War zones, conflict areas as well as hostile environments are destinations for the independent traveller, NGOs, civilian contractors and freelance journalists. Prior to departure for those destinations, one must always consider all risks and then mitigate those risks. Thorough research, to learn the local language or dialect, to rehearse all necessary precautions (among other eventualities to learn to avoid landmines, to avoid the threat of bribery, self-conduct at security forces checkpoints), to consult travel advisories, to familiarize oneself with the local culture... the list is often exhaustive and one can never leave anything to chance. Therefore it is recommended to let a professional firm do the due diligence on your behalf and to analyze the full spectrum of threats and hazards and make all necessary recommendations. That's what we do at PAR-SEC Consulting. So, for example, let us confidently recommend a safe way to travel to Iraq... by visiting the Iraqi Kurdistan!!!
Iraqi Kurdistan is a breathtaking destination that was spared by the war since 2003 and then by the following insurgency post 2011.
Before you travel to Iraqi Kurdistan here are a few generalities to abide to:
- Stay within Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) controlled territory;
- Avoid Turkish & Iranian border regions (remain cognizant);
- Avoid Syrian refugee encampments;
- Abide to all local rules & customs, and
- Erbil city (Hawler) has good amenities & bars/restaurants.
Of course, a detailed assessment of all particularities is necessary so please contact us at:
parsec.consulting@gmail.com
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