Reports

The U.S. Embassy is monitoring the ongoing conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border.  Since December 11, there have been reports of isolated Thai airstrikes occurring both in provinces adjacent to the shared border an...

On November 10, a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated outside of the Red metro station in central New Delhi, killing 13 and wounding several others. Indian authorities have arrested multiple indiv...

OSAC produces this Country Security Report (CSR) in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at the U.S. Embassy in Budapest. Travelers and security managers should use this report to gain baseline knowledge of secu...

Bangladesh’s Election Commission announced that the next parliamentary election and a national referendum will occur simultaneously on February 12, 2026. Political rallies and demonstrations may become more frequent and...

At least 15 people have been killed and at least 40 injured after a terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025 targeted the Jewish community. One shooter has been killed and another is in custody.

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

The Guatemalan government has declared a “State of Prevention” for the next 15 days in Sololá Department in response to reported violence between the neighboring communities of Nahualá and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán.

Members of the illegal armed group Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, have announced an “armed strike” in Colombia beginning Sunday, December 14 at 6AM and ending Wed...

A large protest march is planned from the Angel of Independence Monument to the Zocalo on Sunday, December 14, starting at 11:00 a.m.  Groups expected to participate in this protest also participated in a November 15 pro...

On Saturday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m., a group plans to march from Trianglen to Christiansborg Palace and will pass in front of the U.S. Embassy. We advise U.S. citizens to remain vigilant if in the area.

As the holiday season approaches, U.S. citizens should remain vigilant of their surroundings and practice sound personal security and situational awareness. Large gatherings may present a target of opportunity for terror...

As the holiday season approaches, U.S. citizens should remain vigilant of their surroundings and practice sound personal security and situational awareness in tourist locations such as markets, transportation hubs, shopp...

A general increase in crime and gang-related violence typically occurs during the holiday season, including robberies, assaults, and kidnappings. Criminals may target people who seem distracted or are carrying valuables.

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens that demonstrations are planned for Monday, December 15, at multiple locations in Kinshasa. Demonstrations may escalate and become violent with little or no warning. Th...

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

There were no changes to the advisory level. The “Crime” indicator was removed. The “Other” indicator was added. The advisory summary was updated.

There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indictor was added. Advisory summary was updated.

The U.S. Embassy is monitoring reports of significant escalation in the conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border. On December 8, there were widespread reports of artillery and small arms fire exchanges in border areas...

The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens of a general increase in crime that typically occurs during the holiday season, including incidents of home invasions, robberies, and pickpocketing. Criminals may target individuals...

The holiday season historically sees an increase in crime. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to be aware of their surroundings and remain on heightened alert to avoid becoming a victim of crime.