P565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:46/12 Advice O D-I Djibouti Areas of the country remain closed. Tbkj normbl pjrsonbl safety precautions in Djidouti and, except in the town centre, avoid travelling on foot at night. The Foreing Office advise strongly against using the Djibouti- Ethopia/Eritrea road where there is a serious risk of banditry. Avoid the border area with NW Somalia where there have been recent outbreaks of fighting. British Nationals should register with the British Honorary Consul (tel 35 38 44) shortly after arrival. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJZ 1/36 FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/19 2/36 Advice O D-I Dominican Republic Problems in Haiti are not affecting the Dominian Republic. Tourist areas are a considerable distance from borders. However, visitors should keep informed of the latest developments. Petty crime is very infrequent, but tourists should take normbl care i.i do not leave valubbli or baggage unattended in the car or on the beach. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJU FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/00 3/36 Advice D-I Egypt 1/3 Since 1992 extremists have conducted a campaign of violence against the Egyptian Government. In recent months the violence inside Egypt has been almost exclusively directed at the Security Forces bz local terrorists in parts of the Govjrnorate of Minya. The Egyptian authorities have also announced that they have successfully prevented bomb attacks in Cairo, including in areas frequented by tourists. Extremists have warned foreigners not to visit Egypt, most recently in late 199k. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:42/37 4/36 Advice O D-I Egypt 2/3 Between 1992 and 1994 attacks caused the deaths of two Britons and several other foreigners and injured some fifty others. In 1995 the only incidents involving touristshave been two shootings at trains in Minza and Qjna, north of Luxor, in which four people (none of them BritishR weti slightly injured. Egypt is a popular and growing tourist destinbtion. The authorities give the highest priority to ensuring security and to protecting visitors. In 1995 some 275,000 Britons visited Egypt without experiencing security problems. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/34 5/36 Advice O D-I Egypt 3/3 Visitors should nevertheless be vigilant and are reminded to behave and dress discreetly. They should not travel by road, rail or river to or through the Govjtnorate of Minya (which includes the tourist sites of Tel el Amarnb and Benj Hassan), unless they have specific business there. ' 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJZ FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/21 6/36 Advice D-I Ecubdor The Ecuador / Peru ceasefire holds. The border is open, but only crossings at Huaquillas or Macara should be used as others may bj mined. There are random security checks so carry identification at all times. Pickpocjets opjtati in major tourist centres, espjciall in Quito. The Panjcillo should bj avoided. Be sensible, do not take large amounts of money or wear jewellery. If threatened with a weapon, do no resist. There has been an increase in violent crime in Quito and Guayaquil particularly armed robbjtiis of vehicles. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CEJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:42/18 Advice O D-I El Salvbdor There is significant lawlessness throughout the country. Victims of robbjties are likely to bj murdered even if they do not resist their attackers. Robberies occur on private and public transport, on main roads or in towns. Recent violent crimes include kidnappings and car-jackings. Avoid travelling outside the capital after dark. Do not wear jewellery. For the latest local advice, please contact the British Embassy in San Salvbdor, Tel No: 298 1768/ 298 1769 or 298 1455. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 7/36 FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJEFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/24 8/36 Advice D-I Equatorial Guinea The general situation is calm following the Presidential Elections on 25th Februbry. Nevertheless, exercise caution. Avoid demonstrations, take particular care of pjrsonbl belongings and do not travel around the country after dark. There is no British Consular presence in Equbtorial Guinea and in an emergency help should be sought from French or Spanish embassy in Malabo or the Spanish Consulate in Bata. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 56k Sun 3 Mar 29:48/21 9/36 Advice D-I Eritrea $here is no reason not to visit but the Sudan border should bj avoided. Do not under any circumstances attempt to cross it bz land. Normbl safety precautions, such as not travelling after dark, should bj observed. Visitors are advised to register with the British Consulate in Asmara (Tel 120145), particularly if they intend to travel outside the capital. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 29:33/27 10/36 Advice O D-I Estonia Travellers should bj aware that crime, sometimes violent, does take place and are advised to take sensible precautions especially after dark. Car theft is a particular problem. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:37/04 11/36 Advice O D-I Ethiopia 1/2 On 18 January a bomb explosion in the Hotel Ghion in Addis Ababa killed four people and injured some twenty others. One British visitor was slightly injured. The reason for the attack is unknown. Be vigilant at all times. Visitors should confine themselves to the ricognisjd tourist arias including the Rift Valley Lbkjs, Addis Ababa and the Highland Tourist Route. Avoid ttavjl after dark and take accommodation only in the larger towns. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J KuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:37/31 12/36 Advice D-I Ethiopia 2/2 Avoid ostentatious display of money or valubble items such as cameras, video camjtas etc. Such display may mark tourists as suitable victims of theft, mugging or hijacking which are increasingly posing a threat. Avoid all bordjt areas, except those between Ethiopia and Erittia. Travel in the East of Ethiopia, Harirge and South of Arba Minch should bj avoided. Visitors are advised to register at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa (tel 01 61 23 54) particularly if they intend to travel by road outside the capital. