US issues a do not travel advisory to Somalia, South Sudan and Mali

The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs uses a four-tier scale to assess risks for U.S. travelers

The U.S. Department of State has issued Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warnings for 21 countries, including Somalia, South Sudan, Mali, and Niger, alerting American citizens to significant safety and security risks should they consider international travel to these destinations. 

Under its destination-specific travel advisory system, the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs uses a four-tier scale to assess risks for US travelers, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel” indicating the highest possible warning.