Category - Middle East

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Lebanon. An explosion occurred in Beirut in the Sassine Square area on October 19, 2012, causing deaths and injuries. Canadians are advised to exercise caution, avoid the affected area, monitor local news reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Planned and […]

From ETravel Alerts: Warning – EGYPT – CDN GOVT TRAVEL WARNING – Advises against non-essential travel to Egypt, except for Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and the main tourist centres of Luxor and Aswan, due to the unpredictable security situation and continuing demonstrations throughout the country. Read More: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=79000

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Jerusalem (Israel), Demonstrations in Old City Riots/Civil Unrest Near East > Israel > Jerusalem 9/13/2012 The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem advises U.S. citizens that due to the possibility of demonstrations on Friday, September 14, the Old City of Jerusalem is off-limits to U.S. Government personnel that day. U.S. citizens […]

Violent protests erupt at embassies as U.S. seeks killers (CNN) — The United States faced violent protests outside embassies in Egypt and Yemen on Thursday, even as it was deploying warships as part of the hunt for those behind the deadly attack against U.S. personnel in Libya. In Cairo, on the third day of protests, […]

Bahrain: Exercise high degree of caution Although most Canadian visitors to Bahrain do not experience problems, travellers should exercise a high degree of caution due to protests and demonstrations and the threat of terrorist attacks. Civil unrest involving violent altercations occurred in many parts of Bahrain in 2011. The potential for civil unrest remains, as […]

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the region surrounding the Gaza Strip due to the risk of rocket and mortar launches, gunfire and of ongoing military activity. There has been an increase in the level of military activity in the area in March 2012. A significant increase in […]