Eritrea
Regional risks
This section has safety advice for regions of Eritrea. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO鈥檚 overall travel advice and safety and security advice.
Eritrea-Djibouti border
FCDO advises against all travel to within 25km of Eritrea鈥檚 border with Djibouti. 聽
In 2008 there was fighting between Djibouti and Eritrea after an incursion of Eritrean forces into the disputed Djibouti border region. The situation remains fragile.
Eritrea-Ethiopia border
FCDO advises against all travel to within 25km of Eritrea鈥檚 border with Ethiopia because of military activity on both sides of the border.
Eritrea-Sudan border
FCDO聽advises against all travel to within 25km of Eritrea鈥檚 border with Sudan because of military activity on both sides of the border.
Hanish Islands
It is highly unlikely that Eritrean authorities will issue permits for any vessels to visit the south-western Hanish Islands. These islands are very close to the conflict in Yemen. The authorities have previously detained mariners who landed without a permit.聽
Landmines near borders
There is a risk of landmines near Eritrea鈥檚 borders, particularly in the Eritrea-Ethiopia and Eritrea-Djibouti border areas. If you are in the border area against聽FCDO聽advice, do not leave the main paved highways by car or on foot.