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American tourists urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples as ‘unprecedented’ crime, terror threats grip North African country
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- The U.S. State Department has issued its strongest Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory for Libya, warning Americans against traveling there due to risks including crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping, and landmines.
- Armed clashes, widespread weapons, and criminal activities such as drug and human trafficking make Libya highly dangerous, with kidnapping of U.S. citizens reported.
- There is no U.S. Embassy in Libya, and the government cannot provide emergency services, so travelers are urged to have independent evacuation plans and share important documents and communication plans with loved ones.
- The advisory highlights the presence of unmarked landmines and unexploded ordnance, advising travelers to avoid roadside areas and never touch suspicious objects.
- Similar Level 4 warnings have been issued for parts of Israel due to terrorism and armed conflict, urging Americans to reconsider travel plans in those regions.
