Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Areas near the eastern, and southern borders, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Illiz, In Guezzsam, In Salah, Tamanrasset, the mountainous areas of the Wilaya of Tebessa, and Tindouf due to terrorism and kidnapping. Remote areas in the Sahara Desert without the support of an organized tour group due to terrorism and kidnapping. Terrorism remains a possible threat in Algeria. Terrorist attacks have historically targeted Algerian security forces. Attacks are possible in both rural and urban areas despite a heavy and active police presence. Kidnapping for ransom events in Algeria’s deep south have targeted foreigners in recent years. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Algiers province. This is due to the size of the country, as well as the Algerian government’s travel restrictions on U.S. government employees. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Algeri...