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Read More» Location: Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, countrywide Event: Holidays in Senegal and Guinea-Bissau provide increased risk for criminal activity. During this time, crimes of opportunity such as pickpocketing, purse snatching, thefts from vehicles, snatch and grab, etc., are more common. Travelers are perceived to have gifts or large amounts of cash. Below are a few steps to help increase …
Read More» Location: Guinea-Bissau Event: Ongoing political tensions have resulted in an increased possibility of a deteriorating security situation in and around key government facilities and other areas throughout the country. Due to concerns about the capacity of the local authorities to respond to future situations, and to ensure the safety and security of U.S. Citizens, we …
Read More» The United States fully supports the legitimate government of Prime Minister Aristides Gomes and its efforts to hold a free and fair presidential election on November 24. The United States considers as illegitimate the attempt by the President of Guinea-Bissau to dismiss the Gomes government three weeks prior to scheduled elections. The United States applauds …
Read More» The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Guinea-Bissau on October 3, 2019. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise normal precautions in Guinea-Bissau. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Violent crime is common in Guinea-Bissau. Aggressive vendors, panhandlers, and occasionally criminals target foreigners at the Bissau airport …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has received reports of three planned protests in the capital of Guinea-Bissau this weekend. The protests are planned to take place in Missira, Bissau Capital, Bairro Ajuda Espaco Verde, Bissau Capital, and Bairro Cumtum, Bissau Capital. However, the locations of the protests may change at any time. Even demonstrations intended …
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