P568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:44/1y T U Advice T-Z CCC T FRENCH POL S A Recent civil disturbances in Tahiti have died down and the prewjnt sjtubtion is calm. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-I 566 J-O 1/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00: (/9X Advice O T-Z ££ ££ ££ £ ££££ ££ ££ £ £ ££££ The general situation is deteriorating. Thjti is a high level of crime in the capital, Lome. Do not travel after dark. Following the recent shooting of a German National at a control point in Lome, visitors are advised to stop at all control points when requested to do so and to submit to chjckv of pbssports and identity papjts and possible vehicle sjarchjs. ] um4 B-C s65 D-I @u66 J-O 2/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:14/43 Advice O T-5 TAJJSISTBN 1/2 Travel to, from and within Tajikistan is difficult. It is not known whjthjt i j int n l flights a alwa propj ly obsjrvjd^ Beeore travjllinW to Tijikiutan check local conditions with the German or US Embassies. Khojint and Dushanbe are currently calm but the potential remains for terrorist incidents primarily targeted against the Russian military Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 66 -P 3/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:15/00 W Advice O T-Z TBUIKISTBN 2/2 Travel outside Khojent ot Dushanbe is unsafe and should only bj attempted Do not travel alone or on foot after dark. Sporadic outbursts of fighting continue in the Gharm valley, Tavjldara and along the Afghan border. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 A C 4 FCO S-U JuroIndjx PublTrans V/Rad oP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:11/18 ] Advice T-U £££ ££££££££££££££ ££££££££££££££ £ T J ITS /2 Trav l to, from and within Tajikistan is difficult. It is not known whjthjr airc af i t n c proc ur j on internal flights are always properly obsjrvjd. Beeor travelling to Rejig stan chic local conditions with the German or US Embassies.aShojint and Dushanbe are cur intly calm but th pot ntial r m ns for ti grist inci jnts primarily targeted against the Russian military Foreign Offic Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P 5/34 FCO S-5 EuroIndjx PublTrans TVORbdioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:45/17 advock TZ C Report all incihtnts to the Br@tiuh High Commission. Events in Rwanda have affected only tPj far Northwest of the country and t v ll s dhould avoin the ar0a. Visitors and resi jmts should register with the British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam telephone: 29601/46300. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 C64 A-C 56 DC av6 6/3 FCO S Z Roadj PublTaans TVORbdiP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:11/27 |l4|l |, l< | Advice T-Z £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ THAILAND 1/2 ndjt no circ mstance attempt to nte Cambodia bz land. 5hjre is continued fighting at and around the Thai/Burmese bordjt. All surface crosvings between the countries are officially closed. Travellers wishing to visit remote or bordjt arias should consult the loc1l authorities for advicu on the currunt situation. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J u66 K-P 7/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:41/14 Advice O - £££ £ ££ £ £ £ £ £ ££££ £ THA L NH 2/ Travellers to Thbiland whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan houl b a r that h t om military activity to civil aircraft ovjuflyjng Afghanistan certain router. Others, includung all British cazriirs use alternative router, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as min mbl. T av ll o ld ch c ir t it with travel agents or ajrlinjs which routes individual airlines are are using. 564 A-C 565 D-J *66 K-P 8/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:42/24 ] Advice /, j5 z5oz*p0 T-U TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Criminal accitvity involving weapons sometimes with the risk of sexual assault continues. Visitors should not visit lonely beaches and take local advice on other arias to bj avoided. The Pitch Lake at Lb Bria is an area of concern where sjvjtal tourists have been robbed lately. Do not carry large amount of money or wear jewellery. The authorities are alert to the carriage of illicit drugs and visitors should not carry packages for unknown people. o ig Of ic Trav l 7 8 03 564 A-C u65 D-J 566 K-P 9/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:22/13 Advice T-Z TU 1/ Western & Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts: Visitors should bj aware that the Kurdish Workjts Party (PKG) has attacked places frequented bz tourists. Four tourists, including a Briton, deed in bomb attacks in Marmaris and Istanbul in 1:94. Furthjt attacks have occurred in Istandul wPich resulted in the death of a tourist and the PPs have renewed thais threats in March of this year. - 10 3 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbhioP568 CJJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:41/45 Advice T-Z T-5V[Z 2/s The Turkish authorities a)e gjvjng 1 high priority to protecting visitor;, but complete security cannot bj guarante Visitors should remain vigilant at all tiojs.a p Eastern & Southjastirn4 Thjti is widespread terrorism in the South-east and in the Mount Ararat area. Several Western tourists wire kid-napped bz the PKG in summer 93, 94 and in July :5. Further similar inci jnts can bj xpjcted. u64 A-C u65 D]J 566 K-P 11/34 FCO S-Z KuroQndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:46/09 O Advice T-Z ££££££ £ ££ £ £££ £ £ £££££ ££ £ £ ££ TUT EY 3O3 Do not go there unless on essential business, and then keep to main roads and v a li at sk dark. Advise the British Embassy in Ankara tel: 312 4686230/42 or the Consulate General Istanbul tel: 12 2937545/4:. The main border crossings to Syria (day light hours* are considered safe. e ore t av l to an ovj land, cons lt the Embark . 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 12/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:46/34 Advice T-U £ £££££ £ ££££££ ££££££££££££££££££ TU5KMENISTAN 1/2 It is not clear whjthjr maintenaci procedures are properly observed on Travellers are advised white possible to fly directly to their destinations on an international flight originating There is a diphtheria jpjdjmic in many parts of Turkmenistan. Seek medical advice about inoculations. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 '] 564 A-C k6k D-J 566 K-P 13/34 FCO S-U EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:2v/p3 ] Advice I T-U TU VMENIS BN 2/2 Incidents of mugging, theft and pick- pocketing in all cities are increasing. Vi t shoul b v gil nt an sh u dress down. Use officially marked taxis - don't shari with strangers. When travelling bz train store v@lubbles under sjatObeh^ D n lea e the compbrtmjnt unattended. Ensure the door is quite secure from the inside by tying with a wire or strong cord. Fo eeg Office Travel 0171 2 8 4503/4 564 A-C u65 D-J u66 K-P 14/34 FCO S uroIndjx P bl rams TV R digP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:22/08 Advice T-Z Turks and Caicos Islands There is a low ctimj rate in Turks and Caicos Islands but exercise common jnsj. Do not travel to isolated spots such as North West Point at night or without l ttin somjo j know yo re t j during the da . Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 15/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CJJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:42/27 Advice T-Z £ ££££ C£ ££££ £ ££ ££££C C£ ££££ g nd Armed robbery and vehicle hi-jackings continue throughout Uganda. Avoid Rebel activity continues in northern Ugandb. One of the rebels' aims is probably to try to disrupt presidential for May and June. Do not travel to any area of northern Uganda until further notice. Before travelling up country it is advisable to consult the consular section of the British High Commission in Kampala, ] u64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 16/34 FC S- EutoIndjx Publ rams TVOR digP568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:16/44 Advice T T-Z USrainj @ There is a djphthjtia epidemic in parts of U rainj. Cons lt your GP about immunisation and precautionary measures. Muggings, thefts and car hijackings are increasin throughout Uktain 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 cord. Carry your passport at all times. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 97/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00: 2/2) W ] Advice T-Z S - FLOR DA 1/2 Most people vjsjt Florida without experiencing difficulty. However, about their personal security. You should: t t t t o av i walk n i o run down arias. If arriv n at n ght, tag a tax to the hot l and collect you hit car the next day. Drive on main highways and use well lit car parks. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 18O34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:46/18 W Advice T-Z ££££££ £££ £££££ £ £ £ ££££££££££££ £ USA - FLORIDA 2/2 You should: t stop if yo c r i mp f om behind. Instead indicate to the othjt driver to follow you to the nearest public area and call for police assistance. Not sleep in your car on the roadside or in rest arias. u64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 19/34 FCO S-U EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/Rbdi#P568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:12/45 $ ] Advice T-Z ££ ££££ ££ £ £ £ £££££££ £££ ££ UaBEKI3rBN 1/2 Keep valuables out of sight. In hkj t it is bfer to uvj official taxis or hit cars specially at night or when visiting city suburbs. Long distance travel by train should bj avoided.If obliged to travel overnight store valuables 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. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 20/34 FCO S]Z uroIndjx PublTrans TVORbdioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:3 Advice O j5 z5oz*p0 T-Z ittErIbl@f h y It is not known whjthet maintenance procedures on aircraft used on obsjrvjd. For sbfety,travjllits are advised where possible to fly dir ctly to their destination or on an intirnbtio l@flight originbting outsjdj the former Soviet Union. There is a dipthjtia epidemic in U st n. Vi tor ho ld eek m cal advice before travelling. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ] Lb4 A-C 5651D-J 566 K-P 1/34 FC S- Euro ndjx PublTtans TV Rb ioP568 CJJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:37/1/ Advice T-Z VENEZUELA Difeicult economic conditions have cause a s rgj in crime in all areas especially in Caracas. Tbkj extreme care when when walking the city streets avoiding the poorer arias or city car parks. Do not carry large valua les Ca theft , s mj t gunpoint are common. Owing to Colombian terrorist groups in the frontier regions bordering Colombia, vjsjtors should only venture into this area in organisjd groups. Contact the British Embassy, Caracas, til: 993 4111 564 A-C u6u D-J u66 K-P 2/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:37/*4 Advice T-Z VIETNAM 1/2 Travel in parts is hazardous and in some arias still forbidden. Take extra care travelling in arias along the@border with Laos and Chinb. Violent incidents and pick-pocketing are inctiasjng 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 23/34 FC S- E ro n jx P lTrans V/Rbd oP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:37/21 Advice O T-Z and Ho C i Mind City bjcau j of poo ly The provision of prompt consular assistance is difficult outside Hanoi developed infrastructure