Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities To Travel

Here a list of Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities To Travel in the world

1. Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul has been the capital of Afghanistan since about 1776. The city has been badly damaged during the various 1979–2001 wars, particularly its western parts. Kabul is currently going through a period of renovation and development, with some modern style tower blocks and a handful of glitzy shopping malls appearing over the last few years. However, roads and other infrastructure remain in poor condition, and electricity is spotty even in the downtown areas.

2. Mogadishu, Somalia

There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping, throughout Somalia, excluding Somaliland. Terrorist groups have made threats against Westerners and those working for Western organizations. It is known that there is a constant threat of terrorist attacks in Mogadishu. The city also remains in great danger of suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks carried out by extremists who manage to get past security checkpoints around the city. Walking the streets of Mogadishu remains very dangerous, even with armed guards. Tourists are emphatically discouraged from visiting Mogadishu for the time being, while business travelers should take extreme caution and make thorough plans for any trips. Travel outside Mogadishu remains extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Those working for aid agencies should consult the security plans or advice of your organization.



3. Baghdad, Iraq

After being the world’s most dangerous place for years immediately after the US invasion, Baghdad has calmed down, just a bit. After the withdrawal of military forces from Iraq, Baghdad suffers from a very unstable political climate.The danger of gunfire, bombings, kidnappings and other attacks remains present in Baghdad and surrounding areas. Visitors to the city are advised to have plans in place in case they should need an emergency exit route as the airports are likely to close at short notice.



4. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

March 2009 article noted there has been a mass exodus of people who could afford to leave the city due to the ongoing violence from the Mexican Drug War. The article quoted a city planning department estimate of over 116,000 abandoned homes, which could roughly be the equivalent of 400,000 people who have left the city due to the violence.An article in The Guardian in September 2010 says of Ciudad Juárez – "About 10,670 businesses – 40% of the total – have shut down. A study by the city's university found that 116,000 houses have been abandoned and 230,000 people have left.



5. Abidjan, Ivory Coast

After years of mindless violence between warring factions, security situation in Abidjan has somewhat improved, lately. The arrest of former president Laurent Gbagbo and ceding of power to duly elected President Alassane Ouattara was the turning point. However, with tension simmering below the surface, Abidjan continues to be a dangerous place.



6. Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas is a drug trafficking haven. Robbery and petty crimes are commonplace with police having very little say or will to control the situation.Violent crime in Caracas is a major problem, and it has been getting steadily worse during the recent years: Caracas is now by some counts the world's most dangerous city, with 7,676 murders in 2009.



7. Sana’a, Yemen

Travel to Sana'a is strongly discouraged because of civil unrest, general lawlessness, and the serious risk of kidnapping and execution. An American civilian kidnapped in Sana'a in late 2013 by an Al-Qaeda affiliate (AQAP) was executed with another South African hostage by militants during a US Navy SEAL raid for his rescue. Check travel advice before considering travel to Sana'a.



8. Peshawar, Pakistan

Peshawar is the home of several ethnic and religious groups and has had a number of terrorist attacks in recent years.There were several bomb blasts in or near the old city in October 2006. 49 were killed in a Taliban attack in Peshawar in October 2009. More recently a car bomb exploded in a Peshawar market killing 12 people in August 2012.Police sergeants can be found in the streets and roads to ensure safety.As a stranger, and therefore a guest, you can usually rely on the support of people around you should something or someone feel threatening. Make noise and create a scene, drawing as much attention to the problem as you can should work to your advantage.Several areas bordering on Peshawar (the agencies) are administered by tribal authorities only, and are outside the control of the regular police. Entry to these areas can be dangerous for foreigners.


9. Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi has a reputation for thievery. Beware of snatch and grab, con artists, or groups of people following you. Scams are elaborate and can involve up to 10 or more people working together.



10. Cape Town, South Africa

Despite of world’s most beautiful and popular place for tourists the city is suffering from high rates of crime especially poisonous crimes like murders, sexual assaults, rape and robbery for which it has been added in the list of top most dangerous cities in the world.