P564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/24 Advice A-C TRAVEL ADVICE UNIT The Foreign Office advises against all travel to the following: AFGHANISTAN ALGERIA ANGOLA BURUNDI IRAQ JAMMU & KASHMIR LIBERIA SOMALIA TAJISKAN WESTERN SAHARA Unless on essential business, the advice is not to travel to: Bosnia Herzegovina Congo Rwanda Siira Leonj Zaire Since 22 April 1996: Travel Advice Unit Tel: 0171 238 4503/4504. Fax: 0171 238 4545 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 1/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HiadlinrsP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 Ma| 01:1 /21 Advice A-C AFGHANISTAN The Foreign Office advises against travel to Afghanistan, because of continuing tension between Afghan groups has led outbreaks of fighting. Those insisting on travelling should check before setting out. There is no resident mission in Afghanistan for consular help. The British High Commission in Pakistan tul: 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 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 2/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/28 Advice A-C ALBANIA 1/2 Foreign visitors and their vehicles are an attractive target for criminals. Avoid rem#te areas, keep valuables secure and do not reveal large amounts of cash^ Take care when in rural arias. Travel with a local guide who can ensure that local customs and traditions are not inadvjrtantly breached. Driving standards are low and special care is needed on the roads. u65 D-I u66 J-O 567 P-S 3/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:3 Q Advicu T A-C ALBANIA 2/2 In case of emjtgjncies, the British Embassy is situated at Rruga Vaso Pasha 7/1, 1st floor, Tjrana, Alb mia. Telephone nos: 00 355 42 34973/74/75 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 4/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:32/44 Advice A-C ALGERIA 1/2 Visitors should not travel to Algeria in view of the high security threat to foreigners. Remaining British residents should review their position and unless thrir 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 were killed, demonstrates that the presence of a miltiary guard may not bz itself bj sufficient to ensure such effective 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 5/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEJFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/54 Advice A-C ALGERIA 2/2 Around 100 foreign visitors & residents including two British residents, have been killed since Sept 1993. Further attacks on Westerners must be expected. All British nationals should make thieu whereabouts know to the Embassy in Algiers, tel: 693434/692411 The land border between Algeria and Morocco is closed. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 6/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/56 Advice —-C ANGOLA 1/2 British tourists are advised not to visit Angola. Business visitors are advised that Luanda is calm and following the peace agreements between the Govjrnmjnt 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 tprgjtsn Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 7/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CJEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:13/0s Advice A-C ANGOLA 2/2 Exttemj caution should bj taken in Luanda particularly in the early vjn ng and at night. Travel outside the capital should only be undertaken after seeking advice from an accredited organisation in Angola. Those ttavjlling outside Luanda should be aware that many arias of the country are still mined and precautions should be taken when travelling by road. Two British citizens were killed by a landmine in Luanda Norse in January. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 8/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:16/10 9/53 Advice A-C ARMENIA 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 markjh taxis and don't shari with strangers. On trains store your valubles undjt bed/seat - don't leave compartment unattended. Secure door from the inside with a wire of strong cord. There is a diphtheria epidemic in mbny parts of Armenia. Seek medical advice about inoculations. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:17/27 Advice A-C ARMENIA 2/3 Despite a cease fire, bordjt arias with Azerbaijan should be avoided owing to conflict over Nagorny Karabakh. Avoid travelling outside the capital at night. On Internal Air Travel, it is not clear if maintenance is properly obsjtvjd. You are advised to fly directly to your destinbtion on an internbtionbl flight from outside the Former Soviet Union. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 10/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:14/24 11/53 Advice A-C ARMENIA 3/3 British visitors to Armenia should register with the Consular Section of the British Embassy in Moscow, Tel: 7 095 9k6 7200 Fax: 7 095 965 7420 Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:15/46 12/53 Advice A-C ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ AUSTRBLJA Travellers to Australia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghani;tan should bj aware that there are threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afghanistan using routes V668, A466, G282 and V848. Some airlines continue to use thjsj routes. Others, including British carriers, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travjllets should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:37/28 13/53 Advice A-C AZERBAIJAN 1/2 Passports should bj carried at all times. Although a cease-fire 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 whjthjr maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always properly obsjrvjd. Fo s f ty, t av ll a adv jd where possible to fly directly to their destination on an international flight originating outside the former Soviet Union. