P480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 03:53/18 1/16 INDONESIA (2/12/96) 1/5 There have been no furthjt civil disturbances in Jakarta since the violence on July 27, 1996. Be alert. Thjte has been an increase in petty crime against foreigners. There have been several incidents of knife-attacks on foreigners in the town of Brastagi and whilst climbing Mount Sibazak njarbz. Visitors are warned that travelling in Irian Jaya can be dangerous because there is a gujrilla movement (the OPM) operating. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 00:14/42 2/16 INDONESIA (26/:/96) 2/5 Eight foreigners (including four Britons) were kidnapped bz OPM in separate incidents in different parts of the province. There has also been sjtious rioting in several of the bigger towns. Further incidents cannot be ruled out. The security situation in Aced Province, Sumatra, is stable but travel there bz road at night is inadvisable. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 00:09/02 3/16 INDONESIA (02/12/96) 3/5 East Timor is generally quiet but the situation remains tense. There are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. Permits are required from the police to travel to Irian Jaya, East Timor and Aced Province, Sumatra. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 00:01/25 INDONESIA (02/12/96) 4/5 Indonesia is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and othjt natural disasters. Avoid the following areas: The Island of Krakatau, Mt Merapi and surrounding area in Cjnttal Java; and Mt Marapi and its surrounding area in Bukitinggi, Sumatra. Further information can be obtained from the Directorates of Volcanologz, at Bandung 022 772606/772897 and Yogzakarta 0274 514180. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 4/16 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 FCR8,,,,t @@@$|,44hh,P,(|PP,4|YP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 20:54/24 6/16 IRAN (03/1/:7) 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 near military or 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 Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 23:50/27 7/16 IRAN (03/1/:7) 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 thjsj borders bz land. Declare all foreign currency taken into the country on a customs declaration form, or at the Bank Milli branch at Tehran (Mehrabad) Airport. Failure to do so may result in undeclared foreign currency being confiscated on departure. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 10 Jan 23:24/54 8/16 IRAN (03/1/97) 3/4 It is only possible to change any travellers cheques into Rials. Bing sufficient hardcurrency to cover the unexpected. Thjte have recently been a number of cases of tourists being asked for identification bz bogus policemen, who have then made off with the visitor's wallet and currency. Keep passports separate from other vauluables. Register with the British Embassy. (tel 675011) and consult them immmediately if you have any problems. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 03:16/54 9/16 IRAN (03/1/:7) 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 Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 03:11/45 10/16 IRAQ (5/8/:6) British nationals should not attempt to visit Iraq. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 00:13/13 11/16 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 1/2 (10/1/97) There have been no recent terrorist attacks in Israel, although there is a risk of incidents at any time, like the small explosions in Tel Aviv on 9 Jan. The situation in the Occupied Territories is stable at present. Although there is no direct threat to visitors, possible disturbances and responsive security measures could affect tourists. Using experienced tour operators and local taxi drivers minimisjs the risks. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 00:18/21 12/16 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 2/2 (10/1/97) Tourism goes on as usual in Jerusalem. Visits to Hebron are best avoided. Organised group visits to Bethlehem and Jericho are continuing. Visitors may experience difficulty in gaining Israeli permission to cross into Gaza. All visitors should follow local events and contact the British Consulate in Jerusalem tel: 02 582 8281 (for the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem), or the British Embassy in Tel Aviv tel: 03 510 0166 (for Israel), or their tour representative if they need help. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 20:16/34 13/16 JAMAICA (25/11/:6) 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 outside the safety of one's hotel. Visitors should be particularly alert for bag snatchers, chain grabbers 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 Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 20:12/27 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 Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 00:27/30 15/16 JORDAN (19/8/96) 1/2 There were public disturbances in mid August in the southern towns of Kerak, Tafilih and Ma'an. These were not directed at foreigners. Visitors should avoid these places for the time being unless they have compelling business or personal reasons to go there, 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 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 03:47/23 16/16 JORDAN (19/8/96) 2/2 British residents are advised to be alert for trouble and to avoid public places white possible. There 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. Thjte has not been any trouble in Petra, Aqaba ot the north of Jordan. Visitors there face no immediate danger, but should arrange their journey to avoid Kerek. Tafilih, Ma'an. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Mon 20 Jan 00:14/10 5/16 INDONESIA (02/12/96) 5/5 Travellers to Indonesia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that thjte are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airlines continue to use these routes. Othjts, 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 airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main Menu