UK Foreign Office issues Philippines terrorism warning

The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Philippines. The summary now reads: “We advise against all travel to central, southern and Western Mindanao, and the Sulu archipelago including Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, and Jolo, where military and police operations against terrorist and rebel groups are continuing and where kidnappings and bombings have taken place.

“There is a high threat from terrorism throughout the Philippines. There continue to be threats against Western interests and there is a danger of collateral damage from terrorist attacks targeted at others. We believe that terrorists are in the final stages of planning an attack. However, attacks could occur at any time, anywhere in the Philippines.

“The Philippine authorities have warned that there may be bomb attacks in Manila and other key cities. It is reported that around 15,000 policemen have been deployed in malls, churches and vital installation across Manila for the Easter Holidays."

http://www.fco.gov.uk

•Date: 23rd March 2005 • Region: UK/SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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