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Political violence and civil unrest may occur. In the past, political demonstrations have led to armed clashes, deaths, and injuries. Official travel outside Brazzaville must be approved by the Embassy on a case-by-case basis.
National Parks and Wildlife Areas : Heed all instructions given by guides or trackers. Armed poachers are present in some parks and forested border regions. Roadblocks : Armed soldiers or national police may conduct vehicle searches and check passengers for identity papers.
These roadblocks often are poorly marked, and local authorities may target foreigners to solicit bribes. Crime : While not common, violent crime, such as murder, armed robbery, carjacking, and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo.
Opportunistic crime, such as petty theft, pickpocketing, mugging, vehicle theft, and burglary, are frequently reported. Risk of crime increases at night and in remote or isolated areas. Violent crime exists in outlying southern and northern neighborhoods of Brazzaville due to armed gang activity. Demonstrations occur, though they have been on a small-scale in recent years.
