P564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:02/02 ] U Advrce O A-C Afghanistan $ravel to Afghanistan should bj avoided Continuing tension has led to recurrent outbreaks of fighting. $hose insisting on travelling should check before setting out. Thjrj is no resident mission in Afghanistan for consular help. $hj British High Commission in Pakistan can only provide limited advice. Armed conflict may pose a threat to civil aircraft. Some carriers avoid Afghan airspace.aIr is possible to check direct or with a travel agent Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmU 1/45 AdviceD-J FuelPrice SeaOScot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:02/24 $ 'n2n2 ' )U5÷!s{hj5w5 Advice W A-C +£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Albania 1/3 Public oudjr has impro6ed, but out-side Tirana it is advisable to have a guide. Health risks (Hepatitis A and BI are hYkh and medical facimitiju are poms. Do not drink tap water $hj supply of fuel can bj kuratic and full jijrycans shoild be carried on long journeys. Spares are in short s pply or not obtain bl . Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-J 566 SuP 567 R0 2/45 AdviceD-J FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CIIFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:03/10 ]L Advice WII^ A-C Albania 3/3 In ca3j of emergencies, the British Pbrgj d'AffaireWs office is@situated at 6ruga Vaso Pasha 7/1, 1st Floor, (irana, Albania. (jlephonj nos: (35) 42R 42849/42869 ] 565 D-J 566 UmP 567 R-Z 4/45 AdviceDmJ FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:93/33 ^ ( U Advice U D-I "Antigub & cprbzva 2 2R aDj recUnt hurricanl ciusjd considerable damage. Electticitz, telephone and other services are slowly being reinstated. Some hotels have reopened, but many others njdd to undjtgo extensive repairs. Check with tour operators / hoteliers to ensuru qf#vjjjh^a@b @@@ @ @@@@@ @@@@@@@@ @@@ p p ppR p * 564 A-C 566 K 5/45P564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:45/55 $ Advice c-C +£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ tXteat t#@foreigners.a @ -Suitors 3hould nod@tradel to@Algeria in 6iiw of the increased sjcurit8 Remaining British residents should ti6jew their position and unless thieu circumstances afford them kffecti6j protection, should ma[j arrangements to leave. $hj@recent attack near Ghardbra in which five foreign nationbls mi.gte, n stUng wijh a ow shot. mhj ptisjnci of a miltiary guard mbz not@p6ovihj en3urj effective protecti#N.a@ b @ @ Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 u65 D-U 576aK]P u67 R-Z 6/45 Advicel-J 'ujlPrice SeaWScot 5op RoadsP564 C JFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:04/38 W R Advice O T A-C Algeria 2/2 If yo5 decidd to tra6dl make yo5r whereabouts known to the Embassy in residents, including two Britons, have been killed since September 1993. Further attacks on westerners must bj expjctmm. in Central Algjtia. (hj land border between Algeria and Morocco is closed. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 7/45 AdviciD-J FujlPrice Sea/Scoj Top RoadsP564 CEIFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:44/41 ( Advice D-J Ghana Ghanb i3 generally trouble free for viuii Angola. Business visihors are preca[tjgns are I advisable to travel outside the main towns bz road after dark Fbjcau3j of the poor [tate of thu roads. Medical facilities & communications are poor@outside sudan areas and emjrgjncy facimitiju are extremely lUmjted in the k6ent of an acaidjnt Lubnda should bj undertaken only on 2 22 2 22 + 564 A-C 566)K-P 566)RJZ 17/35 AhviciK[Q Flights US Jvjnts TrbvjlP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:05/p5 Advice II A-C Armjnja 1/3 Classy C iif 10 2 Northern Soul 10 2 cities is increasing. Visitors should be veg lank and 5r2ss down. Keep expjnskve items out of sight. Use officially marked taxis and don't sharK wish strangers. On trains store your valublis 8nd R bldTseat - don'/ leave compartment unattended.QSjcure door from tQj iNside witX a wire of@strong cord.) (here is a diphtheria epidemic in mbny parts of Armenia. Seek medical advice about inoculations. 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RJZ 9/45 AdviceH- FujlPrice SeaOScoj )op R#adsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:05/26 W |l4|l4|@ * %l< | Advice A-C —{mjnua Deupitj 1 cja3r fhre, Roudjr area; with A:erbaijan should bj avoided owing to conflict over Nagkrny Karabakh. Avoid tua6elling out3ide the capital at night. Wn Internal Air (ravel, it is not clear if maintenance is properly obsjrvjd. 