{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/sudan/port-sudan","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:11:53.924Z","place":{"city":"Port Sudan","country":"Sudan","countryCode":"SD","lat":19.61745,"lon":37.21644},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":17,"travellerSentiment":{"score":31,"label":"Extremely Negative","summary":"Official government advisories universally recommend against travel, indicating an extremely unsafe environment for visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":0,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":35,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The composite safety index is critically low, reflecting severe risks across multiple categories.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"While specific data for Port Sudan is limited, the general conflict and instability across Sudan indicate a high risk of violent crime, including robbery."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Specific pickpocketing data for Port Sudan is unavailable, but it is a common risk in areas with instability and potential crowds."},"safeAreas":["Port Sudan Corniche"],"avoidAreas":["Industrial Area","Areas with ongoing conflict or military activity (if any emerge in local reporting)"],"scams":["Bribery during interactions with public officials is a reported issue."],"zones":[{"name":"Port Sudan Corniche","level":"caution","note":"Generally safer due to visibility, but still requires vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Downtown Port Sudan","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk; petty crime and potential for scams exist, be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Industrial Area","level":"avoid","note":"Limited visitor access and potential for increased security risks."},{"name":"Residential Neighborhoods (General)","level":"caution","note":"Varies greatly; exercise caution and avoid displaying wealth."},{"name":"Port Facilities","level":"caution","note":"Access may be restricted; be aware of security personnel and potential for petty theft."}]}}