Egypt – FCO Advice Good Afternoon, As per previous updates, we are constantly monitoring the situation in Egypt. There was an incident yesterday so we would like to remind you of the information that the foreign office are advising: There is a high threat of terrorism in Egypt. Attacks could be indiscriminate and could occur without prior warning. Terrorists could target protestors and the Egyptian authorities. Attacks have mainly been aimed at the security forces, their facilities and other government buildings. You should take great care near these buildings. Attacks targeting foreigners in tourist resorts and elsewhere can’t be ruled out. Sharm el Sheikh Enhanced security measures are in place to protect the Sharm el Sheikh resort areas. Egyptian military are situated in Sharm el Sheikh international airport, at check points around the perimeter of Sharm el Sheikh and throughout the South Sinai Governorate. Routine security checks are being performed on entry into the airport and the police are carrying out vehicle checks in Sharm el-Sheikh. There were no violent protests in the South Sinai resorts during recent disturbances in Egypt. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to: • the Governorate of North Sinai due to the significant increase in criminal activity and recent terrorist attacks on police and security forces that have resulted in deaths The FCO advise against all but essential travel to: • the Governorates of Beni Suef, Minya, Asyut and Sohag • the Governorate of South Sinai, with the exception of the area within the Sharm el Sheikh perimeter barrier, which includes the airport and the areas of Sharm el Maya, Hadaba, Naama Bay, Sharks Bay and Nabq • within 50km of the border with Libya (excluding the town of Siwa) • the desert areas in south-west Egypt, including the oases at Farafra, Dakhla and Bawati We will keep you updated more closely on the situation.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:50:29 +0000
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