India, Oct. 16 -- The US State Department has told Americans to think twice before traveling to Madagascar, after raising the island's risk to "Level 3: Reconsider Travel." The updated notice, issued on September 27, 2025, cites a rise in violent crime and unrest. Officials say protests are breaking out more often and getting harder to control - posing "serious safety risks" to visitors.

The updated advisory notes that demonstrations can erupt without warning and sometimes turn violent. Protesters have been involved in rioting, vandalism, and looting, while police responses "can quickly become violent."

Officials urged Americans to avoid large gatherings, monitor local news, and stay indoors after dark - when protests are most likely to...