{"id":50096,"date":"2019-07-30T05:52:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T09:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/?p=50096"},"modified":"2020-02-18T00:33:28","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T05:33:28","slug":"worlds-most-dangerous-countries-t2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/worlds-most-dangerous-countries-t2\/","title":{"rendered":"World\u2019s 30 Most Dangerous Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Source: https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The Global Peace Index or GPI report gauges each country with a list of criteria to determine how safe or peaceful that country is. These criteria fall under two categories: Internal Peace, which include intensity of internal conflict, deaths from internal conflict, and violent crime, among 11 others; and the External Peace, which include neighbouring countries relations, deaths from external conflict, and refugees and IDPs, among 6 others, for a total of 23 items factored to arrive at the GPI.<\/h6>\n
The GPI scale is 1 \u2013 5, with 1 being the most peaceful, and 5 the least peaceful. As of June 2019, the countries considered among the safest and most peaceful are Iceland, New Zealand, Portugal, Austria, and Denmark.<\/h6>\n
At the other end of the spectrum are considered the most dangerous countries to live in, and here they are.<\/strong>
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Zimbabwe (GPI: 2.463)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.dailymaverick.co.za<\/p><\/div>\n

This country is definitely less dangerous compared to the other countries in the list, with moderate crime reported as well as the absence of any notable attack carried out by political or terrorist groups.\u00a0 <\/span>The country\u2019s economy is crippled with huge debts incurred during former leader Mugabe\u2019s time, and suffers from water and electricity shortage.\u00a0 <\/span>The government is quite strict when it comes to political demonstrations, and in enforcing regulations that safeguard their conservative outlook.\u00a0 <\/span>Recent demonstrations in the capital of Harare have been met with violence, with police firing teargas and beating protesters.\u00a0 <\/span>With the country on the brink of economic collapse, it relies heavily on foreign aid which might be hard to get given the current situation.<\/h6>\n

Eritrea (GPI: 2.504)<\/h2>\n
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Source: http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Aside from street crime, the area within 25 kilometers of the border with Ethiopia pose the major risk due to mine fields and should be avoided.\u00a0 <\/span>This pretty much goes for most of the border crossings, while the border with Djibouti and Sudan should also be steered clear of to avoid possible encounters with armed groups.\u00a0 <\/span>In addition, the land mines has presented the country with environmental concerns like soil erosion, deforestation, overgrazing, and a significant amount of land loss.<\/h6>\n

Philippines (GPI: 2.516)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.abc.net.au<\/p><\/div>\n

Terrorist groups have been known to carry out attacks in the country but the main areas to be avoided are in the Mindanao area, including Marawi City, and the Sulu archipelago, and the Sulu Sea, where most of the kidnappings take place.\u00a0 <\/span>Street crime is a major concern in the bigger cities, with poverty considered one of the top drivers due to the low economic growth in the last few decades, but for the most part can be avoided with the necessary precaution.\u00a0 <\/span>The war on drugs, which was a flagship campaign for the Duterte administration, has caused controversy due to the extra-judicial killings, but has placed the country\u2019s illegal drug use below the global average.<\/h6>\n

Burundi (GPI: 2.520)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/s.france24.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Crime in the areas of Cibitoke and Bubanza province, Bujumbura rural province west of the Rusizi river, the road heading north of the Bujumbura airport, and the Ruvubu national park, are quite high and should be avoided. The political scene in the country is volatile at the very least, with coup attempts and disputed elections, as well as assassination attempts, which eventually led to the deployment of UN peacekeepers to the country.
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Egypt (GPI: 2.521)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/media.tacdn.com<\/p><\/div>\n

As tempting as the museums and pyramids are, Egypt is still not without its share of threats brought about by terrorist groups in the area. There was even an attack on a tourist bus near the pyramids in Giza using IEDs. The Sinai Peninsula, and the western desert are the main areas to be avoided as these terrorists may attack without warning, particularly in crowded areas. The Daesh-Sinai is the most notorious group in the country and though they mainly target the government and religious groups, collateral damage is still very likely.
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Chad (GPI: 2.522)<\/h2>\n
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Source: http:\/\/www.fao.org<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition to crime and terrorism, minefields abound the border with Libya and Sudan.\u00a0 <\/span>The same terrorist groups operating in the Sahed region are also the threat in Chad, with kidnappings in the Lake Chad Basin, and the areas near the border with Sudan as well as the Central African Republic, as the main concern.\u00a0 <\/span>It is also best to keep a distance of at least 30 kilometers from all borders.\u00a0 <\/span>While Boko Haram has expanded its operations in Nigeria to include this neighboring country, its military has been quite instrumental in fighting Al Qaeda affiliated groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Cameroon (GPI: 2.538)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/media.pri.org<\/p><\/div>\n

