P565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:41/34 ] Advice D-J Djibouti 1/2Wj W Areas of the country remain closed. Visitors to Djibouti City should take normal safety precautions, avoiding travelling on foot within the city at night. Contact the British Honorary Consul on arrivbl, tel: 35 38 44. The main Djibouti-Ethopia/Eritrea routes are not safe bjcausj of banditry. It is strongly advised to avoid these roads. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 / 564 A-C 566 K[P u6v R-Z 1/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP565 CJJFAX u65 Fri 3Q Dec 00:32/54 W Advice D-J Djibouti 2/2 $here is sjvjre flooding in Djibouti. Communications have been badly affected and anzonj intending to travel outside Djibouti City should seek advice from local authorities or British Honorary Counsul before travelling. W W W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 564 A-C 566 K]P 566 RJZ 2/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CJEFA( 565 Fri 30 Dec 01:2u/17 Advice D-J DR Problems in Haiti are not affecting the Dominian Republic. Tourist +j ares are cons j abl distance from bordjts which have now been re- opened. However, vis tors should keep informed of the latest developments. Petty crime is very infrequent, but tourists should take normal care. W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 UmP 566 R-Z 3/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:32/37 ] Advice O D-J Ecubdor 1/ $here has been a recent marked increase in rodbjry, car]jacking and kidnapping, especially in Gubybruil. Armed forces are now suppojting police over law enforce- mint, with troops sometimes on the utteet to assist police. There have 5 b en several muggin s and ass ults on tourists. W Police and military are making spot checks indiscriminately. It's essential to carry identification at all times. Cont'd pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz 564 A-C uv6 K]P 566 R-Z 4/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RVext PageP565 CJJFAX u65 Fri 3Q Dec 01:33/19 W ] ] Advice ] ] D-J acubdor (contWj* 2/2We Travellers must take sensible precautions and not carry large amounts of money or wear jewellery. If threatened, do not resist. In Quito, visitors should not walk up or down the steps to the Pane- cello^ Travel as a group and take a taxi which should bj asked to wait. The historic centre is full of pickpockets and thieves. Care is needed when looking at churches etc and avoid travelling outside main cities at night. W Foreign Office: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmZ 5/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:33/21 ( /}l4|l4|, ] ( Advice ( O ] D-J Egypt 1/3Wj A campaign of violence has been Wj conducted by extremists since the of summer 1992, mainly in the Govjjnorates of Assist, Minya(in and around MallawiQSohag and Qjnb and occasionally elsewhere.They have warned foreigners not to vjsjt Egypt.Attacks on tourist targets have since 1992 caused the death of two Britons and several other foreigners and injured some fifty others.In the most recent serious incidents, a German tourist was shot dead in Hurghada on the Red Sea coast in September and a ?u u64 A-C u66 K 6/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:34/04 Advice ( D-J Egypt 2/3 British tourist was killed when a minibus was fired on 23 km north of Luxor in October. hj authorities are giving the highest priority to protecting vjsjtors. By ind of October,nearly 200,000 Britons had visited Egypt in 1994 without exqjriencing security difficulty, but total security can njvjr bj gubranteed. Visitors should not travel by road, rail,or river to orWj through the Govjrnorates . Those wishing to travel via Qjna between Luxor and Red Sea coast should notify the local authorities of Wj '] 5v4 A-C 566 K 7/3uP565 CJJFAX u6; Fri 30 Dec 00:s4/24 ] Advice E D-J Egypt 3/3 their plans. All vjsjtors should Wj bj vigilant and are reminded to Wj behave and dress discreetly. ?u Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412: ] 564 A-C uv6 UmP 566 RmZ 8/35P565 C JFAX u65 Fri 30 Dec 01:su/4v ( /|l4|l4|, Advice ] DmJ El Salvbdor Wj W Though the civil war has ended there is significant lawlessness L throughout the country. A number of victims are being murdered in the course of robberies, especially where they resist. $ravjllers may bj robbed whjthjr in privbte or public transport, on main roads or in towns. Travel after dark should bj avoided. Outdreaks of cholera occur 0jriodically. Latest information is avbilable from the British Embassy, tel: 