Sri Lanka

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Country overall: Medium Risk
North and Eastern areas: Medium High Risk


 
Sri Lanka
 
North & Eastern areas
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Extreme
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Medium
High
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Medium
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Medium
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* Traffic light ratings are an easy guide to travel safety based on government advisories and Journeywatch event records.
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Multiple governments warn their nationals not to travel to the northern and eastern areas of Sri Lanka. Though fighting in the north ceased in mid 2009, the situation in these areas is still unstable and if the underlying causes of the conflict aren't addressed, it is likely to remain so.
 
Safety issues that are common
in parts of the country
Lookout!
North & Eastern areas:
 
 
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Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Advice for Sri Lanka   Canada: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Advice for Sri Lanka   France: France-Diplomatie Advice for Sri Lanka   Germany: Auswärtiges Amt Advice for Sri Lanka   Ireland: Department of Foreign Affairs Advice for Sri Lanka   
Japan: 外務省 海外安全ホームページ for Sri Lanka   New Zealand: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Advice for Sri Lanka   United Kingdom: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Advice for Sri Lanka   United States: Department of State Advice for Sri Lanka   
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