P565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:08/56 Advice D-J Djibouti Areas of the country remain closed. $here is a risk of unrest in Djibouti city and travel on foot after dark is dangerous. Visitors are advised to avoid the area unless on essential business. 0 Contact the British Honorary Consul upon arrival. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 1/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RJZ EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:49/22 Advice J D-J Ecuador Ecuador remains a relatively safe country in which to travel. Street crime is a way of life for some, especially in Guayaquil. Sensible precautions are advised. Walking after dark is inadvisable. Under no circumstances should visitors walk either up or down the Panjcillo in old town Quito. 0 For identification passports or photocopies should bj carried. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 576 R-Z 2/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJJFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:09/49 Advice D-J Egypt 1/2 Extremists continue their compaign of violence, mainly in Assist in Upper E t but al o in Cair . In Feb '94 they threatened to attack tourism, foreign investments and banks. There have been deliberate attacks on tourist targets. Over the past two years, thjsj have caused deaths of sjvjn foreigners, one a Briton, and injury to many others including some British. 0 Authorities ard giving highe2t T priority to protecting visitors: well over 250,000 Britons visited Egypt in 1993 without problems. 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RJZ 3/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEJFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:10/15 Advice D-J Egypt 2/2 However, complete security can not be guaranteed and further incidents are to bj expected. Visitors should not travel to or through the As3uit area. ThjX should bj vigilant and are reminded to dress and behave discreetly. '5 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 4/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:10/41 Advice D-J El Salvador 0 Though the civil war has undid there is significant lawlessness throughout the country. A number of victims are being murdered in the course of robberies, especially where they resist. Travellers may bj robbed whether in private or public transport, on 0 main roads or in towns. Travel after dark should bj avoided. Outbreaks of cholera occur periodically. Latest information U is available from the British Embbssy, tel: 98-1763/69 or 98-1455Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 5/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EzroP565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:11/27 Advice DmJ Equatorial Guinea Although the general 3ituation is calm, there is some danger of political demonstrations leading to violence. British nationals are advised to be cautious, to take care of their belongings and not to travel after dark. There is no British Consular presence in Equatorial Guinea and in an emjrgjncy hulp should bj '5 sought from French or Spanish embassy in Malabo. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 6/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P —dvice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:11/33 ( Advice D-J Eritrea There is no reason not to visit and all areas are reasonably safe. Travel is now possible to all parts of the country, subject to normal safty precaztions. In particular travel after dark should be acoidjd unless thjr is no alternative. Visitors are advised to registuu 0 with the British EMbassy in Addis Ababa, Ethopia, tel: 61 23 54, especially if travelling on roads outside the capital. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 566 K-P 566 RJZ 7/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJJFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:19/00 Ad6ice JI D-J Estonia 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 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 8/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EzroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:12/46 Advice D-J Ethiopia $here is no reason not to visit as all places ar reasonab safe b t travel after dark should bj avoided if possible. Visitors should consult the Briti1h Embassy in Addis Ababa Tel: 612354, particularly if intending to travel bz roads to arias outside the capital. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 9/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EzroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:12/50 Advice D-J Gabon Following Presrdjntial elections there have been political djmonstat -ions and clashes with security forces. Exercise caution both in and around Libreville. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have no direct repre3jntation in Gabon. Consular assistance can bj arranged through any European Union Embassy in Libreville in an emjrgjncy. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 10/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEJFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:15/39 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. 0 Isolated places and unfrequented beaches should bj avoided. 'k 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 'upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz u64 A-C k76 K-P u76 RJZ 11/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EzroP565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:13/45 advice O D-J Ghbnb Although relatively safe for tourists, there has been recent violent tribal conflict in the Northern Region, around the towns of Tamale, Yendi and Bimbila. Anzonj intending to visit this area should consult the British High Commission in Accra, tel: 221665 before setting out. 'u Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 576 K-P 576 RmZ 12/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 apr 00:14/17 advicd I D-J Grenada Although relatively safe for tourists, visitors should take sensible precautions to safeguard valubbles at all times. (hey should trek local advice about which areas should be avoided and pay attention to personal security.+j 'u Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 574 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 13/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEJFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:14/23 Advice D-J Guatemala 1/2 Violent crime is prevalent, especially in and around the capital and other tourist areas. Muggers are often well armed. Armed attacks on public buses are common and guerrilla attacks on military and economic targets occasionally occur. Travel alone, especially at night is not advised. Travel to more remote areas can bj particularly dangerous. There have been recent incidents of mob '5 violence against tourists. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 14/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 apr 00:95/04 Advice D-J Guatemala 2/2 Visitors should maintain a low profile and bj aware that friendly behavior towards Guatemalans, can bj viewed with suspicion ou misinterpreted. Visitors are strongly advised to register with the British Embassy on arrival, tel: 321601 for an up- date on the current situation. