Lebanon: Overview

Travel Warning: Sectarian Clashes

Sectarian clashes have erupted in Lebanon in recent months despite a new agreement on a government of national unity being reached in Doha in May. The country's parliament elected army commander Michel Suleiman as president, with the approval of both the Western-backed government and the Hezbollah-led opposition. The security situation remains fragile, and travellers should continue to exercise extreme caution and monitor news reports.

At least 14 people were killed when a bomb exploded in central Tripoli on August 13. Nine of those killed were soldiers travelling on a bus.

Palestinian refugee camps have been the scene of armed conflict and should be avoided. Areas south of the Litani River should be avoided. Damage from the 2006 Israeli-Hezbollah war remains significant throughout the city. The presence of unexploded ordnance is a real threat, particularly in the south.

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severity: High-level alert