In this highly developed World, it is safe to travel everywhere in the world but there are some countries which are not safe to travel. Those countries are full of crime and violence, they are termed as dangerous countries. These countries are dangerous for locals as well as for tourists.
1. Afghanistan
✔ Afghanistan is currently the most dangerous country in the world. It is because of the higher crime rate and lack of political stability.
✔ The country suffers from a high level of violence, terrorism, and political instability due to which there is a high murder rate and a high global crime index score.
✔ The main reason for being in Afghanistan dangerous is the Taliban people. Taliban are Pashtun of an Islamic fundamentalist group that came to power in Afghanistan in 2021 after executing a twenty-year revolution.
✔ They are controlling Afghanistan by appointing a new government, but it has not gained international recognition. After the Taliban has taken power, Afghanistan is facing Humanitarian Crisis. As they are governing the country they protected the terrorist attacks, But the internal crime is not controlled.
✔ They have also promised to improve human rights, especially for women and girls, but it remains not completed yet. These are the reasons for Afghanistan being Dangerous.
✔ If the Government cannot become stable, the crime rate will increase day by day which makes this country dangerous.
2. Yemen
✔ Yemen is also the most dangerous country in the world. Because of the internal ongoing conflicts, higher crime rate, political instability, humanitarian crisis, gender discrimination, etc.
✔ One of the main reasons for being dangerous is the ongoing civil war from 2014. The civil war caused a humanitarian crisis in Yemen. More than the half population of Yemen is living below the poverty line.
✔ Almost 25% of the land of Yemen is controlled by Houthi rebels. Yemen has destroyed the houses of millions of people.
✔ The war is the main reason for the crisis in Yemen. Also due to the lack of good governance, the people are suffering from crises and conflicts are increasing day by day. That’s why Yemen is considered the most dangerous country in the world.
3. Syria
✔ Syria takes third place in the list of most dangerous countries. The reason of being Syria’s dangerous are civil war, terrorism, kidnapping, humanitarian crisis, sexual violence, refugee crisis, armed conflict, lack of necessities, etc.
✔ There is a presence of terrorists Groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda, they have carried out several suicide bombings and mass shootings in Syria. Kidnapping is also a common problem in Syria.
✔ It is mainly done for money or political reasons. Also, there is ongoing fighting between the government and terrorist groups, and chemical weapons are used in the conflict. which leads to huge destruction and deaths. Including terrorism, armed conflict, and kidnapping, high level of violence takes place. Due to these factors, Syria is a dangerous country.
4. Russia
✔ Russia holds fourth place in the list of most dangerous countries in the world. It is due to the increasing political instability and high murder rate i.e. 9.5 per 100,000 people.
✔ Russia contains lots of armed weapons and has participated in many wars. Recently the Russia-Ukraine war made the fear situation in the world.
✔ The war started on September 24, 2022. The main reason for the war is not clear. The war caused a refugee crisis in the country. Most of the people are leaving the country.
✔ The war is creating a crisis in the country. Most of the youth are included in the war. The war made huge economic as well as military losses. There is a risk of nuclear war, so it is listed in the dangerous country list.
5. South Sudan
✔ South Sudan is also one of the most dangerous countries in the world. South Sudan is being dangerous for reasons like, poverty, civil war, Lack of good governance, health complications, etc.
✔ Civil war is ongoing in South Sudan, many people are being killed and violence is being created. This country also lacks good governance, the government has not fully controlled the country, so the crime rate is increasing day by day.
✔ This country is also one of the poorest countries in the world, so many people are living under the poverty line. There are also many health risks such as HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases in South Sudan. So, This country is regarded as a dangerous country.
6. Congo
✔ Congo is a dangerous country in the world. It takes sixth place on the list. It is a dangerous country for a couple of reasons such as political instability, health complications, higher crime rate, natural calamities, etc.
✔ The main reason is the armed conflict which caused a large number of deaths and migration. This country lacks good governance policy due to the crime rate is high and insecurity.
✔ There are also Health risks in Congo, this country suffers from HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus, and malaria. Due to these reasons, the mortality rate is also high. These are the main reasons for Congo being a dangerous country.
7. Iraq
✔ Iraq is also considered a dangerous country with a higher crime rate and terrorism. Iraq is a home for terrorist groups like ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and PMF. Iraq also suffers from armed conflict, kidnapping, civil unrest, health risks, poor infrastructure, etc.
✔ The armed conflict made the nation dangerous for civilians as well as for foreigners. The terrorist groups made the conflicts and kidnapping rate very high.
✔ The country’s poor security is helping criminals to increase the crime rate. There is also the risk of civil protests, which can lead the country towards violence and instability. Due to these factors, Iraq is a dangerous country.
