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| Afghanistan |
| Kabul city
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Advise against non-essential travel. Kidnapping. Threat of suicide bomber attacks. |
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| Rest of Afghanistan |
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Advise against all travel to other parts of Afghanistan. Threats to foreigners from terrorists, criminal violence, including kidnappings, remains high. |
| Albania |
| Border between Albania and Kosovo |
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Unexploded ordnance in border areas. |
| Algeria |
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Kidnapping, terrorism. |
| Angola |
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Widespread criminal violence, kidnappings, and attacks on foreigners. |
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| Azerbaijan |
| Nagorno-Karabach and surrounds. |
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Advise against all travel. Continuing conflict. Some areas landmined. |
| Rest of Azerbaijan |
Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings. |
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| Bahrain |
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Risk of terrorism. More... |
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| Bolivia |
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Risk of social unrest and protests. Avoid demonstrations. Do not attempt to try and pass or go around roadblocks. Monitor local media. Violent crimes against foreigners recently. Be vigilant at all times. |
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| Brunei Darussalam |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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| Burundi |
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Advise against non-essential travel to Bujumbura. |
Advise against all travel outside Bujumbura unless with organised UN mission. Outbreaks of violence by rebel groups making forays into Burundi. |
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| Cambodia |
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Be security conscious. Avoid crowded/landmark places. Do not go off main routes in rural areas and also be careful around temple complexes. Mined areas are often unmarked. |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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| Central African Republic |
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Defer non-essential travel. Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings. When travelling outside Bangui and especially in north of country, check situation before setting out. |
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| Chad |
| Border areas with Sudan and Central African Republic. Provinces of Borkou, Ennedi - Tibesti
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Rebel activity. Extensive areas of mines. |
| Rest of Chad |
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Defer non-essential travel. The overall political and security situation in Chad is uncertain. There are increasing reports of intensified rebel activity and the situation could change rapidly. |
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| Colombia |
| Cities of Bogota, Medellin, Barranquilla, Cartagena and Bucaramanga
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Be vigilant at all times in public places used by foreigners or avoid such areas. Strong risk of terrorism. Kidnapping. Criminal violence. Security for public transport and government buildings has been increased. Avoid overland transportation.
Terrorist incidents expected to increase in run up to presidential elections due to be held in May |
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| Rest of Colombia |
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We advise against all travel. High risk of terrorism. Serious risk of kidnapping. Criminal violence. |
| Congo |
| Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. |
Currently peaceful but situation could change suddenly. Travel between Brazzaville and Pointe Noire should only be by air. |
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| Rest of Congo
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Instability, risk of rebel activity. Advise against non-essential travel and at night avoid travel everywhere. |
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| Congo, Democratic Republic |
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Avoid crowds and demonstrations. Be vigilant at all times. Street crime. Rebel groups and gangs target foreigners. |
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Advise against all travel to eastern and NE areas which remain insecure. Continuing violence.. |
Costa Rica
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Violent crime increasing. Be security conscious. Be vigilant in popular tourist destinations, bus stations. Targeting of tourists at airport. |
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| Cote d'Ivoire / Ivory Coast
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Unstable political situation. Advise against all travel. |
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| East Timor / Timor Leste |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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| Areas bordering West Timor, Indonesia
Rest of East Timor/Timor Leste |
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Particular vigilance should be taken when travelling near the border areas. Check situation before starting out.
Advise against all tourist and non-essential travel.
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| Ecuador |
| All northern border areas with Colombia. |
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We advise against all travel |
| Rest of Ecuador |
Be security conscious. Avoid public gatherings and demonstrations. |
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| Egypt |
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Be security conscious. Avoid crowded/landmark places. Avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. Be vigilant in Sinai area. Possibility of terrorist action.
