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Swedish Foreign Ministry Expands Travel Advisory for India and Pakistan

The Swedish Foreign Ministry is expanding its travel advisory to the area between India and Pakistan due to the tensions between the countries). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against, as of Wednesday, all travel to the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as all travel within 10 kilometers from the border between the two countries.

Swedish Foreign Ministry Expands Travel Advisory for India and Pakistan

Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

India and Pakistan must show restraint and not escalate the situation. This is the message from several world leaders – including Sweden's Prime Minister – after the Indian attack on Pakistan-controlled regions in Kashmir.

Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

Sweden Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel to South Sudan Due to Unrest

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to South Sudan and urges Swedes who are in the country to leave. The decision, which was made on Thursday, is due to the security situation in the country.

Sweden Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel to South Sudan Due to Unrest

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expands travel advisory

The Swedish Foreign Ministry is expanding the travel advisory due to the escalated conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. .

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expands travel advisory

Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against travel to northwestern Rwanda

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel in the Rubavu district of Rwanda. The decision was made on Tuesday, citing the security situation, and applies until further notice, according to a press release.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against travel to northwestern Rwanda

Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Congo-Kinshasa

The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to the entire Democratic Republic of the Congo and all travel to certain parts due to the security situation. The fighting between the country's military and the rebel group M23 is intensifying, and the UN is warning that a regional war could break out.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Congo-Kinshasa

Embassies closed – but Kyiv calls threat fake

Air raid sirens have wailed over the capital and large parts of Ukraine. The USA warned this morning about "specific information" of a potential large-scale air raid against Kyiv during the day.

Embassies closed – but Kyiv calls threat fake

10,000 soldiers and police officers called in to Spain

5,000 extra soldiers and as many police officers are called in to help with the rescue operation after the storm in Spain, promises Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. .

10,000 soldiers and police officers called in to Spain

Warning for threats against tourists in Sri Lanka

The police in Sri Lanka have increased security at a popular beach for surfers and other tourists. Sweden's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging caution in the area around Arugam Bay.

Warning for threats against tourists in Sri Lanka

Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

As many as 10,000 Swedish citizens may be in Lebanon, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' assessment. In the event of an escalated conflict in the area, people risk being trapped.

Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave