Attention holidaymakers: partial travel warning for Egypt - avoid these regions!
Attention holidaymakers: partial travel warning for Egypt - avoid these regions!
travel warnings are important to inform vacationers about potential risks in certain countries. The Foreign Office in Germany recently updated the travel warnings for Egypt, especially for the Sinai Peninsula. This warning comes after a number of security -relevant incidents that have taken place in the region. Vacationers should therefore find out more before planning their trip.
The focus of the current warning is the north of the Sinai Peninsula and the Egyptian-Israeli border area. There are military operations there and in the past there have been several terrorist attacks. The Governorat Nordsinai and the border town of Taba are particularly affected. The state of security in Egypt as a whole remains stable, but the Federal Foreign Office urgently advises against unaccompanied trips in the affected areas.Details on the travel warning for Egypt
travelers should urgently refrain from overland trips in the south of the Sinai Peninsula. In the past few months, security -relevant incidents, including a fatal attack on tourists in Alexandria and injuries from misguided drones in Taba and Nuweiba. These incidents underline the need to listen to the advice of the Federal Foreign Office and not to go into dangerous situations.
A state of emergency in North Sinai means, among other things, that nightly starting blocks were imposed. This results in strict control by security forces, especially at night. The road from Suez to Taba is closed to non -military vehicles, which also makes the travel conditions more difficult. Travelers who have family members in the adjacent Gaza Strip should be particularly careful and avoid this region.
The Sinai Peninsula itself is a popular travel destination with versatile offers, such as diving and snorkeling tours. But even here, vacationers should be particularly mindful. It is advised to book excursions only with licensed and local providers to minimize risks. In the popular coastal towns such as Sharm El-Heikh and Dahab, it is advisable to take all activities organized in order to ensure your own security.
safety precautions of the Federal Foreign Office
The Federal Foreign Office emphasizes that travelers who adhere to the given recommendations and travel in organized groups are usually more secure. The security forces in Egypt have extensive powers to combat terrorism, which ensures additional security during the stay. Travelers should nevertheless be prepared that increased controls can take place in particular at night.
This warning should not only sensitize travelers, but also help to make secure decisions. Egypt remains a popular travel destination despite the current warnings, but the risky regions should be kept away to avoid dangers and to ensure a pleasant vacation.
For more information on the security sites and travel warnings, it is recommended to check the latest information at the Federal Foreign Office in order to always remain up to date with the latest developments.
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