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FCO issues travel advisory

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The British FCO has issued a travel advisory against all travel to central, southern and western Mindanao (Phillippines), and the Sulu archipelago including Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Jolo, where there are ongoing military and police operations against insurgent groups. 

On 23 June 2006, a bomb exploded in Maguindanao Province, Western Mindanao.  Reports suggest that five people were killed and a further 10 were injured.  On 27 March 2006, an explosive device was detonated in Jolo Town killing five people and injuring at least 27.  You should take particular care and maintain high levels of vigilance when travelling to the rest of Mindanao, including Davao.

There is a threat of kidnapping throughout the Philippines.  We continue to believe that terrorists and criminal elements plan to kidnap foreign tourists from islands and coastal areas in the southern Philippines – ie Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.  Kidnappings from other parts of the Philippines cannot be discounted.  Boats travelling to and from offshore islands and dive sites are possible targets.

This travel advisory was issued on 23rd June and remains current as of 25th June 2006.

Sara-Lise Haith
Sara-Lise Haithhttp://www.divasindubai.com
Sara-Lise is the former News Editor for DeeperBlue.com. She is based in Dubai.

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