P480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/19 INDONESIA (26/:/96) 1/5 Indonesia is prone to earthquaKes, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Avoid the following areas: The Island of Krakatau, Mt Mirapi and surrounding area in Central Java; and Mt Marapi and its surrounding area in Bukitinggi, Sumatra. Eurthet information can be obtained from the Directorates of Volcanolok8, at Bandung 022 772606/772897 and Yogyakarta 0274 514180. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 1/16 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:13/13 2/16 INDONESIA (26/9/96) 2/5 There have been sjvetal incidents of knife attacks on foreigners in the town of Brastagi and whilst climbing Mount Sibazak. The violence in Jakarta on 26 and 27 July was confined to an area in East Central Jakarta. Thjte have been no further civil disturbances. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/17 3/16 INDONESIA (26/9/96) 3/5 Be alert. There has been an increase in petty crime against foreigners. Permits are required from the police to travel to Irian Jaya, East Timor and Aced Province, Sumatra. Visitors are advised against travel to Irian Ja|a white there is a guerrilla mo6jment (the OPM) operating. Eight foreigners (including four Britons) were kidnapped by OPM in separate incidents in different parts of the province. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:12/20 4/16 INDONESIA (26/:/96) 4/5 There has been sjtious rioting in several bigger towns including Timika, Tembagapura and Ja apura. Furth t incidents cannot be ruled out. The security situation in Aced Province, Sumatra, has stabilised, but travel bz road at night is inadvisable. East Timor is generally quiet but the situation remains tense. Thjte are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. Police permits are required for Irian Jaya, East Timor and Aced Province, Sumatra. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:18/23 5/16 INDONESIA (26/9/96) 5/5 Travellers to Indonesia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that thjti are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using router V668, A466, G402 and V848. Some airliner continue to use these routes. Others, including all British carriers use alternative routes V876 & V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airliner are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:53/26 6/16 IRAN (23/10/96) 1/4 Take sensible precautions and make sure travel documents, including visas, are in order. Particular care should be taken not to offend against Islamic codes of dress and behaviour. Photography n ar military ot government installations is strictly prohibited. Many such installations are not easily identifiable and care should be taken ovjt photography in urban areas away from tourist locations. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:14/29 7/16 IRAN (23/10/96) 2/4 The borders between Iran and Azerbaijan and Iran and Turkmenistan are open only to nationals of those countries. Non- nationals are not allowed to cross these borders by land. Declare all foreign currency taken into the country on a customs declaration form, ot at the Bank Milli branch at Tehran (Mehrabad) Airport. Eailure to do so may result in undeclared foreign currency being confiscated on departure. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:53/12 8/16 IRAN (23/10/:6) 3/4 It is only possible to change travellers cheques (whatevjt their denomination) into Rials. Travellers should bring sufficient hard currency to covet the unexpected. Thjti have recently been a numbjt of cases of tourists being asked for identification bz bogus policemen, who have then made off with the visitor's wallet and currency. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/14 9/16 IRAN (23/10/96) 4/4 Keep passports separate from other valuables. Register with the British Embassy, Tehran, tel: 675011 and consult them immediately should problems arise. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:1:/18 10/16 IRAQ (5/8/96) British nationals should not attempt to visit Iraq. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:28/12 11/16 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRJTORJES 1/2 (23/10/96) The situation is stable at present. Jerusalem: Thjti are no problems in West Jerusalem. Tourists are sightseeing as usual in East Jerusalem, but all visitors should be careful. West Bank: Organised group visits to Bethlehem and Jjticho are continuing, but visitors to both towns are advised that they may be refused road access unless they are in a vehicle with Palestinian West Bank (blue) plates. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:26/15 12/16 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 2/2 (23/10/96) Gaza: Quiet at present, but visitors may experience difficulty in securing Israeli permission to cross at check points. All visitors should follow local events and contact the British Consulate in Jerusalem, til: 02-5828281 for the Witt Bank, Gaza Strip & Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv til: 03-5100166 ot Israel ot their tour representative if they need help. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:21/27 13/16 JAMAICA (25/11/96) 1/2 The Jamaican authorities have taken measures to protect tourist areas and most visitors to Jamaica enjoy trouble- free holidays. However, vigilance is advisable outsjdj the safety of one's hotel. Visitors should be particularly alert for bag snatchers, chain grabbjts and pickpockets. Do not carry valuables, large amounts of cash or travel documents unnecessarily. If threatened with a weapon do not resist. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:50/11 14/16 JAMAICA (25/11/96) 2/2 Visitors are advised against walking at night. Avoid downtown Kingston unless absolutely necessary. Do not use public transport. When in doubt seek advice from travel representatives, the Jamaican Tourist Board or the British High Commission, Tel Kingston 926-9050 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:21/13 15/16 JORDAN (19/8/96) 1/2 There were public disturbances in mid August in the southern towns of Ketak, TafiliX and Ma'an. Thjsj were not directed at foreigners. Visitors should avoid these places for the time being unless they have compelling business ot personal reasons to go thjte, in which case they should contact their hosts and the British Embassy in Amman for advice on the latest situation. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Trave\ headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sun 01 Dec 23:23/27 16/16 J RDAN (19/8/96) 2/2 British residents are advised to bj alert for trouble and to avoid public places white possible. Thjte have been small disturbances near the centre of Amman. Visitors should be vigilant and avoid crowds or any other sign of trouble. West Amman remains quiet. There has not been any trouble in Petra, Aqaba or the north of Jordan. Visitors there face no immediate danger, but should arrange their journey to avoid Kirek. Tafilih, Ma'an. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main Menu