P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:16/23 20/20 PAPUA NEW GUINEA (8/10/:6) 2/2 Be extremely vigilant at all times. Thjte is a constant threat of danger. The rugged terrain and poor infra- structure delays and restricts the assistance that can be 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 Moresby. Tel 675 325 1677 Fax 675 325 3547 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:11/46 1/20 NEPAL (28/10/:6) 1/3 The political situation is genitally calm but demonstrations may occur and should be 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 (eg trekking and white water rafting. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 10 Jan 03:15/48 2/20 NEPAL (28/10/:6) 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 the 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 Mon 20 Jan 03:44/38 3/20 NEPAL (28/10/96) 3/3 Travellers to Nepal who overfly Afghanistan should be aware that thjte 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 their presence and travel intentions with the British Embassy, Kathmandu on arrival tel 410583 fax 411789 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 20:44/11 4/20 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 poorer 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 be dangerous. Do not travel at night and take local advice before deviating from the main Pan-American Highway. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 10 Jan 03:11/34 5/20 NICARAGUA (21/10/96) 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 their 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 Mon 10 Jan 03:50/01 6/20 NIGER (10/10/:6) 1/2 Niger remains potentially unstable with continuing danger to travellers from political and criminal elements, especially in the desert areas. Those travelling outside Niame= 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 headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:11/44 7/20 NIGER (10/10/:6) 2/2 Following an epidemic of meningitis in Western Africa, intending travellers should seek medical advice. The British representative in Nigjt is the Honorary British Consul in Naimjy, tel: 227 732051. He can provide limited help in an emjrgjncy. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:56/27 8/20 NIGERIA (18/12/96) 1/4 Bomb attacks may take place at airports and elsewhere in Nigeria. Wj are not aware that British nationals are targetted but travellers to and in Nigeria should exercise caution. Suspicious or unattended baggage, vehicles and packages should be avoided and reported immediately to the authorities. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:22/20 9/20 NIGERIA (18/12/96) 2/4 The political situation is uncertain and occasionally tense. Violent street crime and armed robberies are prevalent in Lagos and occur elsewhere in Nigeria. Harassment bz 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 Weather Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 03:22/33 10/20 NIGERIA (18/12/:6) 3/4 Fraud against foreign businessmen, charities and others is commonplace. Credentials of Nigerian business contacts should be checked thoroughly. If in doubt, contact the Dept of Trade and Industry Nigeria desk on 0171 215 4844 for advice. Thjte are sjtious doubts about the maintenance and safety of some Nigerian registered aircraft operating internal flights within Nigeria. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 23:57/16 11/20 NIGERIA (18/12/96) 4/4 The British community has been instructed not to travel on such airlines. Travellers should bear this advice in mind when making their travel plans. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 10 Jan 23:23/59 12/20 PAKISTAN (1/01/97) 1/5 Thjte are no particular security problems in the parts of Pakistan most visited bz tourists. Although the situation in Karachi has improved slightly this year, sporadic street violence, random shootings, together with intermittent general strikes still prevent the city from functioning entirely normally. Armed car hijacking is on the increase. On December 4 there was a bomb explosion in the city centre. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:21/42 13/20 PAKISTAN (6/12/96) 2/5 Visiting commercial representatives can continue to conduct business, provided that they remain in the relatively safe areas and check the security situation before travelling. Incidents of armed robbery and kidnapping continue to occur more generally in Sindh, Baluchistan and remote parts of North West Frontier Provence. Thjte 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 Wjathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:04/48 14/20 PAKISTAN (18/1/:7) 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 where necessary in Baluchistan and Sindh. In the last 9 months of 1966 thjti was a sjties of bombs in Lahore and the Punjab, including one at Lahore Airport. British nationals have not been specifically targetted. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:24/28 15/20 PAKISTAN (18/1/:7) 4/5 A general election will take place on 3 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 up-to-date local advice. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:32/17 16/20 PAKISTAN (18/1/97) 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 these routes. Othjts, including all British carriers, use alternatives on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:11/34 17/20 PANAMA (18/1/:7) 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 by Colombian guerrillas in January 1993 and have not yet been released. Assaults on visitors continue, particularly on or near the Bridge of the Americas, at the Pacific entrance of the canal. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP483 CEEFAX 2 483 Mon 20 Jan 00:32/17 18/20 PANAMA (18/1/:7) 2/2 Exercise caution and leave valuables in hotel safes. Take care at bus stations, and when shopping in Panama City Centre (Avjnida Central) 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 Mon 20 Jan 03:04/26 19/20 PAPUA NEW GUINEA (8/10/:6) 1/2 The law and order situation remains extremely poor. Attacks, vehicle hijacks and serious 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 Bougainville where the guerilla Bougainvilli Revolutionary Army (BRA), operates. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main Menu