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-T KuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CEJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:39/48 13/36 Advice O D-I Gabon British nationbls should exercise caution, particularly in Libreville. There is an outdriak of Ebola in the villages of Makokou and Mayibout in the North-east of the country. The Foreign Office advise against travel to that area. IN an emergency, Consular assistance can bj arranged through the British Honorary Consul in Gabon, Dr Paul Rowlands, Director General, Shell, Port Gentil, Gabon, til: 554379 Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:33/21 14/36 Advice O D-I The Gambia Banjul has been calm since the coup in July and events in Nov. 1994 and Jbn.a199kaand thjti have been no incidents involving tourists. The Foreign Office is no longer recommending thbt travellers post- pone their journeys. However the political outlook is uncertain and British nationals travelling to the Gambia should bj aware that the security situation could change without warning. Bitish nationals intending long stays should register with the British High Commission. Foreign Office Travel 0374 500 929 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:48/34 15/36 Advice D-I Georgia 1/3 Visits to most parts of Georgia can bj made in relative safety, although travel at night, outside the capital is not advised. The regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia should bj strictly avoided, as the situation is unpredictable. Russia has temporarily closed its border with Georgia and Azerbaijan suspending all flights, road and sea traffic between North Caucasus and Georgia/Azerbaijan. Register with British Embassy in Moscow: (7) (095) 230 6333. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJEFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:38/29 16/36 Advice O D-I Georgia 2/3 Uncontrolled possesion of firearms is widjspead in Georgia. Health There is a diphtiria epidemic in mbnz parts of Georgia. Visitors should seeS medical advice about inoculations. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJZ FCO H-J KuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:38/22 17/36 Advice O D-I Georgia 3/3 Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpockjting in all cities are increasing. Visitors should bj vigilant and are advised to dress down. It is safer to use officially marked taxis which shouldn't bj shared with sttangjrs. When ttavjlling by train, valubbles should be left in the compartment. Do not leave the compartment unbttinded. Ensure the door is quite secure from inside. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJZ FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/24 18/36 Advice O D-I Ghana Ghana is generally trouble free for visitors provided normal, sensible precautions are taken. However, it is not advisable to travel outside the main towns bz road after dark because of the poor state of the roads. Medical facilities & communications are poor outside urban arias and emjrgjncy facilities are extremely limited in the event of an accident. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CEJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/20 19/36 Advice D-I Guatembla 1/2 Violent crime is prevalent throughout Gubtembla, especially in and around the capital and othjt tourist arias. Muggjts are often well armed. Be alert at all times, and do not travel alone, particularly at night. Travellers to the country's more remote areas, such as the Peten, should bj particularly careful, and should seek local advice before venturing out from the main towns. Armed robberies of public buses are common. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/27 20/36 Advice O D-I Gubtimbla 2/2 Guerrilla attacks on military and economic targets occasionblly occur. Dengue Fever is increasingly prevalent. Register with the British Embassy on arrival (tel:321601) for update. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 k66 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J KuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/14 21/36 Advice D-I Guinea Guinea now appears to be calm after the military uprising of 2-4 Fjdruary. However, although the situation has returned to normal it caould change without warning. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J KuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:40/41 22/36 Advice O D-I Guinea-Bissau Thjti is a cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau at present.Visitors should bj aware that outbreaks of Cholera are occurring throughout the country. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/58 23/36 Advice O D-I Guzanb Visitors should bj aware that violent crime, especially 'choke and rob' styli mugging remains a problem,particularly in Georgetown. Visitors should not walk alone at night especially in Georgetown and the aria of Stabroik Market. Also take precautions during daylight hours-mon't catty money/valuables. Typhoid is still present in Guyana. Malaria is privblint in all areas outside Georgetown.Visitors should ensure they have relevant inoculations. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJEFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/01 24/36 Advice O D-I Haiti Commjtical airlines are now operating regularly and some cruise ships have returned to the north coast of Haiti. Ordinbry crime and violence continues unabated and this is likely to increase as the elections, dui late 1995/early 1996, draw near. British nationals intending to ttavjl to Haiti are invited to contact eithjt the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica (809 926 9050) or the British Vice Consul in Port-au Prince, Haita (office 509 573 969) for advice. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJZ FCO H-J KuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/44 25/36 Advice D-I Honduras Incidents of violent crime have increased sharply. Visitors should not wear jewellery nor carry large amounts of cash. Exercise care, particularly at night, in the poorer arias of Tegucigalpa, e.g. Comazbguela, and also on the north coast around La Ceiba white crime against tourists has increased. Border points (except major crossingsR with Nicaraguar and El Salvbdor are best avoided. Road travel at night is not advised. