100 countries and other areas have been added to the U.S. State Departments "Level 4: Do Not Travel" category, the departments "highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks." That leaves around 50 countries in the lower-level categories, with only Bhutan currently at Level 1, the lowest advisory level where travelers are told to...

crime. crime. civil unrest. If you decide to travel to Ghana: Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist.   Urban Areas – Exercise Increased Caution Violent crime, such...

crime. crime. civil unrest. If you decide to travel to Ghana: Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Urban Areas – Exercise Increased Caution Violent crime, such as stre...

Reconsider travel to Rwanda due to COVID-19.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Rwanda due to COVID-19. Rwanda has resumed most transportation options (including airport operations and opening of air borders–land borders remain closed), and business operations...