98-1763/69 or 98-1455 FOTP '] u64 A-C u66 K]P uv6 RmZ 9/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 C EFAX u65 Fri 30 Dec 01:35/08 ( ] Advice ] D-J Equbtorial Gujnja W Although the general situation iu calm, there is some danger of political demonstrations leading to violence. British nationals are advised to bj cautious, to take care of their belongings and not to travel after dark. $here is no British Consular presence in Equbtorial Guinea and in an emjrgjncy help shoulm bj sought from Frmnch or Spanish embassy in Malabo. W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412: ] u64 A-C u66 UmP u66 RmZ 10/35 Next PagjCAir Neww - Latest RNext PageP565 C JFAX u65 Fri 30 Dec 01:35/21 ] W ] Advice ] D-J Eritrea There is no reason not to visit but the Sudan bordej should bj avoided unless the journey is essential. Normbl sbfety precaustions, such as not travelling after dark, should +j bj taken. Wj Wj Visitors are advised to register with the British Consulate in Asmara (Tel 120145), particularly if they intend to travel outside Wj tie capitaln Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u64 A-C 566 UmP 566 RmZ 11/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RVext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:35/:1 ( /|l4|l4|, ] C Advice D-J Estonia W $ravjllers should bj aware that crime, sometimes violent, does +j take place and are advised to take sensible precautions especially after dbrk. W Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 12/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CJJFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 01:36/14 ] Advice OI ] D-J Emhiopia Visitors should confine thjmsjlveu to the recognisjd tourists areas including the Rift Valley Lakes, Addis Ababa and the Highland Tourist Route. Travel after dark should bj avoided and accommodation taken only in larger towns. Avoid all border areas, except those between Ethiopia and Eritrea.Travel in region 5, Harargj and South of Arba Minch should bj avoided if possjblin RBE outsimj capital (Tel:01 612354) Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412YWj ] 564 A-C 566 K]P u66 RmZ 13/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 CEJFAX u65 Fri 30 Dec 01:36/3u ] ] Advice ] DmJ Gabon Political tension earlier in the Wj year has subsided.In the event of renewed political demonstrations E the capital. Wj $hj Foreign and Commonwealth Office have no direct representation in Gabon. In an emjrgjncy,consular +j assistance can be sought through any European Union Embassy in Libreville. Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 14/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CJJFAX u65 Fri 30 Dec 01:36/57 ] ] ] Advice ] D-J The Gambia Banjul is calm but the political sjtubtion in the Gambia remains quickly. Those without compelling reasons to travel should consider postponing their visits. +j Wj $hose with essential bus nets in the Gambia should register their presence with the British High Commission Tel No. 495133, 495134, 4:5578^ Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u64 A-C 566 K-P u66 R-Z 15/35 Vext PagjCAir News m Latest RNjxt PageP565 CJJFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:37/1: Advrce D-J Ghana Ghana is generally safe for visitors if sensible precautions are taken. The state of emjrgjncy in the northern region has been lifted, +j bzt anzonj proposing to vjstt areas +5 outside and to the east of T!male +j 3hould consult the British High Commission in Accra, tel: 221665 Wj before setting out. Wj Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 'u0ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz ] u64 A-C u66 K]P u66 R^Z 16/35 Next PageCAir News@- Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX :65 Fri 30 Dec 00:37/40 ] Advice (] O^IL D-J G W $here have been some bomb and rocket attacks in Greece {hich have, in t mbin targjte ] Attacks involving tourists cannot Wj bj ruleI out, however, and visjtorsWj should bj vigilant. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412:/j 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 17/35 Next PagjCAir News ] Latest RNjxt PageP565 CEJFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:25/21 W Advice O D-J ££k Grenbda Although relatively safe for +j tourists, visitors should take ins bl precautions to s figs rd vbluables at all times. They should seek local advice about which areas should bj avoided and pay attention to personal security./j 'u Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129/j 'upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz u64 A-C 566 UmP 566 R-Z )8/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CJEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:25/23 ] ( Advice D-J Gubtembla 1/2 Violent crime is prevalent, especially in and around the capital and other tourist areas. Wj Muggers are often well armed. Armed attacks on public buses are common Wj and guerrilla attacks on military and economic targets occasionally occur. Travel alone, especially at night is not advised. Travel to more remote areas, such as Peten, should bj taken with care and local advice should bj sought before leaving main towns. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmZ 19/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:26/45 ] Advice ] D-J Gubtemala 2/2Wj on arrivbl at La Aurora International Airport, avoid unregistered taxis. Armed attacks on public buses are common and gujrilla attacks on military and economic targjtw occasionally Wj occur. Visitors travelling overland into Mexico should take the coastal route thur Tecun Uman, avoid the La Mesrlla crossing into Chiapas, where the situation remains tense. '5 Register with the British Embassy Wj on arrival (tel:321601) for update. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 20/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNjxt PageP565 CJEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:;6/27 ] ( Advice D-J Gusnja Gujnja has suffered an epidemic of cholera, although most confirmed c sj h vj b en confin to wit in j the region of the capital, Conbkry. Wj W Wk Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] u64 A-C u66 K]P 566 R-Z 21/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:26/48 ( /}l4|l4|, ] Advice D-J Gujnja]Bissbu There is a cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau at present.Visitors should bj aware that outbreaks of Cholera are occurring throughout the counts{. W j W Wj Foreign Office (ravel: 071 270 412:Wj '] 564 A-C 566 UmP 566 R-Z 22/35P565 CJJFAX u65 Fri 30 Dec 00:u7/20 ( ] Advice ] DmJ Guzbna Visitors should bj aware that violent crime, especially 'choke and robW styli mugging remains a Wj problem,particularly in Georgetown and Stabroek Markjtn Visitors should not walk alone at night and should take normal precautions during daylight hours. Typhoid and Cholera arr still present in Guyana.Malaria is prevblent in all areas outside Georgetown.Visitors should ensure they have relevbnt inoculations. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129/j ] u64 A-C uv6 K-P 566 RmZ 23/35 Next PagjCAir News ] Latest RNexu PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:27/32 ( Advice DmJ ££££ £ £££££ £k Haiti W Some commercial airlines have resumed sjrvjces to Haiti. There is no particular threat to foreigners but violence continues and British +j nationals intending to ttavjl to Haiti are invited to contact either the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica: 809 926 9050 or the British Vice Consul in Port-Au- Prince, Haiti office: 509 573 969 or home: 509 493 950 for advice. W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 24/35 Next PagjCAir Neww m Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:27/53 Advice D-J Honduras $hj incidence of violent crime has increased sharply. Visitors should not wear jewellery nor carry large amounts of cash. Exkrcisj care, particularly at night, in the poorer areas of Tegucigalpa, e.g. Comaybgujla, and also on the north coast around La Cjiba where crime against tourists W5 hbs increased. Border points Wj Nicaraguar and El Salvador are best avoided. Road travel at night is not advised. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 564 A-C u76 UmP 566 R.Z 25/35 Next PagjCAir Neww - Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:;8/56 ] Advice D-J India 1/2Wj Generally calm and major tourist djstinatinbtions quiet.There have Wj been violent demonstrations in hill districts of northern Uttar Pradesh resulting in curfews being imposed. Travel to the area may bj difficultand travel to Assam and the north east is restricted and permits must bj obtained from the Home Ministry in New Delhi.Except for the Ladakh area which is quiet vjsjtors are strongly advised to avoid the state of Jammu and Kashmir.There are frequent clashes between millitans and 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmZ 26/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:2X/18 ( 'n2n2 ] Advice ] D-J Indjj 2 and security forces in the Kashmir Valley and surrounding areas.Some Wj militant activity including