The areas to be avoided in Cameroon are the North, Far North, Northwest and Southwest regions, and parts of the East and Adamawa Regions due to crime and kidnapping, in addition to terrorism in the Far North, and armed conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions. The Boko Haram, ISWA, and Islamic State Greater Sahara (ISGS) are among the terrorist groups operating in the region of Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, and have been known for kidnappings over long distances. Street crime is a concern as well, but the threat posed by these terrorist groups are the primary risk.
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Iran (GPI: 2.542)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/yournews.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Like other countries in the area, the dangers in Iran are those coming from terrorist groups as well as the common street crime. However, there are some areas that are particularly volatile and needs to be avoided, like the province of Sistan-Baluchistan where Kurds and Sunnis have their conflict, the city of Bam and the area east of it and Jask, as well as making sure to maintain a distance of at least 10 kilometers from the border with Iraq, and 100 kilometers from the border with Afghanistan to avoid the ethnic conflicts.
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Mexico (GPI: 2.600)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/cpj.org<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether by warring gangs or drug cartels, crime and kidnapping placed Mexico in the most dangerous list.\u00a0 <\/span>Main areas to be avoided are the states of Colima, Guerrero, Michoac\u00e1n, Sinaloa, and Tamaulipas.\u00a0 <\/span>There are still areas you should still be wary of but exercising proper caution should be enough more often than not.\u00a0 <\/span>Kidnappings are quite common, especially the \u201cflash\u201d kidnappings, where they basically rob you.\u00a0 <\/span>Poverty is considered one of the top reasons for petty crime, which escalates with street gangs that are often the entry point in joining the drug cartels.<\/h6>\n

India (GPI: 2.605)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/tosshub.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Crime and terrorism are the two main threats to peace in the country, with rape emerging as one of the fastest growing crimes.\u00a0 <\/span>Terrorists will normally target populated areas, but the state of Jammu and Kashmir are more prone to terrorism, while the area near the border with Pakistan should also be avoided due to the potential for conflict.\u00a0 <\/span>It is worth noting that Pakistan is in possession of smart bombs or atom bombs weighing between 125 and 250 grams, which can be used against the country.<\/h6>\n

Palestine (GPI: 2.608)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.foreignpolicyjournal.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Terrorism is the main concern with Palestine as these groups have never ceased planning attacks in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel.\u00a0 <\/span>When it comes to Gaza though, it\u2019s Hamas that is considered to be the main group.\u00a0 <\/span>Violent attacks can be carried out on public places in the West Bank, while demonstrations have been known to turn violent as well.\u00a0 <\/span>As Israel moves to annex the settlements in the West Bank, tension may be expected to escalate as the Palestinian Authority, along with the United Nations and international rights group, considers this move as illegal under international law.<\/h6>\n

Colombia (GPI: 2.661)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/cloudfront.net<\/p><\/div>\n

The major threat in the country are those posed by organized crime and rebel groups such as the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN), and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) which operates mostly in the rural areas and carry out kidnappings or other acts of terror.\u00a0 <\/span>High crime rate is still a big concern in the main cities and coca cultivation is concentrated in the northern region and hence poses a higher risk than other areas.\u00a0 <\/span>The profit from the illegal mining and drug trafficking continues to support the activities of criminal gangs, which have controlled large areas of the country.<\/h6>\n

Venezuela (GPI: 2.671)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.hrw.org<\/p><\/div>\n

The economic crisis that has racked the country for several years now has given rise to its high crime rate, civil unrest, and poor infrastructure. Protests and demonstrations are a common occurrence, as the country suffers electricity, food, and water shortage. Kidnappings and other violent crimes can take place anywhere, particularly near the border with Brazil and Colombia, where drug traffickers are active. Murder rate is also among the highest in the world.
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Mali (GPI: 2.710)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/s.france24.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The high-risk areas in Mali are the Northern and Central Mali regions, particularly in Bamako due to terrorism and kidnapping, especially in public places or where there are large gatherings like festivals or sporting events.\u00a0 <\/span>Those who represent western interests are prime targets, as evidenced in the recent attack on the Koulikoro Training Centre and MINUSMA camp.\u00a0 <\/span>The past year also saw a vast deterioration of human rights in the country due to armed Islamic group attacks, counterterrorism efforts, and intercommunity violence.<\/h6>\n

