P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:29/20 DJIBOUTI (23/11/96) 1/2 Areas of the country remain closed. Take normal personal safety precautions in Djibouti City and, except in the town centre, avoid travelling at night. Do not use the main roads between Djibouti and Ethiopia/Eritrea where there is a sjtious risk of banditry. Avoid travel in the north of the Republic and the northern border areas white there have been recent outbreaks of fighting. ' Travel headlines 430 Front pag 1/24 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:58/17 2/24 W"£££"£££"£££ DJIBOUTI (23/11/96) Areas of the country remain closed. Take normal safety precautions in Djibouti City and, except in the town centre, avoid travelling at night. Do not use the main roads between Djibouti and Ethiopia/Eritrea, white there is a serious risk of banditry. British nationals should register with the British Honorary Consul, Tel: 35 38 44 on arrival. Eoteign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:56/11 3/24 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (21/10/96) Petty crime involving tourists is infrequent but normal precautions should be taken. Do not leave valuables or baggage unattended in the car or on the beach. The situation in Haiti does not affect the tourist areas in the Dominican Republic, which are a considerable distance from the bordjt. Tourists in the Dominican Republic are nevertheless advised to keep t(jmselves informed of the latest developments in the area. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CJEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:u8/48 4/2, ECUADOR (17/9/96) 1/2 @ PicWpockets operate in all major tourist centres, especially in Quito's historic centre. The Panecillo Hill should be avoided. Take sensible precautions. There has been an incteasj in violent ctimj including rural areas. Avoid travelling at night. Identification documents are essential at all times. Seek local expert advice before visiting the Mt Cotopaxi National Park. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:06/15 I 5/24 ECUADOR (17/9/96) 2/2 The Ecuador/Peru ceasefire rpm!ins in place. The bordjt is open. For the latest local advice, please contact the Baitish Embassy, Quito Xtel: 560 670/671O309 ) Travel headlinru 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/04 6/24 EGYPT (30/8/96) 1/3 Since 1y92 extremists have conducte a campaign of violence against the Egyptian government and have warned tourists not to visit Eg pt. On 18 April, gunmen opened fire on a tourist bus outside a hotel in Cairo, killing 17 Greek tourists and wounding othjts. Responsibility has been claimed by a known Egyptian terrorist group, who said that the intended target had been Israeli tourists, in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:12/12 7/24 EGYPT (30/8/96) 2/3 Apart from the Cairo attack, incidents during the last year have been largel= confined to attacks on security forces in parts of the Govetnorate of Minza. The only other incidents involving tourists were were two shootings at trains in Minya and Qjna, in which fo5r were slightly injured. Passengers, including to5rists, were released unharmed in March 1996, when an Egyptair aircraft was diverted to Libya bz hijackers whore motives are not clear. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:21/06 8/24 EGYPT (30/8/96) 3/3 Almost 160,000 British tourists visited Egypt in the first half of 1996 without security incident. The authorities attach the highest priority to protecting visitors, but as the attack in April showed, security cannot bj guarantied and in the Cairo attack, tourists weti the deliberate target. Visitors are advised to respect any advice from the local security authorities, especially when visiting the Governate of Minya. They should behave and dress discreetly. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:29/1: 9/24 EL SALVADOR (25/11/96) 1/2 There is significant lawlessness throughout the country. Robberies, kidnapping and car jackings are all commonplace. These crimes can occur on public or private transport, on main roads ot in towns. Victims are likely to be murdjtid even if they do not resist their attackers. Do not travel after dark ot wear jewellery. Tourists have been particularly targetted in the last few months and should take extra care. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:31/27 R 10/24 EL SALVADOR (25/11/96) 2/2 Businessmen who are met at the airport and are accompanied during their trip by a loc l repre3entative tend to have fewer problems. All British and CommonwealtX visitors to El Salvadoz are advised to registiz with the British Embassy. Eor the latest local advice, please contact the British Embassy in San Salvador, tel no: 298 1768/ 298 1769 or 298 1455. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main Men;P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:40/41 11/24 EQUATORIAL GUINEA (26/9/96) The general situation is calm but, nevertheless, exercise caution. Avoid demonstrations, take particular care of personal belongings and do not travel around the country after dark. Thjti is no British Consular presence in Eruatorial Guinea. Anyone experiencing difficulties should seek assistance from eithjt the French ot the Spanish Embassies situated in Malabo, or from the Spanish Consulate in Bata. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CJEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:41/29 12/24 ERITREA X21/11/96) 1/2 Visitors should take normal safety precautions. Do not travel after dark. Take accomodation only in largjt towns. Thjte are many landmines. Do not stray from main roads on foot ot bz veXicli without seeKing local advice. Avoid the Sudanese border area where there have been reports of skirmishes and banditry. Do not attempt to cross the border — it is closed. The Danish Islands are subject to a territorial dispute between Eritrea and Yemen. Mariners should bj aware that the islands themselves and the coastlines opposite are sensitive areas Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:50/40 13/24 ERITREA X21/11/96) 2/2 The Foreign Office advises visitors to register at the British Consulate in Asmara: Telephone 12 01 45, especially if they intend to travel to areas outside the capital. O Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/23 14/24 ESTONIA (8/8/96) Travellers should take sensible precautions, especially after dark. Do not leave valuables unattended. Car theft is a growing problem. Eoreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:53/18 15/24 ETHIOPIA (28O12/96) 1/4 Visit only recognised tourist areas; i.e. the Rift Valley Lakes, Addis Ababa and the highland tourist route. Avoid travel in the east of Ethiopa (Somali Region - Harerge), South Bali and Borena and south of Arba Minch and Negeli. Dire Dawa, Harar and the road between are unsafe at present. Three foreigners have been killed in Dire Dawa in recent months. Trave\ headlines 430 Fro^t page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/11 16/24 ETHIOPIA (28/11/96) 2/4 On August 5 1996 a bomb exploded in the Wabj Shabelli Hotel, Addis Ababa. Official report confirm that one person killed and eleven injured, including a European visitor. Thjte have been explosions at othjt hotels in Ethiopia - be vigilant at all times. Avoid ostentatious displays of monj8, ot valuable items such as cameras, jewellery etc., which may mark tourists as targets for theft, mugging or hijacking. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:53/44 17/24 ETHIOPIA (28/11/96) 3/4 Avoid staying outside major towns and travelling after dark. Be especially vigilant in market places poorer parts of towns. Do not leave the main Assab road in the Afar region. Avoid all bordjt areas except between Ithiopa and Eritrea. If crossing bz land to Kenya stay on the main road. The land botdet with Sudan is effectively closed. Do not cross it undjt any circumstances. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:56/22 18/24 ETHIOPIA T28/11/96) 4/4 Credit cards are not accepted in Ethiopia except as a resident of the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, and b= some airlines. Do not take photographs of military establishments including, for example, the Blue Nile Rivet Bridge and its immediate surroundings. Do not wear miitary styli (camouflage) clothing. Register at the Consular Section, British Embassy, tel 61 23 54, particularly if you intend to travel by road to areas outside the capital. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:53/25 19/24 W"£££"£££"£££ FRANCE X22O12/:6) 1/2 Travellers to France should be aware of continuing demonstrations and blockader bz French lorry drivjts. Disruption to road travel is considerable. Fuel supplies are running low in some areas. Private motorists should be prepared for problems white blockades have been set up on main roads and around towns. Commercial vehicle drivers are likely to bj stopped at blockades and not allowed to pass. They should avoid travel through France if possible. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:55/15 20/24 F ANCEXC All drivers should listen to regular radio traffic bulletins. Motoring organisations sucX as the AA and SAC can also advise on local traffic conditions. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:53/01 21/24 GABON (23/11/:6) The political situation is calm but thjte are Parliamentary elections on 1 and 15 Dicembjr. Avoid political demonstrations. The outbreak of Ebola disjasj reported to the WHO in October appears to have been contained. Sensible precautions should still bj taken. In an emjtgjncy, consular assistance can be obtained from the Honorary British Consuls in Libreville tel: 76 22 00 and in Port Gintil, Tel: 55 43 79 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CJEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:48/4, 22/24 THE GAMBIA (13/11/96) Order has now been restored following an armed incursion on Nov 8 by disaffected Gambians. They briefly captured the army barracks at Farafinni some 50 miles from Banjul. Banjul itself remains calm and the Foreign Office is not advising against travel to The Gambia. British nationals intending long stays should register with the British High Commission. Tel 495133, 495134, 495578 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathet Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:46/24 23/24 GEORGIA (10/9/96) /2 Visits bz road to most parts of George can bj made in relative safety, although travel at night utside Tbilisi should bj avoided if po sibli. The breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia should bj strictly avoided as both remain insecure. Th Georgia/Russia land border is gen ll closed to Westenjts. There have been recent outbreaks of dept jtia in Georgia. SeiW medical advice before travelling. Medical facilities are limited. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathth Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sun 01 Dec 23:45/17 24/24 GEORGIA (10/9/96) 2/2 It is not known whethjt maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal/internatio.al flights are always properly observed. White possible fly directly to your destination on a scheduled international flight originating outside the formjt Soviet Union. Be vigilant and take sensible precautions against mugging, especially after dark. Power cuts are frequent in winter. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main Menu