From: owner-travel-advisories Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Bahrain Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Date: Wed, 20 Mar 1996 15:04:59 GMT Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:998 Path: world!root Message-ID: <960320150459_76702.1202_CHN53-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: root@world.std.com (daemons) Distribution: wstd Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 49 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Bahrain ============================================================ Bahrain - Public Announcement March 15, 1996 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release In light of an increase in civil disturbances and recent bomb attacks in Bahrain, the U.S. Embassy in Manama informed the American community in Bahrain on March 14 of the following: Incidents of bombings in public places continue, including two firebomb attacks on public restaurants. More security incidents are likely. No Americans have been attacked or injured, however, and there have been no reports of threats directed towards Americans. Moreover, the Government of Bahrain is determined to ensure public safety, and the number and scope of police operations have increased. The U.S. Embassy recommends that Americans exercise the strongest possible caution when moving around the Island. If at all possible, do not enter the villages of Sitra and Jidd Hafs, the scene of several recent incidents. Avoid all other villages. When driving, comply with traffic diversions and detours established by the police. Be alert to any disturbances. Avoid large outdoor crowds and be aware oD your surroundings. Keep an eye out for unattended packages or bags. Stay away from burning tires; they may contain explosive objects. The U.S. Embassy continues to believe that people outside Bahrain need not cancel any travel plans to visit Bahrain. If you have any questions, please call the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section at (973) 273-300. No. 96-bah ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories