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FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Uganda.
Summary
Still current at: 14 Updated: 13 November 2023
Latest update: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Jinja town.(‘Summary’ page).
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- Jinja town, except travelling through Jinja town on the A109
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- The area immediately southwest of Kasese town. This area starts at the border with DRC at Kyabikere and extends eastwards up to and including the A109 road and southwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Semuliki National Park
There is a growing terror threat in Uganda, including targeting of foreigners. Avoid large gatherings, including large scale worship, and music and cultural festivals in Uganda.
On 17 October there was an attack in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda resulting in three fatalities.
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Uganda, including against foreign nationals. Attacks could be indiscriminate or against foreign nationals or places frequented by foreign nationals. On 17 October 2023, tourists were killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park, On 17 June 2023, the Ugandan police attributed to militants (Allied Democratic Forces – ADF) an attack on a school in Mpondwe, Kasese District, western Uganda, close to the border with the DRC. 42 people were killed. On 16 November 2021, terrorists used two explosive devices in central Kampala killing 4 and injuring 33 people. The Uganda Police Force disrupted an attempted IED attack at Miracle Centre Cathedral in the Rubaga Division of Kampala on 3 September 2023. They have since reported the discovery and disposal of further Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and detained multiple suspects in custody. You should remain vigilant at all times and follow the advice of local authorities.