In Sudan, the worst unrest in years took place throughout the country after new austerity measures were introduced and a reduction in fuel subsidies caused the price of fuel to double. For five days, beginning on Sept. 23, thousands of people joined in violent street protests in Khartoum and several other cities. Cars, buildings and gas stations were burned.

The government responded with military force and reported that at least 60 people were killed and hundreds arrested. Human...

The Department of State continues to warn that no part of Syria should be considered immune from violence, and the potential exists throughout the country for hostile acts, including kidnappings. Across the country, indiscriminate shelling and aerial bombardment, even in densely populated urban areas, have significantly increased the risk of death or serious injury. 

There is also a threat from terrorist groups, whose tactics include the use of suicide bombers, kidnapping, use of...

The security situation in Chad has slowly but steadily improved since the conclusion of a peace agreement between Sudan and Chad in early 2010. Despite recent stability, the security environment is historically volatile and could deteriorate unexpectedly. The US Department of State recommends avoiding travel to eastern Chad and border regions. 

Though presently there are no known specific threats in Chad, there are groups in the region who are intent on harming Westerners and Western...