Sierra Leone

A nationwide curfew is in place following an attempted break-in at the Wilberforce military barracks in Freetown. Avoid the area, follow the instructions of authorities and monitor the local media (see ‘Safety’).

Following the recent election, additional security forces have been deployed, with further tensions and political gatherings taking place. Avoid all political and election-related gatherings. Follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations.

The Australian High Commission in Accra currently has very limited capacity to provide consular assistance in Sierra Leone.

We advise:

Exercise a high degree of caution in Sierra Leone due to the threat of violent crime and the risk of civil unrest. 

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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