More .. |
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| Eritrea |
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Border areas with Ethiopia and Sudan. |
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Closed borders with Ethiopia and Sudan. Minefields and military presence. |
| Sahel region |
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Avoid travel north of Afabet. |
| Ethiopia |
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Avoid border areas with Eritrea. Border with Eritrea currently closed. Advise against crossing Ethiopia/Somalia border by road. Advise against non-essential travel in area east of the Harar to Gode line. Avoid travel to Gambella region. If crossing into Kenya or Sudan check with authorities about travelling by convoy. Check situation before setting out to Djibouti by rail or road. |
| Addis Ababa
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Be security conscious. Recent political demonstrations in the capital and other towns have abated but the situation remains volatile and demonstrations could re-occur at any time. |
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France |
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Be security conscious. Avoid demonstrations or large gatherings. |
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| Georgia |
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Be security conscious. Avoid crowded/landmark places. Avoid travelling alone or after dark. Possibility of terrorist activity throughout Georgia. |
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Defer non-essential travel to the breakway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Pankisi Gorge beyond Akhmeta and the Svaneti region, NW Georgia. Do not enter or leave country via land border with the Russian Federation. Kidnappings have occurred in these areas. |
| Guatemala |
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Violent crime is a major problem throughout the country. Do not travel to remote places alone. Avoid travelling at night. Try to avoid taking public buses. |
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| Guinea |
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Defer non-essential travel to border regions with Liberia, Sierra Leone and Cote d'Ivoire. Military presence. |
| Guinea-Bissau |
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Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings. |
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| Gulf States and Arabian Peninsula |
| This advice covers Yemen, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates. |
Risk of terrorism. More... |
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| Haiti |
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We advise against all travel. Widespread violent crime. Kidnapping of foreigners, especially in capital, Port au Prince. |
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| India |
| Jammu and Kashmir and the India-Pakistan international border. |
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We advise against all travel. |
| Bihar and Jharkhand |
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Violent crime in rural areas. |
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| Tripura, Manipur, Assam and Nagaland |
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We advise against all travel. |
| Rest of India |
Maintain high level of personal security. Avoid large public gatherings or demonstrations, especially during religious festivals. Possibility of terrorism. |
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| Indonesia |
| Papua, Sulawesi, and the Maluku Province. |
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We advise against all travel. |
| Avoid Aceh and northern Sumatra and offshore islands |
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We advise against all non-essential travel. Aid workers should be under auspices of recognised aid organisations that have security plans approved by Indonesian authorities.
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| Rest of Indonesia (including Bali, Batam and Bintan) |
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Recommend against non-essential and tourist travel, due to ongoing threat of terrorist attacks targeting Westerners. |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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| Iran |
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Be security conscious. Avoid crowded/landmark places. |
Avoid border areas with Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Avoid travel overland to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sistan va Baluchistan. The towns of Zahedan, Zabol and Mirjaveh are particularly dangerous.
Sistan va Baluchistan is area traversed by drug traffickers from Afghanistan and Pakistan and should be avoided. |
Advise against travel beyond Bam and Bandar Abbas. |
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We strongly advise against all travel to Iraq. Security situation remains dangerous and violent. Hostage taking. Those Zambians currently in Iraq should depart. |
Israel and Palestinian Authority (West Bank and Gaza)
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| Israel |
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Defer non-essential travel. Continuing high risk of terrorist attacks. Avoid crowded and landmark places. |
Avoid area by border fence with Lebanon. Israeli side of border with Gaza Strip should be avoided. Care should be taken at crossing points between Israel and Jordan. |
| Occupied Territories (West Bank and Gaza) |
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We advise against all travel. |
| Italy |
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Italy is a potential target for international terrorist attack. Security measures in and around major tourist attractions, including the Vatican, on public transport services, including airports and seaports, remain at a heightened level. Travellers are urged to maintain a high level of personal security at all times, to be vigilant in public places, tourist sites and at large events, including sporting events. Avoid demonstrations. |
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| Jordan |
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Possibility of terrorist action remains. Maintain high level of personal security. Avoid crowded/landmark places. Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. Monitor media reports. |
Take extra care at Jordan's borders with Israel and Iraq.
