P568 CEJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:45/21 Advice T-Z French Polynesia (Tbhiti) Recent civil disturbances in Tbhiti have died down and the present situation is calm. 564 A-C 565 D-I 566 J-O 1/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:48/04 Advice O T-Z Tajikistan There are confirmed reported of a serious escalation of violence involving military activity throughout the country and ttavllers are advised to avoid the Tbjikistan until the situbtion becomes more settled. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 2/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:32/51 Advice O T-Z Tbnzbnia 1/2 The political situation is stable. Incidents of mugging and theft are common especially on public transport. Food should not bj accepted from stangjrs as it may bj drugged. Armed car jackjngs are becoming more frequent. If approached by police arSing for money for alleged offences, insist on identification before going to a police station to make any payments Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 3/28 FCO S-Z KuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:38/22 Advice O T-Z Tbnzbnia 2/2 Report all incidents to the British High Commission. Events in Rwanda have affected only the far Northwest of the country and travellers should avoid the aria. Visitors and residents should register with the British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam telephone: 29601/46300. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' k64 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P 4/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 29:49/21 Advice T-Z Thailand Under no circumstances attempt to enter Cambodia by land. There is continued fighting at and around the Thai/Burmese bordjt. All land crossings between the countries are officially closed. Travellers wishing to visit remote or border arias should consult the local authorities for advice on the current situation. Some non British carriers continue to overfly Afghanistan en route and military activity poses a threat. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 5/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:49/04 Advice O T-Z Trinidad & Tobago Criminal accitvity involving weapons sometimes with the risk of sexual assault continues. Visitors should not visit lonely beaches and should take local advice on other areas to bj avoided. The Pitch Lake at La Brea is an aria of concern where several tourists have been robbed lately. Do not carry large amounts of money or wear jewellery. The authorities are alert to the carriage of illicit drugs and travellers should not carry pacSbgjs for unknown people. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' k64 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P 6/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:32/25 Advice T-Z TurKey 1/2 Western & Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts: Visitors should bj aware that the Kurdish WorSjts Party (PUS) has attacked places frequented by tourists. Four tourists, including a Briton, died in bomb attacks in Marmaris and Istanbul in 1994. The PUS renewed its threat this year and further attacks have occurred in IstanbulL including one in August which resulted in the death of a tourist. The Turkish authorities are giving a high priority to protecting visitors, but complete sjcurtity cannot bj gubranteed. Visitors should remain vigilant at all times. ' 564 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P 7/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:35/14 Advice O T-Z Turkey 2/2 Eastern & Southeastern: There is widespread terrorism in the South- east and in the Mount Ararat area. Several Wjstetn tourists wire kid- napped by the PUS in summer 93,94 and in July 95. Furthjt similar incidents can bj expected. Do not go there unless on essential business, and then keep to main roads and contact the British Embassy in Ankbra tel: 312 4v86230/42 or the Consulate General Istanbul tel: 212 2937545O49. The main border crossings to Syria (day light hours) are considered safe. Before travel to Iran ring Embassy. Foreign Office Travel 0374 500 986 ' k64 A-C u6k D-J 566 K-P 8/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:49/21 Advice T-Z Turkmenistan 1/2 It is not clear whjthjr maintenace procedures are properly observed on intetnbl flights. Travellers are advised where possible to fly directly to their destinbtions on an intetnbtional flight originating outside the Formjt Soviet Union. There is a diphtheria epidemic in many parts of Turkmenistan. Seek medical advice about inoculations. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 9/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CEJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:35/24 Advice T-Z TurKmenistan 2/2 Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpocketing in all cities are increasing. Visitors should bj vigilant and should dress down. Use officially mbrSjd taxis - don't shari with sttangjts. 'hen travelling bz train store valuables under sjatObjd. Do not leave the compartment unattended. Ensure the door is quite secure from the inside by tying with a wire or strong cord. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 564 A-C 56k D-J u66 K-P 10/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:43/31 Advice O T-Z Uganda Armed robbery and vehicle hijacking continue throughout Uganda. Avoid travel after dark. Local travel can bj difficult and dangerous dui to variable standards of maintenance of hire cars, boats and aircraft. There has been a renewal of rebel activity in northern Uganda from mid februbry. Do not travel to the area north of the Nile and west of Gulu. Before travelling up country it is advisable to consult the Consular Section of the British High Commission in Kampala (tel: 257054-9). ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 11/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:40/12 Advice O T-Z Ukraine There have been widespread out- breaks of diphtheria and cholera. Visitors are advised to seek medical advice about immunisation and precautionary measures. Incidents of mugging and theft in all cities are increasing.Visitors should bj vigilant and keep expensive possessions out of sight. If travelling by overnight train secure compartment door from the inside bz tying it closed with wire or strong cord. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 12/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJEFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:49/01 Advice O T-Z USA - Florida 1/2 Most people visit Florida without experiencing difficulty. However, visitors should continue to be vigilant about their personal security. You should: 1) not wear ostentatious jewellery and avoid walKing in obviously run down arias. 2) if arriving at night, take a taxi to the hotel and collect your hire car the next day. 3I drive on main highways and use well lit car parks. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 13/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:30/24 Advice T-Z USA - Florida (cont...) 2/2 4) Not stop, if your car is bumped from behind. Instead indicate to the other driver to follow you to the nearest public aria and call for police assistance. 5I not sleep in your car on the roadside or in rest areas. ' 564 A-C u6k D-J 566 K-P 14/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:40/17 Advice O T-Z +zbjkistan 1/2 Keep vblubbles out of sight.In Tbshkjnt is safer to use official taxis or hire cars especially at night or when visiting city suburbs. Long distance travel by train should be avoided.If obliged to travel overnight store vblubbles in the compartment under the bed or seat.Do not leave the compartment unattended and ensure that the door is secured from the inside with wire or strong cord. It is not known whether maintenance procedures are observed on internal flights. If possible use international flights originating outside Soviet Union. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 15/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:40/12 Advice O T-Z +zbekjstan 2/2 It is not known whether maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always properly obsjrvjd. For sbfety,travjllits are advised where possible to fly directly to their destination or on an intitnbtional flight originating outside the former Soviet Union. There is a dipthjria epidemic in Uzbekistan. Vistors should seek medical advice before travelling. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' k64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 16/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:37/29 Advice O T-Z Venezuela Difficult economic conditions have caused a surge in crime in all areas, especially in Caracas. Tbkj extreme care when when walking the city streets avoiding the poorer areas or city car parks. Do not carry large amounts of money or jewellery.aCar thefts, some at gunpoint are common. Owing to Colombian terrorist groups in the frontier regions bordering Colombia, travellers should only venture into this aria in organisjd groups. Contact the British Embassy, Caracas (Tel: 993 4111) Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 k64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 17/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJEFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:37/24 Advice O T-Z Vietnbm 1/2 Travel in parts is hazardous and in some arias still forbidden. Tbkj extra care travelling in arias along the bordjt with Laos and Chinb. Violent incidents and pick-pocketing are increasing in Ho Chi Mind City. Drug smuggling carries the death pjnblty. When hiring vehicles always check with the hire companies about accident liabilty. Motorcycle hire is not recon- mjndjd. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 18/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJEFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:47/17 Advice O T-Z Vietnbm 2/2 The provision of prompt consular assistance is difficult outside Hanoi and Ho Chi Mind City bjcausj of poorly developed infrastructure throughout Vietnbm. Travellers to Vitenam whose journey will involve flying over Afghanistan should bj aware that thjti are threats from militray activity to civil aircraft using routes V668/A466/G202 & V848. Some airlines still use thjsj. Othjts, including British Carriers, use altetnbtive routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal Check the route used by each airline. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 19/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/32 Advice O T-Z Wjstetn Sahara $hj territory of the Western Sahara is disputed between Morocco and the Polisbrio Front, and the Foreign Office advises against travel there The US regards sovereignty as undetermined. Consular services are not available. The aria south of Tbn Tbn is under military jurisdiction. Travel is restricted. Overland travellers may bj turned bacK at Dakhla. It is recommended that vehicles bj shipped from Casablanca to Mauritania or Senjgbl and passjngjrs ttavjl bz air. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 20/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:44/21 Advice T-Z Yemen 1/2 The security situbtion in Yemen is improving though there rembins the potential for instability. There have been no recent incidents along the Yemeni-Saudi border. Avoid travel to the Al Mahra (near the Omani border), and in Al Jawf and Sa'ada (north of Sana'a).-hj Marib area is volatile. Avoid going thjti when trouble has been reported and travel in groups with will established local tour agents. Armed theft of vehicles, especially 4 wheel drive models, is not uncommon. The risk of random kidnapping remains. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 21/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/04 Advice O T-Z Yemen 2/2 In Jbnuary 1996 a group of French tourists was held. As in other incidents, the tourists were released unharmed after several days. There rembins some danger from mines laid during the southern and eastern govjtnorates. Off road ttavjl is not recommended. All travellers should register with the British Embassy in Sana'a tel:215630/3, or at the British Consulate in Aden tel: 232712. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 k64 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P 22/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/39 Advice T-Z Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of 1/2 Following the peace agreement in Dayton, Ohio on 21 November, all ttadj sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have been suspended. There has been some reduction in tension in the border areas with Bosnia and Croatia; however tension could increase again at short notice and visitors are advised to avoid these bordjt areas. There have been isolated cases of robbjties and muggings on the intetnbtional train sjrvicis. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 23/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:37/14 Advice T-Z Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of 2/2 All visitors shoud register with the British Embassy in Belgrade: 011 645 055 on arrival and inform the Embassy of any change of address or telephone numbjt. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 24/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/29 Advice O T-Z Zaire 1/2 Travellers should consider whether their journey is essential before visiting Zaire. Throughout Zaire there is a general lack of law and order. Be cautious when travelling in Kinshasa at night. Travel outside the capital at night is best avoided. Travellers throughout the country are liable to be stopped and searched bz the military. Banditry is not uncommon and tension can rise at any time dui to the deep economic and political uncertainty. ' k64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 25/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/04 Advice O T-Z Zaire 2/2 Exercise caution everywhere in particular in Virunga National Park in Eastern Zaire where foreign travellers have been killed recently. The border areas with Rwanda and Burundi remain tense and the security situation remains volotili. Visitors should register with the British Embassy in Kinshasa: Satcom tel no 00-871 1445467 or on Teleceol: 44923/46101. Within Zaire bz telecel ot on tel no 34775 or 33130. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 26/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJEFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:48/21 Advice O T-Z Zambia The political situbtion in Zambia is stable. Incidents of petty theft and muggings are common. Armed theft of vehicles, particularly four wheel drive models has increased and may bj accompanied bz personal violence. Medical facilities are extremely limited in the event of an accident. Avoid driving out of town at night as vehicles are often poorly lit, badly driven and the state of the roads are dangjtous. Furthjt advise from British High Comm. Lusakb tel: 251133, Fax:253798 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 27/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Sun 3 Mar 20:41/34 Advice O T-Z Zimbabwe Avoid driving out of town at night as roads and vehicles are poorly lit. Emjrgjncy services can provide only limited help in the event of an accident. Muggings & pickpocketing are prevblint in city centres, especially near main hotels and banks. Unlit side streets should bj avoided at night. As the incidence of passport theft is high, visitors should carry photocopies of their passports, although banks will not accept photocopies, only originals, for monetary transactions. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 28/28 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/Rbdio