P567 CEJFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:05/22 $ Advice R-Z Rzssia 1/4 Although politically motivated violence in Moscow has subsided, the State of Emjrgjncy and curfew rembin in force. There is no reason not to visit MoscowI but travellers should listen to the radio for updates. U U $hj Foreign Office recommend that all nonJessential visits to Chechen Republic, North Ossjtia and Ingushetia bj postponed. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 + 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 9/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CJJFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:95/58 !dvice R-Z "ussia 3/4 Internal Air Travel: Cancellations, delays and passenger overloading are frequent on internal flights, particularly in the Transcaucasus. It is unknown if maintenance procedures are always followed. +here possible visitors should fly directly from abroad. 0 +5 Customs: All forei£n currency and items of value should bj declared. Health: 'idespread diphthkria, so advised to seek medical advice ;74 c-C u6u DmU p577QKmP 3/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Adviee K-P E5roP567 CJJFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:06/17 Advice II R-Z R@W CREME: Incidents of mugging,theft and pickpocketing in all cities, especially St Petersburg & Moscow are increasing. oisitors should sr vigilant and are advised to dress down, keeping jewellery, watches and cameras out of sight. Safer to use officially marked taxis, ensuring that it is not already occupied. +hen travelling bz train, store valubbles in the compartment under the bed/seat.Do not leave compartment unattended. Foreign ffice travel: 071 27p 4129/j +uppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp8pppz 564 A-C 565 D-J 576 UmP 4/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice UmP EuroP567 CJEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:96/30 a46tcj I R]Z Rwanda There has been serious fighting in the north of Rwanda between govjrnmjnt forces and the Rwandan Patriotic Front. A ceasefire has been in place 3ince March 93, bzt pending the implemkntation of a comprehensive peace agreemdnt, the situation is likely to remain un- certain. Visitors should exercise caution and in particular, be aware Britain has no representation in Rwanda and cannot offer any protection. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 56u D-J 566 K-P 5/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:06/43 Advice R-Z Senegal Senegalese nationals have been kjlleh in a growing numbjt of rebel attacks in the Cas1mance region. Travel through the region is highly inbdvisabli. There are no tourist flights to Cap Skirting. Most tourist hotels there have closed until October. The rest of Senegal gives no cause for concern at present. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 uv4 A-C u6u D-J u66 UmP 6/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thy 14 Oct 21:97/02 Advice II R-Z Sierra Leonj p Freetown and the 'esteun area (pjnjsularQ are trouble-free at U present although a curfew remains in force between 0200-0600. Thjui are roadblocks on major roads near major centres of population. 0 The situation in Eastern Pro6ince and in southern pbrts of Southern ') Province are very unstable and British nationals are advised not to knter these areas. Fzrthju details: British High 0 '5 Commission, Freetown on 223961-5 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ;64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 7/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thy 14 Oct 21:07/20 Advice R-Z Somalia 0 Travel to Somalia is not advisable at present. p 2 2 0 0 0 p 2 p 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 KIP 8/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thy 14 Oct 21:97/49 Advice I R-Z South Africa 0 Much of the country remains peace- ful. It is a time of hightened tension across the country, with reports of violence. The situation is volatile. Be aleut to 3udden changes in the situation and take local advice about where it is 3afe to go. 0 Townships and surrounding areas should bj avoided & demonstrations in any part of the country, which can become violent. Be alert for muggers, notably in city centres. +5 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C k6u D-J 566 UMP 9/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEJFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:9</8 Advice R-Z Rsi Lanka Armjh conflict continues in the north and east and travellers would bj wise to avoid these areas, but the rest of the country is calm $hjrj is no direct threat against British nationals but carrying identification is recommjndedW Also avoid remote areas and night tra6jl Further advice from the British High Commission Tel: 437336-43 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 +upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz 564 A-C 565 D-J 576 K-P 1x/29 Advicu A-C Advice D-I —dvice K-P E4roP567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 140Oct 21:08/27 A46iae IIO J R-Z Sudan U Visitors are strongly 1dvised not to travel to Southern Sudan TBhar 0 el Ghazal, Equatoria or Upper Nile) Seek advice from the British Embassy in Khartoum before heading to the neighbouring provinces of Blue Nile, White Nile, Southern Kathofan and Darfur. Eoreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 +upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp8p8ppppz ' 56) A-C 565 D-J ;66 K-P 11/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice0K-P EuroP567 CJEFAX ;67 Thu 14 Oct 21:09/03 Advice I R R-Z Turkry 1/2 +esteun & Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts: The Foreign Office don't advise against travel to these areas. Visitors should bj awake however, that the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKKQ has threatened to attack Western and tourist targets. Such attacks have recently taken place in Antalya, Istambzl and Kusbdasi. Visitors should bj 0 vigilant at 1ll timer Qs fuzthuu 0 attacks cannot be ruled out. U Foreign Office (ravel: 071 278 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 93/29 Advice A-C Ad6ice D-I Advice K-P E5roP567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:99/11 Advice R-Z +7££££££££££££££££££££££££££££!££!£££££k Turkey 2/2 Eastern & Southeastern: Thjrj is widespread terrorism in the South- east and in the Mount Ararat aria of eastern Tzrkjy. 0 Travel there is inadvisable unless for essential business, and thin bj restricted to towns 1nd main 0 roads. Visitors shoul advise the Briti h Embassy in Ankara (tel: 4274312) or the Consulate General Istanbul XtUl 2u26)36-40Q of their travel plans. Residents should follow this advice and avoid zrouble s8ot3. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 14/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CJIFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:09/40 Advice IOI RZZ Ugbndb 0 0 There is a risk of armed robbjuz throughout Uganda including Kampala Travellers are therefore advised to 0 U - Avoid the Rwanda, Zaire and Sudan border areas. - Exirciuu caution in zhj gouth: in the distriats of Karamkja, Tjug,+j LbngoL AcholiL Made and West Nile.QWj - Not visit the area of Muchison 0 Falls National Park, north of the 0 river Nile. - before going up-country contact High Commission (tel.: 257054/9) Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 15/29 Advice A-C Advrcj D-I Advice KLP EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:01/58 Advice R-Z Ukraine here is a Dipthjria epidemic in Ukraine and travellers should 3jek medical advice on immunrsation prior to setting off. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 565 D]J 566 UmP 16/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:11/11 Advice R-U USA m Florida 1/4 Around 800,000 British tourists 0 visi5 each year. The vast majorhtX encounter no difficulty. But visitors should bj aware that there have been murders of tourists of various nationalities in the past year, and take the following precautions: 1) Do not pick up the hire car 1t the airport at night. Take a taxi to the hotel. Collect the car in '5 town the next day. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 KLP 17/2] Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CJEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:11/39 Advice R-Z USA - Florida (cont...) 2/4 2) If collecting the car at the airport in daylight, make sure to get good maps and clear directions from the rental company. Stay on main highways. Use well lit car parks. The presence of a sjnkle attendant is unlikely to help in an emergency. 3) Miami police advice is not to U stop if your car is bumped from behind but to indicate to the other driver to follow you. Drive to the nearest public area, hotel or busy shopping precinct and call for police assistance. 564 A-C 565 D]J 566 K-P 18/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:11/48 Advice RmZ USA - Florida (cont...) 3/4 4) Bj vigilant at all times. Bd on the look-out for suspicious persons when returning to your car or hotel especially at night. Seek help as soon as you feel threatened. Always err on the side of caution. 5) Use proper, organised accom- modation. Do not sleep in your car particularly in rest areas on high- ways or in isolated areas. If camp- ing, check on camp-site security arrangements. If not adequate, do +5 not stay thjrj. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 19/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Th5 14 Oct 21:2 /17 Advice RmZ USA - Florida (cont...) 4/4 6) Carry the minimum of cash when moving around. Leave valuables at the hotel. 