Vacation season might sadly be over, but that doesn't mean traveling to new and exciting countries throughout the fall doesn't have to end.
Sadly, as people look into their prospective vacation plans for the autumn and winter, they might need to reconsider their itineraries given the U.S. State Department's new travel warning against Sierra Leone.
A popular up-and-coming travel destination the world over, Sierra Leone has recently seen its travel advisory level rise from level 1 ("exercise normal precautions") to level 2 ("exercise increased caution") earlier this month, as seen on the agency's webpage.
The recent update is made to reflect the changing situation in Sierra Leone, with the State Department specifically citing crime, civil unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure as the primary reason for the change.
"Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown," the agency wrote. "Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources."
As a result of the recent surge in crime rates, the U.S. advised citizens traveling in Sierra Leone to take increased precautions, especially when it comes to traveling in certain regions of the country at night.
"Do not travel outside the Freetown peninsula after nightfall," the State Department warned. "There are increased safety hazards and security concerns at night. U.S. government employees in Sierra Leone are prohibited from travel outside the capital after dark. The U.S. Embassy in Freetown cannot offer emergency services outside Freetown at night."
The State Department also cited the recent unrest inside the country as a primary factor in determining travel safety. Above all else, the State Department warned citizens to avoid protests and public demonstrations.
"Demonstrations and protests occur in Sierra Leone and occasionally result in violence," the agency said. "Protests can happen with little to no warning. They often develop around political issues, large events or holidays."
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