Special Report

Countries US Government Doesn't Want You To Go To

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1. Afghanistan
> Risk factors: Civil unrest, armed conflict, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping
> Latest State Dept. warning issued on: April 18, 2022

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2. Belarus
> Risk factors: Arbitrary enforcement of laws, risk of detention, and the Russian military attack on neighboring Ukraine
> Latest State Dept. warning issued on: June 13, 2022

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3. Burkina Faso
> Risk factors: Terrorism, crime, and kidnapping
> Latest State Dept. warning issued on: April 18, 2022

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4. Burma (Myanmar)
> Risk factors: Civil unrest and armed conflict
> Latest State Dept. warning issued on: July 26, 2022

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5. Central African Republic
> Risk factors: Limited State Dept. capacity to provide support, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping
> Latest State Dept. warning issued on: April 18, 2022

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