throughout Vietnam. Travellers to Vitenam whose journey will invo vj flying over Afghanistan should bj aware that thjti are threats from militraz activity to aircraft. British Carriers, use alternative threat is assessed as minimal Check the route used bz each airline. ' u64 A-C u6u D-J u6v K-P 24/34 FCO S Z sro nd x PublTrans TVOR ioP568 CEJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:34/24 Advice T-Z WJSTJRN SAHARA The territory of the Western Sahara is disputed between Morocco and the Polisario Front and the Foreign Office advises against travel there. The UK regards sovereignty as undetermined. Consular sjrv c s are not av ilabl . The aria south of Tan Tan is under military jurisdiction. Travel is restricted. Overland travellers may bj turned back at Dakhla. Vehicles should bj shipped from Casablanca to Mauritania or Senegal and passjngjrs travel bz air. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 25/3 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:47/37 Advice T-Z YEMEN 1/2 The security situation in Yemen iu improving though thjti remains the pot rial for instability. There have been no recent incidents along th Yemeni-Saudi border. Avoid travel to th Al Mahra, near the Omani border, and in Al Jawf and Sa'ada north of Sana'a. The Marib area is volatil . Avoid going thjti when trouble has been reported and travel in groups with well 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 26/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:17/14 Advice T-Z YEMEN 2/2 In January 1995 a group of French tourists was held. As in othjt incidents, the tourists wi e til asjh unharmj after several dayv. ri r ins so j d n j f om in s laid during the southern and eastern govj no ares. f road t v l o recommended. All ttavjllirs should register with the British Jmbassz in Sana'a tel: 215630/3 or at the British Consulate in Aden til: 232712. Fo eign Of i T av l 17 2 8 4 0 / 4 A 6 K 7 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTtans TV/RadioP568 CEJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:43/41 W Advice . /. /, j5 z o p YUGOSLAVIA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF 1/2 Following the peace agreement in Dayton, hio on 22 November, all trade sanctions on the F jral Republic of Y goslav a hav b n suspj did. Avpid travel to the border aria between North-west Serbia and Croatia. Car thefts have increased, and thjti have been isolated cases of robberies and muggings on t inte national t in c k64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 28/34 FCO S-U EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:39/55 Advice @ T-Z Y GOSLAVIA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC F /2 It is not yet possible to encash A4a63 irs che j and o ly ont d 0 i card AmjxQ i a ptid b apjlind 0and an extrim ly limited numbj of hotels. Cash (£ or DM) is normally required for all payments, including hotel bills. Al\ cujr@ncy vroughtainto tajacountty must bj declared on arriv l. Failure to d4 s can attta fine jd j tk confi cation of all remaining cash on djpb rue. Register with th British Embassy n Belgrade: 011-645 055 on r ival and inform the embassy of any change of addGess or tBl phonB nzmbY . 64 A-C 65 DmR 566 K-P ::/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTtans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:13/35 Advicu T-Z £££££££ ZAIRE 1/2 Travellers should considjt whjthjr their journey is essential before v s ting Za . Throu hour a th is a genital lack of law and order. Bj cautious when travelling in Kinshasa at night. Travel outwjdj the capet l at ght is best avoid d. Travell s throughout the country are liable to bj stoppj and sjarchjd bz the military. Banditry is not uncommon and tension can rise at any time dui to the deep economic and political uncertainty. 64 A-C u6 U u66 -P 30 34 FC S-Z EuroInhjx PublTrans TV/RbhioP568 CJJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:33/42 Advice /.)/, T-Z ZA R 2/2 Exercise caution everywhere in particular in Virunga National Park in Easte n Zai whet fo eign travjll s have been killed recently. The bordjt areas with Rwanda and Burundi remain tense and the security Visitors sXould register with the no 00-871 1445467 or on Tjleceol: 44923/46101. 'ithin Zaire bz telecel or on tel no 3 77 or 33130 564 A-C u6k D J 66 K-P 31/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00: 9/57 Advice O T-Z ZAMBIA /2 Th political s station in Zambia is stabl . Incidents of petty theft and Armed theft of vehicles, particularly four wheel drive models has increased and may bj accompanied bz personal violence. Emj gjncy medical facilities are accident. u64 A-C u6k D]J *66 K-P 32/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RbdjoP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 7 May 00:4 Advice O T-Z '£££££££C£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ ZAMBIA 2/2 Avoid driving out of town at night as vehicles are often poorly lit, badly driven and road a in a dang ou state. For further advice contact the British High Commission, Lusaka, tel: 25113, fax: 5537:8. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 33/34 FCO S-Z EuroIndjx PublTrans TVORadioP568 CEJFAX 568 Mon 27 May 00:44/51 ] Advice O T-Z £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ ZIMBA J Muggings & pickpockjting are prevalent in city centres, especially near main h e a d mks l t s j t should bj avoid d at night. Avoid driving out of town at n@ght as roads and vehicles are poorly lit. Emjrgjncy services can provide only limited help in the jvjnt of an accident. As the incidence of passport theft is high, visitors should carry photocopies of their passports, though banks will not accept photocopies for monetary transbctions. ' u64 A-C u65 D-J 566 K-P 34/34 FCO S-U EuroIndjx PublTrans $V/Radio