It contains new information in the summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Terrorism (kidnapping of humanitarian aid workers in Multan, Punjab, on 19 January 2012, and Naushahro Feroz, Sindh, on 22 January 2012). Australians in Pakistan should be aware that seven foreigners have been kidnapped in Pakistan since July 2011. We assess that a very high threat of kidnapping, including of foreign nationals, exists across the whole of Pakistan. Australians should ensure that they have personal security measures in place, seek professional security advice and take out kidnapping insurance. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
It includes new information in the Summary and under Terrorism (reports indicate that terrorists may be planning to attack Westerners during protests in the period around the anniversary of Egypts popular uprising). The overall level of advice has not changed.
It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (attacks in Kano City on 20 January 2012 killed around 160 people; attacks in Bauchi on 22 January 2012 killed approximately 11 people) The overall level of the travel advice has not changed.
It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: civil unrest/political tension (western tourists killed and kidnapped in the Danakil desert area) and Crime (increase in violent assaults in Addis Ababa). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information under Natural Disaster, Severe Weather and Climate (new section) and Health Issues (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has been lowered to Reconsider your need to travel.
It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (explosion outside the British Embassy in Manama and planned terrorist attacks).
It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (legislative elections scheduled for 11 December 2011). The overall level has not been changed.
It includes new information under Safety and Security: Crime (update) and Local travel (local telecommunications may be unreliable). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (kidnapping in October 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Where to Get Help (new Canadian Embassy contact numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tensions (elections scheduled for October 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (ongoing violent demonstrations and civil unrest and nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am). The overall level has been raised to Reconsider your need to travel.