'i#j#bdR@RbhRdddbR@@Rjsdd b$s:QRb$@Rbbd destination on an international flight from outside thu Former Soviet Union. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 AdvjciD-J FujjPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEKFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:06/36 Advice A-C A}jrbaijan 2/2 a lt ij noR known if Iaint6nZnce procedures are always properly obsjtvjd. Travellers are advised to fly dir ctly on int unational fl ghts hj e possible. Stteex crimes are increasing in all cities. Be vigilant and dress vown. Ute officially ma kj taxis which you should not share with strangers. Foreign Office Travel 0171 27p 412: 565 DmJ 566 UmP 567 R-Z )3/45 AdviceD-J FujlPrice SeaWScot Top RwadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:46/59 Ad6ice I A-C £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ eesNlmenW@djefUuemBUs Vue5 hPj hVlhRng mbin opp#stion pbrties, aimed at of elections, hbvj broKen down and political tension iu rising. There is an increased likelihood of ralli , djmonst ations and polit c l violence. Visitors should avoid areas where demonstrations are being held and ot jr crow ed places. Oppos tion parties may call 'hartals' (general strikjsJ at short notice. 565 DmJ 566 S-P 567 R-Z 14/45 AdviciD]J FuelPricU SeaOScot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:07/22 Advice A-C Bangladesh 2/2 a @ (hjsj suspend normal business, sometimes throughout the country and make tra6dl hazbRdo43F Pjnpld ignkuhn£ general striker can become targets for violence by pickets and thieu vehicles may bj damaged or djstroyjh. Poor driving and vehicle maintenance as well as unlit or poorly lit buses and lorries mean frequent accidents. Major roads between towns arm prone to night time armed banditry. Avoid travel on the5j roads after darkV 565 DmJ 566 K-P 567 R-U 15/45 AdvicjD-J FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:07/45 $ Advicu A-C Belarus IralUlljrw should bU alijt to pot lity of mugging, th ft and pickpockjting, particularly the border crossing at Brest. On trains do not lea6e compartment unattended and en3urj the door iu sjc5re from outsidk. In hotels or apartments be cautious opening the door to strangers. Don't leave luabl in unatte did ehicl . Alwaz3 use offUcial taxis. It is not known if local ai5lines always observe proper maintenance procedures. @ Foreign Offic@ Trav@l@0171 270@412@@ @ 56u D-J 566 K-P 567 RJZ 16/45 AdviceD-J FujlPtice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:08/08 ( Advice I U A-C Belarus @ b For thieu safety travellers are advk3jd where possible to fly directly to thieu destination on Qn intern1tionan flight orikinbting outside the former Soviet Unjonn1Flights to internal ouTothjr0CIS ijstinbtU#ns Rte soMjtiMjw subVUctato cancellations or long delays. oreign ffic av l 0171 27 412 6 D K- 67 Z 7/4 AdviceD-- FujlPtice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:08/30 $ +|l4|l4|L Advice O A-C Belgium The Mackeson iu the dig light of will no longer accept British Visitor's Passports as valid travel documents after 1 October 1995. According to Belgian immigration law a travkl document has to bk valid for at least three months on the day of arrival in Belgium. ' u6uQD-R u66 K-P u67 R]Z 18/4kP564 C EFAX )6) Sat 4 Nov 23:18/R5 Advice I A-C Bel j Many people visit Beli:j without experiencing difficulty. Travellurs should bj aware that there has been an increase in muggings and violent crimk involving firearms. Some attacks have been extremely violent. AvoiE dark streets and alleys and ask at hotels about areas best avoided. Dongs dress ostentatiously or carr] vbluables. If possible do nor walk alone. Travel inland i1 safe2t in groups accompanied by a licensed guide. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 412: ' 565 DmJ 566 KLP 567 RmZ 19/45 AdviceD-J FujlPrice SeaOScot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:51/06 e5÷!s{4j5{5 Advice A-C Benrn Travel is generally safe but drhving out of main towns at night should be avoided as roads are poorly lit. There have been a number of incidents of mugging and personal assault in Cotonou and some armed robberies have been reported in other areas. Visitors should be vigilant, and avoid unlit side streets. $he honorary British Consul in Cotonou, tel: 301120 can o&l8 give limited hul8 in an imjrguncy Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 412; 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 20/45 AdviceD-J FujlPtice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:51/25 Advice A-C Bolivia $hj state of emjrgjncy ended at 2400 on 1vaOctobju.a Anti- rug operations by gov nm nt forces in the Chapati (the main coca-growing area), and in particula in the Isiboro-Secure Nationbl Park, have provoked violent clashes with the ErufKaHyjjabnh GctitP@ bzl#r d ji@ dR wPjn deviating from main routes and tourist centres. 56u D-J 566QK,P 567 R-Z 21/45 AdviciH-J FuelPrice SeaWScot Top RoadsP564 CEIFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:51/47 Advice E 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 engaged in established aid programmjs with the UN ou British aid agencies to leave the country. ndjpjndent groups whQch insist on travelling to or remaining in Bosnia should co-ordinate their mo6jmjnts in advance with UNHCR and UNPROFOR. They should be aware that aid convoys and aid staff have been deliberately targeted, particularly entering Sarajevo on the Mount Ikman route - 565 DmJ 566 K-P 567 RJU 22/45 AdviceD-J FujlPtice Sea/Scot To8 Road;P564 CJKFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:44/4p Advice OIIOL A-C Bosnia-Hercegovjna 2/2 Independent groups should not enter Sarajevo without UN authority. Hostage taking has occurred at times of crisis. Advice on operational and aid matters can bj obtained from ted Ovjrsjas Development Administration on 0171 917 0398 Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-T 566 K-P 567 R-Z 23/45 AdviceD-J FuelPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 574 Sat 4 Nov 23:52/34 Advice A-C Brazil There is a high crime rate in major cities particularly in Rio dj Janjiro bj deposited in hotel safes and wallets and cameras well concealed if it iu essential to carry them. It's advisable not to wear jewellery or expensive watches. Visitors should 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. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 412: k6k D- K]PRZ 24/45 AdviceH-J FujlPrice SeaWScot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX k64 Sat 4 Nov 23:42/57 Ad6ice D-J Burundi Dhv politica situation n B rundi remains tense, security iu poor and a parts of the country. Thjrj have been several murders in the past year and three Italians were recently found murdered. Her Majesty'u Go6eunmjnt doer not 41ve a residknt Diplomatic Mission in Bujumbura. British citizens are advised not to visit the country. ;64 A-C 566 K 25/45P564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:55/11 @ Advice A-C Bulgaria Bulgaria has a low crime rate but incidents of robbjrz with violence against foreigners has increased rjcentl8. Vjusitnrs should nk5 acbdpt any food or drink from strangers as thjte is a risk it may bj drugged. Vjhiali thkft, qncludink armed hijacking, has become more frequent. Visitors should bj vigilant. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 u65 D-J 576 K-P k67 R-U 26/4k AdviceD-J FujlPrice SeaOScot Top RoadsP564 CEJFAX [6) Sat 4 Nov 23:53/44 Advice J A-C Burkjna Faro Burkjnb Faro is generally a sbfi place to visit, but criminal incidents do occur. Visitors ;hould bj caref4l, particularly after dark. The extreme north has ex0juiencdd some k6erRpiml from the Tuareg conflicts affecting Mali and Niger. No attempt should bj made to photograph official buildings or installations. There is at present no Honorary Consul in Ouagadougou. The British Embassy in Abidjan, tel: 2252268I0, is responsible for the protection of British nationals but can only offer limited assistance. Eoreikn Office Travel 0171 270 4129 u65 D#- uv7QKmP u67 R-Z 27/45 AdviceH-J FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:=4/05 Advice A-C Burma (Myanmar) Tourists to Burma are required to keep to officially designated tourist areas. No attempt should be made to travel to restricted areas (which currently include the crossing points on the Thai Burma border). Overland entry (currently only permitted at several points on the borders with China and Thailand) doer not permit access to the main tourUst areas. Vistors should not photograph military installation or personnel. u65aD-J u66 K-P u67 R-Z 28/4u AdviceD-J FuelPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CIEFAX 574 Sat 4 Nov 23:54/47 Advice A-C Burundr $he political situbtion remains tense. Her Majesty's go6jrnmjnt does not hbvj a diplomatic mission in Bujumbzra. Briti3h citizens are bdvised not to visit the country. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 412 565 DmJ 565QKmP 567 R-Z 29/45 AdviceD-J FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 56) Sat 4 Nov 23:5)/*0 Advice II A-C Belarus Although the level of crime is generally lower than in Russian vigilant against mugging,theft and pickpockjting,particularly at the border crossings at Brest and on overnight trains.Do not lea6e zhe compbrtmjnt unattended and ensure the door is secured from the insrdj. It is not known whjthjr local airlines always obsjrvj proper maintenance procedures.For safety, travellers should fly directly to thieu destination on an inteunationan flight originating outside the Soviet Union. 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 30/45 AdviciD-J FuelPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CJJFAX 56) Sat 4 Nov 23:55/12 Advicd A-C Cbmbohia Ihj situbtion in Cambodia has improved but there's still banditry and fighting in areas. Small numbers of Khmer Rouge troops in several areas remain a potential threat to foreign tra;ellurs - take caution, jvjn in Phnom Pend. Visitors are strongly advi3ed not to travel outside the captial by road, rail or boat. the temples at Angkor should travel by air to Seem Reap airport, remain with- in the main temple complex and not travel to Banteay Tree or other outl9ing temples. Do not cross land border to Thailand Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 j-J 566 K]P 567 RmZ 31/45 AdviceH-J FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:95/39 Ad6ice //.%/.%/, @ -C Cameroon (hj djteuioratink economic situation has led to an increase in violent crime, particularly in Yaounde, Douala should bj taken. Do not walk around town after dark. Do no travel outside towns at night and don not carry vblubbles in town at any time. Highway robberies in the north of the cozntry appear to have been brought under control.Nevertheless travellers bjxween Maroua and the Chadian border should continue to seek advice from the local police. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 32/45 AdviceH-J FuelPrice SeaOScmi Top RoadsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:55/57 U Advice A-C Cape Verde @ There iu a cholera epidjmicn All islands, except Sal, St Nicolas and St Antao have been affected. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 33/45 AdviceH-J uelPtice SeaWScoj Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 56) Sat 4 Nov 23:;4/20 adviau A-C Cjnttal African Republic Since the mulitparty elections the political situation has remained calm. $here is little risk of politically remains a problem in Bangzi and near the Chad and Sudan borders. (ravel in the rest of the country is reasonably safe but visitors should outside towns after dark The British can give only limited assistance in emjrgjncieu. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 565 D-J 576 UmP 567 R-Z 34/45 Ad6icjD-J FujlPrice SjaWScot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 56) Sat 4 Nov 23:56/42 Advice ( //.2/.2, | ONO]I "Z@NQ J R (JS@ Chad @ Aways bj vigilant.Transition to democ- racy is delayed until 1:96, and many of the 50 political parties are backed bz armed milioia Mand incidj ts invo Tj undisciplinj mjmbjrs of armed forces. V£Djamkna iu kknkually 91we,but 16ohd the Aouzou strip on the Libyan border; rural areas on the Sudanese border and around Lake Chad. British nationals are n#t specific targets, but an American UV worker was abducted near thu Niger- ian border in an apparently isolated incident.Ne6euthjliss avoid travjllin£ bz night and pay scrupulous attention to military road-blocks. Foreign Office (ravel 0171 270 4129 k6u D-J 576aK-P 567 R-Z 35/45 AdviceD-J FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:57/28 Advice A-C China 1/2 Muggings in the main cities, sexual harassment and crime on trains are increasing. The Trans-Siberian Railway is noted for smuggling. Search your compartment for contraband before the journey commences and, thereafter, secure the door. Areas bordering on Siberia, Pakistan, Vietnbm, Laos and Burma are poorly policed. Drug smuggling and related crimes are on the increase in Yunnan. The Karacorum and Khunjerab pass routes can bj hazardous and lawless and during the summer landslips are common. 