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My name is Landon Dowlatsingh and I’ll be your host for this most amazing video.
Before we get started, I want to know, where is somewhere that you would love to visit?
For me, I really want to go to Dubai, I’m just so fascinated with their architecture
and history.
The world is full of beautiful countries that are just waiting to be explored.
Unfortunately, some of these countries are extremely dangerous due to terrorist groups
or unsafe living conditions.
So here are the top 10 scary countries to avoid in 2018.
Starting us off in at number 10, Algeria.
This is a country that has a high level of terrorism.
Terror groups have turned this North African country into an area of radicalism and it
is a place where fundamentalists receive their training.
These radical groups have targeted Westerners and kidnappings are a major problem.
Suicide attacks are also common here.
Libya comes onto this list in at number 9.
You should definitely avoid all travel to this country at the moment because there is
a high risk of terrorist attacks, high crime rate and it is very unpredictable.
Extremist groups have specifically threatened Westerners so you have to be extremely vigilant
and aware of your surroundings at all times.
Oh, and there is also a high threat of kidnapping and landmines that can detonate at any time.
Angola moves into this list in at number 8.
In the province of Cabinda, there are militant groups that are active here.
So, murders and sexual assaults have occurred a lot and foreigners have been targeted.
In their capital, Luanda, violent crime has become a regular occurrence since the beginning
of 2018.
Tourists are frequently robbed even in broad daylight, some are even raped and kidnapped.
And to top it all off, there is a high risk from landmines near bridges and on unpaved
roads.
Now in at number 7 in Somalia.
The current security situation in Somalia is dangerous and unpredictable.
It is especially dangerous in south-central Somali and the capital city because the government
and the terrorist group al-Shabaab are fighting for control of these areas.
Because of this, there are violent demonstrations and suicide bombings.
Foreigners are targeted and there is a high risk of being kidnapped, murdered or arrested
without notice or apparent cause.
Saudi Arabia comes onto this list in at number 6.
It is not safe to travel to Saudi Arabia due to the threat of terrorist attacks and because
of the protests and demonstrations happening there.
Attacks have occurred throughout the country and the most commonly targeted areas are government
buildings, public areas, religious sites, tourist attractions and places where westerners
usually go.
It is strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel there as well because of the missile
strikes that have been fired from Yemen.
Speaking of Yemen, this brings us to number 5.
You shouldn’t go to Yemen right now because there are a lot of rebel groups that are occupying
the capital city Sanaa.
They are targeting US citizens and westerns.
Al-Qaida is also very active in the country and because landmines and air strikes, Yemen
is lacking the basic necessities like food, water, and medical assistance.
Iraq comes onto this list in at number 4.
Acts of terrorism, violent crime, kidnapping are very common across Iraq.
Car bombings, vehicle ambushes and plaster and rocket attacks are also very common here.
Foreigners are a prime kidnapping for money target and for criminal and terrorist groups.
So, the risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time remains high.
Afghanistan is on this list in at number 3.
There is a high threat from terrorism and kidnapping throughout the country because
of the unstable security situation.
If you choose to travel to Afghanistan, you are taking a very serious risk.
You could easily be injured, murdered or abducted.
The threat of terrorist and criminal violence is extremely high and these attacks are carried
out in public places.
Next up in at number 2, we are talking about Syria.
You should definitely do your research if you are planning on visiting Syria because
right now it is advised that you avoid ALL travel there due to the ongoing civil war.
Foreigners are targets for terrorist attacks, assassination, and kidnapping for ransom or
political gain.
Since 2011, nearly 525,000 people have been killed because it is extremely dangerous.
Oh, and you probably shouldn’t visit Syria because the US recently attacked Syria with
nearly two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
North Korea tops our list in at number 1.
You should avoid all travel to North Korea because it is highly uncertain how safe you’ll
be due to the security situation caused by North Korea’s nuclear weapons development
program and highly repressive government.
There is also no Canadian or American embassy in the country, so if you get into any kind
of trouble, you’re pretty much on your own.
Even if you make a negative comment about Kim Jong-Un, you could face up to 20 years
in a forced labor camp.
Well, there you guys have it…