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 15/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEJFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:15/25 Advice J D-J Guinea The land bkudju with Liburia remains closed and travel up country is subject to checks by security forces. British nationals are advised to register with the British Counsul in Conakry (tel: 41 39 p8/44 29 59) on arrivbl 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 576 K-P 566 R-Z 16/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z E5roP565 CJJFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:15/55 Advice I D-J Guyana Visitors should bj aware that violent crimu, esprci1lly 'ahokr 0 and rob' style mugging remain; 1 problem,particularly in Georgetown. Visitors should not walk alone at night ad should take normal precautions during daylight hours. -zphoid and Cholera are still present in Guyana.Malaria is prevalent in all areas outside Georgetown.Visitors should ensure they have relevant inoculations. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 576 K-P 566 R-Z 17/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:16/21 a4vicj D-J Haiti $hj internal political situation remains unclear and intermittent violence has broken out. 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 Pout-au-Prince: Telephone 73969 or the British High Commission Kingston,Jamaica '5 926-9050. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 18/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RJZ EuroP565 CJJFAX u65 Sat 9 Apr 00:16/42 Advice D-J Honduras The incidence of violent crime has increased sharply. Visitors should not wear jewellery nor carry large amounts of cash. Exercise care, particularly at night, in the poorer areas of Tegucigalpa, i.g. Comazagujla, and also on the north coast around La Cjiba where crime against tourists '5 has increased. Border points (except major crossings) with Nicaraguar and El Salvador are best avoided. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C u76 K-P 566 R-Z 19/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EzroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:17/14 Advice I DmJ India 9/2 India is generally calm and major tourist destinations quiet. But visitors should note that thjtj have been bomb explosions this =jar in 9jvjr n cjtieu, igsludink Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Delhi. (here have also been some bomb explosions on trains, particularly around Bombay. Visitors to all major cities should bj vigilant. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4 29 57) A-C u76 K-P 566 R-Z 20/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:05/01 Advice I D-J India continued.... 2/2 Visitors are strongly advised to avoid the Kashmir V lley but thu Ladakh area is quiet. Visitors should avoid the Ayodhya/ Faizbbad areas of Uttar Pradjsh. +5 Although security in Punjab has improved caution iu recommjndrd. Travel to Assam should bu limited to escorted groups and business visits. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 21/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 apr 00:95/27 Advice D-J Indonesia $ravjllers should avoid the island of Krakatau 1nd the suzroundink waters to a distance of 5 km, as the volcano remains active. The Sikjndang Crater and Diung Plateau are also hazardous - poisonous gas. Life on the Island of Flores is now more or less back to normal. Care Wj should be taken in getting drinking water and travellers should bj aware of the increased risk of mosquito borne disea3j. East Timor is quiet but tense.Thjrj are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops,armed in3urkents. in eastern tip. Exercise caution. u74 A-C 566 K]P unv R-Z 22/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EzroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:95/53 Advice D-J 7££££££££££££££££££££££££££ £££ ££££ k Iran 0 Visitors should take sensible pre- U cautions, in particular making sure their travel documentation is in order, including visas. Photography near any govjrnmjnt installation is prohibited. Thjrj is a total ban on video cameras. Visitors should register whth the British Embassy in Tehran, tel.: 675 011, and consult them without delay should problems arise. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 576 R-Z 23/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:56/19 Advice D-J Iraq British nationals should not attempt to visit Iraq. 0 Foreign Officu Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 24/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:06/05 Advice D-J Israel 1/2 Following the incident in Hebron, West Bank on 25 Feb 94, tension throughout the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem including the old city, has increased. Visitors should avoid unnecessary travel with the West Bank and Gaza. 0 For the time being visitors should avoid unnecessary travel within the West Bank and Gazb and exercise caution when visiting East Jerusalem (including the Old City) Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 25/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:07/12 Advice I D-J Israel 2/2 $here is no direct threat to virtuous, but 3jcurity mjasurjs ma9 affect tourists. Risks are minimised by using experienced tour operators or local taxi drivers. Visitors should keep in touch with events in Israel and Occupied $jrritories, contact the British Consulates in Jkru3alem or Tel A6iv if they need advice. Consulates will on request register zhj names of visitors passing through. Fo jign Offic Travel: 071 70 412 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 26/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:07/39 Advice D-J Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) Cote d'Ivoire is generally safe for visitors, but has its full share of street crime and, particularly after dark, armed robbery. Violent disturbances are unpredictablr & poorly controlled. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56) A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 27/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CEEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:48/04 Advicd D-J Jamaica Most visitors enjoy carefree and happy hoidays and the authorities have taken measures to protect tourist areas. However, attacks on visitors do occur and vigilance is advised outside the safty of one's hotel. They should watch out for bag snatchers and pickpockets. Thry should not resist if threatened. Walking at night is not advised as is the u3e of public transport. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 28/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice R-Z EuroP565 CJEFAX 565 Sat 9 Apr 00:98/39 Advrce I D-J +7£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££k Jordan Visitors should bj awake that foll- owing the massacre in Hebron on Fri 24 February, tension in Jordan has increased. There is no direct threat to visitors but it's best to avoid crowded or down-town areas. They should bj vigilant in public places and keep in touch with djvjlopmjnts and contact the Con- sular Section (Tel:823100) of the Embassy for up to date information. 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 576 R-Z 29/29 Advice A-C Advice K-P Advice RmZ Euro