MEA Warns Indians: Avoid These 9 Countries Amid Global Unrest & Security Threats

• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued travel advisories for Indians due to global unrest, conflicts, and security concerns.
• Venezuela: Avoid non-essential travel due to a leadership crisis; Indians there must exercise extreme caution and limit movement.
• Iran: Beware of fake job offers leading to kidnapping by criminal gangs; visa-free entry is for tourism only, not employment.
• Yemen, Syria, Libya: Travel is banned or strongly advised against due to ongoing war, civil war, terrorism, political instability, and violence.
• Iraq, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Cambodia: Specific warnings include avoiding five Iraqi provinces, non-essential travel to Myanmar, avoiding Bangladesh due to political unrest, and caution against job scams in Cambodia.

Why It Matters: MEA advises Indians to avoid 9 countries due to security risks, conflicts, and scams; always check advisories.