P564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:32/36 W ] Advice ] A-C Afghbnistan Wj $ravel to Afghanistan should bj avoided. Continuing tension has led to recurrent outbreaks of fighting. TW Ihjre is no resident mission in Afghanistan for consular help. The British High Commission in Pakistan can only provjdj limited advice. Wj Wj Armed conflict may pose a threat to civil aircraft. Some carriers avoid Afghan airspace. It is possible to check direct or with a travel agent Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 56u D-J u66 UmP 567 RmZ 1/38 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:35/54 ] Advice ]T A-C Albania 1/2 W Public order has improved, but out- uidj Tjrana it is advjsbble to have a gujdj. Health risks (Hepatitis A and B) are high and medical facilities are poorn Do not drink tap water. Wj W Wu The supply of fuel can bj erratic carried on long journeys. Spare3 are in short supply or not obtainbble. W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 56u Dm+ u66 UmP 567 R-Z 2/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CJKFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:33/29 ] Advice A-C Albbnia 2/2 Charitable bodies and organisjrs of relief supplies should co-ordinate plans with the Albanian azthorities Albania is not yet geared up to promjding the normblly expected facilities for holiday makers. Wj Inturnational redit cards arr generally not accepted. W The British Charge d'Awfaire's Office is on: 355 42 34054/42869 at the French Embassy, Tiranan W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] D]UK]PR]Z 3/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:33/41 ( /}lz|l4|, ] Advice A-C Algeria W Visitors are strongly advised U against travel to Algeria in view of the current srcurity situation British residents are being advised to leave unless they have compelling reasons to remain. Wj $here have been terrorist attacks on foreigners. Further attacks cannot bj rulmd out. +j W W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] u6u D]U 566 K-P u67 RmZ 4/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:47/49 (] Advice O A-C Angola Wj British nationals are advised not to vjsjt for tourism, but those wishing to vjsjt on business are advised that Lubnda is calm but vjsjtors should exercise caution in moving around the city, especially Wj aftor dbrk. Fighting continues in many other parts of Angola, travel outside Lubnda should bj avoided. +j ?u hj is a Men ngitis outbreak. Seek medical advice before visiting and keep in contact with the Embassy (tel.:334582/3 or 592991) 'k Eoreign@Office Travel: 071 270 4129 U +] u6u D- K]QRZ 5/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CJEFAX u64 Fri 30 Dec 01:34/21 ] U Advice ] A-C A}jrbaijan 1/3 Wj Despite isolated terrorist incidjntw the situation is Baku is stable, and the city anc bj visited without difficulty, though there is a curfew between 0001.0500. Passn ports, or aftej entry vjsb receipts should bj carried at all times. Although a ceasefire in the Wj conflict over the Western region of Vagorno Karabakh has been in place since mid-May, travel to this Wj region should be strictly avoided. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 56u D]+ u66 K]P u67 R-Z 6/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CJEFA( 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:34/46 ( ] Advice (] ^T ] A-C A{jrbaijan 2/3 Cancellation, long delays and overloading of passjngjrs on internal flights in some countries in the former Soviet Union are frequent, particularly in the Transcaucasus. It is not known if maintenbnce procedures are always propj ly obsj vjd Travjll rs ar advised to fly directly on international jlights where possible. W On arrival all vblubbles should bj Wj djclarem^a Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129/j ppppppppppppppppppp ppppppppppppppppp ] u6k D-J u66 K]P 567 RmZ 7/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CIEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:35/26 Advice ( A-C Dbnoladjwh 1/2Wj 0 Political tension is rjuink. Thjru is an increased likelihood of rallies, demonstrations and political violence in mbjor cities and also elsewhere, and it could bj directed in part against Wjsternjrs Visitors shoulm avoid areas where demonstrations are being held and other crowded placesn Wj O0position parties call general +j strikes at short noticen Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 565 D]- u7v K]P 567 R-Z 9/38 Next PagjIAir Neww m Latest RNext PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:35/51 ( /}l4|l4|, ] ] Advice ] A-C Bangladjwh 2/2 People ignoring general strikes can become targets for violence by pickets and their vehicles may bj dambgjd or djwtroyjd. Wj W Armed banditry is frequent on major roads between towns. Wj Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 W Wj ] 565 D-J 566 K-P u67 RmU 10/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNjxt PageP564 C EFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:u9/58 W ] Advice EI] A-C W7£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££k Barbados Like many holiday resorts there has been an increase in ro""jry and theft^ Much of it is opportunist. Visitors should take sensible precautions at all times, for example, not leave cars