The Australian government has issued a strong warning for people not to travel to Syria and for Australians to leave the country amid civil unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement Sunday that the security environment is getting worse and there is a very high risk of violent protests. Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd has strongly condemned the recent attacks on protesters in Syria, which have left dozens dead. He said in a news release that violence against peaceful protesters is \"abhorrent, and must stop.\"