{"id":1988,"date":"2012-07-01T09:34:28","date_gmt":"2012-07-01T13:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.internationalstudentinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=1988"},"modified":"2012-07-01T09:34:28","modified_gmt":"2012-07-01T13:34:28","slug":"july-2012-travel-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.internationalstudentinsurance.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/july-2012-travel-warning.html","title":{"rendered":"July 2012 Travel Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many students, it\u2019s summer time and that means school is out. It is a popular time for students to take advantage of their time off and travel around the world. Whether Europe, Asia, North America, or South America is on your list of destinations, it is important to be aware of what\u2019s going on in the international environment. This July 2012 Travel Warning blog will let you know of the current travel warnings that were recently issued in the last month.<\/p>\n<p>Since our last <a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalstudentinsurance.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/june-2012-travel-warning.html\">June 2012 Travel Warning<\/a>, there have been five travel warnings issued that all travelers to the region should be aware of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Travel Warning for the Philippines<\/strong> \u2013 June 14, 2012 \u2013 Replacing the already existing travel warning from January 5, 2012, the Department of State warns travelers of terrorist activities especially around Sulu Archipelago and Mindanao. Threats exist including kidnapping and violence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Warning for Somalia<\/strong> \u2013 June 15, 2012 \u2013 This travel warning also replaces the current warning from August 19, 2011. Travelers should know that there is no U.S. Embassy or U.S. diplomatic presence in the country and thus recommends avoiding all travel to the country. Terrorist activities have resulted in kidnappings, murders, roadblocks, theft, and other violence against foreigners in the region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Warning for Haiti<\/strong> \u2013 June 18, 2012 \u2013 Replacing the warning from August 8, 2011, this travel warning states that there are security concerns including the \u201ccrime level, the prevalence of cholera, lack of adequate infrastructure \u2013 particularly in medical facilities \u2013 seasonal severe inclement weather, and limited police protection.\u201d While many travelers visit the region without any problems, visitors should keep these concerns in mind when planning a visit to the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Warning for Nigeria<\/strong> \u2013 June 21, 2012 \u2013 Replacing the warning back in February 2012, this travel warning advises against any travel to the following states due to kidnappings, robberies, and armed attaches: Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Yobe, Bauchi, Borno, and Kano. The President of Nigeria back in December 2011 declared a state of emergency in 15 different areas that in many cases remain in effect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Warning for Afghanistan<\/strong> \u2013 June 27, 2012 \u2013 Replacing the warning back in December 2011, the warning continues to restate the security threat that exists in the region including kidnapping and insurgent attacks. The security remains uncertain and can be unsafe due to military combat, landmines, banditry, armed rivalry, and violent attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our July 2012 Travel Warning is an overview of the Department of State\u2019s newly issued warnings. To read more and stay up to date with the latest, we recommend that you check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/travel\/cis_pa_tw\/tw\/tw_1764.html\" target=\"_blank\">Department of State\u2019s website<\/a> which monitors the international climate closely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many students, it\u2019s summer time and that means school is out. It is a popular time for students to take advantage of their time off and travel around the world. 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