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Date: 13th January 1994
Service: CEEFAX
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Original Broadcast Channel: BBC2
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P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:28/02 Advice R-Z Russia 1/3 The state of emergency has ended. The crackdown on criminals is still in progress. Militia presence has increased and visitors must carry ID at all times. The Foreign Office recommend that all non-essential visits to Chechen Republic, North Ossetia and Ingushetia be postponed. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 1/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:29/28 Advice R-Z Russia 2/3 Internal Air Travel: Cancellations, delays and passenger overloading are frequent on internal flights, particularly in the Transcaucasus. It is unknown if maintenance procedures are always followed. Where possible visitors should fly directly from abroad. Customs: All foreign currency and items of value should be declared. Health: Widespread diphtheria, visitors are advised to seek medical advice. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 2/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:18/11 Advice R-Z Russia 3/3 CRIME: Incidents of mugging,theft and pickpocketing in all cities, especially St Petersburg & Moscow are increasing. Visitors should be vigilant and are advised to dress down, keeping jewellery, watches and cameras out of sight. Safer to use officially marked taxis, ensuring that it is not already occupied. When travelling by train, store valuables in the compartment under the bed/seat.Do not leave compartment unattended. Foreign Office travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 3/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:19/32 Advice R-Z Rwanda Following the signing of the Arusha Peace Accord in August the cease- fire between govt forces and the Rwandan Pariotic Front has held with one or two exceptions. Unrest and violence in nearby Burundi have led to the influx of 100's of 1000s of refugess. The foreign office is advising against travel to Rwanda unless absolutely necessary. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 4/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:10/51 Advice R-Z Senegal The current ceasefire between the Government and militant seperatists in the Casamance region continues to hold, and tourist resorts there have re-opened for the winter season. Visitors to the area are advised, however to proceed with caution and to keep to the main roads. Industrial unrest continues and may affect Dakar's international airport. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 5/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:11/18 Advice R-Z Sierra Leone Freetown and the Western area (penisular) are trouble-free at present although a curfew remains in force between 0200-0600. There are roadblocks on major roads near major centres of population. The situation in Eastern Province and in southern parts of Southern Province are very unstable and British nationals are advised not to enter these areas. Further details: British High Commission, Freetown on 223961-5 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 6/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:10/11 Advice R-Z Somalia The Foreign Office advise against travel to Somalia at present, owing to the unstable security situation. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 7/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:11/38 Advice R-Z South Africa 1/2 Much of the country remains peace- ful. This is a time of heightened tension across the country, with a high level of violence. The situation is volatile. Be alert to sudden changes in the situation and take local advice about where it is safe to go. Townships and surrounding areas should be avoided. Demonstrations in any part of the country can become violent. Travel during the day where possible and be alert. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 8/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:11/12 Advice R-Z South Africa continued 2/2 Visitors should watch out for muggers, notably in city centres, and avoid isoltated areas at all times. Visitors are welcome to contact the British Embassy/Consulates for further guidance. Embassy Pretoria tel: 433121, Consulate Cape Town tel: 253670 Consulate East London tel: 55260-8 Consulate Port Elizabeth tel: 22423 Consulate Johannesburg tel: 3358940 Consulate Durban: 3052929 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 9/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:11/11 Advice RmZ Sri Lanka 1/2 The state of emergency continues as does armed conflict in the north and parts of the east. Travellers are advised not to visit these areas. The rest of the country is calm but the possibility of ter- roist attacks in public places remains. THere is no direct threat to British nationals. The tourist industri concentrated in the coastal, hill and cultural resorts is thriving. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 10/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:11/21 Advice R-Z Sri Lanka 2/2 Visitors should have confirmed return travel since off loadings from flights departing Colomo are commonplace from January to April. Tourists and business visitors should be guided by local agents. Avoid remote areas and travelling at night. Further advice is obtainable from the British High Commission Colombo, tel: 437336-43, fax: 430308 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 11/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:12/22 Advice R-Z Sudan British nationals are strongly advised not to visit Southern Sudan (Equatoria, Bahr el Ghazal of Upper Nile), where a civil war has been fought since 1983, and to seek advice from the British Embassy Khartoum, tel: 70760 before travelling to the neighbouring provinces of Blue Nile, White Nile, Southern Kordofan and Darfur. Tight exchange controls are in force, travel documentation should be arranged well in advance. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 12/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 22:13/41 Advice R-Z Tanzania Incidents of mugging and theft haveWj increased. Visitors should, on no account, accept food from strangers - this can be drugged. Beware of policemen asking for money for alleged offences. Ask for police identity. There have been outbreaks of cholera and meningitis in the South There has been an increase in reported cases of cerebral malaria. Visitors should register with the High Commission, tel: 29601-5. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 13/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:12/42 Advice R-Z Togo There has been fighting in Togo and a curgew has been imposed in Lome. Travel to Togo should be deferred until the situation improves. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 14/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:13/21 Advice R-Z Turkey 1/2 Western & Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts: The Foreign Office don't advise against travel to these areas. Visitors should be aware however, that the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has threatened to attack Western and tourist targets. Such attacks have recently taken place in Antalya, Istambul and Kksadasi. Visitors should be vigilant at all times as further attacks cannot be ruled out. