There have been continued outbreaks of violence in the Central African Republic city of Bangui since 2011, prompting U.S. officials to strongly urge travelers to steer clear to enforce curfews. Incidents of theft, robbery, and armed gangs are common occurrences, with some European travelers even being attacked while on scenic walk tours. For those daring enough to visit Bangui, leaving may not be as easy as they think as in some cases, U.S. citizens have been arrested and detained without due process and housed in harsh prison conditions. Those freely walking the streets are often harassed for bribes at armed military and civilian checkpoints.
