Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Timor-Leste
Crime
There are occasional incidents of assault and other crime in Timor-Leste, including in Dili. Foreigners may be targeted for robbery because of their perceived wealth. Gang-related violence can occur, and in the past has included stone throwing at vehicles.
Nigeria
Kenya
Terrorism
There is a heightened risk of terrorism throughout Kenya. The Somalia based terrorist group Al Shabaab has carried out a number of past attacks in Kenya and continues to publicly threaten to carry out further attacks. Credible information indicates that Westerners may be targeted by extremists in Nairobi, coastal areas of Kenya, Naivasha and Nanyuki.
Zambia
Crime
Petty crime such as pickpocketing, bag snatching and theft from parked cars is common.
Travel in major cities is generally safe during daylight hours. Violent crime, including armed robberies, home invasions, carjackings and sexual assault have occurred throughout Zambia, particularly in Lusaka, Copperbelt towns and other major cities.
Japan
Uganda
Terrorism
There is an ongoing threat from terrorism in Uganda. Previous large-scale attacks have killed dozens of people in the capital Kampala. Recent attacks include:
Yemen
Security Advice
New Zealanders who choose to remain in Yemen against our advice should avoid any unnecessary travel, keep a low profile, maintain a high degree of personal security awareness and take all possible security precautions to ensure their safety.
Tanzania
Angola
Violent Crime
There is a high level of crime in Angola, especially in the capital Luanda, and often involve violence. Armed robbery, assault, carjackings and muggings are common. Incidents of rape have occurred. Armed criminals target stationary or slow-moving cars for smash and grab robberies. Incidents can occur at any time of the day but are more prevalent at night. Areas frequented by foreigners are particular targets.
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Travel outside N’Djamena
New Zealanders who decide to travel outside N’Djamena should ensure they put in place appropriate personal security protection measures. We recommend travelling in convoy, with a local guide and only during daylight hours. You should prepare well in advance and make sure you have a satellite phone as telecommunications outside N’Djamena can be unreliable. Such measures may mitigate some risks but will not eliminate them entirely.
