P564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:12/38 advice pA-C Afghanistan Travel to Afghanistan should be avoided. Continuing tension has led to recurrent outbreaks of fighthngV $hose insisting on travelling should check before setting o4t. Thjte is no re3idjnt mission in 0 Afghanistan for consular help. The +5 British High Commission in Paki1tan can only provide limited advice. Armed conflict may pose a threat to civil aircraft. Some carriers avoid Afghan airspace. It iu 8ossible to0 check direct or with a travel agent Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 'uppppppppppppppppppppppp8ppppp888p8888z 565 D-J 576 K-P 567 R-Z 1/39 Next PagjIBir News ^ Latest RNext PageP564 CEJFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:13/21 Advice P 0—-C Albbnia 2/2 Charitable bodies and organisjrs of relief supplies should co-ordinate plans with thu Albanian authoritie3 Albania is not yet geared up to 0 providing the normally expected 0 facilities for holiday makers. 0 International credit cards are 0 generally not accepted. 0 BCA Office is on: 355 42034054/42869 0 at the French Embark=, Tjrana. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 UmP 567 R-Z 3/39 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CKJFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:13/32 Ad6ice —-C Algeria Visitors should not travel to Algeria in view of the increased security threat to foreigners. Remaining British residents should review their position and unless their circumstances afford them 0 effective protection, should mark 0 arrangements to leave. Those who 0 njvjrtheless decide to remain 0 should make their whereabouts known to the Embassy. 0 'k Over eighty foreign vistors and 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4 2Y ' u65 D]J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 4/39 Next PageIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CJJFA u64 Fri 6 Van 21:14/04 Advice —-C Algeria 0 residents, including one British 0 resident, have been killed since September 1993. Further attacks on the foreign community must bj expected. Further threats to the 0 lives of westerners in Algeria have been received. There is a curfew 0 between 2330 and 0400 in Central 0 Algeria. The land border between 0 Algeria and Morocco is closed. 'u Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 5/39 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:14/24 —dvice p—-C Angola British nationals are advised not 0 to visit for tourism, but those wishing to visit on business are advised that Luanda is calm but 0 visitors should exerci3j caution in moving around the city, especially after dark. 0 Fightink0continujs yn m1n= wuhuy parts of Angola, travel outside 0 Luanda should be avoided. 0 There is a Meningitis outbreak. 0 +5 Seek medical advice beford visitung and keep in contact with the +5 Embassy Xtel.:334582/3 or 392991) 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412Y 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 6/39 Next PagjIAir News - Nateut RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan ;1:1:/35 Advrcj A-C Azerbaijan 9/3 Despite isolated terrorist incidents the situation is Bakz is stable, and the city anc bj visited without difficulty, though there is a curfew between 0001m0500. Pass- 0 ports, or after entry vi3a {eceipts should bj carried at all timrs. 0 Although a cea3efire in thu conflict over the Western region of Nagorno Karabakh has bren in place since mid-May, ttavjl to this region should be strictly avoided. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 QD]QKPRZR 7/39P564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:15/57 Advice A-C Anjrrnijan ig n n 2/3 Cancellation, long delays and 0 overloading of passjnkjrs on 0 int rn l flights in some countrie in the former Soviet Union are 0 frequent, particularly in the Transcaucasus. It is not0known if 0 maintenance procedures are always properly observed. Travellers are advtsjd to fly directly on 0 international flights whjrj 0 possible. On arrival all valuables should bj0 declared. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z </39 Next PageIAir News - Nateut Roe|t x0gjP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:01/20 Advice A-C increasing. Visitors should be Incidents of mugging, theft 1nd 0 pickpockjting in all cities are vigilant and are advised to dress 0 down. It iu safer to use officially marked taxis which shouldn't bj shared with stranger1. Whun travelling by train, v1luableu 0 should bj left in the compartment.0 Do not leave the compartment unattended. Ensure the door is 0 quite secure from enkidu. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412: u65 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 9/39 Next PageIAir News m Late1t RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21: Advice A-C Bangladesh 9/2 Political tension is rising. There is an increased likelihood of rallies, demonstrations and 0 political violence in major cities and also elsrwhjre, 1nd it could br directed in part against Weuternjrs Visitors should avoid areas whjrj demonstrations are being held and other crowded places. Opposition parties call genuran 0 strikes at short notice. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 10/39 Next PagjIAir News - Natest RNext PageP564 CEJFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:16/12 Advice A-C Bangladesh 2/2 0 People ignoring general striker can become targets for violence bz 0 pickets and their vehicles may bj 0 damaged or djstroyjd. 