Level 3 Travel Advisory Issued For Egypt Due To Increased Risk Of Terrorism

October 17, 2024
An increased risk of terrorism has led to a “Level 3” travel advisory to Egypt.
The U.S. Department of State issued a “Level 3” travel advisory to Egypt on Tuesday due to an increased risk of terrorism that has struck the country.
The advisory warns U.S. tourists from traveling to Egypt due to terrorism as well as the U.S. embassy’s limited ability to help dual U.S./Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained in the country, Mass Live reports. U.S. travelers were explicitly advised to avoid touring the Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula or the Western Desert due to terrorism risks, as well as Egyptian border areas as they are active military zones.
“The U.S. Embassy may have a limited ability to provide consular services to dual U.S.-Egyptian citizens,“ the advisory reads. ”Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be Egyptian citizens.”
The advisory cites how “extremists continue to express interest in plotting attacks in Egypt against religious sites, government entities, and diplomatic facilities.”
Tourist areas are typically the most vulnerable to terrorist attacks as terrorists are known to target highly visited sites like transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, western businesses, restaurants, resorts, and local government facilities.
“While Egyptian authorities largely conduct effective security oversight, terrorists may attack with little or no warning and have targeted,” the advisory states. “Local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permit. Being near anti-government protests can draw scrutiny from Egyptian police and security forces. U.S. citizens have been detained for participating in protests and for posting content on social media perceived as critical of Egypt or its allies.”
Egypt is one of Africa’s premier travel destinations, known for the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visitors are also drawn to the ancient monuments along the fertile Nile River Valley, such as the Great Sphinx, Luxor’s hieroglyph-covered Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings tombs. In the capital, Cairo, you’ll find Ottoman landmarks like the Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, which houses an impressive collection of antiquities.
For those continuing with their travel plans to Egypt, the Department of State issued a list of precautions to take:
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