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 15/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:12/22 Advice R-Z Turkey 2/2 Eastern & Southeastern: There is widespread terrorism in the South- east and in the Mount Ararat area of eastern Turkey. Travel there is inadvisable unless for essential business, and then be restricted to towns and main roads. Visitors should advise the British Embassy in Ankara (tel: 4274312) or the Consulate General Istanbul (tel 2526436-40) of their travel plans. Residents should follow this advice and avoid trouble spots. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 16/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:13/12 Advice R-Z Uganda There is a risk of armed robbery throughout Uganda including Kampala Travellers are therefore advised to - Avoid the Rwanda, Zaire and Sudan border areas. - Exercise caution in the north: in the districts of Karamoja, Teso, Lango, Acholi, Madi and West Nile. - Not visit the area of Muchison Falls National Park, north of the river Nile. - before going up-country contact High Commission (tel.: 257054/9) Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 DmJ 566 K-P 17/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:14/52 Advice R-Z Ukraine There is a Diptheria epidemic in Ukraine and travellers should seek medical advice on immunisation prior to setting off. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 18/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:13/12 T Advice RmZ USA - Florida 1/4 Around 800,000 British tourists visit each year. The vast majority encounter no difficulty. But visitors should be aware that there have been murders of tourists of various nationalities in the past year, and take the following precautions: 1) Do not pick up the hire car at the airport at night. Take a taxi to the hotel. Collect the car in town the next day. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 19/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:14/14 Advice R-Z USA - Florida (cont...) 2/4 2) If collecting the car at the airport in daylight, make sure to get good maps and clear directions from the rental company. Stay on main highways. Use well lit car parks. The presence of a single attendant is unlikely to help in an emergency. 3) Miami police advice is not to stop if your car is bumped from behind but to indicate to the other driver to follow you. Drive to the nearest public area, hotel or busy shopping precinct and call for police assistance. 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 20/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:14/31 Advice R-Z USA - Florida (cont...) 3/4 4) Be vigilant at all times. Be on the look-out for suspicious persons when returning to your car or hotel especially at night. Seek help as soon as you feel threatened. Always err on the side of caution. 5) Use proper, organised accom- modation. Do not sleep in your car particularly in rest areas on high- ways or in isolated areas. If camp- ing, check on camp-site security arrangements. If not adequate, do not stay there. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 21/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:14/57 Advice R-Z USA - Florida (cont...) 4/4 6) Carry the minimum of cash when moving around. Leave valuables at the hotel. 7) The Florida authorities provide advice on routes to take and the locations of guarded rest areas etcWj Freephone: 1 800 342 7768 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 22/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:15/12 Advice R-Z Venezuela Violent crime is increasing in major cities, particularly in Caracas, Maracay, Valencia and Maracaibo. Sensible precautions should be taken at all times. Travellers should use official taxi ranks, tickets are available in the terminal at Caracas airport. Metro and bus services are generally safe in Caracas. Foreigners arriving overland from Colombia are issued a visa valid for 3 days and can only be extended if an onward air ticket is bought in Caracas. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 23/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:15/21 Advice R-Z Vietnam Travel in parts of Vietnam is hazardous and in some areas still forbidden. Particular care should be taken when travellingin areas along the border with Laos and China. Violent incidents are increasing in Ho Chi Minh City. Careful consideration for safety reasons should be given to the need of using internal air services. Self-drive & Motorcycle hire are not recommended. Drug trafficking carries the death penalty. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 24/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:17/11 Advice R-Z Western Sahara The territory of the Western Sahara is disputed between Morocco and the Polisario Front, and the Foreign Office advises against travel there The UK regards sovereignty as undetermined. Consular services are not available The area south of Tan Tan is under military jurisdiction. Travel is restricted. Overland travellers may be turned back at Dakhla. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 25/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:17/42 Advice R-Z Yemen While travel to Yemen is not advised against, caution should be exercised at all times and gatherings should be avoided. Vehicle hi-jackings continue to be a problem. The areas especially affected are around Amran, Marib, Dhamar and Maabar, but they have also occurred in Sana'a. Visitors not travelling in organised tour groups are advised to contact the British Embassy, tel: 215630, before leaving Sana'a. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 DmJ 566 K-P 26/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:18/04 Advice R-Z Yugoslavia The Foreign Office advises against all travel to Serbia and Montenegro Residents: The situation is tense and British nationals are therefore advised to remain only if they regard this as essential. All British nationals should ensure they have registered at the British Embassy in Belgrade (tel.: 645087) and that the Embassy is informed of any change of address or 'phone no. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 27/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:17/20 Advice R-Z Zaire In view of the continuing uncertain situation, British nationals should not visit or transit Zaire. The situation could deteriorate very quickly. The assistance the Embassy in Kinshasa can provide is limited. All British nationals in Zaire should register on arrival and keep in touch with the British Embassy. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 28/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:18/21 Advice R-Z Zambia Travellers should be vigilant. Armed theft of vehicles, especially those with four wheel drive, is increasing. This is sometimes accompanied by personal violence. Driving out of town at night should be avoided as other vehicles are poorly lit and the state of roads can be dangerous. For further advice contact the British High Commission, Lusaka, tel.: 228955. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 29/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro
P567 CEEFAX 567 Thu 13 Jan 21:17/41 Advice R-Z Zimbabwe W Travel is generally safe, but driving out of town at night should be avoided as roads and vehicles are poorly lit. The number of incidents of mugging and personal assault during vehicle break-ins has increased in urban and tourist centres. Visitors should be vigilant. Unlit streets should be avoided at night. Medical facilities are very limited and communications poor outside the main conurbations. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 566 K-P 30/30Advice A-C Advice D-I Advice K-P Euro