Australia has given a special warning to its citizens going to visit Maldives. Australia has expressed apprehension that there may be violent demonstrations in Maldives, so those who are planning to go to Maldives in summer should be on high alert. During the summer season, a large number of tourists from all over the world go to visit Maldives, of which Indians are also very high. From Indian celebrities to ordinary citizens and couples often go to Maldives for honeymoon.
According to Sky News, the official website of Foreign Affairs and Trade Department, Smarttraveller, issued a warning for citizens and asked them to be vigilant. In the Maldives, this warning has been issued in view of unrest in the Civil Anrest or Citizens inside the country.
SmartTREVer has placed Maldives in the list of 76 countries on his website, which are not safe in terms of security. These include countries like Britain, France, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Cyprus and Kenya.
On behalf of SmartTravaller it was said that Australian citizens have to avoid going to the Indian Ocean Island in Maldives. He said that violent demonstrations can take place in such areas. Male and other large population Island may have public protests and other programs, which will include a large number of people and violent incidents may occur during this time.
SmartTravaller has asked citizens to stay away from such areas in advisory and also to accept the advice of Maldives administration. However, the advisory said that resorts and hotels are considered safe, but terrorist incidents can happen anywhere in the country. According to the advisory, there is a possibility of a government institution on the target of terrorist attacks, where tourists do not go often. & Nbsp;
Smarttraveller has made these changes in the advisory in view of the terrorist incidents in the last few years. In 2020, an Australian and Chinese citizen was stabbed to death in Maldives. In March the same year, there was arson of arson in Lamu Gaan Island. In May 2021, there was a bomb blast in the Maldives capital, in which the former President was injured.