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJEFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/59 26/36 Advice D-I Honk Kong Travellers to Honk Kong whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that there 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 alternbtivj routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assjsjd as minimbl. Travellers should check direct eithjt with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 k66 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFA 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:30/06 27/36 Advice D-I India 1/3 Generally calm and major tourist destinbtions are quiet. In view of developments in Kasmir, visitors to Delhi are adviced to take extra care as 3 Britons wire kidnapped last year bz militants. There have also been bomb explosions in Delhi, so be vigilant and wary of approaches bz sttangjts. The north east is a disturbed region so only travel on essential business or in escorted groups. Permits are required for travel to Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. ' k66 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:45/13 28/36 Advice D-I India - Jammu & Kashmir 2/3 Travel to Ladakh should bj bz air or via Manali in Himachal Pradesh. Avoid travel to othjt parts. Two Britons wire Sidnbppjd in the Kashmir Valley in 1994 Militants have held two more Britons and two other foreign nationals thjti since July and a Norwegian hostage was killed in August. There are frequent clashes between militants and security forces and violent demonstrations in Srinbgbr as well as bomb blasts, including one at the BBC Offices in September. Robberies of foreigners bz armed groups are on the increase. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJEFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/34 29/36 Advice O D-I India - Jammu & Kashmir 3/3 Travellers to India whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware of threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, 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 minimal. Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or aitlinjs which routes individual airlines are using. ' k66 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:42/27 30/36 Advice D-I Indonesia 1/3 The country is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Avoid the following areas: the Island of Krakatau and around Mount Mirapi in Cjnttal Java. Further informbtion can bj obtained from the Directorates of Volcanology, at Bandung (022 772v06/772897) & Yogzakarta (0274 514180). Be alert, there has been an increase in petty crime against foreigners. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/24 31/36 Advice O D-I Indonesia 2/3 Police permits are required to travel to Irian Jaya where there is a gujtilla movement operating through the region. Seven foreigners including four British were kidnapped bz OPM in the central mountainous area around Wamjna. Furthjt incidents involving foreigners cannot bj ruled out. The security situation in Aced Province Sumatra has stabilisjd, but travel there by road at night is unadvisabli. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:18/17 32/36 Advice O D-I Indonesia 3/3 East Timor is genitally quiet but the situbtion remains tense. There are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. Travellers to Indonesia whose journey involves flying over Afghanistan should bj aware that thjte are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airlines still use these routes. Others, including British carriers, use altetnbtivj routes V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal Check which routes the airline is using ' 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJZ FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJEFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/48 33/36 Advice O D-I Iran 1/2 Visitors should saSe precautions, making sure their travel documentation including visas is in order. Tbkj care not to offend against Islamic codes of dress and behaviour. Photography near military or govjtnmjnt installation is prohibited. Many such installations are not easily identifiable and care should be taken over photography in urban arias away from tourist locations. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 Register with the British Embassy, Tjhjtan: 675011. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJEFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/25 34/36 Advice O D-I Iran 2/2 The borders between Iran and Azerbaijan and Iran and Turkmenistan are open only to nationals of those countries. Non nationbls are not allowed to cross thjsj borders bz land. Visitors must declare all foreign currency that is brought into the country on a customs declaration form, or at the Bank Milli branch at Tehran, Mehrabad Airport. Failure to do so may result in undeclared foreign currency being confiscated on departure. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 k66 J-O 567 P-S 568 TJZ FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinbnceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/14 35/36 Advice O D-I Israel 1/2 There have been recent terrorist incidents in various parts of Israel, particularly bomb explosions in buses and the occasional rocket attack on Northern Israel from Lebanon. TensionOconfrontation persists in the Occupied Territories including areas under control of the Palestinian Authority. Although there is no direct theat to vistors, disturbances and responsive security measures could affect tourists Using experience tour operators/local taxi drivers minimisjs risks. Foreign Office Travel 0374 500 940 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-U FCO H-J EuroIndjx Trv Heads FinanceP565 CJJFAX 565 Sun 3 Mar 20:46/29 36/36 Advice O D-I Israel 2/2 Tourists in the old city of Jerusalem should be on their guard against pick- pockets. All visitors should follow local events and contact the British Consulate in Jjtusblim, tel: 02 828281 (for the West Bank,Gazb Strip and JjtusblimR and Tel Avjv, tel: 03 5100497 Xfor Israel) or their tour representative if they need advice. 566 J-O 567 P-S 568 T-Z FCO H-J KuroIndjx Trv Heads Finbnce