Israel (GPI: 2.735)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www1.cbn.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Crime is not the major factor that placed Israel in the more dangerous category, but terrorism and potential for armed conflict, particularly on the border with neighbors like Lebanon and Egypt.\u00a0 <\/span>Tension is quite high in these areas and can possibly escalate.\u00a0 <\/span>At the moment, it\u2019s the Gaza Strip that is the main concern due to airstrikes and should be avoided.\u00a0 <\/span>As with other countries, terror groups have been known for kidnapping and armed assaults in the country.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s conflict with Palestine could further be compounded due to the planned annex of the West Bank.<\/h6>\n

Lebanon (GPI: 2.800)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.thenational.ae<\/p><\/div>\n

Terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict are considered the biggest dangers in Lebanon, particularly on the border with Syria and Israel, as well as in the refugee settlements.\u00a0 <\/span>Terrorist groups will normally conduct their operations on crowded public areas, especially those frequented by foreigners.\u00a0 <\/span>In Beirut, power is still a big concern, with buildings relying on generators, while warlords still race through the streets.\u00a0 <\/span>Hezbollah, the Shia militia, is reported to have thousands of missiles pointed at Israel, which incidentally, bombed one of the country\u2019s few power stations in 2006.\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Nigeria (GPI: 2.898)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.caritas.org<\/p><\/div>\n

Aside from the current protests in Abuja that can turn violent and the high levels of violent street crime that is normal in poorer areas, the main threats are kidnapping, whether terror or for ransom, and terrorism activities, especially in the northern Adamawa State and Borno and Yobe states.\u00a0 <\/span>Terror groups like the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) have carried out a string of recent attacks on mosques, military establishments, and other public areas that resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.\u00a0 <\/span>The Nigerian army has recently conducted an operation against Boko Haram, rescuing over 50 people held captive in the Borno state.<\/h6>\n

North Korea (GPI: 2,921)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/nationalinterest.org<\/p><\/div>\n

Since no peace treaty has been signed between them, North Korea is technically still at war, albeit a cold one, with South Korea. Efforts are being made to have the Korean peninsula denuclearized as the unconventional warfare capabilities of the nation are well-known. Internally, however, there is no violence due to terrorism or militant groups as compared to other countries. The capital of Pyongyang can even be visited by tourists via an organized tour but will have to stay within the city to avoid straying into military restricted area.
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Ukraine (GPI: 2.950)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.kyivpost.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Ukraine, particularly the Eastern region of Donetsk and Luhansk oblast, and Crimea, has been embroiled in a conflict with Russia since 2014 and is considered the most dangerous part of the country. The conflict has already claimed over 10,000 lives and with the incident in the Kerch Strait, a martial law was decreed in November of 2018 in fear of a Russian invasion. As such, public demonstrations take place with regularity.
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Sudan (GPI: 2.995)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/amp.thenational.ae<\/p><\/div>\n

The nation is currently under a state of emergency following massive demonstrations after the\u00a0overthrowing of the country\u2019s long-serving ruler, Omar Al-Bashir. Security forces have turned to violence to curb the demonstrations, resulting to over a hundred killed (some even thrown in the river) and scores injured. There were even reports of human rights violations by the security forces. Terrorist groups are also a threat, particularly to western interests through shootings, bombings, and kidnappings.
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Turkey (GPI: 3.015)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.oneyoungworld.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Terrorism and kidnappings are the two main threats in the country, especially near the Iraqi and Syrian borders, which is considered the most dangerous parts. Terrorist groups like the Daesh, PKK, and TAK (Kurdistan Freedom Hawks), among others, also employ kidnappings as a tactic and method of attacks are indiscriminate and have included suicide and car bombings, and armed assaults on crowded areas, with a particular affinity for the aviation industry.
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Pakistan (GPI: 3.072)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/cdnph.upi.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The violence in the country is primarily brought about by terrorism. Terrorist groups attack without warning and concentrate on public places such as markets or shopping malls, hospitals, schools, airports, government facilities, and places of worship which has led to hundreds of casualties. The unstable and dangerous region of Balochistan is also notorious for kidnappings aside from terror attacks as the Taliban are able to cross this area.
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Russia (GPI: 3.093)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.ft.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Russia is currently involved with the ongoing Syrian conflict which started out with equipment and arms supply in 2015, but progressed to having troops in the country as well as conducting air strikes. Russia is also presently involved in the \u201cRusso-Ukrainian War,\u201d which started in 2014. Being the second largest arms exporter as well as having such a high state of militarization has resulted to the country placing highly in the list.
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Libya (GPI: 3.285)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/digitaloceanspaces.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The fighting in this country can break out from anywhere, and often without warning, as warring militia groups fight to establish control, leaving scores of civilian casualties caught in the crossfire as the fighting spills over to residential or populated areas. Terrorist attacks on public areas are commonplace, as well as kidnappings not just in the capital of Tripoli, but on several parts of the country as well. Meanwhile, forces who oppose the government have taken over towns, which they turn into battlefields.
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Somalia (GPI: 3.300)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Somalia may not be at war, in the strictest sense of the word, but there is enough violence between the terrorist groups and warring clans or militias that it ranks among the most dangerous countries. Anarchy rules as unopposed militias establish their own territories while terrorist groups indiscriminately carry out attacks and kidnappings against government officials, westerners and those working for western organizations, often leaving civilians dead. Not to mention the food shortage that has plagued the nation for years.
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Iraq (GPI: 3.369)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/cloudfront.net<\/p><\/div>\n

