Category - Middle East

Syria : Avoid all travel Canadians are also advised to ensure that their travel documents are up to date, to register and keep in contact with the Embassy of Canada in Damascus as well as to carefully follow messages issued through the Registration of Canadians Abroad service. Canadians requiring emergency assistance should contact the Embassy […]

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 […]

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on the travel.gc.ca website to the following countries: Iraq : Avoid non-essential travel International and national events may trigger demonstrations. Canadians are advised to avoid all political gatherings, crowds, and demonstrations, and to stay away from areas where they may take place, as they […]

Last Updated: January 30, 2011 13:04 EST Still Valid: January 30, 2011 19:42 EST OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Egypt due to demonstrations and protests, civil unrest, high levels of criminal activity and violence throughout the country, and the threat of terrorist attacks. For more information: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=79000

The announcement of the expected indictments of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), the international body investigating the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, may lead to further unrest. Canadians are advised to monitor media reports pertaining to the STL and keep informed on any political and security developments. Go to www.voyage.gc.ca for more […]