P565 CEJFAX 56) Thu 21 Oct 21:14/49 Advice I D-J +7£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££k Djibouti Visrtors should not be discouraged from travelling to Djibouti but venturing beyond the town is not recommended. 0 Contact the British Honorary Consul upon arrival. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4 29 56) A-C 566 K-P 566 R-U 1/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:15/X8 Advice D-J Ecuador Roads in Southern Equador are now back to normal. It is still relatively safe for tourists provided sensible precau- tions are taken to safeguard value- ablis. Avoid dark streets or alley- ways. In Quito the Panecillo is popular with mugge5s and should be avkhdud. $akj a taxi. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P u66 RJZ 2/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:15/26 Advice I D-J Egypt 1/2 Since the summer of 1992 there have been a number of violent incidents in Cairo and Upper Egypt aimed 1t embarrassing the govjrnmjnt, incl4ding attacks on tourist targets by Islamic groups in which three foreigners have been killed and several others injured.1 In early June five Britons on a tourist bus in Cairo were injured in a bomb explosion and in August a River Nile cruise boat, carrying British tourists, was fired on between Assist and Dairut. In mid September another carr:ing French 0 tourists was foired on in Assuit. 564 A-C 566 K-P u66 R-Z 3/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thy 21 Oct 21:45/45 Advice DmJ Egypt 2/2 $hj Egyptian authorities are giving the highest priority to protecting visitors, and the great majority experience no security difficulty, but complete security cannot be guaranteed. Visitors should be vigilant at all times, avoid the areas of Dairut and Assist unless they have essential business there and are reminded to dress and behave discreetly. Foreing Office Travel: 071 270 4129 0 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 4/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJJFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:26/04 Advice f-J El Salvbdor $dough the civil war has ended there is a growing lawlessness in the country. A number of people have been murdered in the cour5e of robberies. Travellers may bj robbed whjthjr in privbti or public transport. The worst areas are the PanJAmjrica Highway, aournd Santa ana in the 0 west, the road from San Salvador to the Pacific Coast beach areas and to the east and west of La Libjrtad Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-U 5/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:06/23 L Advice DmJ pquiticaa dGminsa U Although the general situation is calm, there is some dangjt of violence in the build up to parliamentary elections in December British nationals are advised to bj cautious, to take care of their belongings and not to travel after dark. ') Third is nk Brhtish Ckns4lar presence and in an emergency help should be sought from an EC embassy U Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RJZ 6/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:26/41 Advice f-J Estonia U Visitors should bj aware that crime is on the increase. Sensible precautions are advised and walking alone after dark is not recommended. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u64 A-C 566 K-P u76 R-Z 7/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RmZ EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thy 210Oct 21:07/00 Advice II D-J Ethiopia -here is no reason not to visit as all places are reasonabz safe but 0 travel after dark should be avoided if possible. Visitors should consult the Brhtish Embassy in Addis Ababa Tel: 612354, particularly if intending to travel bz roads to areas outside the capital. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 576 K-P u66 R-Y 8/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RJZ EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:97/19 Advice D-J The Gambia Visitors to the Gambia should exercise caution, ensure that hotel rooms are secure and avoid leaving hotels on foot at night. Isolated places and unfrequented beaches should bj avoided. U Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 576 R-Z 9/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RmU EzroP565 CEJFAX 565 Thy 21 Oct 21:27/38 Advice DmJ Grenada Although relatively safe for tourists, visitors should take sensible preca4tions to safeguard vbluables at all times. They should seek local advice about which areas should be avoided and pay attention to personal security. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u64 A-C z66aK-P 576 R-Z 0/2s Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RJZ EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:27/57 Advice D-J Guatemala 0 Violent crime is prevalent through- out the country but especially in tourist areas. Many parts are prone to sporadic criminbl activity and visitors should bj alert at all times. Visitors are strongly advised to U register with the British Embassy upon arrival Tel: 321601 And to obtain an up-date of the latest situbtion. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u64 A-C 576 UmP :66 RmZ 11/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJJFAX u65 Thu 21 Oct 21:28/16 Advice D-J Guinea U Tension is mounting in the run-yp to the presidential elections on 5 December. Violent clashes between political demonstrators and the security forces on 27 September resulted in a number of deaths. Central Conakry is reported to be calm, but thjrj are sporadic incidents on the outskirts of the city. Further outbreaks of violence are likely. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 576 K-P 566 RmZ 2/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RmZ EuroP565 CJEFAX 56) Thu 21 Oct 21:08/3) Advice DmJ Guyana There has been an outbreak of cholera in Guyana. Visitors are advised to take care over hygi nj, food and drink. There have also been a number of reported cases of typhoid in the capital, Georgetown, and travellers are advised to seek medical advice about immunisation bjforj departure Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 567 UmP 566 RmZ 93/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:08/54 Advice II D-- Haiti The internal political 3ituation remains unclear and intermittent violence has broken out. 0 British nationals should not 0 travel to Haiti unless they have compelling reasons to do so, and even then, should first contact either the British Vice Consul in Port-au-Prince: Telephone 0 73969 or the British High Commission Kingston,Jamaica 926-905p. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 k6) A-C 566 K-P ;66 RJZ 14/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX ;65 Thu 21 Oct 21:09/13 ] Advice D-J India 1/2 India is generally calm and major tourist destinations are quiet. B4t visitors should note that there have been several cities, including Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Delhi. Visitors to all major cities should be vigilant. Following the earthquake, should avoid the Osmanabad districts of 0 Maharasthra state at present. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 565 RJU 15/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 56u Thu 21 Oct 21:92/18 Advice I D-J India continued.... 2/2 Foreign visitors are strongly advised to avoid the Kashmir Valley but the Ladakh area is quiet. 0 0 Visitors should avoid the Ayodhza/ Faizbbad areas of Uttar Pradesh. Although the security situation in Punjab has improved caution is still recommended. Travel to Assam should bj limited to escorted groups and business '5 visits. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RJZ 16/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:04/37 Advice f-J Indonesia Travellers should avoid the island of Krakatau and the surrounding waters to a distance of 5 km, as 0 the volcano r mains acti6j. Life on the Island of Flores iu now more or less back to normal. Care should be taken in getting drinking water and travellers should be awake of the increased risk of mosquito borne disease. East Timor is quiet but tense.There are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops,armed insurgents. in eastern tip. Exercise caution. 57) A-C u76 K-P 566 R-U 17/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Thy 21 Oct 21:12/56 Advice D-J Iran Visitors should take sensible pre- cautions, in particular making sure their travel documentation is in order, including visas. Wj Photography near any government installation is prohibited. There is a total ban on video cameras. Visitors should register with the British Embassy in Tehran, tel.: 675 011, and consult them without Wk delay should problems arise. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmZ </23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:15/ 5 ] Advice f-J Iraq British nationals should not 0 attempt to visit Iraq. 0 0 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 27p 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 99/23 Advice A-C Advice KLP Ad6ice R-Z EzroP565 CEEFAX 56) Thu 21 Oct 21:13/34 Advice II D-J Ibva@V 1/2 It is now safe to visit Israel. Visitors to Gaza, the West Bank and tensions and confrontation pjr3ist. Stoning or pistol bombing of vehicles still occurs. Security measures in response could affect tourists. Risks are minimised bz using experienced tour operators or local taxi drivers. Wk Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 20/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:13/54 Advice I D-J Israel 2/2 Vi3itors should keep in touch with events in Israel and the Occ4piu4 Territories, and contact the British Consulates (-jl aviv and -jrusalem) if they need advice. The Consular-General, Jjru3alem, will on request register the names of visitors passing through their consular area. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 566 UmP 576 R-Z 21/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EzroP565 CJEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/11 Advice D-J Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) While the Cwtj d'Ivoirj i1 0 generally safe, visitors should bj aware that there is a risk of petty crime. Serious armed robbery has occurred in some areas, mainly after dark. 0 In less westeunised areas of Abidjan and other large towns, care should be taken and local advice sought. 0 The possibility of political protests and street violence cannot bj kxcluded. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129/j k6) A-C 576 UmP ;66 R-Z 22/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 21 Oct 21:04/30 Advice II D-J Jamaica Many visitors knjoy carefree and 0 happy hoidays in Jamaica each year. 0 $hj Jamaican authorities are taking special measures to protect tourist areas, but visitors should avoid unnjccessary risks. $hey should watch out for bag snatchers and pickpocktes, leave valubbles at home or in the hotel and use licensed taxis preferably. Avoid walking in down town Kingston after dark. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 27X 4129 56) A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 23/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro