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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Uganda Travel Advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Crime Terrorism

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US State Department Advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, unrest , and laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation . Crime Violent crime is a real danger in Uganda. This includes armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault. Crime can happen anytime. It is more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region, and along Uganda’s western and northern borders. Both visitors and residents face these threats. Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources. Terr...

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Updated: Mon, 08 Dec 2025

Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC