المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي يصنف مصر "غير آمنة" وكندا وبريطانيا تحذر من السفر إليها

Quote: Foreign travel advice Egypt Summary Still current at: 13 April 2017 Updated: 13 April 2017 Latest update: Summary – there is a heightened threat of terrorist attacks targeting Coptic Christians in Egypt; you should remain vigilant at all times and follow the advice of local security officials, including in and around religious sites and during religious festivals Download map (PDF) The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to: the Governorate of North Sinai due to the significant increase in criminal activity and continued terrorist attacks on police and security forces that have resulted in deaths The FCO advise against all but essential travel to: the Governorate of South Sinai, with the exception of the area within the Sharm el Sheikh perimeter barrier, which includes the airport and the areas of Sharm el Maya, Hadaba, Naama Bay, Sharks Bay and Nabq; however, we advise against all but essential travel by air to or from Sharm el Sheikh; the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions, excluding the coastal areas between the Nile Delta and Marsa Matruh (as shown on the map). There’s a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation. The UK government has implemented additional security measures, including Egypt. Direct flights continue to depart to the UK from Egypt (except from Sharm el Sheikh). You should co-operate fully with security officials. For more information about how this may affect your flight, including if you’re transiting through Egypt on the way to the UK, read this guidance page and contact your airline or travel company if you have further questions. There is a heightened threat of terrorist attacks targeting Coptic Christians in Egypt. On 9 April 2017 (Palm Sunday) explosions occurred in Mar Girgis Church in Tanta and St Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria, killing at least 44 people. Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL) claimed responsibility for these attacks. On 9 April 2017, President Sisi announced a 3-month state of emergency.