Syria : Avoid non-essential travel
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Syria due to the unpredictable security situation.
Civil unrest and violent demonstrations have been occuring in several Syrian cities since March 2011 including Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Lattakia, Daraa and Sanamein. Some protests have been repressed by security forces and have led to casualities and fatalities. Police and security forces activity has increased. Further protests are likely to take place. Local media information on protests is limited. Although the situation has varied from day to day, it has followed an escalatory trend, and this may continue for some time. Travellers may have little notice of violent outbreaks and risk being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Visit www.voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories or call 1-800-267-6788 in Canada and United States.