P565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:96/1X ] Advice D-J Djibouti Visitors should not bj discourpkjd0 from travelling to Djibouti but venturing beyond the town iu not recommended. 0 0 Contact the British Honorary Con3ul upon arrival. 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmY 1/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:26/29 Advicd D-J Ecubdor Roads in Southern Equadou are now back to normal. It is still relatively safe for tourists pro6ided sensible precau- tions are taken tg 3afeg5ard 7aluj-+j abler. Avoid dark streets or alley- ways. In Quito the Panecillo is popular with muggers and should be avoided. Take a taxi. R R Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 k64 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 2/23 Advice A-C advice K-P Advice R-Z EzrgP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:06/48 Advice D-J Egypt 2 p1/2 Since the 3ummju of 1994 thjrj h16e been a number of violent incidents in Cairo and Upper Egypt aimed at embarrassing the govjrnmjnt, U including attacks on tourist targets by Islamic groups in which three foreigners have been killed and several ouhjrs injured. +) 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 U British tourists, was fired on +5 between Assist and Dairut. In mid 0 September anothku carr:ink Frdnch tourists was fired on in Assuit. 0 564 A-C 566aK-P 576 R-Z 3/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:27/07 Advice I DmJ Egypt 2/2 $hj Egyptian authorities are ki6unk the highest priority tg protecting visitors, and the great majority experience no security 4ifficulty, but complete security cannot be guaranteed. 0 0 -isitors should be vigilant at all U 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+j ' 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 4/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RJZ EuroP565 CEEFAX ;65 Thu 4 Nov 21:07/26 Advice J fmJ El Salvbdor 0 $dough the ci6il war hQs ended thjrj is a growing lawles2ness in R the country. A nymbjr of people 0 ha6j been murdered in the couruj of+j robberies. 0 0 Tra6ellers may be rmbbjd 3hethk5 in private or public transport. The 0 worst areas are the Pan-America 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 Nibeytad 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 566 K-P 566 RJZ 5/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RmZ EuroP565 CEEFAX 56u Thu 4 Nov 21:97/45 ] Advice f-J EEG AlhPVugh the general situbtion is calm, there is some danger of +j political demonstrations leading to 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 '5 dark. 0 (here is no British Consular ') presence and in an emjrgjncy help should bj sought from an EC embassy Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 6/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-U EuroP565 CJJFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 2 :01/pv Advice D-J Ethiopia ,here is no reason not to visit as all places are reasonaby safe but travel after dark should be avoided if possible. Visitmrs should consult the British Embassy in Addis Ababa Tel:a612354, particularly if intending to travel by roads to areas out3idj thu capital. Foreign Office Travel: 071 278 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 8/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:01/25 Advice I 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 +5 beaches should bj avoided. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129'j 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmZ 9/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:01/44 ] Z Adviad I DmJ Grenada Although relatively safe for tourists, visitors should take sensible precautions to safeguard 0 valuables at all times.Q They should seek local advice about which areas should be avoided and pay attention to personal security. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u64 A-C u66aK-P 566 Z 10/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 56) Thu 4 Nov 21:02/03 Advice U D-J Gubtembla Violent crime is prevalent through-Wj out the country but especially in tourist areas. Many parts are prone to sporadic criminal activity and visitors should bj alert at all times. Visitnrs are stronkl8 146i5ed tg register with the British Embassy upon arrival Tel: 321601 And to obtain an up-date of the latest situation. Foreign ffice Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 UmP 566 R-Z 11/23 Advice A-C Advice KLP Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:02/22 Advice 2 DmJ Guinea Tension is mounting in the run-up to the presidential elections on 5 December. Violent clashes between political demonstrators and the security forces on 27 Sjptembjr resulted in a number of deaths. Central Conakry is reported to be 0 +5 calm, but there are sporadic 0 incidents kn the out5kiut2 mf the city. Further outbreaks of violence are likely. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 KLP 566 R-Z 2/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:02/41 ] Advicd I DmJ Guzsna U Thjrj has been an outbreak of 0 cholera in Guyana. Visitors are 0 advised to take care ovur hykienu,0 food and drink. $here have also been a number of reported cases of typhoid in the capital, Georgetown, and travellers are advised to seek medical ad6icj about immunisation before departure ') Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RJZ 13/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:12/59 Advice D-J Haiti The internal political situation remains unclear and intermittent violence has brokkn gut. British nationals should not travel to Haiti unless they have compelling reasons to do so, and even then, should first contact either the British Vice Consul in Port-aumPrince: Telephone 73969 or the British High Commission Kingston,Jamaica U 926-90up. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 14/23 Advice A-C Advice KLP Advice RmZ EuroP565 CJJFAX 565 Thy 4 Nov 21:13/19 Advice E D-J India 1/2 India is generally calm and major tourist destinations are quiet. But visitors should note that there have been several incidents in cities, including Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Delhi. Visitors to all major cities should bj vigilant. Following the earthquake, the Osmanabad districts of Maharasthra state should be avoided at pre3ent. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 576 K-P 566 R-Z 15/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CKJFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:93/37 Advice 2fmJ India continued.... 2/2 Foreign visitors are strongly 0 advised to avoid the Kashmir Valley but the Ladakh area is quiet. 0 Visitors should avoid the Ayodh9a/ Faizabad auRas of Uttar Pradeuh. 0 Although the securht8 3ituatign in Punjab has improved caution is still recommended. Travel to Assam should bj limited to escorted groups and business visits. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmZ 16/23 Advice A-C Advice KLP Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 56) Thu 4 Nov 2 :13/56 Advice R jmJ Indonesia Travellers should avoid the island of Krakatau and thu surrounding waters to a distance of 5 km, as the volcano remains active. Life on the Island of Flores is now more or less back to normal. Care should be taken in getting drinking water and travellers should bj aware of the increased risk gf mosquito borne disease. East Timor is quiet but tense.Thkre +) are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops,armed insurgents.+j in eastern tip. Exercise caution. 564 A-C 566 UmP 566 RmZ 97/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEJFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:14/1u Advice D-J Iran Visitors should take sensible 8re- cautions, in particular making 3ure their travel documentation is in order, including visas. Photography near any gg6eunment installation is prohibited. There is a total ban on video cameras. 0 Visitors should register whth the British Embassy in Tjhr1n, tel.: 675 011, and consunt them without delay should problems arise. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C ;66 K-P 566 R-Z 8/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:14/34 ] Advice O D-J Iraq British nationals should not attempt to visit Iraq. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 UmP 566 R-Z 19/23 Advice A-C Advice KLP Ad6ice R-U E5rkP565 CEEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:14/54 Advice DmJ Israel 1/2 It is now safe to visit Israel. Visitors to Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem should bu awake that tensions and confrontation persist. Stoning or pexrol bombing of vehicles still occurs. Security measures in response could affect tourists. Risks are minimised by using experienced tour opkrators gr local taxi drivers. 2 0 ') Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 566 KIP 566 R-U 20/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:15/13 ] Advice D-J Israel 2/2 Visitors should keep in touch with events in Israel and the Occupied Tertitorieu, and contact the British Consulates (Tel aviv and Jerusalem) if they need advice. The Consular-General, Jurusalem, will on request register the names of visitors passing through their consular area. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 21/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice Z EuroP565 CKEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:25/32 ] Advice D-J +7£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££k Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) While the Cote d'Ivoird i1 0 generally sbfe, visitors should bj aware that there is a risk of petty crime. Serious armed robbery has occurred in some areas, mainly after dark. In less westernised areas of Abidjan and other large towns, care should be taken and local advice sought. ') (hj possibility of political protests and street violence cannot be excluded. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z ;2/:3 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CKEFAX 565 Thu 4 Nov 21:05/:1 Advice fmJ Vamaica Many visitors enjoy carefree and U happy hoidays in Vamaica each year. p 0 -hj Jbmaican authorities are taking special measures to protect tourist areas, but visitors should avoid unnjccessary risks. $hey should watch out for bag 0 snatchers and pickpocktes, leave 0 valuables at home or in the hotel and use licensed taxis preferably. ') Avoid walking in down town Kingston after dark. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 5%4 A-C 566 K-P 566 RJU 23/23 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro