U.S. Department of State issued a Travel Warning for Egypt today as the country’s riots and protests grow stronger. “U.S. citizens currently in Egypt should consider leaving as soon as they can safely do so,” says the State Dept.’s website. Plane flights and travel plans have been disrupted this week, and the civilian death toll has risen over 100. Egyptian President Mubarak has instated a 4:00PM-8:00PM curfew on the country’s citizens, and those disobeying the rule to continue riots are being killed daily.
The Travel Warning “recommends that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Egypt due to ongoing political and social unrest,” citing violent protests, damaged infrastructure and failing internet service. “The U.S. Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid all demonstrations, as even peaceful ones can quickly become unruly and a foreigner could become a target of harassment or worse.”
Thirty other countries with Travel Warnings include Mexico, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, and Iran. The Review learned yesterday that Cornell currently has two students studying in countries with Travel Warnings: one in Egypt and one in Israel.
