P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 22:36/55 20/21 GEORGIA (10/9/96) 1/2 Visits b8 road to most part1 of Georgia can bj made in relative safety, although travel at night outside Tbilisi should bj avoided if possible. The breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossjtia should bj strictly avoided as both remain insecure. The Georgia/Russia land border i1 genitally closed to Westenjrs. Thjte have been riqint outbreaks of dipthjtia in Georgia. Seek medical advice before travelling. Medical facilities are limited. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport +jathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 47> Thu 26 Deq 23:1</ DJIBOUTI X23/11/96) Areas of t(j 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 white there is a sjtious risk of banditry. British Nationals should register on arrival with the British Honorary Consul in Djibouti, tel: 35 38 44 ' Travel headliner 430 Front pag 1/21 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 22:19/05 2/21 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC X21/10/96) The situation in Haiti does not affect the tourist areas in the Dominican Republic, which are a considerable distance from the border. Tourists in the Dominican Republis are nevertheless advised to keep thjmsjlveu informed of the latest developments in the aria. Petty ctimj involving tourists is infrequent but normal precautions should be taken i.i. do not leave valuables ot baggage unattended in the car or on the beach. ' Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weavhjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:29/27 3/21 ECUADOR (7/11/96) 1/2 Pickpockets opjtate 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 crime. This includes rural arias. 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 Wjathet Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 22:28/52 4/21 ECUADOR (7/11/96) 2/2 The Ecuador/Peru ceasefire remains in place. The botdjt is open. Foz the latest local advice, please contact the British Embassy, Quito (til: 560 670/671/309 ) Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 22:40/14 5/21 EGYPT (02/12/96) 1/2 Since 1992 extremists have conducted a campaign of violence against the Egyptian govjtnmjnt and have warned tourists not to visit Es88t. On April 18, gunmen opened fhre on a tourist bus outside a hotel in Cairo, killing 17 Greek tourists and wounding othjts. Responsibility has been claimed b8 a known Egyptian xetrorist group, who said that the intended target had brim Israeli tourists, in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Mpin MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 22:20/38 U 6/21 EGYPT (02/12/96) 2/2 Apart from the Cairo attack, incidents during the last year have been largely confined to attacks on security forces in parts of the Govetnorati of Min:a. None have involved tourists. Almost 20000 British tourists visited Egypt in the first nine months of 1996. The Egyptian authorities attach the highest priority to protecting visitors but security cannot be guaranteed. Visitors are advised to respect any advice from the local sequrity authorities, especially when visiting the Govjrnorate of Minya. They should behave and dress discreetly. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:38/1 21/21 GEORGIA (10/9/96) 2/2 It is not known whethjt maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal/international flights are always propjtl= observed. White possible fly directly to your destination on a scheduled international flight originating outside the formjt Soviet Union. Bi vigilant and take sensible precautions against mugging, especially after dark. Power cuts are frequent in whntet. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MrnuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:41/24 8/21 EL SALVADOR (25/11/96) 2/2 Businessmen who are mit at the airport and are accompanied during their trip by a local representative tend to have fewer problems. All British and Commonwealth visitors to El Salvador are advised to register with the British Embassy. For the latest local advice, please contact the British Embassy in S n Salvador, tel no: 298 1768/ 298 1769 ot 298 1455. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:41/48 V 9/21 EQUATORIAL GUINEA (18/12/96) The genital situation is calm, nevertheless exercise caution. Take particular care of personal belongings and do not travel around the country after dark. Thjtj is no British Consular presence in Equatorial Guinea. Anzonj experiencing difficulties should seek assistance from eithjt the French or the Spanish Embassies situated in Malabo, or from the Spanish Consulate in Bata. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathrt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:41/01 7/21 EL SALVADOR X25/11/96) 1/2 There is significant lawlessness throughout the country. Robberies, Kidnapping and car jackings are all commonplace. Thjsj crimes can occur on public ou private transport, on main roads or in towns. Victims are likely to be murdered even if they do not resist thjit attackjts. Do not travel after dark or 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 +eathjt Main MenuP478 CJEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 22:52/11 10/21 ERJTRJA X21/11/96) 1/2 Visitors should take normal safety precautions. Do not travel after dark. Take accomodation only in larger towns. Thjte are many landmines. Do not stray from main roads on foot or by vehicle without seeking local advice. Avoid the Sudanese bordjt area white thjte have been reports of skirmishes and banditry. Do not attempt to cross the bordjt — it is closed. The Danish Islands are subject to a territorial dispute between Eritrea and Yemen. Marinjts should bj aware that the islands themselves and the coastlines opposite are sensitive arias Travel headlines 438 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport +jathet Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:52/34 11/21 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. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathet Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 47> Thu 26 Dec 23:01/48 U 12/21 ESTONIA X8/8/96) Travellers should take sensible precautions, especially after dark. Do not leave valuables unattended. Car theft is a growing problem. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CJEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 22:53/21 13/21 ETHIOPIA T28/11/96) 1/4 On * August 1996 a bomb exploded in the 'abe Shabelli Hotel, Addis Ababa. Official reports confirm that one person was killed and eleven injured, including a European visitor. Thjti have been explosions at othjt at othjt hotels in Ethiopia - be vigilant at all times. Visit only the recognjsjd tourists areas, ii the Rift Valley lakes, Addis Ababa and the Highland Tourist Route. Travel hjadlinrs 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjz Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:13/44 14/21 ETHIOPIA X28/11/96) 2/4 Avoid travel in east Ethiopia (Somali Region - Harergj), South Bale and Borena and south of Arba Minch and Nigeli. Dire Dawa, Harar and the road between are unsafe at present. Three forjignjts have been Sillid in Dire Dawa in recent months. Do not leave the main Assab road in the Afar region. Avoid all border arias except those between Ethiopia and Erittia. If crossing by land to Kenya stay on the main road. Travel headliner 430 Front pagr 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:44/0 15/21 ETHIOPIA X28/11/96) 3/4 The land botdjt with S4dan i1 effectively closed. Do not cross it undjt any circumstances. Avoid ostentatious display of money ot valuable items such as camjtas, jewellery etc. which may mark visitors as targets foz theft, mugging ot hijacking. Avoid staying outside major towns and traveling after dark. Be especially vigilant in market places and poorer parts of towns. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MrnuP478 CJEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:09/21 16/21 ETHIOPIA T28/11/96) 4/4 Credit cards are not accepted in Ethiopia except as a resident of the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, and bz some airlines. Do not take photographs of militar8 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 01 61 23 54, particularly if you intend to travel b8 road to areas outside the capital. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport +eathjz Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:;3/45 U 17/21 FRANCE (5/12/96) As during 1995, travellers to France should be vigilant particulazly in the big cities. Suspicious or unattended baggage, vehicles and packages should be avoided and reported immediately to the authorities. Travellers should always carry identity papjts/passport and must expect a greater degree of search. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:37/18 18/21 GABON (17/12/96) The political situation is calm, but visitors should be aware that thjtj are Parliamentary elections on 29 December. Avoid political demonstrations. The outbreak of Ebola disease reported by the WHO in October appears to have been contained. Sensible precautions should still be taken. In an emjrgjncy, consular assiutancj can bj obtained from the Honorary British Consuls in Libreville tel: 76 22 00 and in Port Gintil, tel: 55 43 05 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathet Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Thu 26 Dec 23:13/92 U 19/21 THE GAMBIA (10/12/96I The situation is calm as The Gambia approaches elections on January 2, and the Foreign Office are not advising against travel. 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 Weathjt Main Menu