Avoid Niger

The Department of State recommends against all travel to Niger at this time. On Nov. 14, heavily armed individuals attempted to kidnap US embassy employees in Tahoua. 

In addition, a State of Alert is in effect for the region of Agadez, including the cities of Agadez, Arlit and Iferouane. Government of Niger permission is required for travel in the area, and anyone may be held for questioning, without cause. 

Armed groups operate throughout the northern and western Niger border regions. Conflict zones in northern Niger are strewn with land mines.