P568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:31/54 Advice T-Z TAHITI (FRENCH POLYNESIA) Recent civil disturbances in Tahiti have died down and the present situation is calm. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-I 566 J-O 1/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:[2/11 Advice T-Z TAJIKISTAN 1/3 We advise against all but essential travel to Tajikistan. Travel to, from and within Tajikistan is difficult. It is not known whether aircraft maintenance procedures used on internal elights are always properly observed. Visitors should be aware that thjte is no British mission in Tajikistan.Before travelling check local conditions with the local German and US Embassies. (German tel 73 772 212189 or 212198) (US tel 73 772 210356) 564 A-C 565 D]J u66 K-P 2/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:32/36 Advice T-Z TAJIKISTAN 2/3 Khojent and Dushanbe are currently calm but the potential for terrorist incidents, primarily targeted against the Russian militar=, continues to exist. Travel outside Khojint or Dushanbe is unsafe and should only bj attempted with persons well known e.g. an international organisation. Do not travel alone or on foot after dark. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 3/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/R1dioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:33/01 Advice T-Z TAJIKISTAN 3/3 Outbursts of fighting continue in Gharm valley, Tavildara and along the Afghan bordjt. Intending visitors should seek medical advice about inoculations for typhoid fever. u64 A-C 565 D-J u66 K-P 4/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/R1dioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:33/26 Advice T-U TANZANIA 1/2 The political situation on the mainland is stable. Visitors should avoid political rallies and meetings on Zanzibar where tension still exists. Incidents of mugging and ihefi are common especially on public transport and beaches. Eood should not be accepted from strangest as it may bj drugged. Armed car jacking of luxury 4WD vehicles occur frequently and may be accompanied bz personal violence. Thjti have been several incidents of armed banditry in the national parks. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 5/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:33/+1 Advice T-Z TANZANIA 2/2 If approached by policemen asking for money for alleged offences insist on identification before going to thu police station to make any payments. Report all incidents to the British High Commission. The influx of refugees in Ngara and Kagjra districts in the north west, particularly near the Burundian botdrz, make that area best avoided by visitors Visitors and residents should register with the British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam telephone: 112953 / 117660. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 u64 A-C 565 D]J 566 K-P 6/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:34/16 Advice T-Z THAILAND 1/3 Visitors should bj aware there are sjvjte penalties for all drug offences. Do not accept food or drink from strangers as it may be drugged. The standard of driving is poor and there have been several fatal bus crashes on Thailand's roads in thu past jew months. Particular care should be taken when swimming off the coast of Phuket bjcausj of strong rip-tides which have resulted in a numbjt of drownings. 564 A-C 565 DmJ 566 K-P 7/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:34/41 Advice T-Z THAILAND 2/3 There is continued fighting at and around the Thai/Burmese border. All surface crossings between the countries are officially closed to non Thai/Burmese citizens. Travellers wishing to visit remote or border areas should consult the local authorities for advice on the current situation. Under no circumstances attempt to enter Cambodia bz land. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 8/41 Health EuroIndjx Publ$rams TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:35/06 Advice T-U THAILAND 3/3 Travellers to Thailand whore jouznr= will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that threats from military activity to civil aircraft o6jrflying Afghani;tan certain routrs. Others, including all British carriers use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travellers should check direct eithru with travel agents ot airlines which routes individual airlines are are using. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 9/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:sk/3p Advice T-U TOGO 1/2 Togo has experienced periodic violence and strik s in recent years. Th situation has been calm since 1994 but potential exists for unsettled conditions^ Street crime is common in Lome and there have been incidents of car- jacking. Visitors should avoid walking in the vicinity of the beach, white there have been muggings Care should be taken when travelling in Lome at night. 564 A-C 565 D-I 566 J-O 10/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:9Y/:5 Advice T-Z TOGO 2/2 Visitors should stop at all control points on request, turn on intetiot vehicle lights and only continue if certain that permission has been given to do so. Be prepared for checks of passport / identity papjts and possible vehicle searches. Visitors should avoid ttavjlling outside Lome at night. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 u64 A-C 565 D-I 566 J-O 11/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:36/21 Advice T-Z T INIDADTOBAGO Most people visiting Trinidad & Tobago enjoy problem free holidays. Nivjrthjliss theft, often involving weapons, and sometimes with the risk of sexual assault, continues particularly at night in Port of Spain and othjt urban areas. Take local advice on areas to bj avoided. Many areas are best visited in groups. Do not carry large amounts of money ot wear jewellery. u64 A-C u65 D-J 566 K-P 12/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:36/44 Advice T-Z TRINIDAD & TOBAGO The authoritii; are aluzt to thu carriage of illicit drugs and sentences can bj sjvjre. Do not carry packages for person unknown to you or if you do not know their contents. Tobago is genitally quiet , but uisitors should continue to take sensible precautions, i.i. use hotel safety depsit boxes to store valuables, money and passport; do not carry large amounts of money; do not visit isolated bjachjs. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 13/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:37/10 Advice T-Z TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Most people visiting Trinidad & Tobago enjoy problem free holidays. Nevertheless theft, often involving weapons, and sometimes with the risk of sexual assault, continues particularly at night in Port of Spain and othjt urban areas. Take local advice on areas to be avoided. Many arias are best visited in groups. Do not carry large amounts of money or wear jeweller=. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 14/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:37/35 Advice T-Z TURKEY 2/4 Western and central Turkey, including Mediterranean and Black Sea Coasts. The Turkish authorities are giving a high priority to protecting visitors, but complete security cannot be guarintied. Visitors should remain vigilant at all times. Further details for Eastern and South Eastern Turkey follow......... 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 15/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:38/0p Advice T-Z TURKEY 3/4 Eastern and South Eastern Turkey. Thjte is widespread terrorism in So4th East Turkey and in the Mount Arrarat area of Eastern Turkey. Recent attacks on roads and railways have been as far west as Rivas Province. Several Western tourists weti kdinappjd bz the PKG in the summers of 1993, 1994 1y9u and in September 1996. Furthjt similar incidents can bj expected. Do no go there unless on essential business, in which case keep to main roads and towns. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 6/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:38/25 Advice T-Z TURKEY 4/4 Eastern and South Eastern Turkey (Cont) Avoid travel at dusk or at night, and advise British Embassy in Ankara, Tel: (312)4686230/42) or British Consulate Genital Istanbul (212) 2937545/49) of your travel plans. Due to recent events in Northern Iraq do not attempt to enter Iraq from Turkey. The main botdjr crossings points into Syria (in daylight hours) are still considered genitally safe. Those considering the overland route to Iran should consult the Embassy. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 17/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:3</50 Advice T-Z TURKMENISTAN 1/2 Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpocketing can occur in all cities. Take sensible precautions when travelling or walking in the street. It is not clear whjthjt maintenace procedures are always properly observed on internal flights. Travellers are advised to fly, where possible, directly to thjit destinations on an international flight originating outside the Formjt Soviet Union. Thjte is a diphtheria epidemic in many parts. Seek medical advice about inoculations brfore travrlling. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 8/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:39/15 Advice T-Z Turks and Caicos Islands There is a relatively low crime rate in Turks and Caicos Islands but exercise common sense. Do not travel to isolated spots such as North West Point (Providenciales) at night or without letting someone know you are there during the day. Eoreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 19/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 5m8 Mon 11 Nov 21:39/40 Advice T-Z Uganda Although travel is genitally safe within Uganda armed robbjty and vehicle hi-jackings occur countrywide. Avoid travel after dark. In the north rebel activity has intensified in Gulu district (north- central Uganda). There are sporadic rebel activities in north-west Uganda, white land mines are frequently planted on the roads. In many parts of the north travel is only permitted when in convoy under military escort. Do not travel to Gulu, Aura, Moyo or Kitgum districts until further notice. British High Commission in Kampala: Tel 2570u4/9 ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 20/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTtans ,V/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:40/05 Advice T-Z Ukraine There is a diphtheria epidemic in parts of Ukraine. Consult your GP about immunisation and precautionary measures. Muggings, thefts and car hijackings are increasing throughout Ukraine. Be vigilant and keep expensive possessions out of sight. If travelling by overnight train, secure compartment door from the inside by tying it closed with wire ot cord. Carry your passport at all times. 