Security situation
- avoid demonstrations, rallies and large crowds
- monitor the media for possible unrest and avoid those areas
- obey any curfews and respect local laws
- follow the advice of local authorities
- be prepared to change your travel plans
Crime
Violent crime is rare but does occur, including armed robbery, sexual assault, incidents involving minors, carjacking, and theft. Petty crime is low in Cairo, although the economic downturn and subsequent financial crisis have led to reports of an increase in crime. If you are a woman alone, be careful. Women are subject to physical, verbal, or sexual abuse, including when using public transportation and walking in public places. Be sure to have children and young people with you Always travel with people you know or trust, not just hotel or entertainment/tourist staff. If you are not comfortable, leave the area and seek help from your hotel and local authorities. If you are in Egypt, you can call the tourist police on 126 or 122. 4,444 Taxi and ride-sharing drivers have attacked passengers, including foreigners. See the trip To protect yourself from violent crime: Do not leave valuables outside the safe in your hotel room or in public areas Unchecked Be aware of pickpockets and pickpockets in tourist areas, especially after dark. Read Reduce your risk of pickpocketing before you travel If you are the victim of a crime, report it to the tourist police immediately. If you don’t file a criminal complaint before you leave, you may not be able to sue in the future.
Cyber security
You can face online threats when you travel abroad to a country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and data can be compromised, especially when you connect to Wi-Fi, use or connect to shared or public computers or Bluetooth. Social media can also be dangerous in places where there is social, political or legal unrest that is considered unacceptable by Australian standards. Passengers are being arrested for their belongings he said on social media. Don’t talk about local events or politics on social media.
