A new US State Department warning shows which countries have the highest risk of kidnapping.
READ MORE:Gettyfor every country around the world, with advice on crime, terrorism, civil unrest, natural disasters, health and other potential dangers. In the wake of the kidnapping, the State Department announced that it was adding a new indicator to show which countries have the highest risk of kidnapping. Now, any country with a risk of kidnapping will have the letter"K" on its travel advisory. The goal,:"To communicate more clearly to U.S.
In total, 35 countries have been called out for having a risk of kidnapping. From the list, 14 places are considered by the danger, indicating that the country is a"do not travel" zone. Level 3 suggests that travelers should"reconsider travel." Level 2 means"exercise increased caution." Level 1 means"exercise normal precautions.
According to the State Department, the Bureau of Consular Affairs"works closely with the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs and the entire U.S. interagency to serve and protect Americans overseas and to prevent and resolve cases of kidnapping and hostage-taking." However, in the most dangerous places, of its ability to help Americans in distress:"In many high-risk areas, we cannot help you.
Here's the list of 35 countries where you're most likely to get kidnapped, according to the U.S. State Department.A 2016 file photo of Judith D'Souza, an Indian charity worker who was kidnapped in Afghanistan.
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