الفوضى الأمنية في مصر: مقتل 26 من الأقباط It is NOT safe to travel to Egypt

Quote: Egypt Reviewed: 27 April 2017, 11:38 NZST Still current at: 27 May 2017 Extreme Risk There is extreme risk to your security in the Governorate of North Sinai, including the Suez-Taba road, due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and the presence of armed groups and we advise against all travel. There is extreme risk to your security within 50 kilometres of the border with Libya (with the exception of Siwa Oasis) due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and the presence of armed groups and we advise against all travel to this area. High Risk There is high risk to your security elsewhere in Egypt, including Siwa Oasis, due to the unpredictable political situation, civil unrest and threat of terrorism and kidnapping and we advise against all tourist and other non-essential travel. Terrorism There is an ongoing threat of terrorism throughout Egypt, including in Cairo. We continue to receive reports that terrorist groups are planning attacks in Egypt, including to specifically target tourists and tourist areas. There have been a number of recent attacks targeting tourists and areas frequented by tourists in Egypt: - On 9 April 2017, explosions occurred in St George’s (Mar Girgis) Church in Tanta and outside St Mark’s Church in Alexandria during Palm Sunday services, killing at least 44 people and injuring more than 100 others.