Long before President Donald Trump brilliantly employed the phrase "shithole" country to describe, well, shithole countries, the Apocalypse Depot has been providing wasteland travelers with the world's most dangerous shithole country list for about a decade.
So for all those brave souls traveling outside the national perimeter in the near future here is the current list of the most dangerous places in the world to stay the away from. These countries are on the U.S. Department of State - DO NOT TRAVEL list for Americans for obvious reasons such as terrorism, crime, cannibalism, zombie outbreaks, pirates and general shit-hole country B.S. including deadly cattle raids - no kidding- violent cattle raids! So if you decide to go on walkabout in any of the following places - secure your perimeter, look over both your shoulders and RUN!
Here is a summary of the current Level 4
travel advisories:
Afghanistan Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel
Issued: February 13, 2019
Reason: armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and civil unrest.
Travel to all areas of Afghanistan is unsafe because of critical levels of kidnappings, hostage taking, suicide bombings, widespread military combat operations, landmines, and terrorist and insurgent attacks, including attacks using vehicle-borne, magnetic, or other improvised explosive devices (IEDs), suicide vests, and grenades.
South Sudan Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel
Issued: December 11, 2018
Reason: crime and armed conflict.
Violent crime, such as carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies, and kidnappings is common throughout South Sudan, including Juba. Foreign nationals have been the victims of rape, sexual assault, armed robberies, and other violent crimes.
Armed conflict is ongoing throughout the country and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups, and weapons are readily available to the population.
In addition, cattle raids occur throughout the country and often lead to violence.
Haiti Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel
Issued: February 14, 2019
Reason: crime and civil unrest.
There are currently widespread, violent, and unpredictable demonstrations in Port-au-Prince and elsewhere in Haiti. Due to these demonstrations, on February 14, 2019, the Department of State ordered the departure of all non-emergency U.S. personnel and their family members. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Haiti.
Protests, tire burning, and road blockages are frequent and unpredictable. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common. Travelers are sometimes targeted, followed, and violently attacked and robbed shortly after leaving the Port-au-Prince international airport.
Central African Republic Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel
Issued: October 3, 2018
Reason: crime and civil unrest
Violent crime, such as armed robbery, aggravated battery, and homicide, is common.
Large areas of the country are controlled by armed groups who regularly kidnap, injure, and/or kill civilians. In the event of unrest, airport, land border, and road closures may occur with little or no notice.
Mali Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel
Issued: August 13, 2018
Reason: crime and terrorism.
Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in the regions of northern and central Mali. Violent crime is a particular concern during local holidays and seasonal events in Bamako, its suburbs, and Mali’s southern regions. Roadblocks and random police checkpoints are commonplace throughout the country, especially at night.
Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting kidnappings and attacks in Mali. They may attack with little or no warning, targeting night clubs, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, Western diplomatic missions, and other locations frequented by foreigners.
Somalia Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel
Issued: December 26, 2018
Reason: crime, terrorism, and piracy.
Violent crime, such as kidnapping and murder, is common throughout Somalia, including Puntland and Somaliland. Illegal roadblocks are also widespread.
A number of schools acting as “cultural rehabilitation” facilities are operating throughout Somalia with unknown licensing and oversight. Reports of physical abuse and people being held against their will in these facilities are common.
Terrorists continue to plot kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in Somalia. They may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting airports and seaports, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, and other areas where large crowds gather and Westerners frequent, as well as government, military, and Western convoys.
Pirates are active in the waters off the Horn of Africa, especially in the international waters near Somalia.
Venezuela Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel
Issued: January 29, 2019
Reason: crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, and arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens.
On January 24, 2019, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members due to ongoing political instability. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, is common. Political rallies and demonstrations occur, often with little notice. Demonstrations typically elicit a strong police and security force response that includes the use of tear gas, pepper spray, water cannons, and rubber bullets against participants and occasionally devolve into looting and vandalism.
There are shortages of food, electricity, water, medicine, and medical supplies throughout much of Venezuela.
These following countries round out the rest of the current Level 4: Do Not Travel list and well, we are sure you can figure out why they are listed.
Iran Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel October 10, 2018
Iraq Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel October 18, 2018
North Korea Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel December 19, 2018
Libya Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel August 8, 2018
Syria Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel September 10, 2018
Yemen Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel February 14, 2019
Stay Safe Wastelanders!
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