7) The Florida authorities provide advice on routes to take and the locations of guarded rest areas etc Freephone: 1 800 342 7768 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 565 D-J 576 K-P 20/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:02/3) Ad6ice I R-Z ranco Cunrco duo j h s Ford@Jsc t Vimlent crime i1 increa3ink in the major cities, particularly Caracas, Maracay, Valencia and Maracaibo.1 Visitors should take 3jnsible 0 precautions at all times. Do not carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive jewellery. Avoid poorer parts of the cities and be cautious on city streets after dark. Visitors should use official tpxi ranks, tic+its can bj bought at Caracas Internbtionbl cirport.Q Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 56 D J 566 K-P 21/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CJJFAX ;67 Thu 14 Oct 21:04/43 ] Ad6iad O R-Z Vietnbm 2/2 Malaria is endemic in many rural areas. Normal prophylactics are of little use against more 6irhlent strains. Dengue fever is in rural areas in south.1Also an outbreak of Uapanisj Encephalitis around Hanoi.We Seek medical advice. W u6) A-C u6) D-J u66 UmP 22/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EzroP567 CJKFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:93/02 Advice RmU Vietnam 2/2 0 Permits are no longer needed for travel within, military bases and sensitive border regions remain forbidden. Visitors must regi1ter with local authorities on entering the country. Q +5 Travel in the remoter parts rjmauns hazbvdous. Robberies are on the 0 U increase and care should be tpken, when travelling along the border with Laos. In Ho Chi Mhnh City 0 +5 visitors should be very aleut for pickpockets and thieves. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 23/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEEFA ;67 Thu 14 Oct 21:03/20 Advice I RJZ Western Sahara 0 The territory of the Western Sahara is disputed between Morocco and the Polisbrio Front, and the Foreign Office advisj3 against travel thjte The US regards sovereignty as 0 undetermined. Consular ser6ices are not available W5 military jurisdiction. Travel is restricted. Overland travellers may bj turned back at Dakhla. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 f]J u66QK-P 24/29 Advice B-C Advice D- Advice K-P EuroP567 CJJFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:03/49 Advice O U R-Z Yemen (here has been a deterioration in law and order in certain areas, 1nd an increase in kidnap8ink. 0 0 Tho3j travelling overland outside Saana should check with the British Embassy (tel.: 1215 630). Organized group tra6jl, 53ink recon£ised local compbnjis, has become increasingly ha:ardors. Intjun1l pit travel i1 5naffectdW 0 0 Vi3itors should avoid large kathkr- inks. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 U 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 25/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CEJFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:04/07 Advice I R-Z Yugoslavia The Foreign Office advi3es against all travel to Serbia and Montenegro Resj%ents: The situbtion is tense and British nationals are therefore advised to r%ma@n only f h regard this as essential. U All British nbtionals should ensure '5 they have registered at the British Embassy in Belgrade (tel.: 645087) '5 and that the Emb@sky is inform d of '5 any chbngj of address or 'phone no. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 26/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CJJFAX :67 Thy 14 Oct 21:04/26 . R2 Advice R-Z Zaire In view of the current political tension, economic difficulties and th cont nuin nce t in s ur t situation, which could deteriorate very quickly, British nationals should not visit or transit Zaire. The assistance the Embassy can provjhe is very limited. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u7) A-C 565 D-J 576 K-P 27/29 Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P EuroP567 CJEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:04/34 Advice RmZ Zambia -ravellers should bj vigilant. Armed theft of vehicles, especially those with four wheel drive, iu 0 increasing. This is sometimes accompanred bz personal violence. Driving out of town at night should bj avoided as other vehicles are poorly lit and the state of roads can be dangerous. 0 For further ad6ice contact thb eritish High Commission, Lusaka, 0 tel.: 228955. U Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 28/29 Advrci A-C Advrci D-I Advice K-P EzroP567 CJEFAX 567 Thu 14 Oct 21:05/53 Advice R-Z Zimdbbwe Travel is generally safe, but driving out of town at nikhz ;hwun4 bj 1voidjd as toady 1nd vjhislt; are poorly lit. -hj numder of incPdemts of mugging and personal assault during vrhicle breakJins has qncreased in urban and tourist centres. Visitors GU should bj avoided at night. 0 Medical facilities are very limited and commznications poor outside the main conurbations. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 56u D-J 566 K-P 29/29 Advice A-C Advjej D-I Advicm K-P Euro