P566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:10/04 Advice J-O JAMAICA 1/2 Most visitors enjoy trouble-free holidays and measures have been taken to protect tourist areas. However, vigilance is advised outside the safety of one's hotel. Watch out for bag snatchjtsOchain grabbjts/pick- pockets. Do not carry valuables/travel documents/large amounts of cash, unn s ssarily. If thre t n d wizh weapon do not resist. Walking at night is not advised & avoid downtown Kingston unless absolutely necessary. 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C 9/47 FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:40/51 Advice J-O JAMAICA 2/2 Recently there was a two day demonstration in Negril, but this was directed against the local authorities and not tourists. Public transport should bj avoided. When in doubt visitors should seek advice from travel representatives, the Jamaican Tourist Board or the British High Commission. Tel no: 809-926-9050 k67 P-S 568 T]Z 564 A-C 2/47 FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:10/14 Advice J-O JAPAN Life in Kobe is almost back to normal. All main railway lines and utilities have been restored. However, reconstruction of the damaged expressways continues and traffic will remain severely congested until at least Novjmbjt 1996. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C 3/47 FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:19/21 4/47 Advice J-O JORDAN The likelihood of violence against foreigners is low. Be vigilant in central Amman. During pjtiods of political tension in the region, bj on your guard, particularly in places associated with tourism (such as hotel entrances). Further advice is available bz telephoning the consular section of the British Embassy in Amman, tel 823100. Visitors to Jordan are reminded to dress modestly and behave courteously. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:21/38 5/47 Advice J-O Kazakhstan Robbjrsiis on road and rail have increased. Travel in groups and lock compartments on ovjtnight trains. Muggings and attacks have increased in larger cities including Almaty. Do not walk alone at nights or travel in unmarked taxis. Keep jxpjnsjvj items out of sight.. It is not known whjthjt aircraft used on internal flights are properly maintained. Dipthjria cases are increasing. Seek medical advice before travelling. 567 P-S 568 T]Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:10/s9 6/47 Advice J-O KENYA 1/2 Except as indicated below, game resjrvjs and main tourist areas at the coast are generally safe. Muggings and armed attacks can occur anywhere and at any time, particularly in Nairobi and Mombasa. Bi alert at all times. Do not accept food or drink from sttangjrs. Avoid travelling after dark. Avoid isolated places, particularly empty bjachjs, and do not carry valuadles or wear jewellery in public places. Armed car hijackings are prevalent in the Nairobi area and on the Nairobi-Magadi road. 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:19/56 7/47 Advice J-O £ £££££ ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ KENYA 1/2 Except as indicated below, game resjrvjs and main tourist areas at the coast are genitally safe. Muggings and armed attacks can occur anywhere and at any time, particularly in Nairobi and Mombasa. Be alert at all times. Do not accept food or drink from sttangjrs. Avoid travelling after dark. Avoid isolated placer, particularly empty beaches, and do not carry valuables or wear jewellery in pzblic places. Armed car hijackings are prevalent in the Nairobi aria and on the Nairobi-Magadi road. ' 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 5m5 Mon 27 May 01:10/52 8/47 Advice J-O KUWAIT British Nationals should not attempt to travel anywhere near the botdet witX Iraq. Care should bj taken when using beaches and picnic spots. Even white officially cliarih thjti is still a danger from unjxplodjd ordnance. Both visitors and long term residents are strongly advised to register with the Embassy on arrival. Tel: 240 3334/5 /6 or 240 3324/5/6/7 or 243 2046/7/8/9 Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' 567 P-S u68 TmZ 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:11/09 9/47 Advice J-O KYRGYZSTAN 1/2 Road travel is difficult bjcausj of the terrain. In Spring landslides are common in mountain arias especially to the south. Roads from Tashkent & Almaty to Bishkek can bj hazardous in Wjntet and have no garage facilities. Mugging & thefts are increasing both in cities & rural areas, some apparently committed by uniformed police officers. Do not walk the streets at night or travel in unofficial taxis. Keep expensive items out of sight. 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SpoutP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:11/13 10/47 Advice J-O KYRGYZSTBN 2/2 There is a dipthjtia epidemic, so seek medical advice before ttavjlling. It is not known whether maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always properly obsjrvjd. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 T]Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndex Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:19/23 11/47 Advice J-O Laos Travellers to Laos are strongly advised not to travel between Vientiane and Luang Prabang by road. Bandit activitity in this area is common and public transport frequently targjttid. All journeys should bj made by air. No problems on road 13 between Vientiane and Vang Veng. Also bj aware of unexplodjd ordinance in several provinces, including Xieng Khoubng XPlain of Jars* and the Viit] namesj border formjtly travjrsjd bz the Ho Chi Mind trail. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 567 P-S kn8 T]Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CJEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:11/27 12/47 Advice J-O LATVIA There has recently been an upsurge of pick-pocketing and hand bag snatching. Travellers to Latvia should take sensible precautions particularly in cities and crowded places. They should also avoid unlit streets and parks at night. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 u67 P-S u68 T-Z u64 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndex Roads SpoutP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:11/34 13/47 Advice J-O LEBANON 1/2 Following the ceasefire agreement, effective since 27th April, the situation in Lebanon is calm. Normal business activity has resumed in Beirut. . Travel is inadvisable in South Lebanon yond th city of Sidon, as sh lin and military activity are likely to continue in the area from the coast to the Southern Beta'a Valley and in all other areas insjdj and along the border of the Israeli Occupied Zone. . . 567 P-S 568 T]Z 564 A-C FCO K-N @ EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:11/41 14/47 Advice J-O LEBANON 2/2 Visitors wishing to go to the Baalbrck region and to the north of the Beta'a Photography should bj limited to traditional tourist sites. R sp ct for local custom should also b shown in dress. Visitors are encouraged to register with the British Embassy in Beirut upon arrival Tel: 417007 Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 u67 P-S u68 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:11/41 15/47 Advice J-O ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ ££££££££££ JESOTHO Lesotho is relatively trouble free but v s tors should ta normal precautions. Muggings, mainly in broad daylight, have occur d in the c nut of town. Do not attempt to resist such attacks. Isolated arias should be avoided. Do not walk around town at night. Visitors are advised to register with the British High Commission in Masjtu on arrival Tel 313961. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S u68 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:31/55 16/47 Advice J-O LIBERIA In view of the continuing conflict affecting the greater part of the country, British nationals ar adv sid not to vjsjt Liberia. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 km7 P-S k68 T[U k64 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndex Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:34/05 17/47 Advice J-O LIBYA 1/3 Since April 92, UV Security Coucil sanctions have included a ban on flights to and from Libya making speedy evacuation from Libya for medical or othjt emergencies difficult. The bbn on the supply of aircraft components, engineering and maintenance sjtvjces for Libyan aircraft and other related sjrvicis bz foreign companies may affect the safety and reliability of internal flights. 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndex Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:32/09 18/47 Advice J-O LIBYA 2/3 Violent disturbances occasionally occur in the region east of Benghazi, most recently in late March/early April 1996 Thjte have been no reports of attacks on foreigners. Avoid the affected region. It is unwise to use oj carry camjtas. Stern penalties are impossjd for the possession or use of alcohol and harsh penalties for criticising the country, its leadership or religion. 567 P-S 568 T-U 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:12/16 19/47 Ad6ic OJOI J-O C L BYA We have no diplomatic relations with Libya and the protection we can offer British nationals visiting the country is limited. All British Nationals should register with the British Interests Section, Italian Embassy,Tripoli Tel: 3331191 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:12/23 20/47 Advice J-O MADAGASCA@ Visitors should be aware of the increased danger from mugging in urban areas and take appropriat precautions. The danger is particularly acute near the popular market arias of central Antananarivo. More adventurous visitors going to remote areas should refrain from travelling alone if possible. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:12/30 21/47 Advice J-O MALAWI 1/2 Excetcisj reasonable care ovjt personal security, bj particularly careful after dark and avoid travel out of town at night. Even main roads are dangerous with hazards such as potholes and abandoned unlit vehicles regularly causing sjtious accidents. Emergency services are extremely basic. Armed hi-jacking of four-wheel drive and othjt expensive cars continues, mainly at night. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' 567 P-S u68 T]Z u64 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:12/37 22/47 Advice ^ J-O MALAWI 2/2 In Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and tourist spots such as Nkhata Bay, Senga Bay (aka Salima) and Cape Maclear bj alert for muggers and bag snatchers. In recent months several British visitors have been robbed at knifepoint in Senga Bay and Blantyre. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 TmZ 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:32/44 23/47 Advice J-O MALAYSIA 1/2 There is currently an outbreak of cholera in Malaysia cuntted on Penang. The authorities are taking appropriate measures to contain the disjasj'u spread and to eliminate it. Visitors to Penang and othjt affected areas (Kedah Perak, Tjringganu, Pitlis, Selango, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan and Johor) are advised to avoid tap watit and ice (drinking bottled water or soft drinks* and uncooked foods, especially salads and open fruit. 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SpoutP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:12/51 ] 24/47 Advice J-O sALAYS@A t 2a2 Travellers to Malaysia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghani;tan from military activity to civil bircraft overflying Afghanistan using routes V6v8, 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 airlines which routes individual airlines are using. 567 P-S 568 T-Z k64 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:37/09 25/47 Advice J-O Mali Mali is relatively trouble-erie but although travel to Mopti, Timbuktu and Gao is possible, caution should bj exercised in the area north of Mopti where banditry is still a risk. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEJFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:17/16 26/47 Advice J-O MAU5ITJUS Multi party elections will take place on 20 Deci,bet but are unlikely to affect visitors. Bi vigilant and avoid political gathjtings/demonstrations whiah arr taking place outside the main tourist areas. 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:37/13 27/47 Advice J-O C MEXICO 1/2 Armed robbery in urban arias has increased. Resistance is frequently met with violence. Particular care should bj taken on public transport, at airports, bzs stations and popular tourist sites. Use only official airport taxis on arrival. After dark and in quiet urban areas use only taxis from authorisjh ranks. There is also risk of robbjty outsjdj major cities particularly in the stat s of Michoacan, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Campjchj. Avoid travel after dark and isolated bjachjs at all time . 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CJEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:32/14 28/47 Advice J-O MEXICO 2/2 Tension in Cjnttal Chiapas has jasjd. But ttavellets should still not venture off roads connecting Tuxtla Gutierrez, San Cristobjl, Palenquj and the Guatemalin bordjt without first seeking local advice. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 TJZ 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:17/47 29/47 Advice J-O MOLDOVA 1/2 Non-essential travel to Transdniestria should be avoided, as this region is not under Moldovan govjrnmjnt control and the situation is unpredictable. Those with essential business should register with the consular section of the British Embassy in Moscow, tel: 7 095 956 7200. Fax: 7 095 956 7540 There is a diphtheria epidemic in many parts of Moldova. Visitors should trek medical advice before travel. ' 567 P-S 568 T]Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:17/34 30/47 Advice J-O MOLDOVA 2/2 Although law and order is not a particular problem, exercise common sjnsj in dress and behaviour. Expensive jewellery, watches and camjtas should bj kept out of sight. nly officially marked taxis should bj used, which should not be shared with strangest. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 67 P-S 8 T 4 A-C FCO K]N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:37/41 31/47 Advice J-O MONGOLIA Street crime is a growing problem in Ulaanbaatar. Pickpockets are very skilful and tourists are a particular target. Alcohol related crime is frequent. The dangjt is mainly in crowded markets and after dark. Muggings and attacks on unaccompanied females are on the increase. It is not known whether maintenance procedures are always properly obsjtvjd on internal flights. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEJFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:47/48 32/47 Advice J-O £ £ £ £ ££ ££ £ £ MONGOLIA Visitors may only enter the country by air or by train. Entry overland bz othjt means is not permitted. As communications within Mongolia are poor providing consular assistance can bj difficult. Street crime is on the increase in Ulaanbaater and visitors should exercise caution. It is not known whjthjr maintenance procedures are always properly obsjrvjh on internbl flights. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 567 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:29/29 33/47 Advice J-O MONTSERRAT Because of volcanic activity, Plymouth has been evacuated. Thu Foreign Office adv sj against travelling to Montsj rat until further notice. Further information can bj obtained on tel: 0171 839 1010 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndex Roads SportP566 CJEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:48/26 34/47 Advice J-O M ZAMBIQUE 1/2 Armjh robbery using knives and han-guns is prevalent in Maputo. Visitors are strongly advised not to carry or display cash or jewellery and avoid unfamiliar areas and central down-town at night. While robbery has been the main motive, attacks have been unnecessarily vicious and in some cases fatal. Restrict ttavjl to: Maputo to the Rjassano Garcia/Komatipoort border post with South Africa; Maputo to the Namaacha border post with Swaziland. 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:48/23 35/47 Advice J-O MOZAMBIQUE 2/2 Restrict travel to: Maputo north as far as Inhambane; Beira/Zimbabwe (Beira corridor); Beira/Malawi Xvia the Kite corridor). All travel should bj undertaken only only between 0800-1500 and if possible in the company of 2 or more vehicles. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:38/40 36/47 Advice J-O NAMIBIA 1/2 While incidents of street and car theft are generally few, they are increasing and vjsjtors should bj vigilant at all times. Take local advice about arias to avoid and particularly avoid the townships at night. When driving take particular care on gravel roads which can bj dangerous. At night, animals on the road present a special hazbrd. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:49/57 37/47 Advice J-O NAMIBIA 2/2 Malaria is endemic in the North of Namibia. Seek mjhical advice before leav ng th U.K. on th typ of prophylaxis to bj taken if you expect to visit northern areas. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 566 P-S u68 T]Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndex Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:48/05 38/47 Advice J-O NIP L 1 The political situation is generally calm, however demonstrations do occuz Exercise caution when travelling in the more remote districts of the mid-west region where there have been recent outbreaks of political violence. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential, and should include all plannjh activities (eg trekking, rafting), helicopter rescue and medical evacuation. 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:49/18 39/47 Advice J-O NEPAL 2/3 Do not trek on your own without a professional guide. Off the regular routes you should take a guide jvjn if you are with a party. Hied local advice. The standard of driving and vehicle maintenance is poor and the cause of frequent accidents. Travel by long distance bus is a cause for particular concern. 566 P-S 568 TmZ 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndex Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:29/25 40/47 Advice OI J-O NEPAL 3/3 Travellers to Nepal whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that threats from military activity to civil aircraft using certain routes. 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. Check direct with your travel agent or airline as to which routes individual airlines are using. ' 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:29/36 41/47 Advice J-O NETHERLANDS A bomb exploded in Arnhem on 16 April. This was the third bomb explosion in the city in the past six months, none of which was targetted at British interests. Visitors should exercise sensible precautions and report any suspicious or unattended packages to the authorities immediately. ' 5v6 P-S u68 T]Z u64 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:49/19 42/47 Advice J-O NEPAL 3/3 Travellers to Nepal whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that threats from military activity to civil aircraft using certain routes. 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 direct with your travel agent or airline as to which routes individual airlines are using. 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:29/25 43/47 Advtce J-O NICARAGUA 2/2 Travellers from countries where Yellow Fjvjr is endemic (including the countries between Panama and Bolivia) must have a valid vaccination certificate to jntet the country. Long term visitors are advised to notify the British Embassy Managua of their presence in Nicaragua, tel: 780014 and 780887 on arrival and ask for up-to-date information. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 566 P-S u68 T-Z 564 A-C FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:29/42 Advice J-O NIGER 1/2 Following the 27 January military coup, all bord s a now op n nd th f w has been lifted. International communications have been resumed. Niger remains potentially unstable with continuing danger to travellers from political and criminal elements, especially in the djsjrt areas. Those travelling outside Niamey should take particular care and advise the British Embassy Abidjan of their ttavjl plans. ' 566 P-S u68 T-Z 564 A-C 44/47 FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:29/59 Advice J-O NIGER 2/2 An epidemic of meningitis is curxintly affecting western Africa. Approximately 5000 cases have been reported in Niger. Intending travellers should seek medical advice. The British representative in Niger is the Honorary British Consul in Naimjy, til: 227 732051. He can provide limited help in an emjrgjncy. 566 P-S 568 T-Z 564 A-C 45/47 FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01:)9/00 Advice J-O NIGERIA 1/2 The political situation is uncertain and occasionally tense. Violent street crime and armed robberies are prevalent in Lagos and occur elsewhere in Nigeria Hartassmjnt policemen and soldiers is common throughout the country. Travel outsjdj cities after dark is unsafe; even in daylight armed holdups occur. Fraud against foreign businessmen, charities and others is commonplace. Credentials of Nigerian business contacts should bj checked thoroughly. If in doubt, contact DTJ Nigeria Desk on 0171 215 4966 for advice. ' 566 P-S 5v8 T-Z 564 A-C 46/47 FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads SportP566 CEEFAX 566 Mon 27 May 01: Advice J-O NIGERIA 2/2 It is possible that some private airlines operating within Nigeria may not carry out aircraft maintenance procedures to international standards. Intending travellers bz air within Nigeria may wish to seek advice locally. There is a meningitis epidemic in the Northern Nigeria states of Kano, Bauchi, Kibbi and Katsjna and in the Eastern state of Adamawa. Intending travellers should seek medical advicu. ' 566 P-S 568 T]Z 564 A-C 47/47 FCO K-N EuroIndjx Roads Sport