Bahrain, Bahamas and UAE warn about traveling to the U.S.

Protests and violence have triggered three countries to urge caution when visiting the United States

Tension, recent violent protests and political instability erupting after police shooting on black Americans in Louisiana and Minnesota issued travel warnings from three countries advising their citizens to avoid visiting the U.S. The numerous arrests and conflicts between police and demonstrators also led to the killing of five police officers in Dallas.

As a response, the U.S. embassy of Bahrain officially urged: “Please be cautious of protests or crowded areas occurring around the US. Emergencies call the embassy.”

The foreign ministry in Bahamas also warned its people to be careful when visiting U.S. “In particular young males are asked to exercise extreme caution in affected cities in their interactions with the police. Do not be confrontational and cooperate,” the official statement quotes.

Moreover, students and other citizens from the United Arab Emirates living in the U.S. were urged to be careful, in a similar travel advisory issued by the UAE embassy: “Please be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid crowded places when possible. Exercise particular caution during large festivals or events, be alert and stay safe.”

The latest warnings come after in July alone, the United States has issued travel advisories for Bangladesh, Venezuela, Iraq and Mali.