Azerbaijani minister advises citizens to refrain from visiting Egypt
Azerbaijan's Culture and Tourism Ministry urged Azerbaijani citizens not to travel to Egypt and tour companies to refrain from organizing tours to that country.
The Ministry does not recommend Azerbaijani citizens and travel agencies to organise trips to Egypt or depart for Egypt on their own because of the unstable situation in the country.
"We note that all travel companies have been informed about the suspension of activities on the registration of visits to Egypt. The ministry will make an official statement when the situation in Egypt stabilises and there are safe conditions for the arrival of foreign tourists," the report reads.
The Egyptian army launched a crackdown on demonstrators, supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, using military equipment and firearms, on August 14.
Death toll during the army crackdown on protesters, supporters of ex-President Mohammed Morsi, has increased to 638.
The Muslim Brotherhood leaders claim that nearly 2,000 people were killed during the crackdown and about 15,000 civilians injured.