China issues rare security alert for Kenya over terror attack
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China issues a rare security alert for Kenya warning its citizens against travelling to some areas over terror attacks
China issues a rare security alert for Kenya warning its citizens against travelling to some areas over terror attacks.
Due to heightened security threats, the Chinese embassy in Kenya has issued travel advise for its citizens, urging them to avoid visiting certain parts of the country.
China advised its people to use caution when traveling to counties including Mandera, Wajir, Lamu, Garissa, and other border towns in Kenya, according to a statement released by the embassy on Wednesday.
The embassy also advised Chinese nationals to avoid crowded areas and areas where foreigners congregate.
“In recent times, as global hot issues continue to heat up, Kenya’s domestic security situation has become increasingly uncertain,” read part of the statement.
“The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya remind Chinese citizens in Kenya to pay close attention to the local social security situation, strengthen their own safety precautions, try to avoid going to areas where foreign tourists gather and crowded places, and be cautious when going to Mandera County, Wajir County, Garissa County, Lamu County, and other Kenyan border areas.”
Unlike Western countries, Chinese embassies and the foreign ministry rarely give security alerts.
This year alone, the United States has given at least five alerts, which affects the movement of tourists as foreigners avoid areas perceived to be risky.
Chinese citizens have also been advised to contact the Embassy in the event of an emergency.
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“In the event of an emergency, please call the police promptly and contact the Chinese Embassy in Kenya or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center.”
The advisory by the Chinese Embassy deviates from the usual practice of the Asian Country, which typically refrains from issuing warnings to its citizens traveling to Kenya.
The statement comes two weeks after the US Embassy also issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to avoid specific areas in Nairobi.
The US embassy warned that Nairobi remains an attractive target for terrorists to conduct imminent attacks.
It also advised its citizens to stay alert in locations frequented by tourists or foreigners, review their security plans, and be aware of their surroundings.
“Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists,” the Embassy stated.
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