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EGYPT | Mon, 21 Nov 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1463] | Comments [1]
Tension is rising once again in certain Arab nations as state authorities continue with, or re-new, clashes with pro-democracy protesters. Here is the latest information on trouble spots. You are advised to exercise caution while ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, egypt, middle east, syria, travel-alert, unrest, uprising
EGYPT | Wed, 20 Apr 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [6847] | Comments [1]
For several months now, countries in North Africa and The Middle East have been hit by revolution fever - with gutsy mass protests and sustained political demonstrations toppling regimes and causing chaos. The historical ousting of Egyptian President ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, egypt, jordan, libya, libya, morocco, travel-alert, tunisia, yemen
BAHRAIN | Wed, 16 Feb 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1687]
Several people have been killed during anti-government protests in the
Middle Eastern countries of Bahrain and Iran, with people of both
countries calling for their respective leaders to stand down.
The protests, influenced by the public uprising ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, egypt effect, egypt protests, iran, protests, travel-alert
BAHRAIN | Wed, 11 Aug 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [746]
Bahrain has a number of laws and customs that are relevant to visitors and include a number of aspects that are overlooked in the Western world but can result in a Bahraini custodial sentence. It is worth being aware of these laws and customs to protect ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, customs, mid east, travel-legal, travel-safety
BAHRAIN | Wed, 11 Aug 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [430]
Middle Eastern food is delicious however there are some ways in which visitors can enjoy the experience without getting ill or causing cultural offence. Hygiene and safety Bahrain has some excellent restaurants and cafes with both international ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, mid east, travel-health, travel-safety
BAHRAIN | Wed, 11 Aug 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [156]
Crime in Bahrain has a relatively low rate and is taken very seriously by the authorities with punishments such as flogging for the guilty. Crime statistics indicate that the majority of petty crime incidents in Bahrain are instigated by people who ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, mid east, travel-crime, travel-safety
BAHRAIN | Wed, 11 Aug 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [454]
Prior to the Arab Spring of 2011 and the political unrest in Bahrain, the country was considered generally safe for women. For female travellers there are general issues to consider when visiting Bahrain that are applicable at any time and there is ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, mid east, travel-safety, travel-women safety
BAHRAIN | Wed, 11 Aug 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [319]
Many countries around the world have a changing political context, and particularly the Middle East. Most Foreign Offices around the world do not currently recommend travelling to Bahrain due to the political unrest. Bahrain has seen some large demonstrations ... Read more >
Tags: bahrain, mid east, travel-safety