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There is extreme risk to your security in the areas bordering Chad and Cameroon because of the dangerous situation caused by the activities of armed gangs, including ambushes, robbery and kidnapping. We advise against all travel there. The border with Sudan is closed.
For the rest of the Central African Republic we advise travellers to defer tourist and other non-essential travel because of the high risk to your security.
You should avoid demonstrations and public gatherings. There is a high level of crime by armed gangs on outskirts of capital. If you must travel outside Bangui and especially in the north of the country, we strongly recommend that you check the current situation regarding your planned route before setting out. The situation is unstable and potentially dangerous. Highway robberies are common.See our regional advice for Africa
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