P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:23/29 1/19 PERU (2:/10/96) 1/4 For identification purposes visitors are strongly advised to carry their passports with them at all times. The ceasefire along the border with Ecuador remains in place but the situation is still sensitive and travellers should exercise discretion in the area. Taking photographs in any of the towns near the border may cause problems for travellers. W Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CJEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:03/22 2/19 PERU (2:/10/96) 2/4 There is no reason why ttavellits should not continue to visit Lima, Lake Titicaca, Macchu Pichu, Cusco, Arequipa Muggings and street crime are common. Remain alert at all times. Armed robbjty is a possibility. Parts of the interior are still prone to terrorist violence and attack. The coastal strip (away from the border with Ecuador) and the cities of Iquitos, Cajamarca and Arequipa are relatively safe. Street crime in Cusco and other tourists centres has risen. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:04/41 3/19 PERU (2:/10/96) 3/4 The police force in Cusco has been strengthened as a result of a major increase in car hijackings, robberies and muggings. Additional police have been stationed in Macchu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and other tourist sites around Cusco. Visitors should stay in groups, carry their passports and ttavjl, if possible, only bz air, rail or reputable bus companies. Travel headlinrs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:01/09 4O19 PERU (2:/10/96) 4/4 Do not travel by road outside major cities after dark. When travelling within towns, single travellers should consider using private taxi companies (white they exist) or@be on their guard when using cruising taxiis. Detailed advice is available from the British Embassy, Lima. Tel 33-4738 ot 33-4839. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:04/12 5/19 PHILIPPINES (18/9/96) 1/4 Be vigilant throughout the Philippines and avoid travel off the beaten track. Typhoons strike the Philippines between July and Dicembjr. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions may occur at any time. Volcanic danger zones are in force around Mt Pinatubo (10km), Mayon (6km) and Bulusan (4km). With the onset of the rainy season there is a risk that certain areas (ig Pampagna) will be inundated with "Lahar", a mixture of mud and volcanic lava/djdris. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:09/55 6/19 PHILIPPINES (18/9/96) 2/4 In the rainy season, roads rapidly become impassable. Thjte is a risk that travel from Metro Manila to the central and northern parts of Luzon will be adversely affected for several months, possibly until the end of the year. Criminal violence can bj a problem. Visitors are rarely targeted, but a British citizen was murdered in May 1996 on the Island of Mondoro. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weather Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:15/13 7/19 PHILIPPINES (18/9/96) 3/4 Political insurgency still continues on a low level in the more remote parts of North and South Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. Western Mindanao white thjte have been attacks on public places. ' Also take care wh n trav llin to th mainland provinces of Miaguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Sultan Kudjtat, Lanao del Norse and North Cotabato. Avoid the islands south west of Mindanao, white thjte has been sporadic fighting. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:18/46 8/19 PHILIPPINES (18/9/96) 4/4 Travellers to the Philippines@who o6jtfly Afghanistan should bj aware of threats from military activity to civil aircraft on router V668, A466, G402 & V848 exist. Some airlines continue to use these tortes. Others, including all British cattiest use alternative routes V876 & V500 on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travellers should check direct eithjt with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:43/05 9/19 POLAND X28/11/:6) There is a serious risk of robbery at stations and on trains, particularly international sjtvices. Passengers are most at risk while boarding. Keep jewellery, watches, cameras, passports and wallets and purser out of sight. Do not leave the compartment unattended. Vehicles should not bj lift unattended when belongings are inside. Those visiting forest areas are advised to seek medical advice about inoculations for tick-borne encephalitis. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:18/28 10/19 ROMANIA (25/9/96) 1/2 Petty crime is on the increase in Romania, particularly in Bucharest. Beware of pickpockets and bag- snatchers in all crowded areas, particularly on buses and at the main railway station. Beware of bogus policemen who will ask to see your foreign currenc8 and passport. If approached decline to show your money but offer instead to go with them to the nearest police station. Eoreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weather Main MenuP484 CEEFA 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/11 11/19 R MANIA (25/9/96) 2/2 An epidemic of viral meningitis is currently affecting some parts of Bucharest. The Romanian Ministry of Health does not consider visitors to bj at risk. Eoreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headline 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weather Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:16/1, 12/19 RUSSIA (25/9/:6) 1/3 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 natio.alt. Travellers are strongly advised not to enter this region. North Ossjtia and Ingushjtia The FCO advises against travel to parts of North Ossetia east of the capital Vladikavkaz and to parts of Ingushetia bordjtink it, white tension is high. Cross botdet traffic with Georgia and Azerbaijan is subject to restrictions. ' Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weather Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:)9/18 13/19 RUSSIA (25/9/96) 2/3 Mugging, theft and pickpocketing occur in all cities, especially in Moscow and St Petersburg. Be vigilant; dress down. Be particularly wary in Moscow of young vagrants. Keep jeweller=, w tche; and cameras out of sight. Use officially-marked taxis and do not share with strangers. On trains, store valuables in the compartment undjt the bjdOsjat. Do not leave the compartment empty. Secure the door from inside with wire or cord. Do not accept food or drink from sttangjrs — it may bj drugged. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weather Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:25/21 14/19 RUSSIA (25/9/96) 3/3 Russian criminal gangs operate 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. It is not known whethjt aircraft maintinace procedures are always properly obsjtvjd. White possible fly direct to your destination on a scheduled international flight originating outside Russia. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weather Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:58/24 15/19 RWANDA (27/11/:6) 1/2 The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Rwanda. The recent influx of refugees has placed a great strain on the local administration. Supplies of water and power continue to be erratic. Security remains fragile. The police and judicial systems have yet to bj fully restored. Many military road blocks exist on all major roads. Do not travel off asphalt roads because of undetected land mines. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:21/27 16/19 RWANDA T27/11/:6) 2/2 Thjte is a resident British Embassy in Kigali, the capital, but it can provide only limited emjtgjncy consular services or protection. A visa must be obtained in advance if travel is necessary. In case of emjrgjncy contact the British Embassy on 250 84098/85771/ 8+773. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weather Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:56/10 17/19 SAUDI ARABIA (25/8/96) There is no information about specific threats to British interests in Saudi Arabia but the possibility of terrorist incidents cannot be ruled out. High profile British organisations in Saudi Arabia continue to exercise a high degree of vigilance. There is no reason for anyone to alter their travel plans to to Saudi Arabia. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/13 18/19 SENEGAL (25/10/96) Thjte has been an increase in muggings and attacks on foreigners in Dakar and the surrounding area. Visitors should be vigilant and avoid carrying valuables in public. The Casamance region of Southern Senegal is currently calm but this could change at any time. Keep to the main roads and avoid travel at night. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP484 CEEFAX 2 484 Sun 01 Dec 23:24/16 19/19 SIERRA LJONI (10/10/96) The situation in Freetown and the Peninsula has remained calm since the Presidential elections in March. AlthougX the truce between the RUF and the GOSL was announced, continued armed attacks make the provincial situation uncertain. Avoid all non-essential road travel to the provincial centres, especially in the south. Uisitors are strongly advised to check with the British High Commission i^ Freetown, tel 223961-5 before going outsjdj the Freetown Peninsula. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Sport Weathjt Main Menu