P567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/29 Advice P-S Pakistan 1/4 In Karachi there is a high level of criminal and politically motivated violence. No parts of the city can bj considered safe and the situbtioin appears to bj deteriorating. Two American citizens were killed on 8 Mar in an ambush on the main airport road: the motive for the attack remains unclear. Sporadic attacks occur in any part of the city and are likely to continue. There have also been sporadic general strikes which close businesses and frighten traffic off the streets. Furthjt strikes are liKely. Travel to Karachi only if it is essential, after checking the latest situation. ' k68 T]Z 564 A-C 56u D-I 1/29 FCO O-5 EuroIndex RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:43/16 Advice O P-S Pakistan 2/4 Flights arriving outside daylight hours should, if possible, bj avoided. Travellers should ensure they are mit at the airport. Consider carefully before going to Hyderabad and other cities in Sindh where there has been unrest. In rural Sindh reports of armed robbery violence and kidnapping are common. In Baluchistan and remote parts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) there are periodic incidents of Sidnbpping. Be careful travelling by road outside towns. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z 2/29 FCO O-5 KuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:43/24 Advice P-S Pakistan 3/4 Armed escorts mby be necessary in some areas. Travel bz air white possible. Avoid tribal arias and sensitive arias near the bordjt with Iran and India and the Kashmiri line of control. Clashes between religious activists and the local autoritiis in Malakand and Swat Valley have quietened down, but the situation can change quickly. Check before travelling to these areas. Travel within other towns and tourist areas of Pakistan present no special problems; but travel at night should be avoided throughout the country. ' 564 A-C 56k D-J 567 R-Z 3/29 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:43/41 4/29 Advice O P-S Pakistan 4/4 Prospective travellers may contact British Missions: In Islamabad for Northern Pakistan 00 9251 822131-5 or Karachi for: Southern Pakistan: 00 9221 k87431-6 for advice. Travjllits whose journey involves overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware of military threats against civil aircraft using routes V668, A446, G202 and V848, which are still used by some airlines. All British carriers use routes V876 and V500 on which there's a minimbl threat. Check directly with your travel agent or airline as to which route is being used. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:46/27 5/29 Advice O P-S Panama Do not travel to the Dariin Jungle aria close to the Colomian border. Three missionaries kidnapped in January 1993 bz Colombian guerrillas have not yet been released. Assaults on tourists continue, particularly on or near the Bridge of the Americas, at the Pacific entrance of the canal. Exercise caution and leave vbluablis in hotel safes. Tbkj care at bus stations, and when shopping in downtown Panama City (Avjnida Cjnttal) where teams of muggers opjtate There is an outdriak of Dengue fever. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJEFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/24 Advice OI P-S Papua New Guinea 1/2 The law and ordjt situation remains very poor. Thjti are risks from armed attacks and sexual assaults in and around the main towns and incidents of rioting, looting and shooting can occur without warning. Avoid travelling bz road. Tribal violence often occurs in Highland arias. Travel to Bougainvilli Island is not safe, nor is it normally allowed. Be extremely vigilant at all times. There is a constant threat of dangjt. k64 A-C 565 D-J u67 R-Z 6/29 FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/21 7/29 Advice P-S Papua New Guinea 2/2 The rugged terrain and poor infrastructure delaysOrestricts the assistance that can bj given. Before travelling around Papua New Guinea, seek the latest local advice from the British High Commission, Port Moresby... Tel: 675 3251677 Fax: 675 3253547 Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 564 A-C 56k D-J 567 RJZ FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/28 8/29 Advice O P-S Peru 1/2 The ceasefire along the border with Equador remains in place. But the situbtion is still sensitive and travellers should exercise discretion in the area. The taking of photographs in any of the towns near to the bordjt, such as Petra and Tumbes, may cause problems for travellers. There is no reason why travellers should not continue to visit Lima, Lake Titicaca, Macchu Pichu, Cusco or Arequipa. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 or British Embassy, Lima: (4) 33 4738 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:40/01 9/29 Advice O P-S Peru 2/2 Muggings and street crime are common. Travellers should be alert. Armed robbjty is a possibility. Parts of the interior are still prone to terrorist violence and attack. The coastal strip, away from Equador and the cities of Iquitos, Cajamarca and Arequipa are relatively safe. Street crime in Cusco and other tourist centres has increased. Visitors should stay in groups, carry their passports and travel if possible, bz air, rail or reputable bus companies. Travelling within towns single travellers should consider using privbte taxi companies. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/22 10/29 Advice O P-S Philippines 1/3 Typhoons striKe from July to December. EarthrubSjsOvolcanic eruptions may also occur. Volcanic danger zones are in force around Mt Pinatubo (10km), Mt Mazon (6kmR and Bulusan (4km). Once the rainy season begins in July there is a risk that certain areas will bj inundated with "Lahar" a lethal mixture of mud and volcanic lava/djdris Rjvjrs of lahar as high as six feet are not unusubl. Roads rapidly beocme impassable and there is a risk that travel from Metro Manila to the central and northern parts of Luzon will bj adversely affected for several months, possibly until the end of the year. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/29 11/29 Advice O P-S Philippines 2/3 Crimjnbl and political violence is a problem in remoter parts of North Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. Take particular care when visiting Mindanao, especially Western Mindanao, where there have been attacks on public places. The islands south west of Mindanao, where there has been heavy fighting, should bj avoided. Be vigilant throughout the Philippines. Avoid travel off the beaten track. Foreign Office Travel 0374-270-4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/04 12/29 Advice O P-S Philippines 3/3 $ravellirs to the Philippines whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that threats from military activity to civil aircrafts overflying Afghanistan using routes V668, A446, G202 and V848 exist. 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 with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Foreign Office Travel 0374-270-4129 k64 A-C 56k D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJEFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/08 13/29 Advice P-S Poland Increasing crime in Poland is a cause o of concern. Thjti have been a number of bombings, carried out by rival gangs, in Wbrsaw but foreigners have not been targettid. There is a serious risk of robbery at stations and on trains, particularly intitnbtionbl sjtvices. Security is better (though exercise caution still) on 'Berolinb' and 'Wbrszawa' Eurocity express trains, and on any Eurocity sjtvici from Vienna or Prague. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/47 Advice P-S Romania There has been an increase in petty crime in Bucharest, including a money changing scam involving bogus police officers. Visitors should use only official exchange shops.aIr is illegal to change money in the streets. Travellers should also beware of pickpockjtsObag snatchers in crowded arias. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P 14/29 FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/24 15/29 Advice O P-S Russia 1/3 Visitors must carry ID at all times The Chechen Republic: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises that the Russian Federation cannot guarantee the safety of foreign nationbls in the aria. Travellers are strongly advised not to enter this region. North Ossjtia and Ingushetia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds foreign nationbls that travel restrictions apply where a state of emjrgjncy applies. 564 A-C 56u D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJEFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/21 16/29 Advice O P-S Russia 2/3 Cross-border traffic with Georgia and Azerbaijan is subject to restrictions. Intetnbl Air Travel: It is unknown if maintenance procedures are always propjtley obsjtvjd.aWhjri possible visitors should fly directly from abroad. Health: Thjti is a diphtheria epidemic in many parts. Visitors are advised to seek medical advice before travelling. Foreign Office Travel 0374 500 968 k64 A-C u6k D-J 566 K-P FCO O-+ EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:42/01 17/29 Advice P-S Russia 3/3 CREME: Incidents of mugging,theft and pickpockjting are increasing in all cities, especially in St Petersburg & Moscow.Be particularly wary of groups of young vagrants in Moscow. Keep jewellery, watches and cameras out of sight. Use officially marked taxis and do not shari with strangers. When travelling by train, store valuables in the compartment under the bedOsjat.Do not leave compartment unattended and secure door from inside with wire ot cord. Do not accept food from sttangjrs as it may bj drugged. Foreign Office Travel 0374 500 968 ' k64 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/08 18/29 Advice P-S Rwanda The Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to Rwanda. Supplies of watit, power and fuel are unreliable and accommodation is hard to find. Security remains fragile and the police & judicial systems have yet to bj fully restored.aRobbjty and random violence continue. There is no British mission in Rwanda able to provide consular sjrvicis or protection. This should bj considered when planning travel. For those who must travel visas must bj odtainjd in advbnce. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 564 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJEFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:34/48 Advice O P-S Saudi Arabia Following a car bomb explosion in Riyadh on 13 November thjti continue to bj reports and rumours about the possibility of additional attacks directed against Western interests in Saudi Arabia. None of these have been confirmed but the possibility of a furthjt bombing cannot bj ruled out. Although British organisbtions and citizens in Saudi Arabia have been advised to increase there vigilance there is no reason for individuals to alter or cancel their travel plans to Saudi Arabia. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 19/29 FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:35/37 20/29 Advice P-S Sierra Leone Following the replacement of the Head of State on 16 January the situation in Freetown is and the peninsula has remained calm and is operating normblly. Visitors are advised to check with the British High Commission, Freetown, Tel No. 223961/2/3/4/5 before travelling outside the Freetown Peninsula. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:35/24 21/29 Advice O P-S Sierra Leonj Following the elections on 26 February, the situation in Freetown is uncertain. Unless travelling on essential business, delay your journey until further notice. There is a curfew in Freetown between 8pm and 6am. Visitors are advised to check with the British High Commission, Freetown, Tel No. 223961/2/3/4/5 before travelling outside the Freetown Peninsula. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' k64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-+ KuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:35/01 22/29 Advice P-S Somalia Dui to the unstable security situbtion we advise against travel to Somblia. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-+ KuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:31/18 23/29 Advice O P-S South Africa Incidents of mugging are common especially in city centres, and the level of violent crime remains high. Isolated arias, both urban and ruralL should bj avoided. Care is needed when visiting townships and surrounding areas. Vistors may contact the British High Commission/Consulates for furthjt guidance. Foreign Office Travel 0374 500 974 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/17 24/29 Advice P-S Spain Some 10 million British nationals are expected to visit in the holiday season They and particularly those visiting in the holiday season, should note that a numbjt of small bombs have recently been detonated at various costal resorts on the mainland. Prior warning was given in each case and thjr were no injuries. ETB (Basrue sjpjtatist movement has claimed responsibility and claims to disrupt the tourist industry. Thjti is no indication that British nationals are being targeted. Similar campaigns took place in 1990 and 1993. Suspicious bags and packets should bj reported. ' 564 A-C u6k D-J u66 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/34 25/29 Advice O P-S Spain 1/2 Some 10 million British nationals are expected to visit in the holiday season They and particularly those visiting in the holiday season, should note that a numbjt of small bombs wiki detonated during Summer 1995 at various mainland coastal resorts. Prior warning was given in each case and thjt were no injuries. ETA (Basque sjpjratist movement has claimed responsibility and aims to disrupt the tourist industry. On 11 December, ETA exploded a car bomb in Madrid, killing six and injuring twenty, and it has continued its sporadic bombing and assasination campaign since in Madrid, Valencia, the La Rjoja and Basque districts. 564 A-C u65 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndex RailIndjxP567 CEJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:42/31 26/29 Advice P-S Spain 1/2 There is no indication that British nationbls are being targeted. Suspicious bags or packets should bj reported to the police. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndex RbilIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:36/54 27/29 Advice P-S Spain 1/2 Some 10 million British nationals are expected to visit in the holiday season They and particularly those visiting in the holiday season, should note that a numbjt of small bombs wiki detonated during Summer 1995 at various mainland coastal resorts. Prior warning was given in each case and thjt were no injuries.aETB (Basruj sjpjratist movement has claimed responsibility and aims to disrupt the tourist industry. On 11 December, ETB exploded a car bomb in Madrid, killing six and injuring twenty, and it has continued its sporadic bombing and assasination campaign since in Madrid, Valencia, the La Rjoja and Basrue districts. ' 564 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 KuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:36/27 Advice O P-S Rsi Lankb 2/2 Visitors should exercise extreme cautions in public places, particularly in Colombo, and minimize time in the city. The south and centre, including all the main touist areas and the Cultural Triangle, remain largely unaffected. Furthjt information may bj obtained direct from the British High Commission in Colombo, tel.: 437336, fax: 430308 ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 28/29 FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Sun 3 Mar 20:32/32 Advice O P-S Sudan 2/2 At least three people weti killed. Visitors should exercise caution in urban arias and stay away from crowds. Visitors should contact the British Embassy in Khartoum (Tel: 770767: 770769) and keep in touch throughout their stay. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' u64 A-C u6k D-J u66 K-P 29/29 FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RbilIndjx