Iraq

We’ve reviewed our advice for Iraq. We haven’t changed the level of our advice, do not travel. The security situation throughout Iraq remains volatile. Due to the security environment and the ongoing threat of kidnappings, you should leave Iraq immediately by commercial means, if it’s safe to do so. If you’re staying in Iraq, be alert and check media for updates on new threats (see ‘Safety’).

Due to the deteriorating security environment in Iraq, non-essential Australian staff posted at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad are being temporarily redeployed outside Iraq.

We continue to advise:

Do not travel to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, due to the volatile security situation and very high risk of violence, armed conflict, kidnapping and terrorist attack.

Armenia

We've reviewed our advice for Armenia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. Higher levels apply in some areas. Do not travel within 5km of Armenia's border with Azerbaijan. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Armenia overall. Higher...

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Rwanda

There's currently an outbreak of Marburg virus, including in Kigali. You'll be asked to complete a Marburg virus symptom screening survey when departing Rwanda (see ‘Health’). The land border with Burundi is currently closed (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise normal...

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Algeria

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution due to the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. Higher levels apply in some areas. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Algeria overall due to the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. Higher levels apply...

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