FOREIGN AND
COMMONWEALTH OFFICE News Release issued by The Government News
Network on 25 August 2008
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.
Press Office, Downing Street (West), London SW1A 2AL