***** TURKEY UPDATE ****** Further demonstrations remain possible in cities across Turkey during the week commencing 10 June. Police may continue to use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protestors. We advise British nationals to avoid all demonstrations. Two major pro government rallies are due to take place in Ankara and Istanbul on 15 and 16 June respectively. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to the Turkish towns of Akḉakale and Ceylanpinar and against all but essential travel to areas within 10km of Turkey’s border with Syria. The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the provinces of Hakkari, Sirnak, Siirt and Tunceli. You should be especially vigilant when travelling in other provinces in south eastern Turkey and in areas in close proximity to the Syrian border. We are continuing to monitor the situation. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:31:40 +0000
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