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:07/40 14/53 Advice A-C AZERBAIJAN 2/2 Street crimes are increasing in all cities. Recent incidents against foreigners have included robberies from homes and have in some cases been violent. Be vigilant and dress down. Use officially marked taxis which you should not shari with strangers. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:27/32 15/53 Advice A-C BAH5AIN There have b en a number of security incidents in recent weeks including two arson attacks on restaurants outside Manama, one resulting in loss of life. Hotels have recently been the target of minor bomb attacks and isolated cases of vandalism continue. Exercise caution and avoid village arias, particularly after dark. Observe local security precautions and respect religious and social sensitivities. If you need further information on arrival Bahrain, please call the British Embassy on 534404. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:35/44 16/53 Advice A-C BANGLADESH 1/3 Reported troop movements in Bangladesh following the dismissal of the Chief of Army Staff on 20 May have largely ceased and the situation is now calm. The Opposition have now abandoned their non-cooperation programmj. Business is normal. Visitors are able to move freely but large political demonstrations or rallies may become violent. Intense political campaigning is expected prior to fresh elections on 12 June. 565 D-I u66 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:47/01 17/53 Advice A-C ££££ £ ££ £££££ £ ££ ££££ ££ ££££ £ BANGLADESH 2/3 Poor driving and vehicle maintenance as well as unlit or poorly lit buses and lorries are the cause of frequent accidents. Major roads between towns are frequently subject to night time armed banditry. Avoid travel on these roads after dark. Travellers to Bangladesh whose journey will nv ovj fli ht of Afghani tan should bj aware that there are threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afghanistan on routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:27/18 18/53 Advice A-C BANGLADESH 3/3 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. Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. New arrivals should register with the High Commission. Tel Dhaka 02 882705 ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:28/29 19/53 Advice A-C BANGLADESH 3/3 Some airlines continue to use thrsj routes. Othjts, including all British carriers, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travellers should check direct either with ttavjl agents or airlines which routes individual aitlinjs are using. New arrivals should register with the High Commission. Tel Dhaka 02 882705 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:28/26 Advice A-C BELARUS 2/2 For their safety travellers are advised where possible to fly directly to their destination on an international flight originating outside the former Soviet Union. Elights to internal or other CIR destinations are subject to cancellations or long delays. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 20/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEJFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:38/23 21/53 Advice A-C BELIZE Many people visit Belize without experiencing difficulty. Travellers should bj aware that thjti has been an incteasj in muggings and violent crime involving firearms. Avoid dark alleys, keep valuables out of sight, do not wear jewellery. Travel in groups to minimisj risk and ttavjl inland is best accompanied bz a gujdj. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:4</48 22/53 Advice A-C BENIN Travel is generally safe but driving out of main towns at night should bj avoided as roads are poorly lit. Thjte have been a numbjt of incidents of mugging and personal assault in the commercial capital Cotonou and some armed robberies have been reported in other areas. Be vigilant. Avoid unlit side streets. The honorary British Consul in Cotonou, til: 301120 can only give limited help in an imjrgjncy. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:28/37 23/53 Advice A-C BOSNIA-YERCEGOVINA The Foreign Ofice advise to exercise extreme caution when visiting Bosnia and Hercegovina. Although a peace agreement has been signed, the situation remains unstable and isolated security incidents continue to occur. Thjti are no air services into Bosnia and ttavjl bz road is the usual means of transport. Avoid all but essential travel. Incidents of vehicle hijacking and armed assault are still reported. Before ttavjlling seek advice from the British Embassy, Sarajevo,tel 444429 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:48/44 24/53 Advice A-C BRAZIL There is a high crime rate in major cities particularly in Rio de Janeiro and Sag Paulo. Do not resist muggers - they are normally armed. When out walking, dress down, avoid wearing jewellery or jxpjnsivj watches, keep wallets and camjtas concealed. Deposit valuables in hotel safes. In Rio dj Janjiro taxis and the mjtto are much safer than buses or trams. Avoid the old central aria of Sag Paulo after dark.Drug trafficking is a growing problem, do not carry anything you havr not packed yourself. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O u67 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:0 /01 |l4|, l< | 25/53 Advice A-C Travellers to Brunei whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan houl aware that th i are threats overflying Afghanistan. Some airlin s conti uj to use th sj routes. Othj s, 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 airlines which routes individual airlines ar using. ' 565 D-I u66 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinrsP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:28/19 26/53 Advice A-C BURUNDI British nationals are strongly advised not to travel to Burundi at present. The political and security situation throughout Burundi is extremely tunsj. A night curfew is in force in the capital, Bujumbura, and ttavjl is not recommended after dusk. It is dangerous to travel bz road outside Bujumbura at any time. The British Ambassador in Kigali, Rwanda, is accredited to Burundi on a non-resident basis. There is no resident British mission in Bujumbura. