China Joins US in Rare Kenya Security Alert
Due to increased security concerns, the Chinese embassy in Kenya has issued a travel advisory advising its citizens to avoid certain regions of Kenya.
Wednesday, the South Asian nation’s embassy issued a statement urging its citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Mandera, Wajir, Lamu, Garissa, and other Kenyan communities.
The embassy also cautioned its citizens against visiting areas frequented by expatriates and crowded locations.
“In recent times, as global hot issues continue to heat up, Kenya’s domestic security situation has become increasingly uncertain,” read part of the statement.
“The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya remind Chinese citizens in Kenya to pay close attention to the local social security situation, strengthen their own safety precautions, try to avoid going to areas where foreign tourists gather and crowded places, and be cautious when going to Mandera County, Wajir County, Garissa County, Lamu County, and other Kenyan border areas.”
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Citizens of China have also been instructed to contact the Embassy in an emergency.
“In the event of an emergency, please call the police promptly and contact the Chinese Embassy in Kenya or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center.”
The Chinese Embassy has issued a travel advisory to its citizens traveling to Kenya, which is contrary to its normal practice of not issuing such warnings.
The statement comes two weeks after the U.S. Embassy issued a travel advisory advising its citizens to avoid certain areas of Nairobi.
The US embassy warned that terrorists continue to view Nairobi as an alluring target for imminent attacks.
It also advised its citizens to evaluate their security plans and be aware of their surroundings in areas frequented by tourists or foreigners.
“Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists,” the Embassy stated.
China Joins US in Rare Kenya Security Alert