23 Countries the U.S. Warns Americans Against Visiting Now: The Full Story

13. Somalia: Terrorism, Piracy & Anarchy

The "Do Not Travel" advisory for Somalia underscores the extreme danger from terrorism (al-Shabaab), piracy off the coast, kidnapping, and widespread violent crime. The central government has limited control outside Mogadishu, and even there, security is precarious. There is no U.S. diplomatic presence. The full story is a nation grappling with decades of conflict and lawlessness, where foreigners are prime targets and safety is non-existent in many areas.