The United States Department of State has placed 23 countries under its highest travel advisory, Level 4, warning Americans not to travel to the destinations “for any reason.”
In an updated advisory released through its official TravelGov platform, the State Department said Level 4 warnings are issued when local conditions are considered extremely dangerous or when the US government’s ability to provide emergency assistance to its citizens is severely limited.
“Level 4 means DO NOT TRAVEL,” the department stated.
“These places are dangerous. Do not go for ANY reason.”
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The 23 countries on the US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ list are:
- Afghanistan
- Belarus
- Burkina Faso
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Haiti
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mali
- Niger
- North Korea
- Russia
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Yemen
Of the 23 countries, 11 are in Africa:
- Burkina Faso
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Libya
- Mali
- Niger
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Uganda
The latest update comes months after the US retained Nigeria at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) because of concerns over crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest and inconsistent healthcare services.
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The advisory also maintained Level 4 warnings for several Nigerian states, urging Americans not to travel to parts of the country due to heightened security risks.
The affected states include Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers State (excluding Port Harcourt).
Responding to the advisory, the Federal Government described the US assessment as a routine precaution based on Washington’s internal protocols.
Minister of Information Mohammed Idris said Nigeria remained stable despite facing isolated security challenges, insisting there had been no breakdown of law and order.