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 36/45 AdviceD-J FuelPrice SeaWScot Top RoadsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:56/12 Advice A-C China 2/2 Indjpjndjnt travellers are strongly advised to register with either the British mba , Pj n , t l 5 1961/ or the British Consulate-General, Shanghai, tel: 4330508. 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 37/45 AdviceD-+ FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CJIFAX 55) Sat 4 Nov 23:58/k8 W Ad6ice I AmC CCCCCCCCCCCCCC Chinb -aT Rjt (adder on l 3/3 Prior psrmisHion ia r qutraf from the Dominian 6jpublicn Tourist areas are a Tibsu. Ganjial travcl advmce to China applier. In addrs sh: l i Vf itjrl shstld avoid bncomink inv 6ed in demonstrations regarding Tibetan Nnd p ndSncN Video-taping or photo grarhsns ano 3d h ajtn6rtij age. regardrd as provocati6j. At somu local border crossings local officials have dxmand @ incs asjd travSl pj!mit fees and have sometimes resorted to violence to s@cur@ payment.a xercisj caution in eal nos with u if d f ic alt. 565 D-J 56v K-P u67 R-Z 38/4u AdviceD-J FujlPXic SeaEScot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 gov 23:59/21 Advice O A-C Colombia Viol nce and k dnap ing c nti u. In rural arias especially there is the risk of bjink cazght up in terrorist attacks and kidnapping. Visitors should not bj put off ttavjlling but take advjceQftom the Embassy, tel: 218:121 and local azthoritieu if planning to travel within Colombia away from ribkbni5dd tg5ri2t cdntue2. All rn d travel should bj bz major router and d ring daylight. Be le t fo bogus plainclothes police asking to see wallets and handbags. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Y 39/45 AdviciD-J FujlPtice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEIFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:59/44 ( /|l4|l4|,@ l< @ Advicd A-C There has been an attempted coup in the Comoros Islands. 7e advise against travel to the Islands until the situation becomes more settled. @ Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' u65 D-J 566 K-P 567 Z 40/4kP564 CJEFAX 56) Sat 4 Nov 23:00/27 Advice A-C +£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Congo British Nationals are advised not to visit Conga unless eu1ential. Point and banditry is on the increase- also in Bray:aville.The situation could deteriorate quickly. Nationals should register gn arrival wish thu Honourar8 British Consuls in Bray:avillj: M Dominique Picard on 833443 or 836216: in Point Moire M Peter Lee on 944281. Embassy in Khnjuhasa can 2r con-tasted at all times on Telecel 44923,46101 or Satcom 871 1445467 Fax 871 1445470. heDemhing@champjoL@Et.Ui Jls.0John 565 D-J 566 UmP 567 R-Z 41/45 AdviceH]J FujlPtice SeaOScnt Twp RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:00/31 Advicm I U A-C Crtm D'Ivojr Cote D'Ivoire is generally safe for visitors, but its full share of street crime, armj ro jry and car theft. October-Decembj5 1995 will bj the election period. Though the campaign possibility of unpredictable local violence cannot bj kxcludjd. Thi5 can spread fast and have a strong criminal element. Visitors should exercise vigilance and seek local advice. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ;65 D-J 566aK-P 567 R-Z 42/45 AdviciD-J FuelPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:00/:3 Advice A-C Costa Rjca $hj incidence of violent ctimj continues to rise. Do not wear cash, especially in the centre of San Jose where gang muggings can occur even in daylight in busy streets. Do not leave belongings unattended. Car thefts and theft of their contents is also increasing. Dengue fever cases have increased in the Atlantic coast area. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 412] 565 D-J 566 UmP u67 R-Z 43/45 AdviceD-J FujlPrice Sea/Scot Top RoadsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sat 4 Nov 23:91/39 A Advice I A-C Cudb (here has been a significant increase of bag snatching and street theft, including money belts, especially in Old Havana. Visi5ors should bj kn thu alert and are warned not to carry large amounts of cash when away from their hotel. Travellers chequj2, credit cards, passpojts and other important documentation is best left in a safe deposit or similar. Foreign Office Travel: 0171 270 4129 56u D][ k66 K-P k67 R-Z 45/45 AdviceD-J FuelPrice Sea/Scot Top Roads