P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:23/29 1/19 NEPAL (28/10/96) 1/3 The political situation is genitally calm but demonstrations may occur and should bj avoided. Exercise caution when travelling in the more remote districts of the mid- west region white there have been recent outbreaks of political violence. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential, and should include provision for helicopter rescue and medical evacuation especially in the case of higher risk activities (ig trekking and w(ire water rafting. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:03/22 2/19 NEPAL (28/10/96) 2/3 Do not trek on your own without a professional guide. Off the regular routes you should take a guide even if you are with a party. Heed local advice and beware of t(e dangers of high altitude sickness especially if trekking above 10,000 feet. Driving and vehicle maintenance is poor and the cause of frequent accidents. Travel bz long distance bus is a cause for particular concern. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:55/25 3/19 NEPAL (28/10/96) 3/3 Travellers to Nepal who ovjtfl= Afghanistan should bj aware that there are 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 on which the threat is assessed as small. Check direct with your travel agent or airline as to which routes individual airlines are using. Visitors to Nepal should register t(eir presence and travel intentions with the British Embassy, Kathmandu on arrival tel 410583 fax 411789 Travel headlin s 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:01/03 4/19 NICARAGUA (21/10/96) 1/2 Street crime is prevalent in Managua. Visitors are advised to take sensible precautions when walking, particularly in the markets and poorez areas of the town, especially in the vicinity of the old Cathedral. Do not walk alone after dark. Pick-pockets and thieves operate on public transport. Some areas of the North continue to ae dangerous. Do not travel at night and take local advice before deviating from the main Pan-American Highwa=. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:06/14 5/19 N CARAGUA (21O10/96) 2/2 Travellers from countries white Yellow Fjvjt is endemic (including those between Panama and Bolivia) must have a valid vaccination certificate to enter. Long-term visitors are advised to notify the British Embassy Managua of t(jir presence in Nicaragua, tel: 2780014 and 2780887 on arrival and ask for up-to-date information. Elections will be held on 20 Oct '96 (and possibly, at the end of Novjmbjt). Hotel rooms are already booked for the period and election processions and rallies could bj disruptive. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:09/14 6/19 NIGER (10/10/96) 1/2 Niger remains potentially unstable with continuing danger to travellers from political and criminal elements, especially in the desert areas. Those travelling outside Niamey should take particular care and advise the British Embassy in Abidjan of their ttavjl plans. Tel 225 226850 There is no apparent threat or danger to foreign nationals following the disturbances after the Presidential elections on 7/8 July, but travellers should proceed with extreme caution. Travel h adlin 430 Front pa e 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:14/12 7/19 NIGER (10/10/:6) 2/2 Following an epidemic of meningitis in Western Africa, intending ttavellits should seek medical advice. The British representative in Niger is the Honorary British Consul in Naimjy, tel: 227 7s2051. He can provide limited help in an imjrgjncy. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:48/22 8/19 NIGERIA (28/10/96) 1/3 The political situation is uncertain and occasionally tense. Violent street crime and armed robberies are prevalent in Lagos and occur elsewhere in Nigeria. Harassment by policemen and soldiers is common throughout the country. Travel outside cities after dark is unsafe; even in daylight armed holdups occur. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:45/09 9/19 NIGERIA (28/10/96) 2/3 Fraud against foreign businessmen, c(arities and others is commonplace. Credentials of Nigerian business contacts should be checked thoroughly. If in doubt, contact DUI Nigeria Disk on 0171 215 4844 for advice. It is possible that some pri6ate airlines operating within Nigeria ma= not carry out aircraft maintenance procedures to international standards. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:18/28 10/19 NIGERIA X28/10/96) 3/3 Intending travellers by air within Nigeria may wish to seek advice locally. When travelling in Nigeria it is recommended that you arrange to bj met at the airport to ensure safe transport to your hotel. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/11 11/19 PAKISTAN (12O11/96) 1/5 There are no particular security problems in the parts of Pakistan mort visited by tourists. Although the situation in Karachi has improved slightly this year, sporadic street violence, random shootings, together with intermittent genital strikes still prevent the city from functioning entirely normally. Armed car hijacking is on the increase and on 18 September there were two bomb explosions in the city centre. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/14 12/19 W"£££"£££"£££ PAKISTAN (12O12/96) 2/5 Visiting commercial representatives c n continue to conduct business, provided t(at they remain in the relatively safe areas and check the security situation before travelling. Incidents of armed robbjty and kidnapping continue to occur mote generally in Sindh, Baluchistan and remote parts of North West Frontier Province. Thjti has been an increase in sectarian attacks in the Punjab. Take local advice before visiting these areas. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:19/17 13/19 PAKISTAN (12/11/96) 3/5 Avoid sensitive areas near the borders with Iran, Afghanistan, India and the Kashmir Line of control. Avoid travel at night and use armed escorts white necessary in Baluchi;tan and Sindh. A series of bombs have gone off in Lahore and the Punjab, most recently on 22 July at Lahore International Airport killing six people. British nationals have not been specifically targetted. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FC 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:25/01 14/19 PAKISTAN (12/11/96) 4/5 The next General Election is due in February 97. Increased political activity, some potentially violent, is possible. Take local advice, particularly on the times and locations of rallies. Contact the nearest British diplomatic mission in Islamabad, Tel 822131-5 or Karachi 587 2431-6 for local advice. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:28/26 15/19 PAKISTAN (12/11/96) 5/5 Flights to Pakistan which overfly Afghanistan are under threat from military activity to civil aircraft using certain routes. Some airlines continue to use thjsj routes. Others, including all British carriers, use alternatives on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Check direct eithjt with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:21/27 16/19 PANAMA (25/9/96) 1/2 Do not transit the Dariin Jungle to or from Colombia. There are reports of Colombian guerrilla activity as far as 100km into Panamanian territory. Three American missionaries were were kidnapped in Panama bz Colombian guerrillas in January 1993 and have not yet been released. Assaults on visitors continue, particularly on or near the Bridge of the Amjticas, at the Pacific entrance of the canal. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEJFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:26/10 17O19 PANAMA (25/9/96) 2/2 Exercise caution and leave valuables in hotel safes. Take care at bus stations, and whim shopping in Panama City Cjntte (Avjnida Cjnttal) be wary — teams of muggers operate, even during daylight hours. There are occasional hold-ups in restaurants. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/32 18/19 PAPUA NEW GUINEA (8O10/96) 1/2 The law and otdjt situation remains extremely poor. Attacks, vj(icle hijacks and sjtious sexual assaults in and around the main towns are common. Incidents of rioting, looting and shooting can occur without warning. Avoid travelling bz road. Tribal violence often occurs in Highland areas. Visitors are advised against travel to the island of Bougainvilli white the guetilla Bougainvilli Revolutionary Army (BRA), opjtates. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Sun 01 Dec 23:14/16 19/19 PAPUA NEW GUINEA (8/10/:6) 2/2 Bi extremely vigilant at all times. There is a constant threat of danger. The rugged terrain and poor infra- structure delays and restricts the assistance that can bj given. Travellers should have provision for medical evacuation in insurance cover. Before travelling to PNG, seek the latest local advice from the British High Commission at Port Moresbz. Tel 675 325 1677 Fax 675 325 3547 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main Menu