0 Armed banditry is frequent on major roads between towns. 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: P71 :70 4 2\ 0 0 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 11'39 Next PageIAir News - Natest Rfdxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 J1g 21:X9/35 advice 0A-C Barbados 0 Like many holiday resorts there has been an increase in robbery and 0 theft. Much of it is opportunist. Visitors should take sensible precautions at all times, for 0 example, not leave cars unattended, wear jewellery when visithng secluded areas, ou visit deserted bjachjs at night. Foreign Office Travel: 071 27X 4 29 0 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 12/39 Next PagjIAir News m Natest RNext PageP564 CEJFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:02/47 Advice A-C Belize Many people visit Belize without experiencing difficulty. Travellers should bj aware that there has been an increase in muggings and violent crime involving firearms in Beli:j City, San Ignacio and Dangriga. Visitors should avoid dark streets and seek local advice which areas to avoid, not dress ostentatiously nor carry valuables. If possible Travel inland is safest in groups accompanied by a licensed guide. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56u DmJ 576 K-P 567 R-Z 13/39 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RGj|t PpgjP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:93/19 Advice —-C Benin Travel is generally safe but 0 driving out of main towns at night should bj avoided as roads are 0 poorly lit. $here have been a number of incidents of mugging and 8jrson1l assault in Cotonou and some armed robbjrieu have been reported in other areas. Visitors should be vigilant.a 0 The honorary British Consul in Cotonou, tel:a301120 can only give limited help in emergencies Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 4/39 Next PagjIAir News - Natest RNtxt PageP564 CEJFAX ;64 Fri 6 Jan 21:93/40 ] Advice A-C Bosnia-Yetcegovina 1/2 The Foreign Office advise against all travel to Bosnia and have, since September 1991, advised all 0 British nationals not engaged in established aid programmjs with zhr UU or British aid agencies to leave the country. Indjpjndjnt groups which insist on travelling to or remaining in Bosnia should co-ordinate their movements in advance with UNHCR 1nd UNPROFOR. They should be aware that aid convoys and aid staff have been deliberately targeted - esprcially on Mouth Igman. 0 ;65 D-J 566 K]P 567 R-Z 15/39 Next PagjIAir News m Natest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:04/x3 W Advice A-C Bosnia-Hercegovina 2/2 Indjpjndjnt groups should not untur Sarajevo without UN authority. General travel advice can bj obtained from the Foreign Office'u Travel Advice Unit: 071 270 4129/ 071 270 417=. Advice on operational matters can bj obtained from the Ovjtseas Development Administration on: 071 917 0398. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u65 D-T 566 K-P 567 RmZ 16/39 Next PageIAir Nrws - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 2 :94/24 Advice A-C Brazkl 0 There is a high crime rate in major cities particularly in Rio de 0 Janjiro and Sag Paulo. Valuables should always bj deposited in hotel safes and wallets agd 0 cameras well concealed if it is essential to carry them. Visitors should not offer resistance to muggers, thry 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. +5 There is an outbreak of cholera & Dengue Fever in the Northeast. 0 Foreign Office Travel- 071 270 4 2 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 97/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:94/47 Advice E A-C Bulgaria Bulgaria has a low crime rate, but the incidence of robbery wish violence against foreigners has 0 increased recently. Visitors should not accept any food or drink from strangers as there is a risk it may bj drugged. Vehicle theft, including armed hijackin£, has become more frequent. Visitors should bj vigilant. 0 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4 29 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 18/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:05/07 Advice A-C Burkina Faro 0 Normally a safe place to visit but criminally and politically inspired incidents do occur. Visitors should bj careful in larger towns and on main roads and in remote areas. Thu extreme north has some problems d5j to ovjrspill from Tuareg conflicts affecting Mali and Niger. Do not attempt to photograph official buildings/installations. There is no Honorary Consul in Ouagadougou. -hj British Embassy in abidjan (tel 225226850) is responsible for the protection of British nationals bzt gives only limited help: 225 226850 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u6u D]J u7vaK]P u67 RmZ 19/39 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:05/2 Advice A-C furma (Myanmar) 0 Tourists should keep to designated areas and not attempt to go to restricted areas. Overland entry (allowed at various points on thu China/Thailand border) doer got 0 allow access to main tourist areas. Many travellers do not use internal air services because of the poor safety record. Visitors shouldn't photograph military installations/ pjrsonnjl. Credit cards/travellers cheques aren't widely accepted. A 0 recent Cholera outbreak is being brought under control. cut hygiene precautions and medical insurance are essential. 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 20/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:95/49 ad6ice A-C Burundi The political situation remains 0 finely balanced. Tension continurs, as does sporadic but localiuud shooting including in suburbs of Bujumbura. Her Majesty's Govt. does not have a resident diplomatic mission or British honorary consul in Bujumbura. British citizens are advised not to vjsrt the country unless they have pressing reasons for doing so. Foreign Office Travel: 071 278 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 1/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CJKFAX u64 Fri v Jan 21:20/0v Advice A-C Belarus Although the level of crime iu generally lower than in Russian Federation,travellers should remain vigilant against mugging,theft 1nd0 pickpockjting,particularly at the border crossings at Brest and on 0 overnight trains.Do not leave the 0 compartment unattended and ensure the door is secured for the inside. It is not known whjthj5 local airlines always obsjrvj proper maintenance procedures.For safety, travellers should fly directly to 'u their djstinbtion on an interna- tionbl flight originating outside the Soviet Union. 'upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 22W39 Next PagjIAir Nrws - Natest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 J1n 2 :86/33 Advice A-C Cambodia The situation in Cambodia poses serious security risks 1nd British visitors are advised not to vise 0 the country.Under no ciraumstance1 should visitors attempt to enter Cambodia bz land from Thailand.For those with essential business, ihj capital,Phnom Pend, is relatively safe.But virtuous arr 0 strongly advised not to travel outsjdj the city. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4 29 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 23/39 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:06/54 A4vicu A-C Cameroon (hj worsening economic situation has led to an increase in violent crime and visitors should take care especially in the cities of Yaounde Douala and Bamjnda. Do nottravjl 0 outside towns at night, do not car9 valuables. Highway robberies, 0 especially in the three northern provrnces continue to bj 1 problem and travellers are at risk on thu stretch of road between Waza and 0 the border crossing with Chad 1t Koussjri. Before embarking on this EOT 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 24/39 Next PageIAir News - Natest RNrxt PagrP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:97/17 Advice A-C Cameroon journey, travellers should seek advice from the local police and 0 bj prepared to travel with a 0 military escort. Other parts of the country remain relatively calm and thurj ard no 0 travel restrictions. 0 'k 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 27X 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 25/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNe|t PpgjP564 CEEFAX 574 Fri 6 Jan 21:07/37 Advice A-C Central African Republic Following the multiparty eleations the political situation is calm and there is little {iso of politically motivated violence. But armed robbery remains a problem in Bangui and in the north of zhu counttry, particularly near the Chad and Sudan borders. 0 Travel in the south is reasonably safe but travellers should jxerciuj care and avoid travelling outside towns after dark. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 26/39 Next PagjIAir News - Latest RGjxt PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:97/59 Advice A-C Chad Although an uneasy calm prevails an increase in lawlessness and 1rmj4 0 theft has been noted in many parts of the country. 0 frequent occurrence and visitors should take sensible precautions. Avoid travelling at night. Visitors should also 8ay scrz8ulous attention to military road-blocks. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 'upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz 565 D-J 566 UmP 567 R-Z 27/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CJEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:0 /99 Advice 0A-C Chinb 1/2 China remains a generally safe 0 place for tourists, but muggings ig the main cities and jxual harassment are increasing. Visitors should be alert in public areas. According to the Foreign Office Air China, China Southern,0China 0 Eastern and Shanghai Airlines are believed to carry out recognisjd maintenance procedures on zhjir 0 aircraft. They are in no position to judge whether other Chine3e air-+j lines also adhere to these. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 56u D-T 566 K-P 567 RmZ 28/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:98/40 Advice A-C China 2/2 Anzonj travelling outside Peking iu strongly advised to note the address of thu British Embark=, 910 Guano Hua Lu, Jean Guo Min Way, 0 Peking, tel.: 5321961/5, 5521950, 5321933/9, 5322011. Telex: 22191 PRDRM CN, fax: 532 1932 ext 239. 0 British Consulate-General, 244 Yong Fu Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 4330508, 0 telex: 33475 BRET CN, fax: 4330498. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 576 K-P 567 R-Z 29/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CJEFAX 56) Fri 6 Jan 2 :99/0 Advice a-C Ch na m Ti et (add tional 0 Prior permission is rexuired wrom 0 the Chinese authorities for travel to Tibet. General travel advicu to China applies. In addition: Past demonstrations in Lhasa have 0 been linked to calls foy Tibetan independence and visitors should be aware that the authorities regard 0 action implying support as provocative. Travellers should bj extremely cautious in any dealings with uniformed officials. Foreign Office Travel: 071 27X 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 30/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:09/24 Advice —-C C.I.S XRussia advice on 567) 1/4 Georgia Violent crime in Tbilisi, is coming under control and visits can now bj made in relathvj saftyW Outside Tbilisi, particularly to the western region of Abkhazia, which is not under Georgian Government control travel should bj avoided as should travel at night. Armenia The Azerbaijan boudjr area should bj avoided, bjcausj of the ongoing conflict, in Nagouny Karabakh. Thjr are shortages of fuel, electricity and foodstuffs. Crime is on the increase. 565 D]J 566 K]P 567 R-Z 31/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CJJFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:23/39 $ Advice A-C C.I.S. :/4 Moldova Non-essential vrsits to the eastern region of Transdniistria should bj avoided, this region is no longer under government cont:ol, and tension between separatists forces and the Moldovan Government continues, despite peacekeeping forces. Customs On arrivbl all foreign currency and valuable items should bj declared. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 470 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 2W39 Next PageIAir News m Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:10/07 advice A-C C.I.S (Russian advice on 567) 03/4 Internal Air Travel Cancellations,0 delays and passenger ovjrloadink on internal flights are frequent in 0 some countries of the former USSR, particularly in the Transcaucasus. It is not known if maintenance procedures are always properly obsjrvjd. For safety travellers are advised to fly directly to their destination on a flight 0 originating outside the CIR. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 u6u D-T 566 K-P 567 RmZ 33/39 Next PageIAir News m Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:10/28 Advice A-C C.I.S Xformjrly the USSR* 4/4 0 Crime Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpockjting are increasing. 0 Visitors should bj vigilant. Expensive items should be kept out of sight. It is safer to use officially marked taxis which shouldn't be shared with strangers. When travelling by train store valubbles in the compartment unduz0 ted bed/seat, njvjr leave the compartment unattended, make sure the door is secure from the inside by tying it closed with wire or 1 strong cord. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 34/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 2 :1x/4] Advice I A-C Colombia 0 Sporadic violence continues and in the rural areas there is particular risk of being caught 5p in terror- its attacks and kidnapping. Visitors should take advice from 0 the Embassy, tel: 2185111 and local authorities if planning to travel 0 away from recognisjd tourist centres. Road travel only on major routes and bz day. 0 Be aleut for conmen posing as plainclothes police askqng to see wallets and handbags. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 412: 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 35/39 Next PagjIBir News m Latest RNj|t PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:11/03 Advice A-C Congo British Nationals are advised, except for Pointe Moire, not to visit Congo if possible. Violence bz armed militias continues, espec- ially in Brazzaville. The situation could deteriorate quickly. British Nationals should register on arrival with the Honourary 0 British Consuls in Bray:aville: 0 M Dominique Picard on 833443 or 836216: in Point Moire M Peter Lee on 944281n 0 Embassy in Kinjshasa can be con- tacked at all timer on Tjlecel 44923,46101 or Satcom 871 1445467 0 Fax 871 144u470 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 36/39 Next PageIAir News - Latest RNjxt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 2 :11/24 adviqe A-C Costa Rica 0 The incidence of violent crime has increased sharply. Visitors should not wear jewellery or carry large amounts of cash, especially in the centre of San Jose. Belongings should not bj left unattended. 0 Theft of cars, as well as their 0 contents, is also increasing. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 37/39 Nexx PagjIAir News m Latest RNixt PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21:11/46 Advice A-C +7£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££) Croatia 0 Travel to Zagreb, the Slo6jnian and Hungarian Borders, Split and the coast south to Dubrovnik 1nd 0 the Adriatic Islands iu now 0 considered trouble fret. 0 Elsewhere, the military situation 0 has been calm for some months though tensions still remain. Travel to other areas bordering 0 Bosnia and Hercegovnia, which are under UN protection, is inadvisable Visitors are advised to listen to U the BBC World Service and consult the embassy in Zagreb. 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 27X 4129'j 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 8/39 Next PagjIAir News m Natest RNext PageP564 CEEFAX 564 Fri 6 Jan 21: 2/07 Advice c-C Cuba 0 0 No reported problems. 0 0 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 UmP 567 R-Z 39/39 Next PagjIAir News m Latest RNext Page