Djibouti (Halbeeg News) – The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory against all but essential travel to Djibouti, a tiny in the horn of Africa region.
In the advisory, the UK said the decision was made in light of the security situation on the ground.
The UK had previously advised against all but essential travel to areas in Kenya and Somalia.
But now they are also advising against all but essential travel to djibouti.
Noting that terrorists are likely to carry attacks on Djibouti, the FCO called on citizens to be vigilant and avoid crowded places.
The advisory has been renewed since the beginning of March.
“Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Djibouti. Attacks could be indiscriminate and happen at any time. You should be vigilant at all times, especially in in public places frequented by foreigners, such as hotels, restaurants and shopping areas,” the advisory reads in part.
It urged citizens seeking consular services to contact the British embassy in Addis Ababa town in Ethiopia.
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