Although it has been reported that the violence has somewhat decreased in the past year, the danger and threat is still high as the country\u2019s military forces and US-led coalition continues its military operations against ISIS. Hotels, restaurants, and other public places continue to be targets for terror attacks, while Turkish forces conduct its own military efforts against the Kurdistan Workers Party or PKK, an armed group active in Turkey and has entrenched itself in the norther Iraqi border. The fight against terror has also resulted to human rights violations for those suspected to be affiliated with ISIS.
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Yemen (GPI: 3.412)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/theintercept.imgix.net<\/p><\/div>\n

Yemen remains a very unstable and dangerous country with the violence incurred by the civil war and terrorist attacks. Air strikes and ground fighting has continued to persist between the Hadi-led and Saudi Arabia-backed Yemeni government and the Houthi armed movement, while Al Qaeda carries out terror attacks and kidnappings, regardless of time and location. Not to mention violence stemming from armed tribal groups seeking autonomy from the warring factions. This has left the extremely poor nation with tens of thousands dead and millions on starvation, as relief efforts are considered terrorist targets.
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South Sudan (GPI: 3.526)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/kmaupdates.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The world\u2019s youngest country is also one of the most dangerous, marred by violence and civil war, and a severely weakened economy.\u00a0 <\/span>The security situation is not helped by the easy-to-access weapons taken advantage of by men who arm themselves and resort to criminality due to lack of jobs.\u00a0 <\/span>Extortion and kidnapping are common, and along with the poor infrastructure and road conditions, has made it extremely difficult and dangerous for humanitarian aid workers.\u00a0 <\/span>It is reported that an estimated 3.7 million have fled their homes due to the conflict, and over 7 million, or two-thirds of the population are experiencing hunger.<\/h6>\n

Syria (GPI: 3.566)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/cloudfront.net<\/p><\/div>\n

The most dangerous country to live in the world in 2018 dropped a place due to the decrease in violence following the defeat of ISIS and the restriction of the conflict that has been plaguing the country. However, violence is still high with military operations still in full swing. Terrorist attacks on major cities and kidnappings continue to be a high-level threat throughout the country, particularly on foreign nationals. It is estimated that over 400,000 have already died in the Syrian conflict, considering the country only has a current population of 17 million.
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Afghanistan (GPI: 3.574)<\/h2>\n
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Source: https:\/\/static.politico.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Afghanistan has been reported as the country with the most violent conflict, having the highest death toll brought about by war and terrorism. Militant groups, most notably the Taliban, have continued to launch their attacks against the country\u2019s government and security forces, including civilians with over 30,000 killed in the past year. The population of over 38 million also had poverty and the displacement caused by the conflict to contend with which makes the country the most dangerous place for a child to be born.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Global Peace Index or GPI report gauges each country with a list of criteria to determine how safe or peaceful that country is. These criteria fall under two categories: Internal Peace, which include intensity of internal conflict, deaths from internal conflict, and violent crime, among 11 others; and the External Peace, which include neighbouring countries relations, deaths from external conflict, and refugees and IDPs, among 6 others, for a total of 23 items factored to arrive at the GPI. The GPI scale is 1 \u2013 5, with 1 being the most peaceful, and 5 the least peaceful. As of <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49983,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[8199,2823,8200,483],"yst_prominent_words":[9628,22662,22653,22649,22645,9651,11608,10269,9901,22641,21602,22658,22660,12872,8811,22647,22665,22651,22639,22655],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50096"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50096"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50096\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54769,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50096\/revisions\/54769"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50096"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=50096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}