8. Somalia
✔ Somalia is a Dangerous country by holding the eighth position on the list of dangerous countries. Somalia suffers from political instability, armed conflict, kidnapping, piracy, terrorism, poor health care, etc.
✔ Somalia is suffering from civil war for decades and the government is not stable. So this country is full of violence and crime.
✔ This country is near to the sea, the ships are the means of transportation of goods. But the pirates capture the ships. Also, this country has higher kidnapping and terrorism.
✔ This country also lacks good health care with the lack of sanitation, clean water, etc. As a result of these different factors, Somalia is a dangerous country in the world.
9. Central African Republic(CAR)
✔ Central African Republic(CAR) is also one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Political instability, Armed conflict, lack of basic services, higher crime rate, health complications, etc. are the factors making CAR a dangerous country.
✔ This country lacks good governance, the government doesn’t have full control of the country. Due to this armed conflict, crime, kidnapping, and violence including murder and rape takes place.
✔ There are different health complications like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and yellow fever. This country also lacks proper health care, due to which the number of deaths is increasing.
✔ Travel advice for this country is not positive. Due to the dangerous situation in the country. So, this country is regarded as dangerous.
10. Sudan
✔ Sudan is also considered a dangerous country. As the armed conflict and fighting between political groups is ongoing in the country. This leads the country towards violence and political instability.
✔ There are also risks of terrorist attacks in the country by terrorist groups such as ISIS and al-Qaeda including suicide bombings, shootings, car bombings, etc.
✔ The risk of kidnapping is also high in the country. Due to these activities, the crime rate is also high in the country. The reason for the higher crime rate is the unstable government. Being a poor country the health complications are also more in the country.
✔ The health complications such as malaria, typhoid fever, and cholera are more in the country. These are the factors making Sudan a dangerous country.
11. Ukraine
✔ Ukraine is presently considered the most dangerous country in the world. It is because of the Russo-Ukraine war. The war led by Russia has caused huge displacement and deaths of people.
✔ The war made the risk of violence and crime. According to the past of Ukraine, this country has faced terrorist attacks and presently there is a risk of attacks by Russia.
✔ The political status of Ukraine is low, with a political index of 1.1. except, for this reason, the main reason the war is causing a Humanitarian crisis in the country.
✔ The war made economic as well as military losses. Due to these factors, this country became a dangerous country.
12. North Korea
✔ North Korea is also one of the most dangerous and unknown countries. This country is ruled by Kim Jong-un with the world’s fourth-largest military. According to Wikipedia, North Korea has approximately 30 to 40 nuclear weapons and they did six nuclear tests.
✔ This gives sufficiency to North Korea for the destruction and violence. North Korea is also supposed to be a poor country.
✔ The rate of unemployment in North Korea is 3.20. According to the estimation of 2020, North Korea has 60% poverty. Due to the poor economic condition, poverty, hunger, and malnutrition are common problems.
✔ North Korea is an isolated country, it has no diplomatic relations with major countries. These are the reasons that make North Korea a dangerous country.
13. Libya
✔ Libya is a country in North Africa that is regarded as a dangerous country. The Government of Libya is politically unstable, due to which terrorism, crime, armed conflict, etc. increases. The risk of violence and armed conflict is always in the country.
✔ Libya is also known as a hotbed of terrorist activity. There is a huge presence of ISIS in this country and a recorded number of attacks in recent years. Due to the political instability, the crime rate is very high.
✔ There is a risk of carjacking, robbery, and kidnapping. Also after the war of 2011, there left a significant amount of Unexploded Ordnance(UXO).
✔ This made a serious risk to civilians as well tourists. These are some factors that make Libya noted in the list of Dangerous countries.
14. Mali
✔ Mali is a poor country situated in West Africa. It is listed as a dangerous country because of certain reasons. Mainly due to the political instability Terrorism, crime, petty crime, armed robbery, and kidnapping takes place.
✔ Mali is suffering from extreme poverty because its Two-Third part is desert. Mali is also home to different terrorist Groups like al-Qaeda and ISGS.
✔ These terrorist groups carried out several attacks by targeting both locals and foreigners. Terrorism, kidnapping, petty crime, and armed conflict also take place. Especially foreigners are targeted for those crimes. Travel advisory advice Not to Travel to Mali. Due to these reasons, Mali is a dangerous country.
15. Ethiopia
✔ Ethiopia is also a dangerous country in East Africa. As the main problem of most dangerous countries is political instability, Due to Political instability increases the crime rate and creates civil unrest.
✔ There are a significant number of terrorist groups like OLF and ONLF, these groups carried out different attacks in the past and there is a risk of further attacks in the future.
✔ Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic group, there is still conflict between different ethnic groups which creates violence. Although the government is not stable, so petty crime, armed robbery, and kidnapping take place. These are the factors making Ethiopia a dangerous country.
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