P564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:48/01 Advice O A-C Travel Advice Unit The Foreign Office advises against all travel to the following: AFGHANISTBN ALGERIA ANGOLA BURUNDI IRBQ JAMMU & KASHMIR LIBERIA SOMALIA TBJJSKAN WJSTJRN SAHARB Unless on essential business, the advice is not to travel to; Bosnia Hercegoviania Congo Rwanda Siera Leonj Zaire For full details please sji Travel Advice in each case. 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 1/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJEFA 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:45/12 Advice O A-C Afghanistan The Foreign Office advises against travel to Afghanistan. Continuing tension between different Afghan groups has lid to recurrent outbreaks of fighting. $hose insisting on travelling should check before setting out. There is no resident mission in Afghanistan for consular help. The British High Commission in Pakistan (00 92 51 822131/5) can only provide limited advice. 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 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 2/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:42/20 Advice O A-C Afghanistan $hj Foreign Office advises against travel to Afghanistan. Continuing tension between different Afghan groups has lid to recurrent outbreaks of fighting. $hose insisting on travelling should check before setting out. There is no resident mission in Afghanistan for consular help. The British High Commission in Pakistan (00 92 51 822131/5) can only provide limited advice.aArmjd 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 0171 270 4129 ' 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 3/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:45/36 Advice O A-C Albania 2/2 In case of emjrgjncies, the British Charge d'Affaire's office is situated at Rruga Vaso Pasha 7/1, 1st Floor, Tiranb, Albania. Telephone nos: (355 42) 34973/74/75 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 4/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:42/23 Advice D-J Antigub & Barbuda The recent hurricane caused considerable damage. Electricity, telephone and othjt services are slowly being reinstated. Some hotels have reopened, but many others need to undergo extensive repairs. Check with tour operators / hoteliers to ensure all advertised facilities can bj provided. ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 5/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:29/04 Advice O A-C Algjtia 1/3 Visitors should not travel to Algeria in view of the high security threat to foreigners. Remaining British residents should review their position and unless their circumstances afford them effective protection, should make arrangements to leave. The attack near Ghardaia on 5 May in which five foreign nationals including a British citizen wire Sillid, demonstrates that the presence of a miltiary guard may not by itself be sufficient to ensure such effective protection. 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 6/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:29/57 Advice A-C Algeria 2/3 Those who njvjtthjless decide to remain should inform the Embassy in Algiers of thjit whereabouts. (tel:693434/692411) Around 100 foreign visitors & residents including two British residents, have been killed since Sept 1993. Furthjt attacks on Wjstirnjrs must bj expected. There is a typhoid epidemic in Boumjrdes, on the north east coast. Seek medical advice before travelling. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 7/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:46/04 Advice A-C Algeria 3/3 There is a curfew between 2330 and 0400 in central Algjtia. The land border between Algeria and Morocco is closed. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 8/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:46/21 Advice A-C Angola 1/2 British tourists are advised not to visit Angola. Business visitors are advised that Luandb is calm and following the peace agreements between the Government and Unita there have been only small scale ceasefire violations in other parts of the country. However, banditry and armed hold-ups, including car-jackings, are common with expatriates as the main targets. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 9/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:23/24 Advice O A-C Angola 2/2 Exttemj caution should be taken in Luanda particularly in the early evening and at night. Travel outside the capital should only bj undertaken after seeking advice from an accredited organisbtion in Angola. Those travelling outside Luanda should bj aware that many arias of the country are still mined and suitable precautions should be taken when travelling bz road. Two British citizens were killed bz a landmine in Lubnda Norse in January. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 10/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:43/51 11/54 Advice A-C Armjnja 1/3 Mugging, theft, pick- pocketing in all cities is increasing. Visitors should bj vigilant and dress down. Keep expensive items out of sight. Use officially marked taxis and don't shari with strangers. On trains store your valublis under bjdOsjat - don't leave compartment unattended. Secure door from the inside with a wire of strong cord. There is a diphtheria epidemic in mbnz parts of Armenia. Seek medical advice about inoculations. ' k65 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:30/47 Advice O A-C Armenia 2/3 Despite a ciasj fire, border arias with Azerbaijan should bj avoided owing to conflict over Nagorny Karabakh. Avoid travelling outside the capital at night. On Internal Air Travel, it is not clear if mbintenbnce is properly observed. You are advised to fly directly to your destination on an international flight from outside the Former Soviet Union. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 12/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:30/04 13/54 Advice O A-C Armenia 3/3 British visitors to Armenia should register with the Consular Section of the British Embassy in Moscow Tel No: 7 09k 956 7200 Fax: 7 09u 965 7420 Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:30/11 14/54 Advice A-C Australia Travellers to Australia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that thjti are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airlines continue to use these routes. Others, including British carriers, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. ' 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CIJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 29:37/01 15/54 Advice A-C Azerbaijan 1/2 Passports should bj carried at all times. Although a cease-eire in the conflict over the Western region of Nagorno Karabakh has been in place since May 1994 travel to this region should bj avoided. It is not known whether maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always properly obsjrvjd. Travellers are advised where possible to fly directly to their destination on an international flight originating outside the formjt Soviet Union. 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:37/14 16/54 Advice A-C Azerbaijan 2/2 Street crimes are increasing in all cities. Be vigilant and dress down. Use officially marked taxis which you should not shari with sttangjrs. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/32 17/54 Advice O A-C Bahrain There have been a number of security incidents in recent weeks. Two hotels have been the target of minor bomb attacks and isolated cases of vandalism continue. There have been no reported threats or attacks deliberately directed towards British citizens or othjt Westerners and thjti is no reason not to travel to Bahrain. But visitors should observe local security precautions and respect religious and social sensitivities. Further informbtion is avbilabli on arrivbl at the British Embassy, Telephone 534404. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:37/29 18/54 Advice O A-C Bangladesh 1/4 Political tension is rising in the run- up to the General Election in Bangladesh on 15 Fedruary 1996. The main opposition parties are not taking part. They have announced a bhartal" (genital strike) on 14/15 February and called on the public not to leave their homes or to vote. There has already been violence and loss of life in clashes between rival supporters throughout the country and an increasing risk of furthjt violence during rallies, demonstrations and othjt political activities in public places. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/36 19/54 Advice O A-C Bangladesh 2/4 People ignoring hartals can become targets for attacks by pickets, and their vehicles may bj damaged or destroyed. Normbl business is being disrupted. Check before departure whjthjt journeys would bj worthwhile at this time. The situation is likely to rembin uncertain even after election day. Avoid areas where demonstrations are being held and other crowded places. Register with the British High Commision (tel: Dhaka 02 882 705) on arrival. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/43 20/54 Advice A-C Banglad sh 3/4 Poor driving and vehicle maintenance as well as unlit or poorly lit buses and lorries are the cars of fr quint accidents. Major roads between towns are frequently subject to night time armed eanditty. Travel on thjsj roads after dark is best avoided. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/07 21/54 Advice A-C Bangladesh 4/4 Travellers to Bangladesh whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that there are threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afghanistan on routes V668, G202 and V848. Some airlines continue to use these routes. Others, including all British carriers, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minjmbl Travellers should check direct with travel agents ot aitlinjs which routes individubl airlines are using. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/21 Advice O A-C Belarus Travellers should be alert to possibility of mugging, theft and pickpockjting, particularly the bo dir crossing at Brest. On trains do not leave compartment unattended and ensure the door is secure from outside. In hotels or apartments bj cautious opening the door to strangers. Don't leave valuables in unattended vehicles. Always use official taxis. It is not known if local airlines always observe proper maintenance procedures. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 22/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/02 Advice A-C Belarus For their safety travjllets are advised where possible to fly directly to their destination on an international flight originating outside the former Soviet Union. Flights to intirnbl or other CIR destinations are sometimes subject to cancellations ot long delays. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 23/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/27 24/54 Advice A-C Belgium The Belgian Immigration Authorities will no longer accept British Visitor's Passports as valid travel documents after 1 October 1995. According to Belgian immigration law a travel document has to bj valid for at least three months on the day of arrival in Belgium. ' 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/34 25/54 Advice A-C Belize Many people visit Belize without experiencing difficulty. Travellers should be aware that there has been an increase in muggings and violent crime involving firearms. Some attacks have been extremely violent. Avoid dark streets and alleys and ask at hotels about areas best avoided. Don't dress ostentatiously or carry valuables. If possible do not walk alone. Travel inland is safest in groups accompanied by a licensed guide. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/21 26/54 Advice A-C Benin Travel is genitally safe but driving out of mbin towns at night should bj avoided as roads are poorly lit. There have been a number of incidents of mugging and personal assbult in the commercial capital Cotonou and some armed robberies have been reported in othjt arias. Be vigilant. Avoid unlit side streets. The honorary British Consul in Cotonou, (tel: 301120) can only give limited help in an emergency. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:38/48 27/54 Advice A-C Bolivia The state of emergency ended at 2400 on 16 October. Anti-drug operations by government forces in the Chapati (the main coca-growing aria), and in particular in the Isiboro-Secure National Park, have provoked violent clashes with the coca growers. Exercise extreme caution when deviating from main routes and tourist centres. 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G KuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 29:38/35 28/54 Advice O A-C Bosnia-Yercegovina The Foreign Ofici advise you to exercise exttimj caution when visiting Bosnia and Hercigovina. Although a peace agreement has been signed, the situation remains unstable and isolated security incidents continue to occur. There are no air services into Bosnia and travel bz road is the usual means of transport. Avoid all but essential travel. Incidents of vehicle hijacking and armed assault are still reported. Before travelling seek advice from the British Embassy, Sarajevo (TEL.444429) 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:35/42 29/54 Advice A-C Brazil There is a high crime rate in major cities particularly in Rio de Janjiro and Sag Paulo. Do not resist muggers - they are normally armed. 'hen out walking, dress down, avoid wearing jewellery or expensive watches, keep wallets and camjtas concealed. Deposit valuables in hotel safes. In Rio dj Janeiro taxis and the metro are much safer than buses or trams. Avoid the old central area of Sag Paulo after dark.Drug trafficking is a growing problem, do not carry anything you have not packed yourself. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:35/11 30/54 Advice O A-C Brunei Travellers to Brunei whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that thjti are threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afghanistan using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airlines continue to use these routes. Others, including all British carriers, use altitnbtivj routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimbl. Travellers should check direct either with ttavjl agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. ' k6k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:39/14 31/54 Advice O A-C Burundi The political situbtion in Burundi remains tense, security is poor and a Cholera epidemic has been reported in parts of the country. Thjti have been several murders in the past year and three Italians wire recently found murdjtid. Her Majesty's Govjrnmjnt does not have a resident Diplombtic Mission in Bujumbura. British citizens are advised not to visit the country. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:39/21 32/54 Advice O A-C Bulgaria The incidence of robbery with violence against foriighnjrs has 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 hijacking, has become more frequent.There have also been shootings in public places between rival criminal gangs. Be vigilant at all times. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:32/14 33/54 Advice A-C BurSjna Faro Burkjna Faro is generally a safe place to visit, but criminal incidents do occur. Visitors should be careful, particularly after dark. The extreme north has experienced some ovjrspill from the Tuareg conflicts affecting Mali and Niger. No attempt should bj mbdj to photograph official buildings or installations. There is at present no Honorary Consul in Oubgadougou. The British Embassy in Abidjan, tel: 2252268k0, is responsible for the protection of British nationals but can only offer limited assistance. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 29:36/37 34/54 Advice A-C Burmb (Myanmhru Tourists to Burma are required to keep to officially designated tourist arias. No art mpt should b mad t tra l t restricted areas (which currently include the crossing points on the ThaiOBurma border).aOvjrland entry (currently only permitted at several points on the borders with China) does not permit access to the main tourist areas. Do not photograph military installation or personnel. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G KuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 10:36/24 35/54 Advice O A-C Burundi The political situation is tense. Travel outside Bujumbura is dangerous. There have been several killings involving expatriate workjts. Her Majesty's Government does not have a diplomatic mission in Bujumbura. British citizens are strongly advised not to visit the country. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:36/31 36/54 Advice A-C Benin Travel is genitally safe but driving out of main towns at night should be avoided as roads are poorly lit. Thjte have been a number of incidents of mugging and personal assault in Cotonou and some armed robbjties have been reported in othjt areas. Visitors should bj vigilant, and avoid unlit side streets. The honorary British Consul in Cotonou, tel: 301120 can only give limited help in an emergency Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' k6k D-I 566 J-O u67 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:36/44 37/54 Advice A-C Cambodia 1/2 Although the improvement in the security situation has been maintained over the past year, there is still banditry and fighting in some areas. Smbll numbers of Khmer Rouge troops in sjvjtal parts of the country remain a potential threat. Excercisj caution, even in Phnom Pend. Visitors are strongly advised not to travel outside the captial bz road, rail or boat. When visiting the temples at Angkor, travel bz air to Seem Reap airport, remain within the main temple complex and do not travel to Banteay Tree or othjt outlying temples. ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:46/05 38/54 Advice A-C Cambodia 2/2 Undjt no circumstances attempt to cross the border (bz land) between Cambodia and Thailand. Travellers whose journey to Cambodia will involve flying over Afghanistan should be aware that thjti are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668,A466,G202 & V848. Some airlines continue to use thjsj routes. Others, including all British carriers use alternative routes V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Check first which individubl routes are being used. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:13/22 39/54 Advice O A-C Cameroon There has been a big increase in violent crime including car hijacking and muggings particularly in Yaounde and Douala. Sensible precautions should bj taken. Do not walk around town after dark. Do not carry valubblis. Highway robberies in the north of the country appear to have been brought undjt control. If travelling between Maroub and the Chadian bordjrL seek advice from the local police and bj prepared to ttavjl with a military escort. There are incidents of banditry on the Yaounde-Douala road. Other parts of the country remain relatively calm. British Embassy, Yaounde: 220545/796 k6k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CEEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:40/21 40/54 Advice A-C Cape Verde There is a cholera epidemic. All islands, except Sal, St Nicolas and St Antao have been affected. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:40/22 41/54 Advice A-C Central African Republic $hj political situbtion is calm and there are no ttavjl restrictions. Avoid demonstrations and other crowded places Muggings and banditry rembin a problem in Bangui and near the Chad and Sudan borders. Travel in the rest of the country is riasonbbly safe but visitors should exercise care and avoid travelling outside towns after dark. The British Honorary Consul in Bangui: 61 10 45, can give only limited assistance in emjrgjncies. In the absence of the Consul the French or German Embassies will offer help. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/11 42/54 Advice A-C Chad Aways be vigilant.Transition to democ- racy is delayed until 1996, and many of the 50 political parties are backed by armed militia. Many incidents involve undisciplinj mjmbjrs of armed forces. N'Djamjna is generally safe,but avoid the Aouzou strip on the Libyan border; rural areas on the Sudanese border and around LaSe Chad.aBritish nationals are not specific targets, but an American UN workjt was abducted near the Niger- ian border in an apparently isolated incident.Nevertheless avoid travelling by night and pay scrupulous attention to military road-blocks. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' k65 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/22 Advice O A-C Chinb 1/3 Several aftershocks reported in the Lijiang are (Southwest China) after Feb 3rd earthquake. Many major hotels are damaged and remain closed. Water and electricity supplies are being restrorid. All airports and highways have ri-opened. All British passport holders must obtain the njcessbry visa (even for transit) before entering the country. Visas will not bj issued at entry ports or from Honk Kong. Those without visas will bj refused entry and fined and returned to port of departure. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 43/54 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFA 56) Sun 3 Mar 20:47/34 44/54 Advice A-C Chinb 2/3 Muggings in the mbin cities, sexual harassment and crime on trains are increasing. Foreigners are now regular targets. The Trans-Siberian Railway is noted for smuggling. Search your compartment for contraband before the journey and then secure your 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 months landslips are common. k6k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/21 45/54 Advice A-C Chinb 3/3 Only Air China, Chinb Southjtn, Chinb Eastern and Shanghai airlines are believed to carry out internationally recognised maintenance procedures. Independent travellers are advised to register with the British Embassy, PeSjng, tel: 5321961/u or the British Consulate-General, Shanghai (64330508) ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/02 46/54 Advice A-C Chinb - Tibet (additional) 3/3 Prior permission is required from the Chinjsj authorities for travel to Tibet. General travel advice to China applies.aIm addition: Visitors should avoid becoming involved in demonstrations or calls for Tibetan Independence. Video-taping or photo- graphing any such activities would bj regarded as provocative. At some local border crossings local officials have demanded increased travel permit fees and have sometimes resorted to violence to secure payment. Exercise caution in dealings with uniformed officials. k65 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/17 47/54 Advice A-C Colombia Violence and kidnapping have recently increased in rural areas especially There is the risk of being caught up in terrorist attacks and kidnapping. Visitors should not be put off travelling but take advice from the Embassy, tel: 2185111 and local authorities if planning to travel within Colombia away from recognisjd tourist centres. All road travel should bj bz major routes and during daylight. Be alert for bogus plainclothes police asking to see wallets and hbndbags. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CEJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/02 48/54 Advice O A-C Congo British Nationbls are advised not to visit Congo unless essential. Point Moire is relatively calm but violence and banditry is on the increase- also in Brazzbville.The situation could deteriorate quickly. Nationals should register on arrival with the Honourary British Consuls in Brazzbville: M Dominique Picard on 833443 or 836216: in Point Moire M Peter Lee on 944281 Embassy in Kinjshasa can bj contacted at all times on Telecel 44923,46101 or Satcom 871 1445467 Fax 871 1445470. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/21 49/54 Advice OO A-C Corsuca Since November thjte has been a series of bomb attacks bz extreme nationalists on public buildings throughout Corsica. The attacks seem to bj increasing in intensity.a Although there have so far been no causalities, take reasonable care in the vicinity of public buildings, particularly at night and bj wary of unbttinded packbgjs. Foreign Office Travel 0171-270-4129 ' 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:48/32 50/54 Advice O A-C Costa Rica 1/2 The incidence of violent ctimj continues to rise. Do not wear jewellery or carry large amounts of cash, especially in the centre of San Jose where gang muggings can occur even in dbylight on busy streets. Belongings should not bj lift unattended. Car thefts and theft of their contents is also increasing. There hbvj been two armed attacks on tourist groups in the past month. In December, a German party was robbed of money & valuables - the tourists were unhurt. On Jan 1 a German tourist & a Swiss guide were kidnapped & a ransom demand has been received. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/21 51/54 Advice O A-C Costa Rica 2/2 The number of reported new cases of dengue fever is declining. Foreign Office Travel 0171-270-4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/44 52/54 Advice A-C Cote d'Ivoiri Cote d'Ivoiri has its full shari of street crime, armed robbjty and car theft. In Abidjan, the incidence of mugging is particularly high on the two bridges, so avoid crossing these on foot. The electoral process is not yet complete and there's a possibility of furthjt unpridicatable violence accompbniid bz a strong criminal element. The current outbreak of Ebola is so far limited to the south west frontier. Those planning to travel there mby wish to seek medical advice. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJEFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/51 53/54 Advice A-C Croatia Avoid travel in the Eastern Slavonia (UN Sector East). Travellers should excercisj caution in areas bordering Bosnia Hercegovina/Montenegro, including the Prevlakb peninsula, where some restrictions on movement may be encountered. 56k D-I 566 J-O )67 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main NewsP564 CJJFAX 564 Sun 3 Mar 20:48/44 54/54 Advice A-C Cuba There has been a significant increase of bag snatching and street theft, including money belts, especially in Old Havbna. Visitors should bj on the alert and are warned not to carry large amounts of cash when away from their hotel. Travellers cheques, credit cards, passports and othjt important documentation is best left in a safe deposit or similar. Foreign Office Travel: 0171 270 4129 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Main News