involved foreigners. Britons were kidnapped in Delhi bz Kashmiri militants after being bjfriendHd bz one of them. Visitors houl b ar t s in nd and bj wary of approaches by strangers. Wj $ravel 0171 270 4129 /] un4 A- @ 5v6 K]! unn RmZ 27/3k Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CEJFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:;8/50 Advice ] D-J ££££££££££££££££££££££ ££££ £££ k Indonjwja Wj $his country is prone to volcanic eruptions and other natural disbsm Wj tess.Visitors should avoid Krakatau Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Sjnila crater, Dieng Plateau & Mt. Batur. Wj More info from Directorate of Volcanology, Bandung Tel 022772505. Tbkj care with drinking water and bj aware of risk of mosquito-borne disjasj. Security situation in Aced provence,Sumatra,is largely back to normal bzt night travel is not advisbble. East Timor is generally quiet but tense with some clashes +j between troops and armed insurgents Foreign Office Travel: P71 270 412: '] 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 RmZ 28/35 Next PagjCAir Neww -aLatewt RNext PageP565 CJJFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 01:59/20 ] Advice ] D-J Iran Visitors should take sjnsjbl pre- Wk cautions, in pbrtUcular making sure U their travel documentation is in order, including visas. W Photography near any govjrnmjnt installation is prohibited. There is a total ban on video cameras. Iran-Azerbaijan/Iran-Turkmenistan borders closjh to non nationals. Uisjtors should register wijh the Wj 'u Eritish 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 566 R-U 29/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:5:/23 ] Advice D-J W Iraq Wj W British nationals 3hould not attempt to visit Iraq. W W ?u Wj Wj Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 30/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 CJJFA( 565 Fri 30 Dec 01:30/44 ] Advice D-J Israel 1/2 Wj $here are no special problems in the main towns and tourist areas. ravjllers to th occup d territories, including the newly autonomous area of Jericho and Gaza should note that tension and confrontation persist. There is no direct threat to visitors, but disturbances and responsive W5 security@measures could affect tourists. Using experienced tour opjratorsOlocal taxi drivers minimisjs thjsj risks. Foreign #ffici Travel: 071 270 412:/j ] 5v4 A-C 566 UmP 566 R-Z 31/35 Next PagjCAir News - Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 01:z3/06 ] Advice ] D-J Israel 2/2 Wj Visitors to Gaza/Jericho will conj under the jurisdiction of the newly established Palestinian Authority. All visjtor3 should follow local events and contact the British Consulates in Jerusalem (for West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem) or Tel Avjv (for Israel) or their tour representative if they need advjcd. W Eoreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 566 UmP 566 RmZ 32/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CJEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 01:30/47 ] Advice D-J Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) Cote d'Ivoire is generally safe for after dark, armed robbery. Wj Violent disturbances are unpredictable & poorly controlled: $hey can bj vicious, with a strong criminbl element, spreading fast. Exercise vigilance and seek local advice. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 56) A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 33/35 Next PagjCAir Neww m Latest RNext PageP565 CEEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 01:51/09 Advice D-J JW Wj Most visitors enjoy carefree and happy hoidays and the authorities tourist areas. However, attacks on vjsjtors do occur and vigilance is advised outsjdj the safty of one's hotel. W They should watch out for bag snbtchjrs and pickpockets. They should not resist if threatened. Wblkjng at night is not advised as is the use of public transport. Wj Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129Wj ] 564 A-C 566 K-P 566 R-Z 34/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RNext PageP565 CJEFAX 565 Fri 30 Dec 00:31/11 ] Advice D-J Jorubn $here is no direct threat to visitors but they should where possible avoid crowded or down- town areas. They should bj vigilant in public places generally.Visitors should keep in touch with djvjlopmjnts and contact the Consular Section (Tel:832100) or the Embassy for up-to-date information. W Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 ] 564 A-C 566 K]P u66 R-Z 35/35 Next PagjCAir News m Latest RVext Page