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1. RECENT UPDATES The level of Travel Warning in this report has not changed. A minor editorial atlantic city hotels map change has been made. BACK TO TOP 2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Democratic atlantic city hotels map Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) Exercise normal security precautions Exercise high degree of caution Avoid non-essential travel Avoid all travel OFFICIAL WARNING : Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Canadians in the DRC should regularly review their personal circumstances to determine if their continued presence is warranted. atlantic city hotels map The general security situation in the country is stable atlantic city hotels map but unpredictable, given persisting armed conflicts in the east, the impossibility for the Congolese government atlantic city hotels map and United Nations (UN) observation forces to impose order throughout the territory, and endemic criminality. There continue to be risks of political or ethnic demonstrations giving rise to acts of violence and attacks throughout the country, including attacks against international targets. It is important to exercise extreme caution and to avoid large crowds. Curfews may also be imposed without warning. Travellers are advised to follow the directives of the local authorities at all times. Travellers going to Kinshasa should ensure there is someone to meet them when they arrive at the airport. Part of the southern border of the DRC with Angola, which runs along the province of Kasa Occidental, is subject to periodic closures. Security has been stepped up in this region. Bas-Congo Province (West) You are also advised against non-essential travel to Bas-Congo Province, in the west of the country, where followers of the political-religious group Bundu dia Kongo and security forces clashed in January and February 2008. Eastern and northeastern areas of the DRC Exercise atlantic city hotels map normal security precautions Exercise high degree of caution Avoid non-essential travel Avoid all travel OFFICIAL WARNING : Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel atlantic city hotels map to the eastern and northeastern areas of the DRC. Points of entry from Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda Except for the city of Bukavu -- where the situation is somewhat safer but where we advise against non-essential travel -- points of entry/exit from Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda should be avoided at all times because of the continuing insecurity and lawlessness in these areas. The DRC borders with Burundi and Rwanda could be closed on short notice. Provinces of North and South Kivu You are advised against all travel to the Kivus, including the city of Goma. Armed conflicts continue despite the signing of peace accords in 2008 and the presence of UN forces. In January 2009, Rwandan government troops and the Forces Arm es de la R publique D mocratique du Congo (FARDC) of the DRC launched large-scale joint military operations against rebels of the Democratic Liberation Forces of Rwanda in North Kivu. Members of armed groups involved in these clashes continue to plunder and commit violent criminal acts against civilians, including murder, kidnapping, armed assault and rape. The resulting humanitarian crisis has contributed to the increase in population movements between June and September 2011 with this trend being more acute in the eastern provinces of the DRC. In addition, the number of security incidents and attacks against atlantic city hotels map humanitarian workers has increased atlantic city hotels map in 2011 with many cases reported now in urban centres. New clashes erupted in North Kivu province in April 2012 following the announcement of President Joseph Kabila's intentions atlantic city hotels map to arrest General Bosco Ntaganda. Deserters of the FARDC loyal to Ntaganda are currently fighting against the military and police units in the area. Local businesses and services, including the airport, are often disrupted in the provinces of North and South Kivu. Canadians in the region should carefully evaluate their need to remain there. The Ituri district You are advised against all travel to the Ituri district of Orientale province, in the northeast atlantic city hotels map of the country, where armed clashes persist in spite of earlier progress made in disarming militia groups. Outside of the main town, Bunia, government security structures are weak. Garamba National Park and border areas with southern Sudan and Uganda You are advised atlantic city hotels map against all travel atlantic city hotels map to Garamba National atlantic city hotels map Park and the border areas with southern Sudan and Uganda in the northeast of the country. Despite the fact that the Ugandan, Congolese atlantic city hotels map and Sudanese armed forces and the UN forces atlantic city hotels map have intensified their operations there, the Lord's Resistance Army continues to commit acts of violence against the civilian population. atlantic city hotels map Many people have been killed and thousands more have fled the region. OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION : We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home. Registration can be done on-line or by contacting a Canadian government office abroad . For more information, see our FAQs on Registration of Canadians Abroad. BACK TO TOP 3. SAFETY AND SECURITY The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. Travellers are responsible for their own personal safety. The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of Canadians abroad atlantic city hotels map very seriously and provides credible atlantic city hotels map and timely atlantic city hotels map advice in its Travel Reports. atlantic city hotels map In the event of a crisis situation that requires evacuation, the Government of Canada s policy is to provide safe transportation atlantic city hotels map to the closest safe location. Canada will assist Canadians in leaving a country or a region as a last resort, when all means of commercial or personal transportation have been exhausted. This service is provided on a cost-recovery basis. Onward travel is at the individual s personal expense. Situations vary from one location to another, and there may be constraints on government resources, atlantic city hotels map which can limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide assistance, particularly in countries or regions where the potential for violent conflict or political instability are high. Criminality The DRC is experiencing increased criminality as a result of the current economic crisis and the prevailing climate of impunity. A high rate of violent crime and pickpocketing is reported in both urban and rural areas, especially after nightfall, in high-density public areas and on public transportation. Certain individuals offering discounted precious metals and diamonds have robbed foreigners. atlantic city hotels map Avoid walking alone and displaying signs of wealth. In vehicles, doors must be locked atlantic city hotels map and windows raised. You are advised against leaving the main highways, parking in unsupervised areas, and stopping at the scene of an accident or at intersections where people are gathered. Demonstrations There continue to be risks of political or ethnic demonstrations giving rise to acts of violence atlantic city hotels map and attacks throughout the country, including attacks against atlantic city hotels map international targets. It is important to exercise extreme caution and to avoid large crowds. atlantic city hotels map Roadblocks Roadblocks are often set up by people posing as police or military personnel in order to rob people travelling at night. Travellers should atlantic city hotels map beware of civilians wearing police or military uniforms, or posing as police or military. On occasion travellers may also be detained and questioned by ill-disciplined security atlantic city hotels map forces at certain legitimate mil