Syria: Travellers told to avoid country because of increased tension
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is now warning all British travellers that they should not travel to Syria, and those already there are being told to take extra care because of mounting political tension.
While there have been no recent terrorists attacks in the country, The Independent reports that several terror outfits are believed to be operating from the capital Damascus, and all non-essential diplomatic staff have been told they can leave the country.
As reported by News From Abroad, the FCO upgraded its advice for the Middle East, telling UK travellers that they should leave Iraq and not undertake travel to Kuwait, Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The FCO website, at www.fco.gov.uk/travel, warns: “Because of increasing regional tension we advise you not to make any non-essential travel including holiday travel to Syria, and if already in Syria, to maintain a high level of vigilance and to consider whether your presence and that of your dependents is essential.”
Airline passengers transiting Syria are excluded from the advice, as long as they do not break their journey in the country.
