{"threatLevel": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "description": "<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.</i></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to <b>crime </b>and <b>civil unrest</b>.<b></b></p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:&nbsp;</b>Crime is common in Eswatini and sporadic armed robberies and carjackings do occur. Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Demonstrations and protests occur sporadically in Eswatini. U.S. citizens&nbsp;are reminded to avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones, that could turn violent with little or no warning.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Eswatini.html\">country information page</a> for additional information on travel to Eswatini.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Eswatini:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter.</a></li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osac.gov%2FContent%2FBrowse%2FReport%3FsubContentTypes%3DCountry%2520Security%2520Report&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEHRENDREICHR%40state.gov%7C9a0ea00176ac48890eb308db2ad10a9a%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C638150849530750820%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VyFHtsoO4%2BJv8ISitxNxmwHfScJ03MymmH0KGa1ZNfc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Country Security Report</a> for Eswatini.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>.</li>\n<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/eswatini\">Travel Health Information</a> related to your travel.</li>\n</ul>", "pubDate": "Wed, 31 May 2023", "country": "Eswatini"}