Burundi Travel Advice

Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to Burundi, including Bujumbura. Although the security situation across Burundi has stabilised, the threat of ambush by rebel elements remains, particularly in Bujumbura Rural and Bubanza provinces. On 31 December 2007, a French aid worker for ACF (Action Contre la Faim) was killed and another injured when a gunman opened fire on their vehicle in the Ruvigi region, about 170km east of Bujumbura.

Travellers are advised against all travel to the rural border areas with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is because cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries still occur sporadically.

Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
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