The Foreign and Commonwealth office has update it’s travel advice in light of the issues that have happening in the Middle East.
In Particular:
Bahrain
We advise against all but essential travel to Bahrain until further notice.
- Following violence over recent days, and most recently on the evening of 18 February, we advise British nationals to avoid all but essential travel to Bahrain.
- We also advise British nationals currently in Bahrain to limit travel around the island to essential journeys only, and to monitor the media. If travelling within Bahrain, British nationals should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places and on major highways, and avoid large crowds and demonstrations. The airport remains open and transiting through the airport is unaffected by this advice.
- The British Embassy Bahrain is located in central Manama, and will be open from Sunday 20 February onwards, offering restricted essential Consular, Press and Commercial services only, until further notice. If you intend to visit the Embassy for essential business, please call first to ensure it appears safe to do so: 1757 4100. For all other enquiries to do with the situation in Bahrain please continue to call 17574151 in Bahrain, or 020 7008 1500 in the UK
- Gulf Air is operating services normally and the airport is not affected at this time
Libya
- We recommend against all but essential travel to Libya. Those without a pressing need to remain in the country, should leave by commercial means if it is safe to do so.
- Since 15 February, demonstrations against the Libyan Government have taken place in many Libyan towns and cities. These demonstrations have led to violent clashes, particularly in the East of the country, where large numbers of casualties have been reported. Reports indicate that these demonstrations have spread to other areas of the country, including the towns of Misurata and Zawiya.
- You should avoid political gatherings and demonstrations and respect any advice or instruction from the local security authorities. You should follow the news on TV and radio and not go out in areas where demonstrations are taking place. British organisations in Libya should keep their contingency plans up-to-date.
Air Afriqiyah is operating normally, as is BMI who have chosen to go ahead with the their new service today.
All I can say is continue to check www.fco.gov.uk, and safe travels if your plans take you through these hotspots.