564 A-C u65 D-J 566 K-P 21/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:4(/30 Advice T-Z USA - Florida 1/2 Most people visit Florida without experiencing difficulty. However, visitors should continue to be vigilant about their personal security. Do not openly display jeweller= and avoid walking in obviously run down areas. If arriving at night, take a taxi to the hotel and collect your hire car the next day. Drive on main highways and use well lit car parks. ' 564 A-C u6k D]J 566 K-P 22/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:40/55 Advice T-Z USA - Florida 2/2 Do not stop if your car is bumped from behind. Indicate to the othjt drivjt to follow you to the nearest public aria and call for police help. Nivjr sleep in your car on the roadside or in rest areas. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 23/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:41/20 Advice ( T-Z UZBEKISTAN 1/2 Keep valuables out of sight. In (brhSent it is safer to uvj official taxis oy hit@ cars, esp0cially t mig t or when visiting city suburbs. Long distance travel bz train should be avoided.If obliged to travel overnight store valuables in the compartment undjt the bed or seat. Do not leave the compartment unattundjd and insure that the door is secured from the inside with wire ot strong cord. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 24/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:41/,5 Advice T-Z UZBEKISTAN 2/2 It is not known whether maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always properly obsjrvjd. For safety,travellers are advised white possible to fly directly to thjit destination ot on an international flight originating outside the former Soviet Union. Thjti is a dipthjria jpjdrmic in Uzbekistan. Vistors should seek medical advice before travelling. Foreign Offiqe *ravrl 017 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 25/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:42/10 Advice T-Z VENEZ ILA Difficult economic conditions have caused a surge in crime in all areas, especially in Caracas. Take extreme care when when walking the city streets avoiding the poorer areas or city car parks. Do not carry large valuables. Car thefts, some at gunpoint are common. Owing to Colombian terrorist groups in the frontier regions bordjting Colombia, visitors should only venture into this area in organisjd groups. Contact the BritisT Embassy, Caracas, tel: 993 4111 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 26/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:42/35 Advice T-Z VIETNAM 1/2 Travel in parts is hazardous and in some areas still forbidden. Take extra care travelling in areas along the border with Laos, Cambodia and China. Unexploded mines, bombs and shells are a hazard in Battlefield areas. Violent incidents and pickpocketing are increasing in Hanoi, Ho Chi Mind City and other major cities. Drug smuggling carries the death penalty. ' 564 A-C u6k D-J 566 K-P 27/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:43/00 Ad6icd T-U V ETNAM 2/2 The provision of prompt consular assistance is difficult outside Hanoi and Ho Chi Mind City bjcausj of poorly developed infrastructure throughout Vietnam. $ravjllirs to Vietnam whose journey will involve flying ovjt Afghanistan should be aware that thjti are threats from military activity to aircraft. British Cattiest, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal Check the Froute used b= each aizlinj. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 28/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/R1dioP568 CJEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:43/25 Advice T-U WE3TJTN SAHARA 1/2 The territory of the 'estetn Sahara is disputed between Morocco and the Polisario Front and the Foreign Office advises against ttavjl thjte. The US regards sovereignty as undetermined. The aria south of Tan tan (Morocqo) iu undjt military jurisdiction. travel is restricted and while organised groups are genitally permitted, indjpjndjnt overland travellers may bj turned back to Dakhla. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 2:/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:43/50 Advice T-Z WESTERN SAHARA 2/2 Consular sjtvjces are not available. The area south of Tan Tan is under military jurisdiction. Travel is restricted. Overland travellers may be turned back at Dakhla. Vehicles should bj shipped from Casablanca to Mauritania or Senegal and passengers travel by air. k64 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 30/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:44/15 Advice T-U YEMEN 1/3 The security situation in Yemen is improving though there remains the potential for instability. Thjte have been no major incidents along the Yemeni-Saudi botdjt. Avoid travel to the Al Mahra, near the Omani border, and in Al Jawf and Sa'ada north of Sana'a. The Marib area is volatile. Avoid going thjti when trouble has been reported and travel in groups with well established local tour agents. There is tinsjon between Yemen and Eritrea over the disputed Danish Islands. cont.. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 e-P 3 /4 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:45/05 Advice T-Z YEMEN 3/3 Respect local sensitivites about religious sites. It is not always wise to enter mosques ot to take photographs near those sites. All travellers to Yemen should register with the British Embassy in Sana'a (til: 2640=1-4 ) andOot at the British Consulate/Trade office in Aden (tel: 02 232712 ) 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 33/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:45/30 Advice T-Z YUGOSLAVIA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF 1/2 (Serbia and Montenegro) Following the peace agreement in Dayton, Ohio on 21 November, all trade sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have been suspended. Avpid travel to the border area between North-west Serbia and Croatia. Car thefts have increased, and thjti have been isolated cases of robberies and muggings on the international train services. un4 A-C 56k D-J 566 K-P 34/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:45/55 Advice T-Y YUGOSLAVIA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF 2/2 It i; not yet possible to rnqpsh travellers chjqujs; and only one credit card (Amjx) is accupted b= aizlines and an extremely limited number of hwtils. Cash ($ or DM) is normally required for all payments, including hotel bills. All currency brought into the country must bj declared on arrival. Failure to do so can attract a fine and risk confiscation of all remaining cash on departure. Register with the British Embassy in Belgrade: 011-645-055 on arrival and inform the embassy of any change of address ou telephone number. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 S-P 35/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:46/20 Advice T-U ZA RE The Foreign Office advises against travel to Kivu, Eastern Zaire. (age normal precautions in thu rest of Zaire. Do not travel out of town at night. Road blocks white the military demand money are common. Visitors are strongly advisud to br mit at the airport when arriving in Kinshasa. Further information may be obtained from the British Embark| in Kinshasa (til: 34775, 33130, 33453, 33772) 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 36/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:46/45 Advice T-Z ZAMBIA 1/2 The political situation in Zambia remains reasonably stable, though tensions are likely to rise during the run-up to the elections, now expected in mid to late Novjmbjt. -isitors and expatriates ate not believed to be at particular risk at present. Burglary and armjh theft of vehicles, especially of four wheel drive models, has increased and may be accompanied b= pjryonal vigluncu, particularly if resistance is attempted. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 e-P 37/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans ,V/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 22:47/10 Advice T-Z ZAMBIA 2/2 Medical facilities and communications are poor, particularly outside urban ar as. Em rg ncy faciliti s are virtually non-existent in the event of a sjtious accident. Avoid driving out of town at night as vehicles are often poorly lit, badly driven and roads are in a dangerous state. For furthrr advice contact the British High Commission, Lusaka, til: 25113, fax: 253798. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 38/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:30/*6 Advice T-Z ZIMBABWE 1/2 Muggings & pickpocketing are prevalent in city centres, especially near hotel1 and banks. Visitors to Victoria Falls and othjt tourist centres should bj wary as muggers tend to target backpackers. Thefts from vehicles are failry common. -isitors travelling by car should be cautious at filling stations. Anyone offering assi;tance to change punctired tykes should be regarded with utmost caution. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 39/41 Health EuroIndex PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:31/21 Advice T-Z ZIMBABWE 2/2 Driving out of town at night should be avoided as roads are poorly marked and vehicles poorly lit. Emjrgjncy services can provide only limited help in the event of an accident. The incidence of passport theft is high. Visitors should carry photocopies of their passports, although banks will not accept photocopies for mointary transactions. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 4(/4 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/RadioP568 CEEFAX 568 Mon 11 Nov 21:31/46 Advice T-Z ZIMBABWE Muggings & pickpockjting are prevalent in city centres, especially near main hotels and banks.Unlit side streets should bj avoided at night. Avoid driving out of town at night as roads and vehicles are poorly lit. Emergency sjtvices can provide only limited help in the event 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 transactions. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 41/41 Health EuroIndjx PublTrans TV/Radio