P567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:31/21 Advice P-S PAKISTAN 1/4 Sporadic street violence, random daily shootings, armjh car hi-jacking, occasional bomb and rocket attacks togjthjt with intermittent genital strikes prevent Karachi from functioning normally. Visiting commercial representatives can continue to conduct business largely unaffected, provided they remain in the relatively safe areas and check the security situation before travelling. Avoid arriving at night and ensure you are mit at the airport. ' 568 T]Z u64 A-C 565 D-I 1/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:37/13 Advice P-S PAKISTAN 2/4 Unrest, armed robbery, violence and kidnapping continue more generally in Sindh, Baluchistan and remote parts of North West Frontier Province. A bomb killed 40 in Peshawar in December. Take local advice before visiting thjsj areas. Avoid sensitive arias near the borders with Iran, Afghanistan, India and the Kashmir Line of Control. Avoid travel at night. Use armed escorts where necessary in Baluchistan and Sindh. Where possible travel bz air. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z 2/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:11/15 Advice P-S ££££ ££ ££ ££££££ £ ££ £££ £ £££ ££ £ PAKISTAN 3/4 There are no particular security problems in othjt parts of Pakistan. A series of bombs have recently gone off in Lahore and the Punjab, but away from tourist sites. British nationals have not been targeted. Contact the nearest British diplomatic mission in Islamabad, tel: 00 92 51 822131-5 or in Karachi, tel: 00 92 21 5872431-6 for up-to-date local advice. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z 3/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:31/27 4/35 Advice P-S PAKISTAN 4/4 Journeys to Pakistan which ovjtfly Afghanistan are under threat from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, G202 & V848. 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 either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndex RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:11/29 5/35 Advice P-S PANAMA Do not travel to the Dariin Jungle area close to the Colomian border. There are reports of Colombian gujtrilla activity as far as 100km into Panama. Three American missionaries were were kidnapped in Panama. Assaults on tourists continue, particularly on or near the Bridge of the Americas, at the Pacific entrance of the canal. Exercise caution and leave valuables in hotel safes. Take care at bus stations, and when shopping in downtown Panama City (Avjnida Central) white teams of muggers operate even during daylight hours. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-U FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:14/11 Advice P-S PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1/2 The law and order situation remains very poor. There 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 areas. 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. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z 6/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:19/18 7/35 Advice P-S PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2/2 The rugged terrain and poor infra- structure djlazs/restricts the assistance that can bj given. Before travelling around Papua New Gujnja, seek the latest local advice from the British High Commission, Port Moresbz. Tel: 67k 3251677 Fax: 675 3253547 Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 u64 A-C u65 D-J u67 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:24/05 8/35 Advice P-S PERU 1/2 The ceasefire along the bordjt with Equador remains in place. The situation is still sensitive and travellers should exercise discretion in the aria. Taking photographs in any of the towns near to the border, such as Petra and Tumbes, may cause problems for visitors There is no reason why travellers should not continue to visit Lima, Lake Titicaca, Macchu Pichu, Cusco or Arequipa. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 or British Embassy, Lima: 4 33 4738 u64 A-C u6u D]J 567 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:24/22 9/35 Advice P-S PERU 2/2 Muggings and street crime are common. Travellers should bj 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, by air, rail or reputable bus companies Travelling within towns single visitors should consider using private taxis. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:12/29 10/35 Advice P-S PHILIPPINES 1/3 Typhoons strike from July to December. Earthquakes/volcanic eruptions may also occur. Volcanic dangjt zones are in force around Mt Pinatubo (10km), Mt Mazon (6km) and Mt Bulusan (4km). Once the rainy season begins in July thjti is a risk that certain arias will be flooded with "Lahar" a lethal mixture of mud and volcanic lava/debris. Roads rapidly become impassable and thjte is a risk that travel from Metro Manila to the central and northern parts of Luzon will bj disrupted for months. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:44/41 11/35 Advice P-S PHILIPPINES 2/3 Criminal violence can bj a problem but visitors are rarely targetted. Poetical insurgency continues at a low level in the more remote parts of North and South Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. Take care when visiting Western Mindanao, there have been attacks in public places, and when travelling to the mainland provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Sultan Kudjtat, Lanao del Norse and North Cotabato. Avoid the islands south west of Mindanao, where there has been sporadic fighting. ' 564 A-C u65 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndjx CRailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:14/53 12/35 Advice P-S PHILIPPINES 3/3 Bi vigilant, and avoid travel off the beaten track. Travellers to the Philippines whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that threats from military activity to civil aircrafts overflying Afghanistan. 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 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:42/20 13/35 Advice P-S POLAND There is a serious risk of robbjty at stations and on trains, particularly internbtional sjrvjces. Passjngjrs are most at risk while boarding trains. Do not leave the compartment unattended. Keep expensive jewellery, watches, camjtas, passports and wallets/purses o out of sight. Criminal gangs operate in major cities and this occassionally results in violence,including bombings, between rivbl gangs.This violence is not directed against foreigners. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:12/47 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. It is illegal to change money in the streets. Travellers should also beware of pickpockets/bag snatchers in crowded areas. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 DmJ 566 K-P 14/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:28/14 15/35 Advice P-S RUSSIA 1/4 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 nationals in the area. Travellers are strongly advised not to enter this region. North Ossjtia and Ingushjtia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds foreign nationals that ttavjl restrictions apply where a state of emjrgjncy applies. u64 A-C 56u D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:45/26 16/35 Advice P-S RUSSIA 2/4 Cross-border traffic with Georgia and Azerbaijan is subject to restrictions. Internal Air Travel: It is unknown if maintenance procedures are always propjrley observed. White possible visitors should fly directly from abroad. Health: There is a diphtheria epidemic in many parts. Visitors are advised to seek medical advice before travelling. Foreign Office Travel 0374 500 968 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:21/13 17O35 Advice P-S Russia 3/4 CRIME: Incidents of mugging,theft and pickpockjting are increasing in all cities, esp cially in St P t rsburg & 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 strangest. When travelling bz train, store valuables in the compartment under the bed/seat.Do not leave compartment unattended and secure door from inside with wire or cord. Do not accept food from strangest as it may bj drugged. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CJJFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:27/10 18/35 Advice P-S RUSSIA 4/4 Russian criminal gangs opjtate in major cities and this can occasionally result in violence between rival gangs. This violence is not directed against foreigners, but in February 1996 a shooting incident resulted in the death of a British businessman. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:21/12 19/35 Advice P-S RWANDA 1/2 Wj advise against all but essential travel to Rwanda. Supplies of water, power and fuel can bj erratic. Security remains fragile. The police & judicial systems have yet to be fully restored. Many military road blocks exist on all major roads. Do not travel off asphalt roads because of undetected land mines. There is a resident British Embassy in Kigali,the capital, but it can provide only limited emjrgjncy consular services or protection. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J u66 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:41/14 20/35 Advice P-S RWANDA 2/2 For those who must ttavjl to Rwanda a visa has to bj obtained in advancu as visas are no longer avbilable at the point of entry. In case of emjtgjncy contact the British Embassy on 250 84098/85771/ 8577s. ' 564 A-C u65 D]J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:23/41 21/35 Advice P-S RWANDA The Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to Rwanda. Supplies of water, 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. Many military road blocks exist on all major roads. You are advised no to travel off asphalt roads because of undetected land mines. There is a resident British Embassy in Kigali, the capital but it can provide only limited emjrgjncy consular services or protection. ' 564 A-C u65 D]J u66 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:17/23 22/35 Advice P-S SENEGAL The Casamance region of Southjtn Senegal is currently calm. The situation could however change at any time. Keep to the main roads and avoid ttavjl at night. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:21/40 23/35 Advice P-S SIERRA LEONE Following the Presidential elections on Mar 15 the situation in Sierra Ljonj has remained calm. Although the recently announced ceasefire between the RUF and the RSMLF appears to be holding, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office advjsj for the time being against all non-essential travel bz road to the provincial centres. Visitors are strongly advised to check with the British High Commission, Freetown, tel 223961-5 before travelling outside the Freetown Peninsula. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 ' u64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:39/17 Advice P-S SINGAPORE Travellers to Singapore whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that thjtj are threats from military activity to aircraft overflying Afghanistan using certain routes. 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 Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 24/35 FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:46/14 25/35 Advice P-S SOMALIA Due to the unstable security situation, we advise against ttavjl to Somalia. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:38/11 26/35 Advice P-S SOUTH AFRICA 1/2 Incidents of mugging remain high, both during daylight hours and at night. The level of violent crime is rising, particularly in the central Johannesburg aria but care is also required in other major cities. Isolated areas should bj avoided. It is inadvisable to wear expensive jewellery or carry cameras when walking in urban areas. The minimum of cash should bj carried. Townships and surrounding areas should bj avoided. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-5 EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:14/18 27/35 Advice P-S SOUTH AFRICA 2/2 If staying in a hotel, seek the advice of the management about which areas should bj avoided. Visitors should contact the British High Commission / Consulates for furthjt guidance. High Commission, Pretoria, tel 433121 Consulate, Jo'berg tel 337 8940 Consulate, Cape Town tel 253670 Consulate, Durban tel 305 2929 Consulate, East London tel 55260-8 Consulate, Port Elizabeth tel 552423 ' 564 A-C u65 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:10/20 28/35 Advice P-S SPAIN 1/3 There have been reports of two possible cases of mjnjngitis in Alucudia, Palma dj Majorca recently. The Department of Health have advised that only those with close prolonged (household type) contact with the cases are at increased risk. But anyone concerned about symptoms suggesting meningitis should contact their GP. They are not advising travellers to Majorca to cancel their holidays. If further information comes to light this advise will bj reviewed. For more detailed information contact the Department of Health 0171 210 3000. 564 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:16/12 29/35 Advice P-S SPAIN 2/3 Some 10 million British nationals are expected to visit Spain this year. They, and particularly those visiting in the holiday season, should note that a numbjt of small bombs weti detonated during Summer 1995 at various coastal resorts on the mainland. Prior warning was given in each case and there were no injuries. ETA (a Basque sjpjratist movement) has claimed responsibility and aims to disrupt the tourist industry. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:12/24 30/35 Advice P-S SPAIN 2/3 Some 10 million British nationals are expected to visit Spain this year. They, and particularly those visiting in the holiday season, should note that a number of small bombs were detonated during Summer 1995 at various coastal resorts on the mainland. Prior warning was given in each case and there weti no injuries. ETA (a Basque sjpjratist movement) has claimed responsibility and aims to disrupt the tourist industry. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:44/51 Advice P-S SRJ LANSA 1/2 Peace talks between the Govjrnmjnt and Tamil Tigers (LUTE) broke down last year and fighting is continuing in the North and East. Do not visit these areas On 31st January, a powerful bomb exploded at the Central Bank building in the Fort area of Colombo, killing at least 80 people and injuring ovjt twelve hundred. More incidents are expected and curfews may bj imposed from time to time. 564 A-C 565 DmJ 566 K-P 31/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:10/18 Advice P-S SRJ LANKA 2/2 Visitors should exercise extreme caution in public places, particularly in Colombo, and minimize time in the city. The South and Cjntri, including all the main tourist areas and the Cultural Triangle, remain largely unaffected. Further 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 32/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01: 2/45 33/35 Advice P-S SUDAN 1/3 The security situation in southern Sudan and the Nuba mountains remains unstable dui to the continuing civil war. It is impossible to pass through Sudan via the south. There is unrest near the Ethiopian border. Visitors should avoid thjsj areas. The border between Egypt and Sudan is closed, both bz land and water. Do not attempt to cross it. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:17/17 Advice P-S SUDAN 2/3 Those wishing to cross Sudan's othjt borders by land are advised first to seek up-to-date advice on the current situation. Desert travel should bj attempted only if fully-equipped and experienced. Visitors should avoid arias where demonstrations are being held and other crowded places. u64 A-C u65 D-J u66 K-P 34/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjxP567 CEEFAX 567 Mon 27 May 01:33/14 Advice P-S SUDAN 3/3 Visitors are advised to behave and dress discreetly. All British visitors should contact the British Embassy in Khartoum ( tel no: 770767 or 770769 ) and keep in touch throughout their stay. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 35/35 FCO O-R EuroIndjx RailIndjx