2007-01-05 10:37:38 · 8 answers · asked by Lulubelle 2 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Egypt
yes
2007-01-05 10:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by skateboarders2007 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you decide:
SAFETY AND SECURITY: Although no Americans are known to have been killed by terrorists in Algeria, more than 120 foreigners were murdered at the height of the terrorism threat in Algeria in the 1990s. In response to the terrorist threat, the U.S. Government substantially reduced the number of U.S. Government personnel in Algeria during the 1990s. In January 2001, terrorists killed several Russian citizens in the mountains of eastern Algeria. In February 2003, 32 Western Europeans were taken hostage in the Sahara desert areas of southeastern Algeria. Fourteen of the hostages were taken into northern Mali by the terrorists. One of the hostages died in captivity. All the others were released by late August 2003.
Currently, given the Improving security situation, Embassy staffing is at full capacity and the Embassy is able to provide full services. U.S. government employees travel on official and personal business by commercial carriers to, from, and within Algeria. U.S. citizens should carefully consider the security implications of traveling on regularly-scheduled public ground transport and in taxis.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found.
Up-to-date information regarding safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State's pamphlet, A Safe Trip Abroad.
CRIME: The crime rate in Algeria is moderately high and increasing. Serious crimes have been reported in which armed men posing as police officers have entered homes of occupants, and robbed them at gunpoint. False roadblocks/checkpoints have been employed to rob motorists. Some of these incidents resulted in the murder of the vehicles' occupants. Armed carjacking is also a serious problem. Petty theft and home burglary occur frequently, and muggings are on the rise, especially after dark in the cities. Theft of contents and parts from parked cars, pick-pocketing, theft on trains and buses, theft of items left in hotel rooms and purse snatching are common. Alarms, grills, and/or guards help to protect most foreigners' residences.
2007-01-05 10:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by karlsmithv 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a very safe country i went there a lot of times
2007-01-06 11:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by dodo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does that have 2 do with Egypt
2007-01-07 22:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by Question Mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you compare it to. Its safer than Iraq.
2007-01-05 10:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ARE YOU A MUSLIM?
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Matthew 6:33
GOD BLESS
2007-01-05 10:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
YES
I THINK SO
2007-01-05 19:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by marinad m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-05 10:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