The U.S. Embassy in Armenia issued a security alert prohibiting its employees and their families from any non-essential travel to a number of areas in Armenia near the Azerbaijani border.
These areas include:
- Gegharkunik region east of Vardenis;
- Syunik region east of Goris;
- Syunik region south of Kapan;
- Travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not.
“U.S. citizens should continue to exercise caution near all international borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Be aware that some portions of the road may cross international boundaries without notice. Roads may be controlled by checkpoints or closed to travelers without notice,” said the Embassy in the alert.
The Embassy said this alert “reflects an easing of restrictions since the last notice was issued.”
The U.S. Embassy did not specify why it issued this security alert.
