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Foreign Office changes travel advice for Georgia
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its Travel Advice for Georgia.
"The situation in Georgia, including Tbilisi, is now calmer. We continue to advise against all travel to the separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, including the Upper Kodori Valley (also known as Upper Abkhazia), and to areas where Russian troops continue to be deployed, including Poti, Senaki and Zugdidi. You should exercise caution if travelling along the M27 road, particularly around Gori and Kutaisi. There is some risk from unexploded ordnance in areas in which fighting took place or in military installations where Russian troops were present. You should avoid these areas until they are reported as having been cleared. For example, on 24 August an unexplained explosion near the railway line at Skra, 10km west of Gori, destroyed a fuel train. You should avoid this rail route for the time being. There remains a risk of local volunteer militia or criminal activity in these areas, and around Akhelgori. You should take all necessary steps to protect your safety; this includes having confidence in your personal security arrangements".
"All British nationals in or considering travel to Georgia are advised to continue to monitor developments and to check this travel advice regularly. British nationals in Georgia who have not done so already should register with the British Embassy on 00 995 32 274747"
Notes to Editors:
Full details of the revised travel advice for Georgia are available on the Foreign Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk).
FCO Travel Advice can also be obtained on the following telephone number: 0845 850 2829.
FCO Travel Advice is kept under constant review. This advice is based on our latest assessment of the situation in Georgia.
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