Belarus MFA urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania

The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that citizens avoid non-essential travel to France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Albania.

The recommendation is due to a sharp deterioration in the domestic political situation in these countries.

Mass protests involving radical individuals are being reported in these countries, along with disproportionate use of force by law enforcement and arbitrary detentions. A curfew has already been introduced in certain regions of France.

The ministry warns of potential risks of a state of emergency being introduced, transport disruptions, and possible communication outages.