unattended, +5 wear jewellery when visiting secluded areas, or vjsjt dj j ted j bjachjs@at night. W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412Y ] 565 D]J 566 K-P 567 R]Z 11/38 Next Page+Air News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:36/35 Advice ] A-C Belize Wj Many people vjsjt Belize without experiencing difficulty. Travellers should bj aware that there has been an increase in muggings and violent crime involving firearms in Belize City, San Ignbcio and Dangriga. Visitors should avoid dark streets and seek tocal advice which areas to avoid, not dress ostentatiously nor carry zalubbles. If possible do not walk alone. '5 Wj Travel inland is safest in groups accompanied bz a licensed guide. Eoreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 565 D]J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 12/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CJJFA( 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:36/24 ( Advice ] A-C Benin Travel is generally safe but driving out of main towns at night 3hould bj avoided as roads are poorly lit. (here have been a number of incidents of mugging and personal assbult in Cotonou and some armed robberies have been reported in other areas. Visitors should bj vigilant. -hj honorary British Consul in Wj Cotonou, tel: 301120 can only give limited help in emergencies Foreign Office (ravel: 071 270 4129 ] u65 D]J 566 K]P 567 R-Z 13/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:37/19 ] ( ] Advice A-C Bosnia-Hercegovina 1/2 (hj Foreign Office advise against all travel to Bosnia and have, since September 1991, advised all British nationals not jngagjd in ewtablishjd aid programmjs with the UU or British aid agencies to leave the country. Indjpjndjnt groups {hich insist on travelling to or remaining in Bosnia should co-ordinbte their movements in advance with UNHCR and UNPROFOR. They should bj aware that W5 aid convoys and aid staff have beenWj deliberately targeted m espjciatly /j on Mouth Igman. 'upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz 565 D]J 566 UmP 567 Z 14/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RVjxt PageP564 CEEFAX u64 Fri 30 Dec 01:37/40 Advice A-C BosnjamHercegovjna 2/2 Wj Indjpjndjnt groups should not unter Sarajevo without UN authority. General travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign Office'u Travjm Advice Unit: 071 270 4129/ 071 270 4179. Advice on operational matters can bj obtained from the Ovjrsjas Development Administration Wu on: 071 917 0398. W Foreign Office (ravel: 071 270 4129/j ] 56u D-J uv6 UmP u67 RmZ 15/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latewt RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:78/02 ] ]T Advice ] A-C Brazil +j $here is a high crime rate in major citii3 particularly in Rio dj Janjiro and Sag Paulo. Valuables hould always bj djpos ted in hotel sbfes and wallets and cameras well concealed if it is essential to carry them. Visitors 3hould not offer resistance to muggers, they are often armed. In Rio dj Janjiro taxis and the metro are much safer than buses or trams^ Avoid the old central area of Sag Paulo after dark. Wj $hjrj is an outbreak of cholera & Dengue Fjvjr in the Northeast. ?5 Foreign ffice (ravjlm 071 270 4129/j 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 16/38 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CJEFA( 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:52/07 Advice ( 'O.k/.*OT ] A-C Bulgaria Bulgaria has a low crime rate, but the incidence of robbery with uiolknce against foreigners has increased recently. jisitors should not accept any food or drinkWj from strangers as there is a risk it may bj drugged. Vehicle theft, Wj +5 including armed hijacking, has become more frequent. Visitors should bj vigilant. @ 0Wj ?upppqpqppppppppppppppppppppppppppqppppz ] u65 D-+ 576 UmP 567 RnZ 17/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:3X/4: ] Advice ] A-C Burkrnb Faro Normally a sbfe place to vjsjt but criminally and politically inspjredWj incidents do occur. Visitors should bj careful in larger towns and on main roads and in remote areas. The extreme north has some problems dui to ovjrspill from Tuareg conflicts affecting Mali and Niger. Do not attempt to photograph official buildings/installations. There is no Honorary Consul in Ouagadougou. 4252269k0Q is responsible for the Wj protection of British nationals but gives only limited help: 225 226850 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 56u DmJ 566 UmP 567 R-Z 18/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:25/21 ] Advice ] A-C Burmb (Mybnmar) Wj Tourists should keep to designated areas and not attempt to go to restricted areas. Overland entry (allowed at vbrious points on the Chinb/Thailand border) does not allow access to main tourist areas.Wj Many travellers do not use internal air sjrvjces bjcausj of the poor sbfety record. Visitors shouldn't photograph military installations/ pjrsonnjl. Credit cards/travellers chjqujs aren't widely accepted. A recent Cholera outbreak is being brought under control. But hygiene precautions and medical insurance are essential. ] 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 19/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RVext PageP564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:5:/43 Advice ] A-C Burunds $hj political situation remains finely balanced. Tension continues,Wj as do s poradic b t localisjd j shooting including in suburbs of Bujumbura. Her Majesty'u Govt. does not have a resident diplomatic mission or British honorary consul in Bujumbura. British citizens are advised not to vjsjt the country unless they have pressing reasons for doing so. