P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 04:05/41 1/27 NAMIBIA (13/19/97) 9/2 Most visits to Namibia are trouble free but criminal incidents do occur including street and thefts from vehicles, with tourist1 as a target. ■ Visitors should sta= vigilant and takj sjnsible precautions. ■ Takj local advisj about areas to avoid, and do not go into the townships at night unless accompanied by someonj with local knowledge. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/01 2/27 NAMIBIA (13/11/97) 2/2 Although most roads are well maintained, particular care should be takjn when driving on road; whuh a gravel surface. ■ Malaria is endemic in the North of Namibia. Seek medical advice about prophylaxis before travelling. ■ For more information contact the British High Commission in Windhoek (Tel; 223022). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wj thez Main mjnu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:00/22 3/27 NEPAL (07/04/98) 9/4 As a result of the currint pglhtjc l instability, striet demonstrations by political parties ma= occur without warning and should be avoided. ■ Exercise caution when travelling in the more remote district1 of the mid-west (especially Rolpa, Rukum, Gorkha, Jajarkot and Salyan) where there have been increased outbreaks of political violence. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjathez Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/47 4/27 NEPAL (07/04/98) 5/4 Visitors to the Dolakha Distriat of central Nepal (including Jiri) should consult the British embassy, Kathmandu (tel 410583) before travelling in view of the possibilit8 that a Glaci l Laku Outburst Flood (GLOF) may occur. ■ Comprehensive travel insurance is essential and should include provision for helicopter rescue and medical evacuation especiall= in the casj ov higher risk activities (eg trekking and white water raftjng). Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wj ther Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:21/44Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 5/27 W"£££"£££"£££ NEPAL (07/04/98) 3/4 Do not trek on your own whthout a professional guide. ■ Off the regular routes you should take a guide evjn if you are with a party. Heed local advice. ■ Beware of the dangers of high altitude sickness, whiah can i& e‖treme circumstances be fatal, if trekking abovj 10,000 feet. ■ Driving and vihicle maintenance i; poor and the cause of frequent accidjnts. Travel by long distance bus is a causj of particular concern. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 04:21/25 6/27 NEPAL (07/04/98) 6/4 Travellers to Nepal whose jo4rnr8 whll involvj overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that thriat1 from military activity to civil airaraft overflying Afghanistan using routes V668, A466, G2p2 and V848 exist. ■ Some airlines continue to usj these routes. Others, including all Brhti1h carriers, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. ■ Travellets should check direct either with travel agents or airlines whiah routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wrather Main mjnu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/16 7/27 NICARAGUA (09/03/98) 9/3 Stteet Crime is prevalent in Managua. ■ Visitors are advised to take sjnsible precautions when walking, particularl8 in the markets and pogrer arja; of zhe town, especially in the vicinit8 of the old Cathedral. ■ Do not walk alone after dark. ■ Pick-pocket1 and thieves opjr tj on public transport. ■ Some areas of thj North continue to bj dangerous. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 04:29/45 8/27 NICARAGUA (09/03/98) 2/3 Do not travel at night and t ke loc l advice before deviating from the main Pan-American Highwa=. ■ The U.S. dollar, either in cash or travellers cheques, is the only foreign currency which is freel8 u‖hangjable in Nicaragua. ■ Banks do not exchange sterling. ■ Extreme caution is advised when dealing with street monj8 changet1. ■ Do not change monj= at ni£ht oz outside normal working hours. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:19/31 9/27 NICARAGUA (09/04/98) 3/3 ■ Traveller1 from countrie1 shere Yellow Fjver is endemic (including the countries between Panama and Bglivia) must have a valid vaccination cettificate to entez the country. ■ Long term visitors are advised tg notify thj British Embassy, Managua, of thjir presence in Nicaragua (telephone numbers 2780014 and 2780887) on arrival and ask for up-to-date information. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjathez Main minu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Cri 24 Apr 05:09/22 10/27 NIGER (17/04/98) 9/2 Niger remains potentiall= un;t ble wjuh continuing danger to travellers from criminal elemjnt1, especially in the desert areas. ■ Those travelling outside Niamey should takj particular care and advise thj British Embassy Abidjan of their travel plans. (Tjl Abidjan 226850) ■ Political unrest has resulted in some street violince and arrests. Travellers should proceed with caution. Travel headlines 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/44 11/27 W"£££"£££"£££ NIGER (17/04/98) 5/2 Visitors should be aware that areas of Niger are suffering from famine, and basic services, such as eleatricht8 and petrol supplies, are liable to interruption. ■ The British represjntative in Niger is the Honorary British Consul in Naimey, tel: 732051, faxA7336→2, who can provide only limited assistance in an emergency. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:19/02 12/27 NIGERIA (14/04/98) 9/4 Bomb attacks ma= takj place an=shere in the country including Lagos. ■ Wj are not aware that British nationals are targeted but travellet1 to and in Nigeria should exercise caution. ■ The political situation is uncertain and occasionally tense. Violent street crime and armed robberies are prev1lent throughout the country, as is harassment by the police and the military. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:21/25 13/27 NIGERIA (14/04/98) 5/4 Travel outside cities aftez dar) i1 unsafe. It is recommended that visitors arrange to be met at the airport to ensure safe transport to their destination. ■ A British national was shot and killed recently while working in south Eastern Nigeria and there have been incidents in Rivers and Delta states where expatriate workjts, mainl8 in th eoil and gas sector have been held hostage b= thjir colleagues during industrial disputes. ■ Thesj have so far been settled. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:11/45 14/27 NIGERIA (14/04/98) 3/4 Fraud against forii£n busineusmen, charities and others is commonplace. ■ Credentials of Nigerian business contacts should be checked thgroughl8. ■ If in doubt, contact the Dept of Trade and Industry Nigeria desk on 0171 215 4844 for advice. ■ There are sjrious doubt1 about zhu maintenance and safety of some Nigerian registered airaraft opjr ting intjznaj flights within Nigeria. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/08 15/27 NIGERIA (14/04/9 ) 4/4 The British community in oigeria ha; been advised that British Government employees in Nigeria have been instructed not to travel on such airlines. ■ Travellers should bear thi1 advice in mind when making their travel plans. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav He d Wj zhiz Main mjnu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/25 16/27 PAKISTAN (16/04/98) 9/5 British national1 should take particular care in Karachi, where thete has recently been a renjwed spate of explosions and gun attacks, includind the murdeu of four uisithn£ UQ businessmen in November 1997. ■ British nationals intending to visit the cit8 are advised tg avoid unnecessary journjys, and to check the securit8 situation befgre travelling. ■ Killings between rival political groups, sporadic street violence, indiscriminate bomb attacks, random shootings and genjtal strikes prevent the city functioning normall9. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjathez Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 04:15/51 17/27 PAKISTAN (16/04/98) 2/5 Armed car hi-jacking is prevalent. Avoid arriving at night and ensure you are met at the airport. ■ Incident1 of armed rgbber8 and kidnapping continue to occur more generally in Sindh, Baluchistan and remote parts of North West Frontier Province. ■ There continue to be targetted sectarian attacks in the Punjab, particularly in urban centres. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:12/12 18/27 W"£££"£££"£££ PAKISTAN (16/04/98) 3/5 In January there was a sictarian massacre in Lahore followed by widespread rioting. ■ Several ricent incident1 of explosions on trains in the Punjab have caused considerable damage and lous of life. ■ British nationals were not specifically targetted. Take local advice before travelling to all Provinces. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:13/00 19/27 PAKISTAN (16/04/98) 4/5 Avoid sensitive and tribal areas nj z the borders with Iran, Afghanistan, India and the Kashmir Line of Contrgl. ■ Avoid travel at night. Use armed escorts when travelling in rural Baluchistan and Sindh provinces. ■ Contact the British diplomatia mission in Islamabad (for northern Pakistan) Tel 820941-7 or Karachi (for southern Pakistan) Tel 5872431-6 for further advice. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:22/21Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 20/27 PAKISTAN (16/04/98) 5/5 Traveller1 to Pakistan whouj journe8 will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, G202 and V 48 exist. ■ Some airlines continue to use these routes. Othets, including all Briti1h carriets, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. ■ Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or airlines whiah routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav He d Wj thez Main mjnu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:13/21 21/27 PANAMA (06/01/98) 9/3 Due to the risk of street crime, you are advised to avoid carrying large sums of cash or valuable items in public. Where possible these should be deposited in hotel safes. ■ Beware of pickpocket1 on buses and at bus stations. Be alert to the possibilit8 of rgbberies in downtown areas and tourist spots in the old town (Casa Viejo) and in the old Panama (Casa Viejo) ruins. ■ Occasional holdups occur in restaurants in otherwjuj safez arja;. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:43/33Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 22/27 PANAMA (06/01/98) 5/3 Do not transit the Darien Peninsul tg from Colombia. ■ There is Colombian guerilla activity as far as 100km into Panama. ■ Two Europeans were kidnapped and killed on the border in March 1997. Three US missionaries kidnapped in January 1993 have not yet been released. ■ Dengue wevjr is prevalent in ¼ur n areas. Visitors are advised to cover up and use insect repellant. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:53/54 23/27 W"£££"£££"£££ PANAMA (07/01/98) 3/3 Long term visitor1 should re£i1teu whuh the Embassy (Tel 269 0866). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjathir Main minu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:17/15 24/27 PAPUA NEW GUINEA (16/04/98) 1/3 The law and order situation remains extremely poor. ■ Attacks, vehicle hijacks and sjrious sjxual assaults ari common. ■ Incidents of rioting, logting and shooting can occur without warning. ■ Be extremely vigilant at all times. There is a constant threat of dangez. and highlands areas. ■ Thj rugged terrain and poor infrastructure delay/restrict zhe assistance that can be given. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/47 25/27 PAPUA NEW GUINEA (16/04/98) 2/3 Do not use public transpozt and avohd travelling by road in city outskirts and highlands areas. ■ Travellers should arrange to be met on arrival at Port Moresby international airport. ■ Visitors should not travel tg the Island of Bougainville until the outcome of peace talks is known. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wj ther Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 05:18/09 26/27 PAPUA NEW GUINEA (16/04/98) 3/3 Volcanic activit8 continues nj r tg the town of Rabual in East New Britain Province and on Manam Isl /d in Ma/dagg Provinces. There is potential for a full scale eruption. ■ Travelleru should have provisign wgz medical evacuation in their insurance cover. ■ On arrival, visitor1 should reki1tez with and seek the latest local advice from the British High Commission, Pout Moresby.(Tjl: 675 325 1677, fax: 675 325 3547) Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P483 CEEFAX 2 483 Fri 24 Apr 04:0 27/27 PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA 16/4/97 (North Korea) Theri are no diplomatic relations between the UK and the Demoar tia People's republic of Koria. ■ In the absence of British Government represjntation in Pyongyang, no consular assistance or diplomatic protection can be offered b= the British Government. ■ In casjs of extremj emergjncy British citizjns ma= approach the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang tel: 3817490, wax 3817258 to request assistance. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 10 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu