British Foreign Office issues fresh warnings about Turkey and Kenya
Almasalla Travel News -Ashraf El gedawy- The Foreign Office has issued new advice to travellers heading to Turkey and Kenya following fresh outbreaks of violence in both countries.
Hours after police in Turkey used tear gas and water cannons to disperse anti-government protestors who had gathered in Taksim Square in Istanbul, the Foreign Office this morning warned of the possibility of further demonstrations across the country.
Two major pro-government rallies are due to take place in the capital Ankara and in Istanbul on June 15 and 16 respectively, it said, adding: "We advise British nationals to avoid all demonstrations."
The Foreign Office has also updated its advice for holidaymakers to Kenya following a grenade attack in the coastal city of Mombasa on Sunday, which injured at least seven people.
It is continuing to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Kenya and, at the moment, is warning British tourists to avoid areas within 60kms of Kenya’s border with Somalia.
The Foreign Office specifically advises visitors to avoid the remote resort of Kiwayu, where British tourist David Tebbutt was shot dead by Somali pirates who kidnapped his wife Judith in 2011, as well as the coastal areas north of Pate Island. They are also advised to steer clear of low-income areas of the capital Nairobi, including all townships and slum areas.
Regarding Kenya, the FCO says: " There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping. Attacks have previously occurred in Nairobi (especially the area of Eastleigh), Coast Province including Mombasa, and North Eastern Province. Further attacks are likely."