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| Kenya |
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Risk of terrorism. More... |
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Murders and violent attacks on foreigners have occurred. Be vigilant in public places and tourist sites. Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. Continuing risk of terrorism. |
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| Kuwait |
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Risk of terrorism. More... |
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| Kyrgyzstan |
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Be security conscious. Avoid crowds and demonstrations. Heed security announcements. Possibility of terrorist action. Tensions over Kyrgyz-Uzbek borders. Use only official border crossings. |
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| Laos |
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Increasing lawlessness. Risk of terrorist action. Be security conscious. Attacks have occurred on buses on Vientiane/Luang Prabang (Route 13) Avoid travel on Routes 6 and 7. Travel only in daylight hours.
See entry for
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| Lebanon |
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Be security conscious. Avoid crowded or landmark places where westerners gather. Avoid demonstrations. Strong threat of terrorism. Unsettled political situation. Bombings and grenade attacks in Beirut. |
Avoid Israel border area, Beka'a Valley north of Baalbek and Palestinian refugee camps.
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| Liberia |
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Advise against non-essential travel. Violent crime. Volatile, unpredictable political situation. Avoid non-essential travel outside Monrovia. Do not overnight outside Monrovia. |
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| Malaysia |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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| Coastal areas and islands in Eastern Sabah. |
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High risk of kidnapping by Philippines-based terrorist groups. |
| Maldives |
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Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings. |
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| Moldova |
| Transdniestria (north-east Moldova) only |
Check with British Embassy, Chisinau for latest information before setting out. |
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| Myanmar (Burma) |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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| Burma/Thai border |
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Avoid non- essential travel to Myanmar side of Myanmar/Thai border. |
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| Rest of Burma |
Unsettled political situation. Be security conscious in public and crowded places. Possibility of terrorism. |
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| Nepal |
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Defer all tourist and non-essential travel. |
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| Nigeria |
| Bakassi Peninsula |
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We advise against all travel to the Bakassi Peninsula. |
| Riverine areas in Rivers Delta and Bayelsa. |
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Defer non-essential travel by road and road to riverine areas of Rivers, Bayelsea and Delta States. Hostage taking in Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa States. |
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| Rest of Nigeria |
Be vigilant at all times especially when undertaking road travel. Do not travel after dark. Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. |
Piracy and armed robbery against ships in Nigerian waters, rivers and harbours. |
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| Oman |
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Risk of terrorism. More... |
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| Pakistan |
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We advise against all travel and recommend that NZ citizens consider departure. |
| Papua New Guinea |
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Given very high level of crime and violence in Port Moresby and Lae, visitors should seriously consider whether travel there is essential.
Be extra vigilant, particularly at night. |
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| Peru |
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Exercise high personal security especially in Lima and other major cities. Recently, tour group ambushed and robbed on Inca Trail. Avoid protests, do not walk alone or at night outside Lima and other major cities. Area bordering Bolivia unsettled. Check conditions before starting out. |
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| Philippines |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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Central, Southern and Western Mindanao.
Sulu Archipelago including Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi island groups. |
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We advise against all travel. |
| Rest of the Philippines. |
Risk of terrorism and kidnapping. Be very careful about personal safety. |
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| Qatar |
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Risk of terrorism. More... |
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| Russian Federation |
| Chechen Republic and north Caucasus region. |
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Avoid travel. Kidnapping and civil conflict. |
| Rest of Russian Federation |
Be vigilant in public and crowded places. Risk of terrorism. |
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| Rwanda
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Defer non-essential travel. Possibility of attacks by rebels operating from outside the country in border regions with Burundi and Dem Rep Congo. |
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Advise against all travel to eastern Dem Rep Congo. |
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| Saudi Arabia |
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Defer non-essential travel. |
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| Serbia and Montenegro |
| Kosovo
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Sporadic incidents of violence. Exercise caution at all times. Avoid gatherings/public demonstrations. Stay indoors, restrict movements, and especially after dark in times of public disturbance. Residual mines in border areas with Albania, Dulje Pass area by Prizren and in western and southern parts of province. |
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| Serbia and Montenegro |
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Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings. Exercise caution at all times. Take special care in boundary areas with Kosovo. Before starting out for southern Serbia check local security situation. |
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| Sierra Leone |
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Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings. Be vigilant in public places. |
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| Singapore |
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See entry for South East Asia |
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| Solomon Islands |
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Defer tourist and non-essential travel. |
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| Somalia |
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Avoid all travel. Strong threat of terrorism. High level of criminal activity. Kidnapping. |
| South East Asia |
This advice covers Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,
East Timor, Indonesia,
Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam. |
Jemaah Islamiah retains ability to launch attacks throughout South East Asia. Be security conscious around places where westerners gather, landmark sites, and resorts popular with foreigners. |
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| Spain |
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Possibility of further terrorist attacks. Exercise caution, maintain a high level of personal security awareness, particularly in tourist areas and if travelling on public transport. Avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings. |
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| Sri Lanka |
| All Sri Lanka
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State of emergency in effect. Civil unrest. Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings. Be security conscious. Monitor local broadcasts. |
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| Northern and Eastern areas |
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Zambians should defer non-essential travel to north or east of Sri Lanka. Much of the northern and eastern areas remain landmined. |
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| Sudan |
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Peace agreement signed. Tensions remain. Advise against travel to Sudan. |
| Syria |
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Be security conscious. Avoid crowded or landmark places. Continuing threat of terrorist action. Avoid driving at night. |
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| Tajikistan |
| Especially areas bordering Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan.
Central Tajikistan |
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Defer non-essential travel. Areas bordering Afghanistan. Off road areas by borders with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan may be landmined.
Seek advice before venturing into Tavildara region, landmines remain in area. |
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| Tanzania |
| Including Zanzibar and Pemba Islands. |
Risk of terrorist attacks. In area bordering Burundi exercise caution. Be security conscious. Avoid walking alone or after dark. Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings..
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| Thailand |
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Take sensible precautions for personal safety and exercise high security awareness about possible terrorist action.
See entry for South East Asia |
Defer tourist and non-essential travel to the southern provinces of Narathiwat, Songkla, Yala and Pattani. This includes travel to and from Malaysian border via above provinces. Care should be taken when travelling near Myanmar/Thai border due to sporadic conflict between Thai security courses and armed criminal groups, Myanmar military and armed opposition groups. |
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| Turkey |
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Continued strong likelihood of further terrorist activity in Istanbul, Ankara and other centres. |
Advise against tourist and non-essential travel to areas close to the Iraq border. |
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| Uganda |
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Advise against travel to N, NW and NE Uganda, also to the border areas with Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. Avoid visiting Murchison Falls National Park. Rebel insurgency, tribal clashes, banditry and rebel attacks. |
| Rest of Uganda |
Be security conscious. Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings. Advise against driving outside central Kampala or between Kampala and Entebbe Airport after dark. |
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| United Arab Emirates
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Risk of terrorism. More... |
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| United Kingdom |
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There is a heightened general and non-specific terrorist threat as demonstrated by the explosions in London in July 2005. Further terrorist attacks are feasible and could well occur. Zambians are advised to maintain a high level of personal security at all times and to be extra vigilant when travelling on any public transport in the UK. |
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| United States of America |
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There is an "elevated" general terrorist threat for the United States.
Zambians are advised to be security conscious and monitor local developments carefully. |
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| Uzbekistan |
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Be vigilant in public places, tourist areas. Heed security announcements. Strong threat of terrorism. |
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Avoid non-essential travel to areas bordering Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan other than official crossing points. |
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| Vanuatu |
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Vanuatu is in an active seismic zone and prone to earthquakes. Presently Mt Yasur, located on Tanna Island, is showing signs of increased volcanic activity. The Vanuatu Tourism Bureau has prepared a Liabililty Discharge which must be signed by anyone wishing to undertake a close up visit to the volcano. Every visitor must be aware that there is no such thing as "Zero Hazard" when viewing an active volcano such as Yasur close up.
Because of periodic volcanic activity, visitors to Ambryn and Tanna Islands should check current conditions with Vanuatu Tourism Office or the Zambian High Commission before travelling.
At present there is a high level of volcanic activity on Ambae Island and visitors are advised not to travel there. |
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| Yemen |
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We advise against all travel. More ..
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| Zimbabwe |
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Continuing political unrest and deteriorating economic situation. Avoid public gatherings and demonstrations. Strongly advise against independent travel. Targeting of tourists by thieves, particularly in Victoria Falls area. |