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 '] u6k D]U u66 K]P u67 RmZ 20/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNixt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:26/05 ( /}l4|l4|, ( ] Advice A-C Belarus Although the level of crime iu generally lower than in Russian Federation,travellers should remain vigilant against mugging,theft and +j pjckpockjting,particularly at the border crossings at Brest and on overnight trains.Do not leave the compbrtmjnt unattended and ensure +5 the door is secured for the inside. It is not known whjthjr local airlines always obsjrvj proper maintenance procedures.For safety, travellers 3hould fly directly to tijir destination on an interna- tional flight originating outside the Soviet Union. ] 565 DmJ u66 K-P 567 R-Z 21/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RVext PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:56/23 ] ] Advice A-C Cambodia Wj Wj The situation in Cambodia poses serious security risks and British Wj visitors are advised not to visit the country.Under no circumstances should visitors attempt to enter Cambodia by land from Thailand.For those with essential business, tie capital,Phnom Pend, is Wj relatively safe.But vjsjtors are strongly advised not to travel outwjdj the city. Wj ?u Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129/j 565 D-J 566 UmP 567 R-Z 22/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:26/44 Advice A-C Cameroon +j Wj $he worsening economic situation has led to an increase in violent crime and visitors should take care especially in the cities of Yaounde Doubla and Bamjnda. Do nottravjl outsjdj towns at night, do not cary vbluables. Highway robberies, especially in the three northern provinces continue to bj a problem and travellers are at risk on the the border crossing with Chad at Koussjri. Before embarking on this Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] u65 D-J 566 K-P u67 RnZ 23/38 N t Page ir New Late t RN xt P gjP564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:27/10 Advice ] A-C +k Cameroon journey, travellers should seek advice from the local police and Wj bj prepared to travel with a military escort. Wj Wj Other pbrts of the country remain relatively calm and there are no travel restrictions. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412: 'u0ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz ] 565 D-J u66 K-P 567 R-Z 24/38P564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:47/31 ( ] Advice A-C Central African Republic Following the multiparty elections the political situation is calm and there is little risk of politically motivated violence. But armed robbery remains a problem in Bangui and in the north of the counttry, particularly near the Wj Chad and Sudan bo djrs. j T care and avoid travelling outside towns after dark. Wj 'u Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129/j ] 565 DmJ u66 UmP 567 RmZ 25/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RVext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:27/53 ] ( Advice A-C W7£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££k Chad Although an unjasz calm prevbils an increase in lawlessness and armed theft has been noted in many parts of the country. Thefts of and from vehicles are a erequjnt occurrence and visitors whould take sensible precautions. Avoid travelling at night. Visitors should also pay scrupulous attention to military road-blocks. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 56u D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 26/38 Next PagjIBir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:48/11 W Advice ] A-C China 1/: Wj China remains a generally safe place for tourists, but muggings in the main cities and sexual harassment are increasing. Visitors should bj alert in public areas. According to the Foreign Office Air Chinb, China Southern, Chmna Eastern and Shanghai Airlines are believed to carry out recognisjd Wj mbintenbnce procedures on their Wj aircraft. to judge whether other Chinjsj air- liner also adhere to thjsj. Wj Foreign Office $ravel: 071 270 4129 u65 D-J 566 UmP 567 RmZ 27/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest Roext P!gjP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:48/37 ] Advice A-C Chinb 2/2 Anzonj travelling outsjdj Peking iu strongly advised to note the address of the British Embassy, 11 Gubng Hua Lu, Jean Guo Men Way, Peking, tel.: 5321961/5, 5321930, 5321933/9, 5322011. Telex: 22191 PRDRM CN, fax: 532 1932 ext 239. British Consulate-General, 244 Yong Fu Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 4330508, telex: 33475 BRUT CN, fax: 4330498. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56u D]+ u6v K]P 567 R-Z 28/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEJFAX u64 Fri 30 Dec 00:28/55 ] Advice A-C Chjnb - Tjbjt (additional) Wj Prior pjrmissjon is required from the Chinjsj azthorities for travel to Tjbjt. General travel advice to Chinb applies. In addition: Past demonstrations in Lhasa have been linked to calls for Tibetan independence and vjsjtors should bj aware that the authorities regard action implying support as provocative. Travellers should bj extremely cautious in any dealings with uniformed officials. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56u D-J 566 K]P 567 R-Z 29/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CEJFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 01:29/20 Y ] A4vice ] A-C C.[.S (Russia advice on 567R 1/4Wj Georgia Violent crime in (bilisj, is coming under control and vjsjts can now bj nbdj in relative safty. Outsjdj (bilisi, particularly to the western region of Abkhazja, which is not under Georgian Government control travel should be avoided as should travel at night. Armenia The Azerbaijan border area should bj avoided, bjcausj of the ongoing conflict, in Nagorny Karabakh. Thjt are shortages of fuel, electricity and foodstuffs. Wj Crime is on the increase. ] 565 D]U u66 K-P 567 RmZ 30/38 Next PageIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:29/42 ] Advice ] A-C C.I.S. 2/4Wj Moldova Non-essential visits to the eastern region of Transdniestria should bj avoided, this region is no longer under government control, and tension between separatists forces and the Moldovan Government +5 continues, despite pjacekjepink forces. Customs On arrivbl all foreign currency and vbluablm items should bj declared. W Foreign Office Travel: 071 470 4129 565 D-J 566 K]P 567 R-Z 31/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:30/04 ] Advice ] A-C C.I.S (Russian advice on 567) 3/4Wj Internal Air Travel Cancellations, delays and passenger overloading onWj internbl flights are frequent in some countries of the former USSR, particularly in the Transcaucasus. It is not known if maintenance procedures are always properly obsjrvjd. For sbfety travellers Wj Wk are advised to fly directly to their destination on a jlight originating outsjdj the CIR. Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 565 DmJ u66 UmP 567 R-Z 32/38 Next PageIAir Neww m Latest RNext PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:30/22 ] Advice ] A-C C.I.S ro shjuly bh UgSl* Wj Crime Incidents of mugging, theft Wj and pickpockjting are increasing. Expensive items should bj kept out of sight. It is safer to use officially marked taxis which Wj whoulmnWt bj shared with strangest./j When travelling by train store vbluables in the compartment under ted bed/seat, njvjr leave the compartment unattended, make sure the door is secure from the insjdj by tying it closed with wire or a Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412:Wj 565 DmJ u66 K]P u67 RmZ 33/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:30/45 ( /}l4|l4|, ] ( Advice A-C Colombia Sporadic violence continues and in the rural areas there is particular risk of bee÷g caught up in terrorm its attacks and kidnapping. Wj Visitors should task advice from +j the Embassy, tel: 2185111 and local authorities if planning to travel away from recognisjd tourist centres. Road travel only on major routes and bz day. +j W Be alert for conmjn posing as plainclothes police asking to see wallets and handbags. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 56k D]J 5vv K]P u67 R-Z 34/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 C JFAX u64 Fri 30 Dec 00:31/08 ] ( ] Advice O T A-C Congo Eritish Nationals are advised, except for Pointe Moire, not to visit Congo if possible. Violence bz armed militias continues, es0ec-Wj ially in Brazzbvjlle. The situation could deteriorate quickly. +5 British Nationals should register on arrivbl with the Honourary +5 Eritish Consuls in Brazzaville: 836216: in Point Moire M Peter Lee +j on 944281. Embassy in Kinjshasa can bj conn T 44:u3,46101 or Satcom 871 1445467 Wj Fax 871 1445470 Foreign #ffice Travel: 071 270 412:/j ] u65 D][ uv6 K]P u67 RmZ 35/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CJJFAX u64 Fri 30 Dec 00:31/30 Advice A-C Costa Rica Wj The incidence of violent crime has increased sharply. Visitors should not wear jewellery or carry large amounts of cash, especially in thu centre of San Jose. Belongings 3hould not bj left unattended. Wj $heft of cars, as well as their contents, is also increasing. W W W FOT 565 DmJ 566 K-P 567 R-Z [6/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 30 Dec 00:31/54 ( ] ( 'n2n2 ] Advice OE ] A-C Croatia Wj $ravel to Zagreb, the Slovenian and Hungarian Borders, Split and the coast south to Dubrovnik and the Adriatic Islands is now considered trouble free. Elsewhere, the military situation has been calm for some months Wj though tensions still remain. Travel to otiju areas bordering Bosnia and Hetcegovnia, which are under UN protection, is inadvjsbble Visitors are advised to listen to the BBC World Service and consult the embassy in Zagreb. 'u Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K]P 567 RZZ 37/38 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RVext P!gjP564 CJJFAX u64 Fri 30 Dec 00:32/14 Advicm A-C Cubb W /j No reported problems. Wj Wj W Wj W Wj W Foreign Office $ravel: 071 270 4129 ] 56k D]J u66 K-P 567 R-Z 38/38 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext Page