{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/yemen/sanaa","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:16:58.838Z","place":{"city":"Sanaa","country":"Yemen","countryCode":"YE","lat":15.35452,"lon":44.20646},"safety":{"score":16,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":5,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":13,"travellerSentiment":{"score":31,"label":"Extremely Negative","summary":"There is no discernible consumer sentiment data available for Sanaa, reflecting the absence of tourism and the extreme danger 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":33,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The city faces significant political instability, high levels of corruption, and a breakdown in the rule of law, making it extremely dangerous for visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"While specific data on visitor robbery is scarce, the general crime index is high, and political instability exacerbates risks."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are potential risks in crowded areas, though the overarching security situation makes these minor concerns compared to other threats."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["The entire city of Sanaa is considered extremely high risk.","Areas near government buildings and military installations.","Transportation hubs such as the airport and major roads."],"scams":["Bribery demands from officials are highly prevalent."],"zones":[{"name":"Old City","level":"avoid","note":"UNESCO World Heritage site, but high risk due to ongoing conflict and potential for targeted attacks."},{"name":"Al-Sabeen District","level":"avoid","note":"Central district, but subject to general instability and potential for unrest."},{"name":"Hadda District","level":"avoid","note":"Residential area, but proximity to government buildings and potential for conflict spillover."},{"name":"Airport Road Area","level":"avoid","note":"High risk due to potential for attacks and general insecurity around transportation hubs."},{"name":"General Urban Areas","level":"avoid","note":"Widespread risk of crime, terrorism, and general instability across the city."}]}}