Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Increased Risk Areas: Reconsider Travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest Exercise Increased Caution in areas on the Border with Burma, Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Salavan, Khammouane, Sekong, Champasak, Houaphanh, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, along Route 7 (from Route 13 to the Vietnam border), Route 9 (Savannakhet to the Vietnam border), and Route 20 (Pakse to Salavan) due to crime.
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Increased Risk Areas: Reconsider Travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest Exercise Increased Caution in areas on the Border with Burma, Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Salavan, Khammouane, Sekong, Champasak, Houaphanh, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, along Route 7 (from Route 13 to the Vietnam border), Route 9 (Savannakhet to the Vietnam border), and Route 20 (Pakse to Salavan) due to crime. Exercise Increased Caution in areas of Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Salavan, Khammouane, Sekong, Champasak, Houaphanh, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, as well as along Route 7 due to unexploded ordnances. Advisory summary: Exercise increased caution due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnances.
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- There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Increased Risk Areas: Reconsider Travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest Exercise Increased Caution in areas on the Border with Burma, Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Salavan, Khammouane, Sekong, Champasak, Houaphanh, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, along Route 7 (from Route 13 to the Vietnam border), Route 9 (Savannakhet to the Vietnam border), and Route 20 (Pakse to Salavan) due to crime.
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- 1 outlet, average source rating 9.0/10.
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Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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