Threats in Nepal

The Department of State continues to urge U.S. citizens to defer nonessential travel to Nepal. The U.S. Embassy continues to receive reports of Maoist demands to cease developmental and social welfare projects by U.S.-affiliated nongovernmental organizations from certain areas of the country. There remains a high volume of reports of Maoist threats, intimidation, harassment, robbery and extortion against foreigners on popular trekking routes, roads and in tourist areas.