sinne,
I would never ever say don't go or don't do this or that. It's your call all the away.

You're totally right about safety. Use some common sense be aware of your surroundings, make local connections, get a feel for the local mood, and be careful crossing the street <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cool.gif" alt="" />

Here's another site that has a good forum with some pretty experienced travellers that regularly go into dicey situations as journos, NGO's, contracters, travellers etc

http://www.polosbastards.com/pb/

And a few with helpful info:
http://www.worldtravelwatch.com/
http://www.kevincoffee.com/security/third_world_travel_safety_tips.htm

Good luck,
Best,
Stiv