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There is an extreme risk to your security in the north and northeast of Uganda due to rebel insurgency, tribal clashes, and we advise against all travel. Tensions in northern Uganda are high due to attacks by the rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). We advise against visiting Murchison Falls National Park.
Because of the extreme risk we advise against all travel to West Nile region in the far northwest where Ugandan troops are massing against LRA.
We advise against travel by road after dark with the exception of central Kampala and between Kampala and the airport at Entebbe. The crime rate is on the increase in Kampala.
In eastern DRC the situation is extremely volatile and travel from Uganda into the DRC should be avoided as there is an extreme risk to your safety.
We advise caution for those planning to visit the national parks of Bwindi and Mgahinga parks in south-western Uganda as there is some risk to your safety. You should check the situation before setting out as there has been fighting by government troops and rebels near this area.
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Page last updated: Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 10:19 NZST
