The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning advising American citizens against traveling to Libya, according to a report published by Newsweek.
The report, which was translated by Al-Saa 24, states that the State Department has issued travel advisories for 126 destinations, including 21 locations classified as “Do Not Travel” zones due to high risks related to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns, natural disasters, and ongoing conflicts.
Libya Among 21 High-Risk Destinations
According to the U.S. State Department, travel advisories are regularly reviewed.
Level 1 and Level 2 advisories are updated at least once a year.
Level 3 and Level 4 advisories are reviewed every six months.
Libya has been placed under a Level 4 advisory, which is the highest travel warning issued by the U.S. government. This designation means that American citizens are strongly advised not to travel to the country due to life-threatening risks.
The 21 destinations classified under Level 4 include: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Myanmar (Burma), Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali. North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen.
The advisory comes amid ongoing security concerns in Libya, including armed conflicts, terrorist threats, and instability, which have led the U.S. government to restrict its diplomatic presence in the country.