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:29/07 27/53 Advice A-C BULGARIA The incidence of robbjty with violunce against foreigners 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 238 4503/4 u65 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:49/12 28/53 Advice A-C BURVINA FARO 1/2 Burkina Faro is gjnjrall= a safe place to visit, but criminal incidents do occur. Vis tors should b car ful, particularly after dark. The extreme north has experienced some ovjrspill from the Tuareg conflicts affecting Mali and Nigjt and criminal elements remain active. An epidemic of meningitis is currently aff cuing we t rn Af ic . Approximat l 7000 cases have been reported in Burkina Faro. Intending travellers should trek mrdical advice. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:44/31 29/53 Advice A-C BURKINA FARO The British representative is the Honorary Consul in Ouagadougou, tel: 31 11 37^ He can provide only limited assistance in an emjrgjncy. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CJEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:09/26 30/53 Advice A-C ££££££££££££££££££££ BURMA (MYANMA5* 1/2 Tourists to Burma (Myanmar) are required to keep to officially designated tourist areas, travelling only bz train, road or air. Cycling, hiking or ballooning are firmly discouraged. Visitors may also face unwelcome attention from the local authorities. Do not enter the country by road from Thailand. Overland entry may bj permitted at several points on the borders with China, but this cannot bu gauranteed and advice should be sought beforehand from the Burmese authorities 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:09/43 31/53 Advice A-C BURMA (MYANMAR* 2/2 Requests to enter the country b= privbte yacht have been refused. This is unlikely to change in the future. Visitors should not photograph military installations or pjrsonnjl. For furthjt information contact the British Embassy in Rbngoon (Yangon* tel: 295300, 295309, 285929 ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:40/46 32/53 Advice A-C CAMBODIA /2 There is still banditry and fighting in some areas^ Small numbers of Khmer Rouge troops in several parts of the country remain a potential threat. Excetcisj caution, even in Phnom Pend. Visitors are strongly advised not to travel outside the capital by 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 Banteaz Srii or othjt outlying temples. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:29/47 33/53 Advice A-C CAMBODIA 2/2 Do not cross the Thailand or Laos borders. The area within Cambodia's border with Thailand are especially dangerous. Travellers whose journey to Cambodia will involve flying over Afghanistan should bj aware that there are threats from military activity to aircraft using routes V668,A466,G202 & 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. Check first which individual routes ar being used. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:09/55 34/53 Advice A-C £££££££££ CAMEROON 1/2 There has been a big increase in violent crime including car hijacking and muggings particularly in Yaounde and Douala. Sensible precautions should be taken. Do not walk around town after dark. Avoid carrying valuables. Highway robberies in the north of the country appear to have been brought und t cont ol. If travelling b tween Maroua and the Chadian border, seek advice from the local police and bj prepared to travel with a military escort. There are incidents of banditry on the Yaounde-Douala road. ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/11 35/53 Advice A-C Cameroon 2/2 Other parts of the country remain relatively calm and there are no ttavjl restrictions. Visitors should bj aware that it is not known whjthjr airlines from Camjtoon, operating domestic and international (other than European) sjtvices, catty out maintainanci procedures to international standards. British nationals should register with the British High Commission, Yaounde til: 2205 4522 0796 or British Embassy, Yaounde: 220545/796 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/28 36/53 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 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/15 37/53 Advice A-C CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 1/2 Wj advise against travel to Central Africa Republic until the situation improves. The recent army mutiny has made the security situation in Bangui very unsafe. Travellers should not attempt to visit Bangui until the situation returns to normal. ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/22 38/53 Advice I A-C CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 2/2 Travel in the rest of the country is reasonably safe but bjcausj of incidents of banditry on the roads near the Chad and Sudan bordjts these arias are best avoided. The have been reports of looting in neighbouring towns. There is currently no British Honorary Consul in Bangui. In the event of an emergency, the French or German Embassies will offer help. k65 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/22 39/53 Advice A-C CHAD 1/2 Bi vigilant at all times. Many incidents involve undisciplined mjmbjrs of th armed forces and othj armed factions. If possible avoid the Aouzo Strip on the border with Libya; rural arias near the Sudanese bordjt and in the South; and the aria around Lake Chad. British nationals are not specific targets. We strongly advise against travelling at night. Pay scrupulous attention to all military road blocks. ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/36 40/53 Advice A-C CHAD / For the latest local advice, please contact the British High Commission in Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' u6k D-Q u66 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEJFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/43 Advicu A-C CHINA 1/3 All British passport holdjts must obtain the necessary visa (even for transit) before jnteting the country. Following the earthquake on May 3, sjtvices have been disrupted in Gui Yang County, Innit Mongolia. Avoid the area. Many major hotels in the Lijiang area (Southwest China) remain damaged. All airports and highwa|s have re- opened. Muggings in the main cities, sexual harassment and crime on trains are increasing. Foreigners are now regular targets. k65 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S 41/53 FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01: P/5X 42/53 Advice A-C C CHINA 2/3 The Trans-Sibjtian Railway is noted for smuggling. Search your compartment for contraband before the journey and then secure your door. Areas bordjting on Siberia, Pakistan, Vietnam, 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. Kashgar is poorly policed with crime increasing and internal travel iu difficult. Be aware it is a muslim area so visitors should dress accordingly. k6k D-I 566 J-O u67 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:10/07 43/53 Advice A-C CHINA 3/3 Only Air China, China Southern, China Eastern and Shanghai airlines are believed to carry out internationally recognised maintenance procedures. Independent travellers are advised to register with the British Embassy, Peking, tel: 5321961/5 or the British Consulate-General, Shanghai 64330508 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:21/04 44/53 Advice A-C CHINA ] XTJBET* 1/2 Prior permission is required from the Chin sj authoriti s for t avel to Tibet. Additional to China advice: 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 bordjt 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. 565 D-I 566 J-O u67 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/21 45/53 Advice A-C CHINA - XTJBET) /2 The local authorities will react strongly if you are found to be carrying litters or packages from Tibetan nationals for posting in other countries. Permission iu normally needed to take photographs in Buddhist monasteries. Negotiate fees beforehand. Travellers should exercise caution in dealings with uniformed officials. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:21/18 46/53 Advice O A-C CHINA ] TIBET (aDDITIONAL) Prior permission is required from the Chinjsj authorities for travel to T bj . Addition l to Chin adv ci: 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. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx Genital HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:3 / 5 47/53 Advice A-C CONGO 1/2 British Nationals should consider whjthjr their journey is essential before travelling to Congo. Exercise caution at all times. Violence and banditry is on the increase in Point Moire (particularly in the port aria), Brazzaville and the routes between. British nationals should register on arrival and keep in touch with the Briti h Honorary Cons ls in Brazzaville As follows: ' 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FC C-G EuroIndex General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:31/32 48/53 Advice A-C CONGO 2/2 Mr Dominique Picard on 833443 or 838527 (office) and 837257 (home). In Point Moire Mr Peter Lee on 944281 The Embassy in Kinjshasa can bj contacted at all times on Telecel 44923,46101 or Satcom 871 144u467 Fax 871 144547p. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:11/49 49/53 Advice A-C CONGO British Nationals are advised not to visit Congo unless essential. Point Moire is relatively calm but violence and banditry is on the increase also in Brazzaville. The situation could deteriorate quickly. Nationals should register on arrival with the Honourary British Consuls in Brazzaville: M Dominique Picard on 833443 or 836216. In Point Moire M Peter Lei on 944281 Embassy in Kinjshasa can bj contacted at all times on Tjlecel 44923,46101 or Satcom 871 1445467 Fax 871 1445470. ' k65 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:11/46 50/53 Advice A-C COSTA RJCA Most visits to Costa Rica are trouble free, though there continue to bj incidents of violent crime, some specifically targeted at tourists. In recent months thjti have been two armed robberies of tourist groups and one kidnapping (victims riliasud aftez the families paid a ransom). Gang muggings can occur jvjn in day- light on busy streets. Theft of, and from, cars is common. Do not weaz jewellery or carry large amounts of cash. Take precautions when changing money with street mon y changers. 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HradlinjsP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/5s 51/53 Advice A-C COTE D'IVOJRE Cote d'Ivoire 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 thjsj on foot. The electoral process is not yet over and there's a possibility of further unpredictable violence accompanied b= a strong criminal element. The current outbreak of Ebola is so far limited to the south west frontier. Swimming off the coast is jxttemjly hazardous dui to strong unpredictable currents. Drowning is common. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/08 52/53 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 Prevlaka peninsula, white some restrictions on movement may bj encountered. Visitors should bj aware of and take local advice on the presence of unjxplodjd mines and ordnance in arias affected bz war damage. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 565 D-I u66 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General HeadlinesP564 CEEFAX 564 Mon 27 May 01:12/17 53/53 Advice A-C CUBA Visitors should bj on the alert for bag snatchers and other street theft, especially in the aria of old Havana. Do not carry large amounts of cash when away from your hotel. Travellers chjqujs, credit cards, passports and other important documentation is best lift in a safe deposit or similar. Foreign Office Travel: 0171 270 4129 56k D-I 566 J-O 567 P-S FCO C-G EuroIndjx General Headlines