Violent crime
Violent crime is widespread and may occur at any time of the day.
Kidnapping, homicide, shootings, house invasions, armed theft, carjacking and sexual assault are frequent all through South Sudan, together with Juba.
Carjacking and gun crime steadily occurs and should embrace:
- compound invasions
- assaults on resorts and eating places
- assaults on different locations foreigners go
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Petty crime
Petty crime is commonly accompanied by violence and may embrace:
- pickpocketing
- theft of things from automobiles
- fraudulent forex exchanges
There isn’t any official authorities curfew in Juba however this may change at brief discover. Most embassies and worldwide organisations have a self-imposed curfew. The time varies relying on native occasions.
Armed theft, together with ambush and roadside crime, is frequent.
If, regardless of our recommendation, you journey to South Sudan:
- at all times journey with automobile doorways locked and home windows up
- be on guard towards carjacking
- be alert to threats when stopped in visitors
- safe your lodging
- at all times be alert to your environment
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS is frequent. When you’re a sufferer of rape or violent crime, search speedy medical help outdoors of South Sudan as availability of HIV prophylaxis and psychosocial assist could also be restricted.
Cyber safety
Chances are you’ll be prone to cyber-based threats throughout abroad journey to any nation. Digital identification theft is a rising concern. Your units and private knowledge will be compromised, particularly in case you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, utilizing or connecting to shared or public computer systems, or to Bluetooth.
Social media may also be dangerous in locations the place there are social or political tensions, or legal guidelines that will appear unreasonable by Australian requirements. Travellers have been arrested for issues they’ve mentioned on social media. Do not touch upon native or political occasions in your social media.
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