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INDONESIA |
April 12th,
2003 |
Canadians
should not travel to Indonesia, including Bali. Canadians in
Indonesia should consider departing if their presence is not
essential.
There have been several terrorist attacks throughout Indonesia,
including the October 2002 bombings in Bali in which a large
number of foreigners were among the victims. Heightened tensions
as a result of the Iraq situation, together with increased
threats globally from terrorism, put Canadians at greater risk.
Canadians should maintain a high level of personal security
awareness at all times as the security situation could
deteriorate rapidly without notice. Exercise extreme caution,
particularly in commercial and public establishments (hotels,
clubs, restaurants, bars, schools, places of worship, outdoor
recreation events), and tourist areas frequented by foreigners.
Canadians should consider taking extra security precautions,
which may include avoiding the establishments mentioned as
possible targets. Canadians should monitor local developments,
avoid crowds and demonstrations, as well as register and remain
in regular contact with the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta (see
below) or the Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade (call collect 613-996-8885).
Serious ongoing ethnic and religious tensions in other areas
have resulted in violence and civil unrest. Canadians who choose
to remain in Indonesia despite this warning should not travel to
the following areas:
a) West Timor (Canadians there should depart);
b) Maluku Islands, including Ambon and the provinces of Maluku
and North Maluku (Canadians there should depart);
c) Aceh, northern Sumatra;
d) Central Sulawesi, in and around Poso; and
e) Papua (formerly Irian Jaya).
Particular care should be taken in Papua (formerly Irian Jaya),
where an independence movement is active. Tension between the
local community and security forces is high. Police permits are
required for all travel to Irian Jaya (Papua), except Jayapura.
The province of Maluku is closed indefinitely to foreigners
(including journalists, reporters, and correspondents) and
foreign non-governmental organizations. Upon application,
permits for entry may be issued selectively. These security
measures were instituted on April 25, 2002.
Foreigners in and around Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bali,
Manado, Balikpapan, Batam, and other major centres may be the
targets of anti-western violence or terrorist attacks. Canadians
should keep a low profile, maintain a high level of vigilance,
and take extra security precautions as appropriate. Bombings are
common and Canadians should be alert for unfamiliar vehicles
parked near residences. Unattended packages should be treated
with caution and reported to authorities. Bomb threats should be
taken seriously.
The Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf group has kidnapped tourists
from Sabah, Malaysia, and the Philippines. They have not
extended their activities into neighbouring coastal areas of
Indonesia, including East Kalimantan and North Sulawesi (the
islands of Sangihe and Talaud), but are capable of doing so.
Canadians visiting or residing in these areas should be aware of
this potential risk.
Canadians arriving from areas
affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) - such as
Canada (Toronto), Vietnam (Hanoi), Singapore, Taiwan, and the
People's Republic of China including the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region - may be subject to medical screening.
Persons with symptoms of SARS must undergo further medical
examinations and, if necessary, go into quarantine.
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| Canadian
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
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INDONESIA |
April 10th,
2003 |
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This Travel
Warning is being issued to remind U.S. citizens of the ongoing
security threats in Indonesia. It also alerts U.S. citizens that
the Department of State directed that, effective immediately,
non-emergency employees of the U.S. Embassy will be allowed to
return to Jakarta. However, family members will still not be
able to accompany employees in Indonesia. This decision is based
on the overall assessment of the security situation in the
country. All U.S. citizens in Indonesia are urged to take into
account the information contained in this Travel Warning. Other
U.S. citizens should defer all travel to Indonesia. This
supersedes the March 22, 2003, Travel Warning for Indonesia.
Bali, Indonesia,
was the target of a major terrorist attack and the potential
still remains for violence and terrorist actions against U.S.
citizens and interests. The Jemaah Islamiya (JI) organization,
designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, is an extremist
group known to have cells operating in Southeast Asia, including
Indonesia. JI is known to have connections with al-Qaeda. The
terrorist attack in Bali, which took place in an area with a
large number of foreign tourists, clearly indicates that a
security threat situation extends to private American citizens.
The U.S. Government believes extremist elements may be planning
additional attacks targeting U.S. interests in Indonesia,
particularly U.S. government officials and facilities. As
security is increased at official U.S. facilities, terrorists
will seek softer targets. These may include facilities where
Americans are known to live, congregate, or visit, especially
hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, or
outdoor recreation events. A series of bombings over the past
two and a half years has struck religious, political, and
business targets throughout Indonesia. Avoid political
demonstrations, which sometimes turn violent. In the border
areas near Malaysia and the Philippines, there has been a risk
of kidnappings by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group.
Americans who
travel to or reside in Indonesia despite this Travel Warning
should keep a low profile, varying times and routes for all
required travel, remaining acutely aware of their immediate
environment. The U.S. Mission in Indonesia may suspend service
to the public and/or close because of security concerns. In
these situations, the Embassy and Consulate will continue to
provide emergency services to American citizens via telephone.
There is a
potential for violence and unrest; both can erupt with little
forewarning. Threats, including the possibility of terrorist
activity, exist in various parts of Indonesia, including
Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya, as well as Kalimantan and
Sulawesi. Sectarian/ethnic, communal (inter-intra group), and
separatist strife and violence are ongoing threats to personal
safety and security in various areas, including Kalimantan,
Maluku, North Maluku, Papua, Sulawesi, West Timor and Aceh.
Although a treaty was signed between Indonesia and Aceh
separatists in December 2002, separatist violence continues.
Information on
travel and security in Indonesia may be obtained from the
Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United
States and from overseas, 1-317-472-2328. The U.S. Embassy in
Jakarta can be contacted by phone at (62)(21) 3435-9000, the
Consulate General in Surabaya’s number is (62) (31) 568-2287,
and the Consular Agency in Bali’s number is (62) (361)
233-605. |
| Bureau
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INDONESIA |
April 10th,
2003 |
L'épidémie
de pneumopathie atypique qui s'est déclarée dans plusieurs
pays ou villes d'Asie suscite de vives inquiétudes dans
l'opinion internationale. Le Ministre indonésien de la santé a
annoncé le 3 avril que trois cas "suspects" mais non
confirmés de cette maladie avaient été identifiés sur le
territoire indonésien : un cas à Jakarta, le second cas dans
l'île de Batam et le dernier cas à Semarang (Java-Centre). La
prudence s'impose donc pour tout déplacement dans cette partie
du monde.
Les dernières informations et conseils concernant cette maladie
sont disponibles en consultant le site du ministère de la Santé
www.sante.gouv.fr ou en appelant le numéro vert suivant : 0800
150 160
Les opérations militaires en cours en Iraq continuent de
susciter une réprobation unanime dans l'opinion et des
manifestations quotidiennes, dont l'ampleur reste pour le moment
limitée. Une prolongation de l'intervention américano-anglaise
pourrait toutefois provoquer, à terme, une plus grande
mobilisation. |
| Ministère
Français des Affaires Étrangères |
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INDONESIA |
April
4th, 2003 |
| We
advise against all non-essential travel to Indonesia. There
continues to be a high risk of terrorism directed against
Westerners throughout the country. If you are already in
Indonesia you should consider leaving if your presence is not
essential. The number of UK based staff at the British Embassy
in Jakarta has been reduced. You should be aware of the outbreak
of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in East and South East
Asia. Developments on Iraq and any further increase in regional
tension could lead us to further strengthen our travel advice.
You should check it daily and follow developments closely. |
| Foreign
& Commonwealth Office London |
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