The U.S. State Department has updated a travel advisory for Madagascar, urging Americans to “reconsider travel” due to increasing violent crime and civil unrest.

The agency issued the “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” warning on Sept. 27.

The advisory warns of violent crime and unpredictable protests throughout the country.

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“Violent crime occurs throughout Madagascar, particularly after dark. This includes armed robbery and assault,” the State Department said in a notice .

“It can happen in remote areas and along major national roads in the country’s south and west.”

The department cautioned that protests “can turn violent without warning,” and that demonstrators have engaged in rio

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