The U.S. Just Reissued a Travel Advisory for This Beach Paradise Destination-Here's What Travelers Should Know

"The "Level 2" advisory, which was re-published Oct. 7 with an updated summery, alerts travelers they should be aware of potential terrorism in the island country. "There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the Maldives," the State Department warned, adding American travelers should "stay aware of your surroundings" and "avoid demonstrations and crowds." The State Department added it was possible attacks may occur around tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, malls, and around local government facilities."

""Attacks may occur on remote islands," the official advisory reads. "This can lengthen the response time of authorities." Earlier this year, the State Department's OSAC issued an advisory classifying the capital of Malé as having a "medium" threat level when it comes to terrorism "directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests." "The Government of Maldives's counterterrorism efforts concentrate on countering violent extremism and limiting the flow of foreign terrorist fighters," the advisory noted."

A Level 2 U.S. travel advisory for the Maldives was reissued Oct. 7 and urges Americans to exercise increased caution due to the risk of terrorist violence. Travelers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings and avoid demonstrations and crowds. Attacks may occur at tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, malls, and government facilities, and incidents on remote islands could lengthen authorities' response times. The capital Malé has a medium threat level for terrorism affecting U.S. government interests. Maldivian counterterrorism efforts focus on countering violent extremism and limiting foreign terrorist fighters. Violent attacks and threats have targeted media, political parties, civil society, bloggers, and activists. The Maldives comprises over 1,100 islands and is known for overwater bungalows and beaches.

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