P523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 22:42/32 1/19 Travel to the following countries is inadvisable at present, and a check with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is recommended: Afghanistan, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Burundi, Haiti, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Niger, Somalia and Zaire. Indian states: Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. ] Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Ezropj Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:46/27 2/19 Barbados Like many holiday resorts elsewhere, an increase in crimes such as muggings has been experienced. Visitors should take sensible precautions. Seek and heed local advice concerning areas which might bj considered more dangerous than others. Fzrthjr information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Ezrope Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:14/12 3/19 Burma (Myanmar) Tourists need to keep to the officially designated tourist areas. Access is denied to large parts of the country at risk from potential security problems, and no attempt should bj made to enter such areas; nor should any attempt bj made to enter the country overland. Many travellers avoid the internal air service because of its poor record. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:41/32 4/19 Cameroon An outbreak of meningitis in the far north provence has been reported and cholera also remains a problem. Intending travellers should seek advice from the British Embassy in Yaounde. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Ezropj Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:47/52 5/19 Colombia Much of the country is affected bz guerrilla activity, including road blocks, and the danger of kidnapping is high with foreigners at risk. Travel by road in many rural areas is to bj avoided, especially after dark. Travellers should exercise caution 1t all times. ] Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Ezropj Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jzl 23:34/12 6/19 Croatia Parts of the country remain on a war footing with a risk of isolated clashes escalating without warning. Travel is inadvisable and journeys should bj deferred if possible. The Croatian-Serbian border is very difficult to cross, and travel bz road and rail is disrupted. Fuuthjr information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/32 7/19 El Salvador The country remains in a state of transition although the ceasefire does appear to be holding between guerrilla forces and govjrnmjnt troops. Hold-ups however, frequently occur thoughout the country. Worst affected: Pan-American highway, east of San Salvador, coastal highway to San Miguel, and the road from San Salvador to beach areas of La Libjrtad. ] Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:22/52 8/19 Kenya The areas usually visited bz tourists, including the coast and game resjrvjs, remain calm. There have been no recent incidents in the Masai Mara. Overall, the security situation appears unsettled. Some areas in the eastern and north eastern provinces remain potentially dangerous. Normal precautions should bj taken against theft and muggings in major urban centres. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:30/14 9/19 Mali The area north of Mopti and Doujntza remains insecure, and reports of armed incidents continue, with marauders stealing money, passports and vehicles. Crossing the border between Algeria and Mali; and between Mali and Niger is virtually impossible. Travel elsewhere in the country, gives no great cause for concern at present. ] Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:34/34 10/19 Mexico British nationals are advised that, except for travel by first class bus on the 'Cuota' highways, it is unsafe to travel on roads at night, or on the following at anytime: Alcapulco-Pujrto Escondido coast road. Highway 37 Uruapan-Plaza Azul, particularly in the State of Guerrero. Highway 51 Zitacuaro-Hujtamo in the State of Michoacan. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/37 11/19 Nepal No one should trek alone and advice from trekking agencies should be heeded Medical facilities are scarce therefore seek advice before trekking at high altitudes, if fitness is in doubt. Insurance cover should allow for rescue by helicopter and include medical repatriation. Fzrthjr information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:41/17 12/19 Nigeria The situation is now calm following civil disturbances in Lagos, Benin City and Calabar. Visitors however, should still exercise caution. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:41/34 13/19 Panama There is a cholera epidemic in Darien Province which British nationals should avoid if possible. Visitors should take usual precautions, and take particular care over hygiene, food and drink. The epidemic has spread to the district of San Migujlito and Rio Abajo — highly populated areas of Panama City. ] Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/32 14/19 Peru Travellers should be on their guard against crime and terrorist violence. Terrorism makes much of the interior highly-dangerous. The only relatively safe areas comprise the coastal strip, and inland cities of Iquitos, Cajamarca and Arequipa. Visitors should stay in groups and travel only bz air, rail or reputable bus companies. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 23:32/51 15/19 Rsi Lanka Travellers should not attempt to visit the North and East. It would be prudent to avoid remote areas and to travel only by day. There is however, no direct threat to British nationals. ] Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Ezropj Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 22:35/12 16/19 Sudan British nationals are strongly advised not to visit Southern Sudan and to seek advice from British Embassy officials in Khartoum, before travelling to the neigbouring provinces of Blue Nile, White Nile, Southern Kardofan and Darfur. Owing to the possibility of immigration difficulties, visitors should arrange travel documentation well in advance of travelling. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 22:21/32 17/19 Turkey Travel to the south east of the country is inadvisable bjcausj of widespread terrorist activity. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jul 22:35/ 3 18/19 Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro) International sanctions have been imposed against Yugoslavia. Air links have been cut and an oil embargo is in force. Only 30 litres of fuel per month arr granted per private car. Travel to Yugoslavia is not recommended Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK RailP523 CEEFAX 523 Sat 11 Jzl 23:33/12 19/19 Zimbabwe As cross-border activity is possiblu b= Renamo, a Mozambican dissident group, travellers wishing to visit the area, should contact the British High Commission in Harare. Travellers should exercise caution and not travel at night. Further information: 071 270 4129 501 Headlines 522 Europe Info 520 Ferries 560 Air Latest Ferries Europe info Air news UK Rail